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- Continue using the computer with Windows XP without a network connection
- Replace the computer with something running a an updated and supported version of Windows, OSX, or linux
- Upgrade the existing computer to Windows 7 or a supported linux to keep it on the network
Upgrading to Windows 7
*note: Upgrades must be clean upgrades (machine is formatted). ME IT will migrate data but cannot migrate applications
Requirements
- Check that the computer is capable of running Windows 7
- System requirements http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements
- Dell compatibility guide http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=273634
- Lenovo compatibility guide http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?DocID=HT003754
- See your manufacturers support site to see if they have drivers for Windows 7
- Make sure your software will work in Windows 7
- Make sure you have installers (CD's, downloads etc) and licenses (serial numbers, license files, etc) for your software
- Make a note of where data is installed on the computer
Getting the Upgrade
- Contact the helpdesk to arrange a time to do the upgrade (helpdesk@me.utexas.edu)
- Bring in the computer and show helpdesk staff all data that needs to be migrated
- Helpdesk staff will backup the entire system, install Windows 7, and move data back on to the computer
After the Upgrade
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- if the computer meets the minimum requirements
Please refer to the wiki page titled Upgrade Windows to review the process for upgrading to supported version of Windows
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