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Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 -The pros and cons of dual booting
Pt. 2 of 8 | 2:22 |
Monday October 19, 2009
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
Monday October 19, 2009
As you can't do a direct
upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7
, you'll need to decide whether to start fresh, moving your workflow from XP to Windows 7 losing the former in the process, or you can opt to "dual boot" Windows XP and Windows 7. This means you can choose which operating system to run when you boot up your computer and your Windows XP install remains intact.Download this episode now
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- There are pros and cons to all the available options when upgrading.
- No matter which option you pick you will have to reinstall your programs and data.
Dual boot
Pros
- You leave your XP installation intact
- You can boot to XP or Windows 7
Cons
- You still have to install programs and data in Windows 7 partition.
- You need more disk space available.
Easy Transfer
Pros
- Migrates some of your settings to your Windows 7 install.
Cons
- You still have to install all your programs and data.
Start Fresh
Pros
- Everything is completely new.
- Hard drive is formatted and fresh.
- Old settings don't get in the way.
Cons
- You have to recreate settings.
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