Upgrade not genuine windows xp to genuine windows 7.

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naivtaL

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Hello,
Im in a trouble, so im hoping that you will help me.
I had a genuine windows 7 for a laptop a while ago, then i sent the laptop to my parents in a different country.
So i bought a new pc, without a operating system, driven by a lack of money i downloaded the old not genuine xp. Along came problems, unknown errors,bugs,etc.
Like for example, now i cannot start safe mode, i cannot make a new partition thru cmd or partition magic cause of somekind of file xmnt.exe is missing.
Sadly, i want to keep my bought games and programs, 'cause my internet is pretty slow, so it will take for ages to redownload/reinstall everything.

The question is: Can i upgrade my not genuine windows xp to windows 7 by buying it and installing like it's a common program keeping all of the programs/games/etc.?

Thank you in advance.
 

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Sadly if you are looking to regain stability your best bet would be a fresh install of windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

as outlined there you can do a fresh install with the upgrade disc, this would result in the loss of your games and programs, though do a straight upgrade from xp to win 7 without cleaning out the garbage is just going to make win 7 run horribly too.
 

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That's bad.
I really didn't want to go again thru the downloading of the 14-18GB games with 300kb/s.
+ If i buy the full not upgrade version of windows 7, it's gonna be even more expensive as it is now.
180dollars, sheesh.
 

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The question is: Can i upgrade my not genuine windows xp to windows 7 by buying it and installing like it's a common program keeping all of the programs/games/etc.?
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NO, you need to buy the full version of windows 7 & do a full reinstall of all software.
 

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eBay is not a good place to buy Windows or electronics, in my opinion. I hope you get a Genuine Windows DVD, it will have aa hologram logo if it is.

You will have to install your games, copying won't work with any program or game.
 

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That's not entirely true, if they are steam games, he can copy his whole steam folder over to the new install. I've done it before myself.
 

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Maguscreed said:
That's not entirely true, if they are steam games, he can copy his whole steam folder over to the new install. I've done it before myself.
Click to expand...
Ahh, ok, can you tell I'm not a gamer? :D
 

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naivtaL said:
Yeah, i'll do the clean install. Bought this - Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Full Version, Standard License for PC | eBay

Another question: Can i copy my games in a external Hdd and then copy back to new windows 7 system? Will they work without an installing them?
Click to expand...

Buying Windows on Ebay is about a 50-50 shot that you will be in the same situation as now with an illegal OS. If you haven't bought it yet, do yourself a favor and don't. Go to a legit store and buy it.
 

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Britton30 said:
Maguscreed said:
That's not entirely true, if they are steam games, he can copy his whole steam folder over to the new install. I've done it before myself.
Click to expand...
Ahh, ok, can you tell I'm not a gamer? :D
Click to expand...

no big deal, in the case of steam though it's all connected to your account. So long as you have a valid account with them you can just run it from the new install and steam will fix all the missing registry entries and stuff for you.
 

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bigmck said:
naivtaL said:
Yeah, i'll do the clean install. Bought this - Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Full Version, Standard License for PC | eBay

Another question: Can i copy my games in a external Hdd and then copy back to new windows 7 system? Will they work without an installing them?
Click to expand...

Buying Windows on Ebay is about a 50-50 shot that you will be in the same situation as now with an illegal OS. If you haven't bought it yet, do yourself a favor and don't. Go to a legit store and buy it.
Click to expand...

YES.
Some packaging including Case has been removed Removed for Postage
Click to expand...

As the COA sticker is on the case.
 

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Do not buy Win7 on eBay. We see too many cases here of consumers who were ripped off. I would cancel it if you still can.

Have you considered becoming a beta tester for new Windows 8? You can download and install it for free, participate in our EightForums where you can become an expert and be offered some great pre-release deals like the free Signature Edition we were awarded for holding Win7 release parties, half price Upgrade versions just before release, etc. It's fun, a veritable gravy train, and perfect for the cash strapped.

Other than that Ubuntu has many free flavors of OS if you like Sanskrit.
 
As GC said

I would NOT buy an OS from ebay.
 

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Maguscreed said:
That's not entirely true, if they are steam games, he can copy his whole steam folder over to the new install. I've done it before myself.
Click to expand...

That works as I've done it too. But, with Steam you can backup each individual game.
 

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Wouldn't a fresh installation of windows move all the old files to windows.old file in C: anywho?



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You won't get the windows.old folder if you use Custom install Drive Options to Delete, repartition and/or Format during install.
 
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