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XP to Win7

Hi Experts,

Is there a way to upgrade XP to Win 7 without having to do a clean install? Any third part apps or work arounds?

Thanks,

HNM

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Agreed that you cannot upgrade directly to Windows 7 from XP. I would also add that the double upgrade (XP to Vista to Windows 7) will probably (80%) be subject to long term problems. Also, at this very late date (Windows 8 coming out), you really want to be going to Windows 7 64-bit if you can and that must be a fresh install.

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what about this software... they claim they can do the programs too. What do think? Url in attached txt file. url.txt

John

PC Mover can move one installed system to another of the same type. But I don't think it can upgrade at the same time. ... Thinkpads_User

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>>> "move" what you want to an external drive; then do a clean install of Windows 7;

Yes, I think that is what I was trying to say in fewer words. Then end result is a clean install as noted here and eariler. ... Thinkpads_User

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thanks!