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Updating OS (XP - 7)

Jurrrr · 2014-04-10 10:57:11

I have an old computer running XP and a Windows 7 disc. I am wondering if it is as simple as plug and play. Will I lose all data on the computer? Should I do a system backup?

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10-04-2014 11:57am

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Jurrrr

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I have an old computer running XP and a Windows 7 disc. I am wondering if it is as simple as plug and play. Will I lose all data on the computer? Should I do a system backup?

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#2 10-04-2014 8:59pm
Mr. G

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You basically insert the disk into the cd drive, turn off your computer, turn it on and select boot menu > boot from CD. And then it's self explanatory.

You will lose all your files, but you also have the option to do a "system upgrade" which will allow you to keep all your files. I would backup everything just in case though.

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