I installed Windows 7 from a disk image off a usb drive. I was prepared for a clean install, had all my stuff backed up, but when I installed it and started using it, there was only a small amount of space on the drive that Windows 7 was installed.

It seems to be working fine, and all of my files from xp are still on the other drive (I think it's called a partition) but I can only access them through the my computer explorer, I would like to be able to search for those files, and access them through the start menu ect. Anyway I can just conbine these drives? Any info is appreciated!

Only because you listen to the wrong people;) but perfect for dual booting if that's what you wantend. Have you already activated the license key on the Windows 7 yet?

If not, you can always do it the as the link shows, your data from xp will be stored in a windows. The Basement Recordings 2 Zipdownload Free Software Programs Online. old folder. If you already activated it, it 'might' complain, but no worries, you can always do the phone verification. MCSE, MCSA, MCDST [If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the 'Mark as Answer' or 'Helpful' button at the top of this message.

Windows 7 can’t directly upgrade a PC running Windows XP, which complicates things for Windows XP owners. To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, known as a.

By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]. Demarrage Par Auto Transformateur Pdf File. I installed Windows 7 from a disk image off a usb drive. I was prepared for a clean install, had all my stuff backed up, but when I installed it and started using it, there was only a small amount of space on the drive that Windows 7 was installed.

It seems to be working fine, and all of my files from xp are still on the other drive (I think it's called a partition) but I can only access them through the my computer explorer, I would like to be able to search for those files, and access them through the start menu ect. Anyway I can just conbine these drives? Any info is appreciated! I few more details, in case it makes a difference: I have a Lenovo S-10, which is why I couldn't use the disk, if that matters I don't know. I get the option at startup to choose 'run windows 7' or 'run and early version of windows'. Only because you listen to the wrong people;) but perfect for dual booting if that's what you wantend. Have you already activated the license key on the Windows 7 yet?

If not, you can always do it the as the link shows, your data from xp will be stored in a windows.old folder. If you already activated it, it 'might' complain, but no worries, you can always do the phone verification. MCSE, MCSA, MCDST [If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the 'Mark as Answer' or 'Helpful' button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.].

You've likely heard that you can't straight upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. You can upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7, but not from XP to 7. Some folks who apparently have a pile of operating systems discs have proposed that one could upgrade from XP to Vista, then from Vista to Windows 7, but I think that's insane.

Most PC experts will recommend you start fresh and 'pave' your machine anyway. I think this is a hassle, but in the case of XP to 7, it's necessary. I was asked to 'upgrade' a relative's machine from Windows XP to Windows 7, so I figured this was a good time to write-up the experience in case it helps others. This is a screenshot heavy post, so bear with me, this is a tale best told with pictures. Disclaimer: I do work for Microsoft, but I don't work with the Win7 team so this is just one dude's opinion.