Use Win 7 Ultimate Upgrade Version DVD To Upgrade WinXP Professional X64 Computer
Can I use Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade version DVDs to upgrade my Windows XP Professional x64 computers?WindowsMarketplace.com says:Microsoft designed Windows 7 Upgrade media for Windows Vista. Customers with Windows XP can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions but must back up their files, clean install, and then reinstall their applications.
So if I have to back up my files, clean install, and then reinstall my applications, then what's different from a full install?And what are the differences between Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade versions and Windows 7 Ultimate Full versions then?
View Replies (Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:03 AM)
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