You can use any of a number of "key finder" applications if you don't have the keys written down somewhere. Some are free; others are not. Magical Jellybean Keyfinder. Belarc Advisor. The difference between "upgrade" and "full" versions of Windows 7 was solely the cost. The upgrade edition checked for the existence of either XP or Vista as one of the first steps in the installation process.
Technically, it's possible to do an upgrade -- preserving your programs and data -- from XP to Vista and then another upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, but I've never seen anyone say anything good about that idea and you'd have to buy a copy of Vista.
Be careful of what you purchase and from whom. Retail sales of Windows 7 ended on October 31, If the price of the copy of Windows 7 you are thinking of buying seems too good to be true, it probably is. Finally, before you do anything, check your computer manufacturer's web site to make sure that Windows 7 drivers actually are available for your computer.
The "Upgrade Advisor" is not necessarily the final answer. Thanks before By Anonymous on 04 Dec, I am so glad I found your I am so glad I found your post, my sony vayo is a week old, it runs on Vista but I want to switch to XP and I think I need all the help I can get on finding the right drivers and windows driver updates. By Danna on 07 Sep, Wow, Sony actually Supports XP downgrade!
Compaq Sux I hope you guys will take the time to thank them for supporting your downgrade to XP. By Anonymous on 06 Jul, Thanks… By tenor on 29 May, Popular Posts. IOS 7. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit.
Mike Hall Download and save all of the Vista drivers available for your machine. Run them one by one by first right clicking the file and then selecting Troubleshoot compatibility.
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