How can I copy Windows 7 to another computer?

I got a new laptop with Windows 7 on it. How can I get the Windows 7 from my laptop to my old Windows XP computer safely? Its just that I really like Windows 7 and thought it would be cool to use it when I needed the computer. Thanks in advance.

3 Comments

  • Benjamin says:

    You will need to purchase a genuine copy of Windows 7 from Microsoft or your local computer/electroncis store. You are not entitled to install Windows 7 on other computers in your household without explicitly purchasing a license for that computer.

    Also, I am not sure if your “old Windows XP computer” will be able to run Windows 7.
    At the very minimum your computer would need 1 GB of RAM, a Ghz range processor and Direct X 10 compatible graphics card. Unless your old PC was built fairly recently (say in the last 4-5 years or so), it’s fairly unlikely that it will be able to run 7 without some significant upgrades.

  • Manuel G says:

    you cant`t take files already installed and install them in another comp. so, just find the way to get it online

  • Mike says:

    Your license is only good for the laptop.
    You cannot move Windows 7 to another computer.

    You must purchase another copy with license.

    I hope this helps

    Mike the mod @ vista_ & Win7
    http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/vista_/
    http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Win7/