can I do this

firefrost · 10-29-2009, 10:14 PM

I have Windows XP on my computer and have recently bought 7 home premium. I would like to do a few improvements to my computer before installing 7.
can the following be done ?
Can I replace my HDD with one of larger capacity and use the one I take out as an external HDD which can still run XP , then install win 7 on the new HDD.
Giving me two O S 's on the same motherboard.?
Or must I buy a new external HDD, copy everything to it , then install 7 over the existing XP. Would I lose XP as an alternative OS.?
Any comments very welcome.?

10-29-2009, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
firefrost New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 15	can I do this I have Windows XP on my computer and have recently bought 7 home premium. I would like to do a few improvements to my computer before installing 7. can the following be done ? Can I replace my HDD with one of larger capacity and use the one I take out as an external HDD which can still run XP , then install win 7 on the new HDD. Giving me two O S 's on the same motherboard.? Or must I buy a new external HDD, copy everything to it , then install 7 over the existing XP. Would I lose XP as an alternative OS.? Any comments very welcome.?

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