Transfer XP to new computer then upgrade xp to windows 7

emilyemily4167 · Aug 25, 2013

I am building a computer and i am wondering if i can transfer the windows xp license to a new computer i built and then turn around and upgrade it to windows 7 or windows 8. Any clarification on how/if i can do this would be appreciated.

Emerald · Aug 25, 2013

upgrading from XP to 7 or 8 will require a fresh install of the OS and other Software.

Therefore it does not make sense to transfer XP.

it is cheaper to buy an OEM version of 7 or 8 than an upgrade version

emilyemily4167 · Aug 25, 2013

Never thought of that. Thanks ill just stick with buying an oem then

emilyemily4167 · Aug 25, 2013

wait why is it cheaper in buying an oem if an upgrade to windows 8 is just 40$?

Emerald · Aug 25, 2013

Windows8 upgrade is $119 and Windows8 Pro upgrade is $199.

where do you buy the upgrade for $40

emilyemily4167 · Aug 25, 2013

sorry meant 70$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416562

emilyemily4167 · Aug 25, 2013

then minus 30 for promo code EMCXMVT24 equals 40$

emilyemily4167 · Aug 25, 2013

but transferring a xp license to a new computer can be done right?

Emerald · Aug 25, 2013

reading through this, it seems to be an educational version which requires a school email address (my.name@schoolname.edu)

that is why this upgrade version is so cheep.

do you have a new hard drive or are you planning on using the old one?

emilyemily4167 · Aug 26, 2013

i am using a completely new hard drive, new everything

Emerald · Aug 26, 2013

hope this will help

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/3435649/how-install-windows-8-upgrade-on-empty-hard-drive/

emilyemily4167 · Aug 26, 2013

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