Moving from XP to Win 7.

[schuarta]

I have a new Systemax PC, delivered with Win XP Pro installed, and a disk for Win 7 Pro.

I think I am ready to upgrade.  I am considering using "LAPLINK PCMover Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant" to do the upgrade without shifting files to some external memory device.

Good idea? Bad idea? Comments? 

[kpac]

I don't think it's possible to do a straight upgrade of XP to Windows 7.

[soybean]

Although, as kpac mentioned, this can not be done using a normal Microsoft Win 7 upgrade disc, apparently Laplink has developed software that can, indeed, do this. At least, that's what I see @ http://www.laplink.com/pcmover/pcmoverupgradeassistant.html.  I guess you're aware the Laplink software is not free.

Since your computer is new, have you already accumulated a lot of files that you'd want to transfer over?  If not, why not just use the Win 7 disc to do a clean install?