Upgrade or clean install of Win7 over XP

[DBissett]

I ordered one of the $49 upgrade deals for Win7 last month, but now that Newegg has put a price of $99 on an OEM "full" version box I'm wondering which would be the easiest way to replace XP Pro. I haven't upgraded an OS before but have installed several times on clean disks over the years. I understand that an upgrade of XP to Win7 will be a clean install anyway, but will it go as easily with the upgrade version as it would with the "full" version? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

 

[corkyg]

You can "upgrade" from XP to 7, but that is MS semantics. It means you qualify for the upgrade price. However! You cannot do it directly. A clean install is required. Been there - done that!