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Post by kickinin on Jan 31, 2015 20:56:47 GMT -5
I have done a 'custom install' of Windows 7 onto my Windows XP Pro: not using the key code number, which I do have the number. I'm rather disappointed and especially because it's not finding a wi-fi internet connection in spite of all my efforts, and no sound. The system needs this in order to do updates. And the created 'windows.old' folder hasn't worked well for copying onto the new system, maybe because it's just unfamiliar. When new, the internet connection was setup almost imediately with no problem.
Now I'd like to remove Win7 if it's possible. I've read enough to see that its removal is complicated as opposed to having a good option to somehow 'undo', and probably removes all the previous customization. If I recall, I do have the disc created when the PC was new. In this case, it might go back to 'scratch'. Thanks.
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Post by drcard on Feb 2, 2015 21:01:35 GMT -5
Hi kickinin,
The network and sound not working sounds like a custom install of a 64 bit Win7 over a 32 bit XP Pro. If this is so, then it will not work. If you have a 32 bit XP Pro, you can only custom install (upgrade) to a 32 bit Win7. The alternative is a scratch install of 64 bit Win7 IF your system can handle 64 bit versions (I strongly suspect not).
Without an image backup before the custom install, there is no way I know of to get back the XP Pro setup you had.
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Post by kickinin on Feb 3, 2015 17:31:33 GMT -5
Thank you, Dana. It is a 32-bit Home Premium custom install over 32-bit XP Pro, and no code number used, even tho' I do have the code. I'd hoped for the connection, to download the GodMode file you once shared. I do have 5 discs of image and am thinking of using them.
If I revert to Recovery/Restore, do you think it will setup Win/7 using all proper methods - if I choose?
So glad to be in touch again, thanks for any of your input. Jan |
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Post by drcard on Feb 3, 2015 20:28:36 GMT -5
Hi kickinin,
The Restore function is version specific, so it would not restore correctly since the custom install.
There are a few ways to handle this:
Look into Device manager and expand each group to look for yellow alert icons for the network card and audio device. Investigate why the device has a yellow alert icon. Most likely you will see a message that Windows doesn't have drivers for this device. If you have a disk with the drivers for that device for Win 7, then loading these drivers will get the network card and audio working. You might have to download the drivers from the makers web site. If part of a pre-loaded system such as a Dell or HP then those web sites should have the drivers you need.
A different issue may be how the HDD was formatted with the XP (FAT32 or NTFS). The General tab of the Properties box for the C drive will list file system. Win 7 won't load correctly onto a FAT32 formatted HDD. If the properties of the C drive does not list NTFS as the file system, let me know as theis will have to be changed.
My suggestion is to do a clean install of Win7, as the changes to user options is so greatfrom XP to Win7 there is no real advantage in a custom or upgrade install. Custom installs or upgrades with Windows versions generally only works well when upgrading to the next version of Windows. XP to Win7 is a two version upgrade. I have read of those that upgraded successfully from XP to Win7 by first upgrading from XP to Vista and upgrading Vista to Win7. Many users report problems in upgrading from XP to Win7, hence my advice for a clean install of Win7 rather than an upgrade.
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Post by kickinin on Feb 4, 2015 13:39:19 GMT -5
Sorry, re 'Restore function is version specific, so it would not restore correctly since the custom install', I should have said after retrieving Win/XP, then possibly I'll retry installing Win/7 32-bit. I will be most pleased just to get it back to Win/XP, and, was just thinking 'down the road'. I'd say the most software I install are generally Office and FamilyTreeMaker.
Since I can't access the internet with (custom) Win/7, I can't download drivers, besides updating the system. I hope there's no problem getting Win/XP connected, it was sooo easy the first time. (I have a Win/8.1 which I'd like to setup wifi rather than use an adapter.)
I can't recall whether Fat32 or NTFS, but I think the latter. Definitely, too, I do not care one iota for Win/Vista.
Thanks again, I'll have time to consider my decision after reloading Win/XP. Still and all - any input you have to offer is most welcome! So glad you're expanding on the info.
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Post by kickinin on Feb 5, 2015 23:34:44 GMT -5
Just couldn't work it out, 'reloading Win/XP', even with a created boot disc nor 5 created disc images discs. And I just can't figure out why it won't setup wifi. kickinin
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