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Is there a way to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 without upgrading to Vista first or doing a fresh install?
I want to upgrade a Windows XP Pro pc to Windows 7 but dont want to upgrade to Windows Vista first then 7.I also want to avoid a fresh install of 7 if possible.Is there a way? Thanks in advance.
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Qlemo
Basically, you cannot upgrade. The steps shown in above link instruct you how to create a new installation, and transfer the settings. It is better than just installing W7, but there might be settings you could not transfer.
While upgrading to Vista you can do a keyless install and then upgrade to windows 7.
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Ded9
From XP to Windows 7 there is NO "Upgrade", It is called an Upgrade but it is actually a fresh install that "Upgrades" you to a new OS.
Its like Upgrading your car. They dont actually add bits from your old one ;)
Its like Upgrading your car. They dont actually add bits from your old one ;)
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Using PC Mover can break the licence terms of SOME installed programs. It will depend on what licences you have and IF they cam budled with the PC/OS when you purchased it.
Life is never simple.
Life is never simple.
I don't know of any program that you're violating the license for if you are still using it on the SAME computer ... which is the case here.