XP to 7: difficult but it can be done

[y eye]

 http://forums.vr-zone.com/news-around-the-web/396446-xp-7-difficult-but-can-done.html
Early indications from Microsoft are that Windows 7 setup will only work on Vista-based computers.
But if you're running XP, you may not be out of options.

By Scott M. Fulton, III | Published February 23, 2009, 8:53 PM

[cwilliams]

I think you are right.  It is going to be tough but can be pulled off.