Couple of problems Windows 7

When I installed windows 7 it required me to create a backup. I was wondering if the backup will work on windows XP.

When I run the Windows 7 CD it gives me some options. I chose to backup my files using the windows 7 backup feature. All my files are compiled into one file. I dont know the extension of the file. I was wondering if that backup will work on windows xp

It would be helpful at this point to see a screenshot your entire Disk Management map. Use Snipping Tool in Start>Programs list and attach file here using paper clip in reply box.

You may need to use a third party partitioning tool like free Partition Wizard disk to collect the space together you want for the Win7 Partition if Disk Management cannot achieve this for you. We can advise you better how to do this with a screenshot.

Once you have your partition set up I would boot into the WIndows 7 installer, choose Custom install with Advanced drive tools to format the target partition, then reinstall Windows 7, as you may have used incorrect XP partition table.

I am moving back onto Windows XP now. I was just wondering if the Backup from windows 7 would work on windows XP. Its the Windows 7 backup utilities.

Do you want to try Windows 7 installed correctly?

You probably had installed it on XP formatted partition which is the incorrect partition table.

If you would like to try installing it correctly, boot into WIndows 7 installer and format the target partition first using Windows 7 formatting.

No, I want to move back to XP now. Whats do people say I do now?

Do you have a windows.old folder in the root of your Win7 drive?

It can be used to roll back to XP. It also has your XP files inside.

It also will confirm that you installed Windows 7 over an XP-formatted partition which is what is causing your problems with Windows 7.

I deleted the old windows folder on windows 7. Basically I have all the drivers and etc backed up onto my other external hardrive. I want to install a fresh copy of windows xp onto my laptop. I dont want windows 7 no more. What shall I do?