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windows 2000 to win 7
- Thread starter axlu1
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Assuming the Win2000 machine is in fact capable of running Windows 7, there's really no upgrade path, you'd have to install Win7 from scratch.
You could of course attempt to install Windows 7 onto the same partition as Win2000, that would preserve the Data files, but its unlikely any programs would run.
Additionally to that Win7 requires unallocated and un-formatted space to create an additional 200MB system partition. Which it can't do if all the Hard drive is partitioned prior to installing Win7.
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Phil AKA Vacunita
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
You could of course attempt to install Windows 7 onto the same partition as Win2000, that would preserve the Data files, but its unlikely any programs would run.
Additionally to that Win7 requires unallocated and un-formatted space to create an additional 200MB system partition. Which it can't do if all the Hard drive is partitioned prior to installing Win7.
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Phil AKA Vacunita
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
the only upgrade path would be an ordeal, e.g. upgrade to XP Home or Pro, then upgrade to Vista (if XP PRO then you need Vista Business or Ultimate), then upgrade to W7...
so as mentioned, it is best to do a CLEAN install...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
How to ask a question, when posting them to a professional forum.
Only ask questions with yes/no answers if you want "yes" or "no"
so as mentioned, it is best to do a CLEAN install...
Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
How to ask a question, when posting them to a professional forum.
Only ask questions with yes/no answers if you want "yes" or "no"
This only mentions, among others, XP to Windows 7, it wouldn't hurt to ask the company if it does 2000 to Windows 7.
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