Migration from XP to Windows 8
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Hello,
I have been using XP for 5 years, and in anticipation of its discontinuation, it is with regret that I am forced to migrate to other platforms.
I have therefore tested Windows 7, which I installed in dual-boot with XP (which I had reformatted) on my E Machine EL 1600 computer.
I have just completed my trial month, and I now want to purchase Windows 7 using my XP license, which would be cheaper for me. I am switching back to XP, but I no longer have anything except the green hill as my wallpaper, no icons or start menu!!
The ctrl+alt+delete to access MsConfig is not working, it's impossible to perform a system restore since I do not have access to it. I have no viruses as XP was reformatted.
Does anyone have any idea what I could do? I just want to recover XP so that I can purchase Windows 7.
Thank you all.
I have been using XP for 5 years, and in anticipation of its discontinuation, it is with regret that I am forced to migrate to other platforms.
I have therefore tested Windows 7, which I installed in dual-boot with XP (which I had reformatted) on my E Machine EL 1600 computer.
I have just completed my trial month, and I now want to purchase Windows 7 using my XP license, which would be cheaper for me. I am switching back to XP, but I no longer have anything except the green hill as my wallpaper, no icons or start menu!!
The ctrl+alt+delete to access MsConfig is not working, it's impossible to perform a system restore since I do not have access to it. I have no viruses as XP was reformatted.
Does anyone have any idea what I could do? I just want to recover XP so that I can purchase Windows 7.
Thank you all.
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Hello.
"I want to buy Windows 7 today with my XP license, which would be cheaper for me"
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No, your XP license is of no use to you.
You must purchase Windows 7 with its own license.
"It's just important for me to recover XP from which I could purchase Windows 7"
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You do not need XP to buy Windows 7.
For the migration, see this "Microsoft" note: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/fr-FR/24a6c8dd-e85c-4cc9-b698-94cb987e5d0c/comment-faire-migration-windows-xp-vers-windows-7
"I want to buy Windows 7 today with my XP license, which would be cheaper for me"
?
No, your XP license is of no use to you.
You must purchase Windows 7 with its own license.
"It's just important for me to recover XP from which I could purchase Windows 7"
?
You do not need XP to buy Windows 7.
For the migration, see this "Microsoft" note: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/fr-FR/24a6c8dd-e85c-4cc9-b698-94cb987e5d0c/comment-faire-migration-windows-xp-vers-windows-7
Question for "Mstr".
"Oracle VM VirtualBox" is installed on my machine to try out "Linux".
It should be possible to find a Windows 8 ISO.
Is it possible to test it in "VirtualBox"?
"Oracle VM VirtualBox" is installed on my machine to try out "Linux".
It should be possible to find a Windows 8 ISO.
Is it possible to test it in "VirtualBox"?
Hmm, certainly.
Personally, I use VMWare Workstation 9, which is a bit more "advanced" than VirtualBox if I'm not mistaken.
You can run anything on it.
I have Linux, a Win 7, a Win 8, an OSX, and Windows Server 2003/2008/2012. I even had an ESX for a while (which is based on Linux if I'm not mistaken).
That's how I test operating systems, and that's how I tested Win 8 for a while.
Microsoft (via Technet) provides evaluation versions of its operating systems (Win 8 for example) for 90 days, they're ready-to-use ISOs, you just have to download them.
Personally, I use VMWare Workstation 9, which is a bit more "advanced" than VirtualBox if I'm not mistaken.
You can run anything on it.
I have Linux, a Win 7, a Win 8, an OSX, and Windows Server 2003/2008/2012. I even had an ESX for a while (which is based on Linux if I'm not mistaken).
That's how I test operating systems, and that's how I tested Win 8 for a while.
Microsoft (via Technet) provides evaluation versions of its operating systems (Win 8 for example) for 90 days, they're ready-to-use ISOs, you just have to download them.
"Personally, I use VMWare Workstation 9, which is a bit more 'advanced' than VirtualBox if I'm not mistaken."
That's absolutely correct.
Great.
I will have to gather my courage.
And just dive in.
After all, in a virtual machine, you don't take many risks.
It's tough, tough, making a change.
Thank you very much.
That's absolutely correct.
Great.
I will have to gather my courage.
And just dive in.
After all, in a virtual machine, you don't take many risks.
It's tough, tough, making a change.
Thank you very much.
That's the whole point, being able to test a lot of things, and even if you mess up the VM, it's not a problem; it can be reinstalled in a few minutes, or you can even take snapshots to restore it if needed.
Ever since I discovered VMs, it's a whole new world opening up to test all sorts of things! :D
If you want to take zero risks (of infection or anything else, for example), you can even disconnect it from the internet altogether, and then, zero risks. :)
Ever since I discovered VMs, it's a whole new world opening up to test all sorts of things! :D
If you want to take zero risks (of infection or anything else, for example), you can even disconnect it from the internet altogether, and then, zero risks. :)
Virtual machines are really practical.
I once polluted my host machine by testing software before proposing it.
I had to restore a backup of the "System" partition to get a clean machine back.
Now, I do this in the virtual machine. Minimum risk.
I installed "Mandriva" that I had tested a few years ago.
But still as many issues with peripherals (printer, webcam, joystick, . . .) with "Linux".
So, I remain loyal to Windows.
I once polluted my host machine by testing software before proposing it.
I had to restore a backup of the "System" partition to get a clean machine back.
Now, I do this in the virtual machine. Minimum risk.
I installed "Mandriva" that I had tested a few years ago.
But still as many issues with peripherals (printer, webcam, joystick, . . .) with "Linux".
So, I remain loyal to Windows.
And in the text you talk about Windows 7.
I’m having trouble keeping up.
Thank you for your response
I wanted to talk about Windows 7, but it’s true that I’m hesitating between 7 and 8
What is your opinion on that?
Thank you
But more than one person, after purchasing a PC with Windows 8, wishes to revert to Windows 7.
Personally, if I were to buy a PC, I would get one without an "Operating System," and I would install Windows 7 without hesitation.
Especially since Windows 7 can be configured to look just like our dearly missed XP.
What most complain about the most is the "disappearance" of the start button. It can be restored with https://www.commentcamarche.net/telecharger/utilitaires/5931-classic-shell/ for example in one minute flat, and it works just fine.
You can use a Win7 almost the same way as a 7; it's just that nobody wants to put in the effort for five minutes to see how it works.
For my next computer, I really don't see any downside to sticking with 8.
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However, it's worth considering whether there's really any point in upgrading to 7 or 8 with this computer, is the hardware compatible, do the drivers exist? Sure, winxp is nearing the end of support in a few months, but maybe it's better to think about changing machines instead?
In short, plenty of questions to ask before rushing in.
As a loyal XP user, I chose to try Windows 7 only out of opportunity, and honestly, I have been thinking about this migration for several months, it must be said, forced as it is.
As is customary, we always hear several sides to the story and any argument is worth considering, so I suppose that between 7 and 8, it will be the god of money that will decide this dilemma.