Two Operating Systems XP Pro & Windows 7

[NNEagle]

I have two operating systems on my system, Windows XP and Windows 7. On start up, I have the option to choose between either of them. I prefer W

[NNEagle]

I have two operating systems on my system, Windows XP and Windows 7. On start up, I have the option to choose between either of them. I prefer W

Sorry. I must have hit the wrong keys.

. I prefer Windows 7.Both these Os's are on C drive. When I opt for Windows 7 , I am not able to access prog that was installed in Windows XP like Microsoft word, CCleaner, Nero etc. Could someone help with this please.

[Allan]

The programs need to be installed in each OS. You cannot run a program installed in one OS if you boot to the other OS.

[soybean]

And, keep in mind software license requirements may apply to each installation of a particular software. For example, a single-user license for Microsoft Office means Office can be installed on one computer. The exception is that Office can usually be installed on one desktop computer and one laptop computer. So, if you have one edition of the normal single-user license for Microsoft Office, you'll need to decide whether you want to install it with Win XP or Win 7.

If you find having this too restrictive, one option for avoiding the purchase of a second copy of Microsoft Office would be to change your system to one bootable OS, that most likely being Windows 7, and then installing Win XP as a VM, or virtual machine.  This would allow you to have both OS running at the same time and switch from one to the other to use Microsoft Office on whichever OS you have it installed.

[NNEagle]

At the moment whenever I need to work in MS Office,Nero etc. I reboot and go into Win xp. I have the single user license for Microsoft Office as well as Nero. Not sure how to change the system to one bootable OS.

[UNSCSpartan3]

Delete one partition or the other

most likely the one with out your expensive software

[NNEagle]

I am not too sure about deleting one partition as both OS's are loaded in C  drive. Guess you did not bargin for a dummy like me.

[Allan]

Ignore that advice. DO NOT delete any partitions. Which OS do you want to keep?

[NNEagle]

Thanks Allan. I would like to keep win 7

[Allan]

Okay, you'll need to do the following:

1) Download and install EasyBCD (http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1)
2) Boot to Windows 7
3) Open Windows Explorer and delete the Windows XP Folder (if you're not sure which Windows folder is which don't worry, Windows will not allow you to delete the folder of the OS you are currently logged onto)
4) Use EasyBCD to delete Windows XP from the boot loader

NOTE: You will have to install all programs you want to run to Windows 7.

[NNEagle]

I am unable to remove win xp. This is the message I get

You require permission from Trustedinstaller to make changes to this folder

[Allan]

Really?

Are you sure you are trying to delete the correct Windows Folder? If so, let's try taking ownership of that XP folder and try again (here's the easiest way: http://www.blogsdna.com/2173/add-take-ownership-option-in-right-click-context-menu-of-windows-7.htm)

I can walk you through disabling trusted installer but I'm not sure I want to do that. To be perfectly honest I've never been 100% comfortable with that process or what it does, but nor am I sure I completely understand all that that it does. In the meantime, you can certainly remove the startup entry using EasyBCD so you boot directly to W7.

[NNEagle]

I have removed the start up entry using EasBCD and the computer boots directly to Win7.

The link takes me to Ownership option for windows 7. Downloaded files to take ownership and remove ownership, but am not sure as you asked me to  take ownership of XP.

[Allan]

You want to add TAKE OWNERSHIP to your W7 context menu. Then open Windows Explorer, right-click on the XP Folder and choose "take ownership". Then try to delete it.

[NNEagle]

Allan,

Thanks a million. All is well now. Another sucessful story. Thanks once again