How do I get windows 7 to install?

[RODERICK]

I have windows xp 32-bit service pack 2. I want to install windows 7 from a disc, when I insert the disc I get an error that says my version of windows is not compatible and if I want to install windows 7 I have to boot from the disc.

So I did that, all I got was a half-loaded windows 7 screen that freezes. Shouldn't I have formatted 1st? How do I format windows xp? Thanks.

Also, I don't have the windows xp install disc, just windows 7.

[DSTM]

Hi Roderick. Sounds to me you are trying to install Windows7 over the top of XP.

I suggest you partition your Hard Drive,and install Windows7 on that partition.

If you format your Windows XP, you lose all Data,so be sure to copy your Data to a CD or Flash Drive,first.

Is your Computer capable of running Windows7?

If you no longer want XP then format the Hard Drive and install Windows7.

Here's how.

How to Format a Hard Drive With Windows XP | eHow.com

Edited October 4, 2010 by DSTM

[Dalo Harkin]

As DSTM has said, make sure that any data you want to keep is removed from the HDD before you install W7 or format the HDD.

 

And check compatibility as XP is very old in terms of hardware requirements compared to Vista or W7