Upgrade my xp dedicated BC drive thru vista to win 7 ?

I know this isn't a "perfect" solution to upgrading my current BootCamp xp but can I upgrade my xp install to vista then upgrade to win7 in order to preserve my programs and their settings?
In other words, can I upgrade my xp installation to vista, then upgrade the vista installed to win 7 w/out loosing my programs, settings, etc?
Reason: I only want to know as much as I need to about windows. I'm using win xp specifically so I can run AutoCad. I can't spend the time, nor do I want to, reinstalling AutoCad along with all the tweaks and settings I've made to my AutoCad/xp install over the years. The only way I would be willing to get to win7 would be by an upgrade which would preserve my setting and programs. XP works fine right now, but I would like to stay at least somewhat current with my windows os.
Any thoughts other than "do a clean install"? That's not really an option for me.
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The title for me would be better to fine-tune to what you want and purpose to do: *Upgrade xp to win 7*
buy a program to help with the upgrade process. Data is easy.
I assume you want Windows 7 64-bit. You cannot go from 32 to 64-bit. You need drivers.
Doesn't sound like worth your time and pitfalls.
the MacPro1,1 can easily handle Windows 7 on its own hard drive. it won't boot from Windows 7 64-bit DVD w/o tweaks. it can install though from inside another Windows OS on a different drive or partition.
Without 64-bit you are crushed with 1.9GB RAM limitation on your Mac. Without Windows Pro you can't use dual processor (your 2 x 2.66).
Going "upgrade" route is bad enough with XP and no reason to have Vista also.
On a PC, more ways and options.

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