installing 7 over xp

[xGam3r]

I want to custom install windows 7 in another partition (that my windows xp isn't in) because windows xp paritition is only 13.8 gb .. can I do it, and then format my xp partition? I don't have an external hdd

 

[Nickolie]

So are you saying that you want to have the same partition set up but with Windows 7 instead of Windows XP?

 

[cin19]

If your HDD is big enough then you can follow the link step by step to do it.
"Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP" http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

 

[xGam3r]

So are you saying that you want to have the same partition set up but with Windows 7 instead of Windows XP?

no, I want to install windows 7 in another partition and format xp's partition

 

[cin19]

You just boot up the computer to install the win7, during the installation you have option to format the HDD. You don't need install the win7 in other partition then format the xp partition.

* I add the link for how to: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You format the whole drive before 7 installation,which wipes out the XP install

To install Windows 7 using the Custom option and formatting the hard disk

To format your hard disk during Windows 7 installation, you'll need to start, or boot, your computer using the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.

Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer.

Restart your computer.

Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.

On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next.

If the Install Windows page doesn't appear, and you're not asked to press any key, you might need to change some system settings. To learn how to do this, see Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.

On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.

On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.

On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, click Drive options (advanced).

Click the partition that you want to change, click the formatting option you want to perform, and then follow the instructions.

When you've finished formatting, click Next.

Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows 7, which include naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-windows-7

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Don't forget to choose a Best Solution when opening a question thread , the forum members will appreciate that

Thanks for posting!

 

[xGam3r]

You just boot up the computer to install the win7, during the installation you have option to format the HDD. You don't need install the win7 in other partition then format the xp partition.

* I add the link for how to: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

solved the problem. I never installed a windows so i didn't know that
thanks