About this tag
The compatability tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about whether different versions of Windows can recognize and access partitions created by earlier operating systems. A common concern is whether Windows 7 can read data disks formatted under Windows XP, especially when upgrading from an older system. Users seek reassurance that their existing data drives will remain accessible after installing a newer Windows version, highlighting the importance of backward compatibility for file systems and partition structures. The tag focuses on practical, real-world compatibility issues between Windows releases, particularly regarding disk recognition and data preservation during upgrades.
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    Windows 7 will win 7 recognize partitions created by win xp?

    my win xp dies and am planning to install win 7. I will install it on my c disk and erase the dead xp but leave the existing d disk created by win xp as it is. My concern is whether win 7 can read disk d just like win xp does. This is quite important as d disk is my data disk and I cannot afford...