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Discussions tagged with 'system erase' on WindowsForum.com focus on replacing an older Windows installation with a newer one, such as upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7. Users explore whether the installation process will automatically erase the existing system files and proceed with the new OS, particularly when using an upgrade version. Topics include compatibility with BootCamp on Mac systems, verification of previous OS installations, and methods like slipstreaming to bypass upgrade checks. The tag covers scenarios where users are willing to lose existing programs and data, as long as the system is cleanly replaced.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 installation over XP

    I'm running XP in a BootCamp partition on my iMac. I would like to upgrade the XP with Windows 7 when it is available. I have ordered the upgrade version. The Mac BootCamp doesn't let you use upgrade versions for Windows, because you have no way to verify that the earlier operating system was...
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    • backup bootcamp data loss imac installation installation disk mac operating system partition slipstream system erase upgrade verification windows 7 windows upgrade
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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