Windows 7. An upgrade to the operating system offers the users an possibility of selecting either a knowledge in place within the machine and a utterly recent installation that can overwrite the contents of the systems hard drive and an in place upgrade. By eliminating the in place upgrades, users can have a completely reliable installation following the backup of all their applications and data. However considering the huge variety of XP systems still in use, it is visiting be a tedious upgrade as there's a ton of backup that has got to be done.
Microsoft has been working on ways to assist Windows XP users build the move by providing other tools and ways to get through upgrade process, however refuses to supply any details on exactly how they will simplify the upgrade process.
Microsoft shifted XP from mainstream support to extended support on April 14, 2009. Mainstream support provides free security patch and different bug fixes to all or any XP users, while extended support provides security updates to all users; but, non security hot fixes are to be provided solely to firms that have signed support contracts with Microsoft.
Up till recently Microsoft has issued 3 service packs for XP users. In December 2008, Microsoft extended the XP’s sales lifetime to mid 2010 to account for netbooks. It is the primary time that can be continuing to buy devices for netbooks with an operating system that is no longer within the mainstream. Any pre installed copy of Windows XP support that the customer buys isn't tied to the Microsoft Support Lifecycle support policy, but rather to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) support policy. So, if a consumer purchases a netbook with Windows XP pre put in, their main support system would be provided through the OEM. It is also clear that Microsoft is taking Windows seven and netbooks terribly seriously.
The bottom line is that it's clear that it's doable to convert an existing Windows XP system to Windows seven however it's equally clear that it's not an simple upgrade to accomplish.
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