Installing Windows 7 Ultimate over Windows XP

[boz1972]

I have windows XP 32 bit on a presario AMD 64 Athlon desktop with 4gb ram, and wants to install (clean install) Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. Is this wise? And will my drivers all work? Help. Scared to make the break as XP has served me well for 10 years!

[Legaz]

If you have enough space on your hard disk, you can install W7 ultimate with XP. Ofcourse the two systems must be in different partitions.

[dramit]

Win 7 Ult 64bit is a good switchover.
no issues with drives.
go ahead !!

[curlysue]

might wanna keep XP just in case as Legaz suggested (dual boot)..just in case if something goes awry..

[ted]

i did a clean install on a friends machine with no problems so i would say yes

[princeaniket]

Yeah.. you can.. a simple clean install is gud for you with turning on the Windows update in case you install the WIN 7 ultimate..
You can make back up for XP with Macrium Reflect ..
it has free and Pro version..
how to use the software:
read here
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/06/17/how-to-create-full-windows-backup-by-imaging-without-using-norton-ghost/

http://forum.raymond.cc/general-forum/18761-recovery-disc-after-windows-7-upgrade.html#post165840

Download: here (free version)

[boz1972]

Thanks guys. Bit the bullet, and installed it, and will never look back! Thanks again!

[princeaniket]

Thanks guys. Bit the bullet, and installed it, and will never look back! Thanks again!

gud to know that..

enjoy the features of Win 7..
Don't forget to make the System repair disk
http://neosmart.net/blog/2009/windows-7-system-repair-discs/

[JayCub]

Once increasing the color depth on XP in XP mode, i find it as good as duel booting the downside is it can be a bit of drain on some pc's, i still have a soft spot for XP