Upgrade to 7 to XP without losing my data

Hello. I have a desktop computer with Windows XP installed and a lot of personal data. All I want to do is upgrade to 7 without losing any of my data. Now the problem is that I have Windows 7, stored in a USB key, not on a CD. I need a CD but I have no idea of how to migrate from a USB Pendrive 8 GB.

It doesn't matter if your Windows 7 installation media is a DVD or a USB flash or else drive.  You cannot "upgrade" from XP to Win 7.  You must do a clean install, which means that you save (backup) all your personal data to some external media and restore it after installing Windows 7.

In general, you will also need to install - the original installation media or the downloaded Setup files - all of your applications.

Microsoft has made an arrangement with Laplink to provide a free version Of Laplink's PC Mover Express that you can use to back up and restore your data (although you can use any method you like).  If you want to buy a more robust version, Laplink claims that its PC Mover Professional will also transfer programs - but your mileage may vary.

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