Windows XP to Windows Seven Upgrade
Microsoft has finally confirmed that Windows XP users can purchase upgrade media and an upgrade license to convert Windows 7. However, customers must do a clean installation of Windows 7. An upgrade to the operating system offers the users an option of selecting either a data in place in the machine and a completely fresh installation which will overwrite the contents of the systems hard drive and an in place upgrade. By eliminating the in place upgrades, users will have a totally reliable installation following the backup of all their applications and data. However considering the huge number of XP systems still in use, it is going to be a tedious upgrade as there is a lot of backup that has to be done.
Microsoft has been working on ways to help Windows XP users make the move by providing other tools and ways to get through upgrade process, but refuses to provide further details on exactly how they intend to simplify the upgrade process.
Microsoft shifted XP from mainstream support to extended support on April 14, 2009. Mainstream support provides free security patch and other bug fixes to all XP users, while extended support provides security updates to all users; however, non security hot fixes are to be provided only to companies that have signed support contracts with Microsoft.
Up until recently Microsoft has issued 3 service packs for XP users. In December 2008, Microsoft extended the XP’s sales life span to mid 2010 to account for netbooks. It is the first time that will be continuing to buy devices for netbooks with an operating system that is no longer in the mainstream. Any pre installed copy of Windows XP support that the customer buys is not tied to the Microsoft Support Lifecycle support policy, but rather to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) support policy.
Therefore, if a consumer purchases a netbook with Windows XP pre installed, their main support system would be provided through the OEM. It is also clear that Microsoft is taking Windows 7 and netbooks very seriously.
The bottom line is that it is clear that it is possible to convert an existing Windows XP system to Windows 7 but it is equally clear that it is not an easy upgrade to accomplish.
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