Just to be on the safe side, you may also want to back up all your data on CD/DVD or on an external hard disk.
(You can download Todo Backup from the TechRepublic Software Library.) That way if anything goes awry, you can restore your Windows XP system and get right back to work.
In order to ensure a successful virtual machine transition, there are several tasks that you'll want to perform on your Windows XP system in preparation for the operation. Editor's note: In a previous blog post, Greg showed you how to use virtualization and Zinstall XP7 to migrate an entire Windows XP installation over to Windows 7. If you need larger scale virtual migrations, then you should look at Paragon Software Group's Virtualization Manager 2010 Corporate version, which comes in a variety of licensing options that can support servers and workstations. If you require more features than are available with the free edition, then you should investigate Virtualization Manager 2010 Professional version, which sells for $69.95 and allows you to use it on up to three systems. Also keep in mind that the free version is designed for single-system virtual migrations and not meant for commercial usage. Keep in mind that while the software package is indeed free, during the installation procedure you will be asked to register in order to receive a serial number and a product key. You can download Paragon Go Virtual from the Paragon Software Group or directly from the TechRepublic Software Library: 32-bit version or 64-bit version. This blog post is also available as a TechRepublic gallery and TechRepublic download. In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, I'll show you how to use Paragon Go Virtual, which is a free tool, to move your Windows XP installation into Windows 7 and run it with Windows Virtual PC. The software comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and in addition to converting Windows XP into a virtual machine, it can also convert Windows 2000, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Paragon Go Virtual is a conversion tool that creates virtual machines which can be run by VMware Workstation/Player or VMware Fusion on a Mac, Microsoft Virtual PC, or Oracle VirtualBox. Would you like to be using Microsoft Windows 7, but are sticking with Windows XP because you have been using it for close to 10 years and have a lot invested in it? Well, what if I told you that you could easily move your existing Windows XP system to a virtual machine that you could then run in Windows 7? Well you can, with Paragon Go Virtual - and the best part is that it won't cost you a penny.
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