Can I upgrade from Windows XP 32-bit to Windows 8 Consumer Preview 64-bit?
location:
microsoft.com - date:
July 12, 2012
32 bit to 64 bit OK?
I am running 32 bit XP Media Center and Home. Can I upgrade to 64 bit Windows 8?
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Can I upgrade from windows XP 32 bit to windows 8 64 bit and retain files and folders?
location:
microsoft.com - date:
December 31, 2012
I would like to upgrade from windows XP 32 bit to windows 8 64 bit.
I want to keep my files and folders. I have read that If you don't reformat your hard drive during installation, your files are saved to the Windows.old folder, where you can retrieve them after the upgrade and even have them automatically restored to their
original position. My question is does this apply when upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit system?
PS i got that information from the following web page under the question 'If I upgrade and "keep nothing," how do I restore my files after the upgrade?':
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8#section_3
How to retrieve files from the Windows.old folder:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en
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Upgrading From Windows XP to Windows 7
location:
winsecrets.com - date:
July 7, 2011
According to this article:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/...6100/list.true
someone who has Windows XP installed should be able to purchase the Upgrade Version of Windows 7. (Of course, all other software would have to be re-installed.)
Clicking on the link "Upgrading From Windows XP to Windows 7 (Custom Installation)" actually takes me to an article that deals with "Upgrading From Windows Vista to Windows 7 (Custom Installation)".
I called Microsoft's Personal Support team (at 800-936-5700) and they told me that if I want to switch from Windows XP (SP3) to Windows 7, I would need to purchase the Full Retail Version of Windows 7.
So: Can I, or can I not, purchase the Upgrade Version of Windows 7 if I currently ha
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How do I transfer files from my Windows XP 32 bit machine to a Windows 8 64 bit machine
location:
microsoft.com - date:
May 2, 2013
It seems Windows transfer only works fro XP to windows 7. I have bought a new computer and it has 64 bit Windows 8 installed and I need to get my files and program settings from the XP machine to the Windows 8 machine. How do I do this
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what is the easiest way to reformat the hard drive on my windows XP computer
location:
microsoft.com - date:
May 3, 2013
I am not a IT tech nor am I am advance user. I have a new computer with microsoft office all set up now. I would like to reformat the hard drive on my old Windows XP computer so when I sell it, no one will be able to get any personal information of mine.
I have the operating system and driver discs that I can use to put the computer back to a operating state for the new user.
Can you help me?
Thanks for letting me know,
Rhonda Porter
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Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 8 - Help & How-to - Microsoft
location:
microsoft.com - date:
January 26, 2013
Dear Sir/Madam,
It appears that you guys are taking regular payments from my VISA card, but I am not sure why? My computer is a Windows XP dimension 4700 and about 6-7years old, and the memory seems maxed out, making it very slow! I want to upgrade, but wonder if I would
be better to purchase a new computer first, or being that money is currently limited, instead just upgrade to Windows 7 or 8? If I do this, then can I transfer the 7 or 8 at a later date to a new computer?
Respectfully
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Windows XP - Home Edition : What is the Adminstrator password ? Or how to find / change it ( OS is OEM - So do not have disk )__
location:
microsoft.com - date:
December 2, 2009
Windows XP - Home Edition - SP3 .
Is there a way to find out what the Adminstrator account password is ?
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printing from Windows 7 to Windows XP server
location:
7forums.com - date:
March 22, 2011
I have recently had to replace a computer, so now I have a mixed Windows 7 x64 and Windows XP x86 network. I got both to print to my wireless laser printer just fine, and workgroup set up with printer and file sharing. The computers see each others shared files and printers. I temporarily plugged my Canon i860 into the Windows 7 Computer and got the driver via Windows update since my original CD did not work. The Canon i860 prints fine for either computer when plugged directly in. However, if I try to add the printer on Windows 7 when it is plugged into the XP computer, that computer sees it just fine but gives error message that printer driver is not found on print server. The same is true if the printer is plugger into the Window
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I have windows xp but no wi-fi. I want to connect an Ipod with wi-fi. What do I have to do?
location:
microsoft.com - date:
August 16, 2012
I have ADSL internet. There is no wi-fi in CONTROL PANEL / NETWORK CONNECTIONS. I don't want a wi-fi service, just an ad-hoc(?) connection for the ipod while at home. All the advice i read assumes there is already wi-fi in the control panel / network
connections. What do I need to do?
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What is Windows Live Device Manager and how do i download it or install it or stop it from popping up?
location:
microsoft.com - date:
May 5, 2011
Hi. Every time i sign in to windows live messenger a pop up appears asking me to install windows live device manager.I click on it and nothing happens. Please help. Thanks
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