thanks in advance.. but just to get things clear.. do i reinstall windows xp and then install windows 7 or can i just reinstall windows 7 on my xp..because i got confused when u said xp wont recognize 7 as a boot but your telling me to install 7 on xp.. can i have like a step by step thing? sorry for askin so much questions..this is just my first time trying to run 2 os's on the same computer and i just really need help.

Microsoft added an "upgrade feature" in Vista so that all of your settings can transfer automatically when you go for a newer version. But windows 7 cannot upgrade from XP only from Vista, and Vista from XP. But you can just do a fresh install of Win 7 on top of XP and re-do all of your settings.

I installed it and when it asked me for the key i skipped. Now i need the key or it will expire in 30. I thought it said it has a crack. How do i use it?
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@rasungod0 I had a virus wipe out close to 40% of my XP files. I could not format or anything so i installed windows 7 on top of it.. Is there a way to merge/transfer my files from XP over to windows 7? I lost my original winxp disk so i am downloading this copy so i can possibly format win xp. I want to keep windows 7 and get rid of win xp, but i want to keep some files from win xp and transfer them to win 7. As you can see i am not the smartest with computers but i learn fast. Would you be nice enough to give me a hand? My email is (Plasmachinist@yahoo.com

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