What Will Happen To My Windows Xp If I Download Windows 7?
Published by javagee February 6th, 2010 in windowsWill I get my windows xp back after the beta if I install Windows 7? Will I have to make a copy of it?
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Will I get my windows xp back after the beta if I install Windows 7? Will I have to make a copy of it?
You will need to perform a clean installation of the Windows 7 RC if you currently have XP. That said, you will need to use your install discs that came with your computer to reinstall XP once the RC expires.
Jeff
Windows Outreach Team
You can keep your windows xp by createing a separate partition for windows 7. Like if you have a 120 gb hdd you can use only 20 gb for windows 7 and leave the rest of your hdd unharmed. But come August 1 2009 you will have to uninstall it.
you can update it and delete XP or partition your hard drive so you can have both operating systems installed (you can choose which on start up). Also you can run it in in XP using Windows Virtual PC (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/).
wait till win 7 is out off beta.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…
it will be quicker, faster, and safer. no viruses but lots of bugs needed to be fixed. keep it up microsoft!!!
Hello Jeff_win,
Just an FYI.
This is a reminder post for all the Windows 7 users still using the Release Candidate (build 7100) that was released to the public in May 2009. Bi-hourly shutdowns of this build will begin on March 1, 2010, or one week from today. This means that the user will be told to install a released version of Windows and their PC will shut down automatically every two hours. On June 1, 2010, if you are still on the Windows 7 RC, your license will expire and the non-genuine experience will be triggered. Your wallpaper will be removed and “This copy of Windows is not genuine” will be displayed in the lower right corner of your desktop, above the taskbar. Starting on February 15, 2010, Windows 7 RC should have started seeing daily prompts to remind you about the expiration.
If you want to continue using Windows 7, we recommend moving over to the Windows 7 RTM (build 7600) that was released to the public in October 2009. Microsoft explained that this would happen when it gave out free copies of the beta (which has already expired) and RC builds, and you’ve had plenty of time to move over. If you haven’t reinstalled a final copy of Windows, do so as soon as possible so as to avoid problems in the next few weeks.
To buy and to see prices:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/default.aspx
There is no discount for using the 7100 RC.
Upgrade from Windows 7 Release Candidate to Final Version
Sorry, Microsoft does not support an upgrade from Windows 7 RC to the final version. Have XP or Vista installed first, and then move to Windows 7 with an Upgrade disk. Or you can buy the Full version if you don’t meet the upgrade requirements and do a clean install on your computer.
From Microsoft:
In order to install the upgrade version of Windows 7, you must have a qualifying Windows operating system installed and activated. You cannot install an upgrade version of Windows 7 on a blank hard drive. The installation procedure does not ask you to insert a Windows disc in the drive for verification; the actual qualifying operating system must be installed.
If you do not have a qualifying Windows operating system installed with a genuine license activated, then you cannot use the upgrade version of Windows 7 - you would need a “full version” Windows 7 license.
In summary:
1. A qualifying Windows operating system must be installed.
2. The qualifying Windows operating system must have a genuine license (product key) and it must be activated.
3. To upgrade, boot to the qualifying Windows desktop, insert the Windows 7 Upgrade disc in the DVD drive.
4. When the setup menu appears, select Custom (advanced) to initiate a clean install procedure, or Upgrade if you are upgrading.
From Microsoft Regarding the Release Candidate:
Please note: All users of the Windows 7 Release Candidate (including Windows Vista users who have upgraded to the Release Candidate) must do a clean installation of Windows 7 RTM. Please keep this is mind as you consider downloading the Release Candidate as opposed to waiting for the general availability release.
Additionally, you can visit the official Microsoft Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 site here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7
There are some nice videos tutorials and steps to take when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. And yes it is true you cannot directly upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 you can take some steps to ensure a smooth process.
Thanks again and good luck!
John M.
Microsoft Windows Client Support