upgrade XP to windows 7
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I have about 25 Windows XP PCs to upgrade to Windows 7. They are all various models of hardware, but made by Dell. The only common software between the 25 PCs is I want them to have Windows 7 and Office 2010 Standard. I've purchased licenses for each. The PCs have redirect desktops, favorites, and documents.
What would be the quickest way to get Windows 7, Office 2010 Standard, and all the updates for both applications installed to each of my 25 PCs? Then i can do a manual install of each one off unique application. I don't need preserve anything from the Windows XP install.
Thank you so much!
I have about 25 Windows XP PCs to upgrade to Windows 7. They are all various models of hardware, but made by Dell. The only common software between the 25 PCs is I want them to have Windows 7 and Office 2010 Standard. I've purchased licenses for each. The PCs have redirect desktops, favorites, and documents.
What would be the quickest way to get Windows 7, Office 2010 Standard, and all the updates for both applications installed to each of my 25 PCs? Then i can do a manual install of each one off unique application. I don't need preserve anything from the Windows XP install.
Thank you so much!
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What about drivers etc?
What about drivers etc?
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I think the answer has been given.. imaging is the fastest method.. confirmed by multiple people..
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Hi -
I thank everyone for their comments. Here is what I've done to speed things up:
1) I used a usb stick instead of a dvd. The USB got things running a lot faster.
2) I also tried used Windows Easy Transfer. It is free from Microsoft.
3) I've tried to use WDS, but i'm having issues right now.
I thank everyone for their comments. Here is what I've done to speed things up:
1) I used a usb stick instead of a dvd. The USB got things running a lot faster.
2) I also tried used Windows Easy Transfer. It is free from Microsoft.
3) I've tried to use WDS, but i'm having issues right now.
Usb stick is good.. usb 3 is great if you have compatible ports on your machines..
What issues are you having with WDS.?
What issues are you having with WDS.?
-image the ones which are similar
-just do a fresh install for the different ones - maybe with a customised install disk
**use an USB stick for the installs - much faster than with CD !
***what are the minimum specs for the systems you have? cpu, ram, and disk?
you may want to upgrade ram on some!