Windows 7 is expected to prove itself as one of the best operating systems released by Microsoft as unofficial beta version fulfills the promise of being good. Although the percentage of users who believe Windows Vista is good is less, there are users who still rely on the eight-year-old Vista predecessor Windows XP. However, most analyst suggest that now it is time that XP users can also consider migrating to Windows 7.
I'm one of those people who migrated from XP to Win 7. There are two ways to do it, install Win 7 as an upgrade or do a fresh install. I did the latter. What amazes me is that I did not need to install any drivers.
To upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, you'll need to select the Custom option during Windows 7 installation. A custom installation doesn't preserve your programs, files, or settings. It's sometimes called a "clean" installation for that reason. A custom installation is more complex, and it can sometimes take a couple of hours to complete. We created this five-step tutorial to help guide you through the entire process each step of the way.
i would rather do a fresh install anyways backup your improtant files and do a clean install best route to go
The nice thing about Windows 7 is that it saves your documents and files from the previos Windows version. But I still prefer downloading the drivers from manufactures site for my hardwares. Windows 7 sometimes provides the older version.
I did the bump from XP to Win7 a couple of months ago. A 'clean' install was the only option although if I remember correctly, onscreen messages said I could 'upgrade' but ultimately the wizard came back and said clean install only. Since I could not find drivers for my motherboard's integrated sound and video, and my wireless super-G NIC, I ran to Staples to get some down & dirty mainstream components. Of course they didn't ship with Win7 drivers so I had to hunt them down too. I spent the entire day on the upgrade. But I've dozens of upgrades over the years and this was no worse than many others. (Win2000 Pro to WinXP was not possible at all). With the work done, this machine now has another year or two of lifespan to it. It had been ready for the junk pile. /*tom*/
Kunalbhatia is correct -- when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 you will not have an "in place upgrade" option. You will however have the option to select "custom" install when prompted. The Windows 7 install process will then copy all of your data in "My Documents" over to a Windows.old folder within Windows 7 itself. All applications and documents stored in other locations will have to be reinstalled / transferred manually. For more information on the Windows 7 Upgrade, please go here: http://bit.ly/3DvynK For additional assistance with the migration of Windows XP to Windows 7, please go here: http://tinyurl.com/mhbep4 Jessica
I am among the customer who migrated to IE7 and like it accept few features of IE7. I am satisfied with IE7 and find it feasible.
Kunalbhatia is correct -- when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 you will not have an "in place upgrade" option. You will however have the option to select "custom" install when prompted. The Windows 7 install process will then copy all of your data in "My Documents" over to a Windows.old folder within Windows 7 itself. All applications and documents stored in other locations will have to be reinstalled / transferred manually. For more information on the Windows 7 Upgrade, please go here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7 For additional assistance with the migration of Windows XP to Windows 7, please go here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee150430.aspx Jessica Microsoft Windows Client Team