XP to win7 is allways a full install however the XP emulator they claim to have for Win7 Pro dosnt work on a lot of machines (its a BIOS problem) :ugh::ugh:

It's not a BIOS problem, it's a CPU thing: Microsoft's VM requires hardware-assisted virtualization, which is not on all CPUs. When you download the XP Mode files, you're effectively downloading a virtual machine, plus a copy of XP that doesn't need a license number.

There's nothing to stop you using someone else' VM and a legitimate copy of XP, to get the same result.

I didn't realise that when you loaded a copy of windows 7 upgrade over vista that it could only be used on 1 machine. I successfully loaded 'my copy' on to the other half's laptop and it worked perfectly using my product code, until yesterday when it warned me that it would shut down every 2 hours!!

Can I revert back to vista or do I have to buy a new copy?

Totally Bananas,
When migrating from Windows Vista to Windows 7 you will have the option to select "custom" or "upgrade" install when prompted. By selecting the "upgrade" option, your documents and applications will follow and carry over through the install process. If you select, "custom" however you will be able to perform a clean install and all applications will have to be reinstalled manually -- documents will be moved to a folder entitled "windows.old".
For additional assistance with the migration of Windows Vista to Windows 7, Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here Windows 7 IT Pro Category . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You are welcome to check the threads there and receive additional assistance and feedback.
Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

It's called progress.

Yuppies have to prove that all those years in College were worth the money, and they go out and invent something new,just for the hell of it.

if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I hate that expression - luddism springs to mind.

If it ain't broke, make it better.

PS. If you really want DOS and FDISK, it's still available...