Hi - quick question, if I have Windows XP 32bit running on a computer can you upgrade to Windows 7 64bit Ultimate just by buying the Upgrade package from a site? Or do you need, say a basic version of Windows 7 before you upgrade?
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Jump to PostSorry - not true.
Windows 7 is build on top of vista core. XP have a very different core, incompatible with Vista and 7.
You can migrate settings and personal files from XP, but not upgrade.
The upgrade package is for lesser versions of 7, or windows vista.
Jump to PostThe other tthing that no one noticed, you will only be able to install windows 7 64bit if you have a 64bit CPU. You cannot install windows 7 64bit on a system that has a 32bit CPU.
You need to know exactly what CPU you have before getting windows …
Jump to Postalso not mentioned is if the winxp machine is old enough you may not get win7 drivers for smome hardware ,like sound /video /printers ect ect .
as stated already the word upgrade cannot be used when going from winxp to win7, you have to do a full install …
Jump to PostHi Katana24
Sorry about the confusion, but "upgrading" from XP to windows 7, translates to "buy a windows 7" license, and use the migration tool to get documents and desktop to the new OS.
An upgrade license (which is cheaper) is only available for Vista owners.
It is both a …
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