This will require you have access to a computer with a DVD drive. Follow the instructions in the following article to create a.
ISO file from your Windows 7 install disc:. Once you have a. ISO copy of the software, you can return the disc to your friend or family member and follow the instructions to create your own bootable copy:. You can then use the Microsoft. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site. Any image, link, or discussion of nudity. Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect.
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You'll want them all handy in a place outside the computer you're upgrading. The last thing before we get to the actual Windows 7 disc is to download and run the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard.
This will allow you to back up all your files and settings to an external hard drive. A different one than the one you imaged earlier. Launch the wizard and make sure your external drive is plugged in. You can send your data to a network location; in this example we're choosing an external drive.
The program will check for what can be transferred then give you an opportunity to password-protect the data. Finally, choose your external drive and begin the backup. You shouldn't use your computer while this process is running.
It will take a while to move all your data over. Once it's done, you can set that drive aside--you won't need it until after Windows 7 completes updating. Finally, you're ready to insert the Windows 7 disc. When doing a clean install, it doesn't matter if you restart and boot off the disc or just run it from within Windows.
It will give you one last chance to check compatibility. If you're sure you don't need that, go ahead and click "Install now. It will ask if you want to go online and get updates. I say yes. It could save you some time later. Your computer will reboot a few times and eventually the Wizard will return, this time running in Windows 7.
At this point, you'll be able to do things like set up a password, set security preferences, set time and date, etc. Finally, you're running Windows 7! And you have device driver issues. Let's take care of that. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Installation, Setup, and Deployment. Sign in to vote. None of the features of Windows Professional are being used. Friday, May 6, PM. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. XP qualifies for using an upgrade edition of Windows 7 but the process involves a clean install.
Wednesday, May 11, AM. Look at microsoft's upgrade path chart.
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