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The xp migration tag covers user experiences and challenges when moving from Windows XP to Windows 7. Common issues include software incompatibility after using migration tools like PCMover, hardware driver problems with graphics cards and sound devices, network configuration changes for PPPoE connections, file permission errors on drives from an XP installation, and media library issues such as missing album art in Windows Media Player 12. Several users report that settings or fixes that worked in XP no longer apply in Windows 7, requiring new troubleshooting approaches. The tag reflects real-world migration problems encountered by home users upgrading from XP to Windows 7.
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    Windows 7 Is there a solution after using PCMover and iTunes?

    I bought and used PCMover to move from XP to Windows7. Read the instructions and moved a bunch of stuff. I was happy camper. Then two months later, I wanted to buy some new songs for my Ipod..... iTunes is corrupt, instructions say to download and install. I tried that and..... It first...
    • rubyredvette
    • Thread
    • 64-bit apple support corrupt software installer itunes manual deletion pcmover uninstall windows 7 xp migration
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. L

    Windows 7 Win 7 will not start.

    Have been using W7 for a couple of months - last night it decided to reboot and will not complete the reboot. Tried to repair using the W7 tools without success. I ran Sea tools and it found 4 bad sectors and fixed them. No change so far. It still will not start and go to the desktop. The...
    • lturn9
    • Thread
    • backup bad sectors carbonite data recovery disc disk issues error codes os assistance performance issues reboot reinstall repair tools startup system restore tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7 xp migration
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 PPPoE and setting up a static IP address

    Hi, I just upgraded to Windows 7 today, and I'm trying to set up a static IP with my PPPoE connection but whenever I follow the steps on this site I can't connect to the internet. That site worked fine for me when using windows XP, so I don't know what exactly is going wrong here. I'm not sure...
    • Fellshadow
    • Thread
    • configuration connection issues internet access network pppoe static ip troubleshooting upgrade windows 7 xp migration
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Video 7900GT Card

    Hello all, New to the forum. I have just migrated my working XP machine to build 7100 64 bit with a clean install. Problem I have had since install is with the Nvidia 7900 GT card. Everything worked just fine under XP. There are two issues with similar symptoms. The first is that I have two...
    • scurvydog
    • Thread
    • 7900gt clean install display issues drivers gaming graphics multi-monitor nvidia windows 7 xp migration
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Files Write Protected

    Hello I did try searching for help with this, but I couldnt find it. The problem that I am having is: I have installed Windows 7 onto a harddrive and then added the other drives from an older XP installation, I used "Takeownership" on all the drives just after they were added and all was well...
    • johno7
    • Thread
    • data recovery file management hdd issues ntfs ownership permissions windows 7 write protection xp migration
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Mjelnir

    Windows 7 Soundmax Microphone troubles

    Hello Fellow Win 7 users Ever since I installen Win 7Rc I cant seem to get my microphone to work. I had the same problem on my XP installation and fixed it by unticking the Forward plugs in my Soundmax configuration screen. But in Win 7 I cant seem to find the option. It used to be in the...
    • Mjelnir
    • Thread
    • audio issues configuration microphone soundmax troubleshooting user support windows 7 xp migration
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 WMP12 Album Art driving me insane

    Sup boys! This is my first thread over here. I am no noob to computers, or forums. My computer is running better than ever coming from XP, with one exception. I take pride in my music collection. It is small, but everything is just the way I want it. All tags are tagged in WMP and my PPC plays...
    • hibby50
    • Thread
    • album art artwork digital music media player music tags ppc tagging windows 7 wmp xp migration
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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