The Little Guy Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I want to upgrade my Windows XP computer to Windows 7, but I have software and files on the computer that I don't want to loose (mainly the software). The main software that I have is my Adobe stuff, but I can no longer get it because it is out dated (CS2), and I don't have the money to upgrade to the new CS4. And I can't find links to download re-download the CS2 software. Any who, what would the best way to upgrade without losing software and files? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yes. You put the disc in, and select the Upgrade option. It's meant to be seamless Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-996978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The main software that I have is my Adobe stuff, but I can no longer get it because it is out dated (CS2), and I don't have the money to upgrade to the new CS4. And I can't find links to download re-download the CS2 software. That makes little sense considering CS2 comes on dvd. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 The main software that I have is my Adobe stuff, but I can no longer get it because it is out dated (CS2), and I don't have the money to upgrade to the new CS4. And I can't find links to download re-download the CS2 software. That makes little sense considering CS2 comes on dvd. I don't have the DVD Well, I just bought the W7 upgrade, and it is downloading now. I did find the install files for Photoshop CS2 on my comp so I backed them up! I cant find the CS3 files for flash though I think I deleted them.. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oni-kun Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 If I recall I tried CS2 on W7 RC1 and it worked fine, I'm sure there will be compatibility patches available for download in case it does not work. Just remember, W7 will have problems running anything written in .Net 1.1/2.0, and many other older era softwares that rely on such things, as it is 8 years newer. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oni-kun Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 [...] Although you are stating something obvious, Adobe does provide the fully functioning installer in trial form,with the ability to place your previously bought key: http://www.adobe.com/downloads/ https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?promoid=EBYEU&product=photoshop&loc=en https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?promoid=EBYEX&loc=en&product=flash Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yes. You put the disc in, and select the Upgrade option. It's meant to be seamless There is no direct upgrade path from XP to Win7 as far as I know. You would have to upgrade to Vista and then to Win7. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oni-kun Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yes. You put the disc in, and select the Upgrade option. It's meant to be seamless There is no direct upgrade path from XP to Win7 as far as I know. You would have to upgrade to Vista and then to Win7. I believe it is available for both x86/64 systems to be upgraded directly from XP, as noted here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7 Albeit, keeping (very possibly) deprecated software in the process. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Right. From that article: To upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, you'll need to select the Custom option during Windows 7 installation. A custom installation doesn't preserve your programs, files, or settings. It's sometimes called a "clean" installation for that reason. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oni-kun Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Right. From that article: To upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, you'll need to select the Custom option during Windows 7 installation. A custom installation doesn't preserve your programs, files, or settings. It's sometimes called a "clean" installation for that reason. Ah, didn't spot that. Makes sense being 8 years older and containing a complete overhaul in the GUI, shell/Networking (Homegroup) Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancy Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Yep, no upgrade from XP to 7. Only way I know of to retain the use of XP software is Zinstall XP7. It can apparently upgrade XP to Windows 7 by restoring all software after the "clean install", though I have not used it myself - yet. Intend to when I upgrade my rig, but am still waiting for the DVD to arrive. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-997969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PugJr Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 You could always just back up all your data somewhere and then once you reformat it, put it back. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-998411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 You could always just back up all your data somewhere and then once you reformat it, put it back. Yeah, but that doesn't preserve the software... Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-998421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hmm... Maybe I am an exception.... I went from XP to Win7, and I still have all my files and software... Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1000401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PugJr Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Funny, due to incompatiability (OMG TYPO) issues, I've went from XP to Vista. Then I went from Vista to Vista. Have you had any problems when upgrading? Its awful. All your registeries are screwed up because they are made for XP, not Vista. All drivers must be re-installed due to it being Vista instead of XP, and in which case you have to delete all the old drivers, but some old ones wouldn't get deleted due to mis-registry problems and many other problems persisted. XP to Vista through upgrade isn't worth a damn. Is XP to 7 any better? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1001686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PugJr Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 By the way, when you installed your Windows 7, did you get a CD-Key? I have Ultimate and Professional DVD but it didn't come with a cd key. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1001708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oni-kun Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 By the way, when you installed your Windows 7, did you get a CD-Key? I have Ultimate and Professional DVD but it didn't come with a cd key. http://aboutonlinetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/product-key.png And don't you mean DVD-key? .. If you truly didn't (may be inside package, sticker on back, sticker on case, or separate in manual) then call up microsoft and give them the serial number on the package, and they should give you a key after the proof you purchased it and it will activate as normally intended. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1001734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PugJr Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 By the way, when you installed your Windows 7, did you get a CD-Key? I have Ultimate and Professional DVD but it didn't come with a cd key. http://aboutonlinetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/product-key.png And don't you mean DVD-key? .. If you truly didn't (may be inside package, sticker on back, sticker on case, or separate in manual) then call up microsoft and give them the serial number on the package, and they should give you a key after the proof you purchased it and it will activate as normally intended. I got a 2-cd package closed saying it contains Windows 7 but after reading the cover, it says you need an XP or Vista CD-Key to use it. So whats that about? Or does Windows 7 share keys? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1002166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oni-kun Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I got a 2-cd package closed saying it contains Windows 7 but after reading the cover, it says you need an XP or Vista CD-Key to use it. So whats that about? Or does Windows 7 share keys? Sounds like a reputable store you bought it from!.. (?) Windows 7 has their own keys as the same as the RC. Did you buy the 'upgrade' version ? Because it may use your old serial from say, Vista, and activate it based on that. It should not say you need an XP/Vista serial to activate 7.. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1002173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Yeah Pug, you bought the upgrade which uses your old key to reactivate the install. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1002459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamez Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Just install Linux. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1002479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Just install Linux. How do you upgrade XP to Win7 by installing Linux? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1002483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Everything that was on my XP machine, was saved to "C:\windows.old" software that required registry files didn't work 100%. I bought the upgrade for $119 at store.microsoft.com and I chose to download an iso and save it to a DVD. They then emailed me my CD-Key, and I used that for installation. If you get an email, make sure you print the key, write it down, or have a backup computer to read it from you can't look at your email on the same computer when inserting the key. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1002626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamez Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Just install Linux. How do you upgrade XP to Win7 by installing Linux? Simple. Step 1: Backup stuff. Step 2: Download preferred distro ISO and burn to a CD Step 3: Format and install using the CD Step 4: Restore backup Step 5: Enjoy Linux. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1002871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 You haven't upgraded to Windows 7 unless the end result is that the operating system you're running is Windows 7. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/188843-xp-to-windows-7/#findComment-1003395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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