Detailed XP to Windows7 upgrade steps

Windows 7 is a very complete operating system, an upgrade of the Windows ecosystem level. After testing, Windows 7's performance, compatibility, and security have been greatly improved. In addition, Windows 7 can take advantage of products such as Server 2008 R2, Exchange 2010, and Office 2010. It can be said that Windows 7 has a lot of points. It is the most streamlined and best performing operating system that Microsoft has introduced so far, and it is also the most secure operating system. For this reason, there are a large number of Windows XP users who need to execute their computers. Windows 7 upgrade.

On the one hand, users of small businesses may not have many custom applications, so there is no problem with Windows 7 being incompatible. After testing, Windows 7 has good compatibility with drivers and mainstream software.

On the other hand, Microsoft's hardware and software vendors are currently working together to provide tailor-made products for Windows 7, which will take advantage of the enhanced benefits of Windows 7.

Therefore, given the high performance and security of Windows 7, it is cost-effective for small business users to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7.

For users upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, Microsoft has launched a "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor" tool that scans Vista machines and lists some between hardware and software. A compatibility issue is known.

“Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor  is a great tool because it helps users resolve compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7. However, here, the author needs to remind everyone that when the CRN tester tests the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta" on the XP machine, this practical tool can't run normally. In other words, on XP machines, “Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor” cannot perform compatibility analysis at all.

For large enterprises, after using Windows 7, they will be able to get super-safe performance with AppLocker and others. Of course, before the implementation of the Windows 7 upgrade, users of large enterprises need to extensively test their own hardware and software.

In a word, the arrival of Windows 7, that is, the beginning of the elimination of Windows XP.

Below, we will introduce you to the specific upgrade steps from XP to Windows 7:

#1, navigate to the following directory via Windows 7 CD/DVD: \\support\\ migwiz;

#2, run the migsetup.exe file to start “Windows Easy Transfer utility (Windows Easy Transfer Tool);

#3. According to the wizard prompt, select the device to be transferred: Easy Transfer cable (Windows compatibility, special USB access), network or external drive.

#4, in the next pop-up window, select “this is the old computer settings>;

#5, select all the settings that need to be transferred from Windows XP to Windows 7;

#6, save these files to an external or USB flash drive;

#7, run the setup.exe file from the Windows 7 CD/DVD;

#8, Next, follow the wizard prompts to perform the Windows 7 installation steps. When asked which partition to install Windows 7 in, select “Customize” and install it in the same partition as XP. The wizard instructs the operation until the installation process ends;

#9. After the installation is complete, click “Start”—>“All Programs&>—>“Accessories”—> System Tools —>“Windows Easy Transfer 

#10, Click “Next”, the saved data will be transferred to the selected or external drive or USB drive. Click “This is my new computer" and browse to the location where the data is saved.

#11, Click on "Transfer" to transfer the data from XP to the new Windows 7 installation.

The upgrade path of Windows XP to Windows 7 has always been controversial. Now, users are most concerned about whether Windows 7 is worth upgrading for Windows XP users. Of course, after completing the above steps, you have the answer. But you may have to install some applications yourself. After all the operations are completed, Windows XP will be upgraded to Windows 7.