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Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 Update drivers


They’re readily available at electronics and office supply stores, and they provide an easy way to add additional storage space to your computer. The original installation discs or setup files for the programs that you want to use with Windows 7. You’ll need to reinstall your programs by hand after installing Windows 7. When you run Windows Easy Transfer you will get a report that lists the programs that you are currently using with Windows XP. Overview of the process for upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit: Which version of Windows 7 to install?

Both 32-bit and 64-bit installation discs are included in the Windows 7 package. 64-bit operating systems can handle large amounts of memory—typically 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM) or more—more efficiently than 32-bit operating systems. However, not all computers are 64-bit capable. For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-askedquestions). You’ll probably need the 32-bit version, but to make sure click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. If you don’t see “x64 Edition” listed, then you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows XP.

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