-=> Sean Dennis wrote to TOM WALKER <=-   
      
    SD> Every business that I've installed Windows 7/8 on had me wipe the drive   
    SD> on every computer and install the new OS fresh.   
      
    We just completed an upgrade/refresh project for a large internet site.   
    Most of the systems running XP weren't up to our standards for Windows 7,   
    and were either relegated to loaner status and replaced, or decomissioned.   
      
   Microsoft does have an in-place upgrade that worked on a couple of thousand   
   CS agent desktop PCs, but that was done only as a last resort when doing a   
   fresh install wasn't possible.   
      
    SD> Also, a lot of older XP programs simply will not function correctly in   
    SD> Windows 7 or 8, even using "compatibility mode".  I had a problem with   
    SD> a lot of amateur radio software and older games.   
      
   We had quite a few commercial apps that lagged behind Microsoft, and   
   getting groups to migrate from a working app took some effort. Given the   
   quotes of $100,000+ for XP support, suddenly they became more amenable.  :)   
      
   --kW   
      
      
      
      
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