does xp have windows old after formating

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i want to change my operating systems from windows xp to windows 7 ultimate,but i am not sure if xp has windows old or should i save the documents into external harddrive first then format.
 
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It will create a windows.old, but not if you format the partition that XP is on. Do a custom install and install windows 7 to the same partition that XP is on, then you will get a windows.old. I don't think the windows.old will contain your documents, only the old OS files and drivers.
It will create a windows.old, but not if you format the partition that XP is on. Do a custom install and install windows 7 to the same partition that XP is on, then you will get a windows.old. I don't think the windows.old will contain your documents, only the old OS files and drivers.
 
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