UPGRADING FROM A WINDOWS XP FACTORY DOWNGRADE USING CUSTOM INSTALL:
- Turn on the PC.
- Insert the Windows 7 DVD into your DVD drive and restart the PC.
- Boot to the Windows 7 DVD.
- Click Install Now.
- Follow the instructions on screen, choosing the following options:
a. Select Go online to get the latest updates…
b. Select Custom.
c. Select other options as appropriate.
- Do not reboot or shut down your computer until the upgrade process has completed.
- After the installation has completed, you will see several option screens.
a. At the Help protect Windows automatically screen, choose Use recommended settings.
b. Select other options as appropriate.
- Run the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to restore your backed up files.
- Update Drivers using the disk or CD you created when you located Windows 7 drivers for your system.