Solved Can an XP file on a flash drive be copied to a Win7 system?

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msmisfit

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #1

I have a Logitech program file I need on a Lexar 2GB flash drive. Can I copy it to my new Win7 laptop? If so, how?

I highly doubt this is possible... but I had to ask.

 

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Kaktussoft

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #2

you can attach usb drive to win7 machine and copy the file to win7 partition. What is the problem? What kind of file is it?

 

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ACER ASPIRE 5742G

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1

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Acer Aspire 5742G

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ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series

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(1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi

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DeaconFrost

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #3

Do you mean it is installed on an XP system and you want to move it to a new Windows 7 laptop? If so, no, the software would need to be reinstalled. You should be able to get updated versions from Logitech's website.

 

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Dell UltraSharp 2209WA

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msmisfit

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #4

<sigh> That's what I expected. If I have to download a new program from Logitech, it's like programming my remote all over again.

Are there any XP files that are compatible with Win7... such as games, etc.?

 

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seavixen32

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #5

If you want to use XP software on Windows 7 you may have to use a virtual machine such as VMWare.

I was going to suggest XP Mode as well, but you don't have Windows 7 Professional, which is the minimum requirement for it.

However, you could always use Windows Anytime Upgrade from Home Premium to Professional for a few dollars more.

 

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HP Pavilion Elite 495UK

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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit

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Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz

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MSI 2A9C (CPU1)

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Logitech Wireless M180 mouse

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msmisfit

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #6

Thanks so much for that link/referral. I fear it would be over my head, but I've saved the link, in case I get the courage to try it, after I have learned to navigate Win7 a LOT better.

I just have a lot game disks which are not available for Win7, and had hoped I might be able to use them. Thanks again!

 

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Tekno Venus

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #7

If a program you've installed wont run properly on win 7 because it's designed for XP, right click on the .exe file and say run in comparability mode for win xp. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

 

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seavixen32

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #8

You're very welcome.

If you are considering XP Mode (which is free from Microsoft) have a look at this tutorial.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8247-windows-xp-mode-install-setup.html

Also, as Tekno suggets, you can try compatibility mode, but it's not always successful. A virtual machine would be better in my opinion.

We're here to help if you need it.

 

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HP Pavilion Elite 495UK

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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit

CPU

Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz

Motherboard

MSI 2A9C (CPU1)

Memory

8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz

Graphics Card(s)

nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM

Sound Card

Realtek HD Audio

Monitor(s) Displays

HP2310i

Screen Resolution

1920 x 1080

Hard Drives

1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage

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460W

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HP Elite

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Air cooled

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Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard

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Logitech Wireless M180 mouse

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2Mb

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Tekno Venus

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #9

seavixen32 said:

Also, as Tekno suggets, you can try compatibility mode, but it's not always successful. A virtual machine would be better in my opinion.

We're here to help if you need it.

Click to expand...

I agree. The only reason I suggested compatibility mode is that xp mode won't work on home premium and a VMware setup would require a genuine copy of xp with a licence key which may not be available.

Stephen

 

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Dell XPS 15 L502x

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (O.E.M)

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Intel Core i7 2630QM @2.00GHz

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6GB DDR3

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Intel Intergrated Graphics 3000, nVidia GT525M (1GB)

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1366x768

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750GB Seagate 7200rpm

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Backlit Dell XPS 15 L502x Keyboard

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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000

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seavixen32

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #10

Tekno Venus said:

seavixen32 said:

Also, as Tekno suggets, you can try compatibility mode, but it's not always successful. A virtual machine would be better in my opinion.

We're here to help if you need it.

Click to expand...

I agree. The only reason I suggested compatibility mode is that xp mode won't work on home premium and a VMware setup would require a genuine copy of xp with a licence key which may not be available.

Stephen

Click to expand...

Good point.

 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number

HP Pavilion Elite 495UK

OS

Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit

CPU

Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz

Motherboard

MSI 2A9C (CPU1)

Memory

8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz

Graphics Card(s)

nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM

Sound Card

Realtek HD Audio

Monitor(s) Displays

HP2310i

Screen Resolution

1920 x 1080

Hard Drives

1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage

PSU

460W

Case

HP Elite

Cooling

Air cooled

Keyboard

Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard

Mouse

Logitech Wireless M180 mouse

Internet Speed

2Mb

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Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop

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msmisfit

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #11

Thanks, Tekno! That's what I couldn't find for Win7. I know some won't work, they are so old, but some may.

Thanks to you too, SeaVixen for all of your help/links. I will be getting back to them in the future. I really appreciate it.

 

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Intel i5 2430M

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6 GB DDR3

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Intel HD Graphics 3000

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Elan touchpad

Internet Speed

30/4 M

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seavixen32

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• Mar 30, 2012

• #12

Pleased to be of help.

 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number

HP Pavilion Elite 495UK

OS

Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit

CPU

Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz

Motherboard

MSI 2A9C (CPU1)

Memory

8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz

Graphics Card(s)

nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM

Sound Card

Realtek HD Audio

Monitor(s) Displays

HP2310i

Screen Resolution

1920 x 1080

Hard Drives

1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage

PSU

460W

Case

HP Elite

Cooling

Air cooled

Keyboard

Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard

Mouse

Logitech Wireless M180 mouse

Internet Speed

2Mb

Other Info

Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop

Tekno Venus

Banned

• Mar 31, 2012

• #13

You're most welcome. It feels good when I can help someone.

Stephen

 

My Computer

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Dell XPS 15 L502x

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (O.E.M)

CPU

Intel Core i7 2630QM @2.00GHz

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6GB DDR3

Graphics Card(s)

Intel Intergrated Graphics 3000, nVidia GT525M (1GB)

Screen Resolution

1366x768

Hard Drives

750GB Seagate 7200rpm

Keyboard

Backlit Dell XPS 15 L502x Keyboard

Mouse

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000

Internet Speed

2.5 Mb/s down, 0.36 up