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Nov 27^th, 2009 at 12:13pm

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We got a laptop today from bestbuy for cheap...But it didn't have any software on it so we bought windows 7 for it... but back to the point..

My question is should I upgrade my desktop (Windows XP) im using now with all my files and FSX on it to Windows 7?

If I do will i get any performance loss or performance gain?

Will it effect how I run FSX?

Overall is it worth it?

If someone could answer these it would be greatly appreciated Cool

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Reply #1 - Nov 27^th, 2009 at 6:36pm

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Technically, there is a way to upgrade from XP, practically though, it's better to do a clean install to Win7.

If you do a search for "XP to Win7 upgrade" you will find the procedure on several web sites.

I don't know how it will affect FSX, but I'd run the Win7 compatibility wizard available at Microsoft that will check your system for any problems with an upgrade or clean install.

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Reply #2 - Nov 27^th, 2009 at 7:02pm

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Microsoft advises XP to 7 requires a clean install. You'll have to back up all your files and reinstall them.

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Reply #3 - Nov 27^th, 2009 at 7:20pm

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haha never mind then Wink

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Reply #4 - Nov 28^th, 2009 at 3:10am

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Make a small investment in another Hard Drive then use it strictly for Windows7 and have a dual-boot PC. Wink

That way you learn about 7 while keeping XP.

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