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***glc*** · 07-22-2012, 08:33 PM

Activation is NOT required.

You are going to have to back up your files, because the upgrade process from XP to 7 WILL WIPE THE DRIVE.

Boot it with the Win 7 DVD to do the "upgrade".

07-22-2012, 08:33 PM	#4
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,186	Activation is NOT required. You are going to have to back up your files, because the upgrade process from XP to 7 WILL WIPE THE DRIVE. Boot it with the Win 7 DVD to do the "upgrade". Last edited by glc; 07-22-2012 at 08:38 PM.