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• After disk hard crash, loaded Windows 7 and get "Software Licensing Service determined that specified only usable product key for the upgrade, not for new installations.

  Original title: Windows Vista product key used for any new installation.

  I bought the upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows Vista CD, then had a hard drive crash, then installed a new hard drive. Load the purchased Windows 7 on new hard drive, now I get the message '... Software Licensing Service determined that specified only usable product key for the upgrade, not for new installations. That means that I have to load Vista on the new hard drive, and then update? Both for the end user (paying customer) hostile.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  OR

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  If you do not have your Windows Vista installation media, you can download a fresh copy:

  Windows Vista (in English) with Service Pack 1

  Windows Vista (x 86)		Windows Vista (x 64)
  X 14 - 63452.exe	X 14 - 63453.exe
  Boot.wim	Boot.wim
  install.wim	install.wim

  Installation instructions (creation of bootable DVD/USB)

  You must download the .exe, the boot.wim and install.wim file in the same place. Run the .exe file and it will extract all the files in a folder called Vista. Start Windows install will be now (cancel Setup).

  

  To create a .iso bootable extracted the files in the folder of Vista and download Imgburn. Run imgburn and select 'Create Image file from files/folders'

  

  Select the record button browse and select the folder of Vista. Then select Advanced.

  

  Left will be your folder of Vista, to the right, make sure that you have verified make Bootable Image, changed the developer ID: Microsoft Corporation, load segment: 07C 0 and loading areas: 4.

  

  Select the folder browse button then navigate to your folder of Vista, then select the startup folder and select the file called etfsboot.

  

  Select the generate button.

  

  Save your .iso

  

  Select Yes when the prompt for the Volume name, and select ok. Finally, wait for it to make the .iso file.

  Once you have the .iso file, they may want to use the Microsoft .iso to USB/DVD tool to create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive (USB FlashDrive recommendations, see here).

  

  FF

• Failure of Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade on the new computer laptop

  Hello

  We just bought a new Asus laptop that came with Windows 7 Starter as standard.

  A week later, we bought an Express Upgrade Home Premium 7.

  The upgrade has failed at first time around; following the advice of the community, I tried the following:

  Check all updates;

  Installed the CheckSUR tool fix;

  Disabled user account control;

  Disabled antivirus;

  The hard drive to find errors;

  Profiled selective startup in MSConfig.

  In the end, I got was a "invalid product key" - which it is not.

  Windows displays as entered, and I have SP1.

  As a last resort, I have reset the specifications of the factory and tried the Express upgrade as the first thing on the PC 'cost '. Upgrade failed after 25 minutes.

  In the very final resort, I reset all the solutions above workaround to the specifications of the factory again, re-directed (except by disabling the antivirus because I have not reinstalled which again - there is only Windows Firewall between me and the world wide). Update failed.

  I just tried to disable the Windows Firewall and tried the upgrade - my product key verified program, was asked to accept the terms, told me it would be as little as 10 minutes - but now it's to say the upgrade button that I entered is a version of Windows that does not work with the Express upgrade... but it IS an Express upgrade.

  It took nine days so far - please you have the magic answer? Thank you waiting...!

  You have already done most of what I have posted, but it can't hurt to read and review as it is possible that you missed.

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  -------------------------------------------------------------------

  (A) if at any time the upgrade fails: run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  (B) If Internet Explorer is not configured as default web browser,
  you need to make sure and try the Express upgrade.

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  (C) stop and restart your computer.

  (1) implementation of the reinforced system - method #2 tool (download and run the tool: "Checksur.exe")
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821
  (System resources, such as file of data, even in the data memory and registry data, can develop inconsistencies during the lifecycle of the operating system. The system update tool attempts to resolve these inconsistencies).

  (2) disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  (3) disconnect external devices of unneccesarry.

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  (D) if still Anytime Upgrade fails, disable the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4 restart the computer

  5. repeat the process "Anytime Upgrade"

  To start the upgrade process:
  Click on start/search and enter the words: Express upgrade
  Then, in the list of the search results, click on "Windows Anytime Upgrade".
  Then follow the prompts on the screen anytime upgrade.
  Basically, all you need to do is enter the Windows 7 upgrade product key.

  Another method:
  (Located at the top right) Start/Control Panel/small icons option / click the "Windows Anytime Upgrade".

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  (E) if it continues to fail, try the following 3 methods:
  Method #1
  (1) run Chkdsk and see if it helps.
  Click Start / type: CMD and right click 'CMD' and select 'run as administrator '.
  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r
  Restart your system, hard drive of your computer is analyzed to find errors and will try to correct them.

  (2) run the Memory Diagnostics to look for problems with the system hardware. Type of memory in start search and press ENTER to open the memory diagnostic tool open. Click restart now and check for problems. Your computer will restart and will start the diagnostic program. Please note the reported errors.

  Method #2
  1. click on start, type: "msconfig" (without the quotes) in the box and then press the ENTER"" key.

  User account control permissions: If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under "Selective startup", uncheck the "Load Startup items".

  4. click on the 'Services' tab, click to select the box "hide all Microsoft Services" and then click on disable all.

  5. click on 'OK '.

  6. When you are prompted, click "Restart."

  7. once the computer has been restarted, check if the problem is resolved.

  Method no. 3
  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:

  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

  -Anytime Upgrade may not work for all versions of Windows-

  Note: Retail 'Full' or 'Upgrade' product keys will work when you use the Express Upgrade feature.
  Upgrade Express 'can' not work (check with the manufacturer of the computer support team) for users who have the OEM and integrators systems product keys, this also applies to the VL (Volume License), - MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) or products keys that do not work and take over the Anytime Upgrade option. KMS users consult your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Windows 7 Home upgrade Vista Home Premium installation

  After you run the compatibility test, I bought a new Windows 7 Home Premium, disabled all viruses or other programs of security and attempted to start the installation.  The initial 'investigation' indicates the presence of "PerfectDisk" which he said I had to uninstall before upgrade installation can begin.  However, I don't have this program on my computer, or anything related to defrag some defrag program that accompanies the computer HP G60 - I can't identify or remove if I wanted to.  I don't know yet how to disable (only can adjust daily/weekly/monthly sync settings, etc.) and do not know what is the name of the program.  All other programs seem to agree for installation to occur.  Is there a way around this problem, as the software will not attempt to load/upgrade as long as this "Perfect Disk" program is visible during the early investigation.

  Ideas or suggestions?

  Look under C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x 86) If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows Vista for all records related to the Raxco PerfectDisk, then delete.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/976552

  Andre Da Costa.

  Thanks for your very useful suggestions and stick with me on this issue.  I think it has now been resolved.  I saw another post about problems after installing Windows 7 as an upgrade to Vista and read setting up installation PerfectDisk maybe stay in Program files, after that the program is uninstalled.  So, I went to Program files and seen everyone without finding any PerfectDisk anywhere.  However, several years ago, I used PCMover and when I clicked on this program, three files Raxco were still present.  I have now deleted them and will continue the installation of Windows 7 now - that is why, one of these files must have included remnants of PerfectDisk or an earlier version of a defragmentation program.

  So, let's see how the upgrade installation is progressing, but at least it is moved in front of the roadblock. »

  Thanks for your help - invaluable for someone without experience.

  JW

• Acrobat 8 or 9 with Windows 7 64 bit - printing issue: new installation, upgrade to Vista.

  Acrobat does not print using the PDF Converter.  I can print a PDF file on a conventional printer (not), but when you use printing > Adobe PDF as the printer selected, nothing happens. As a result, cannot make PDFs of web pages etc.  There is a problem reported by the AdobePDF.dll_64, during the installation.  I downloaded that separately and reached a complete reinstallation of 8 from Adobe, which previously worked perfectly on Vista.

  Try this first: http://www.sevenforums.com/software/2092-adobe-cs4-under-7-x64-pdf-printer.html

  Error "the file AdobePDF.dll is needed..." "When you install Creative Suite 3 on 64-bit (Windows 7 64-bit) Windows Solution

  Manually extract the 'adobepdf.dll_64 ' of the file data1.cab file before installing Acrobat. When the prompt appears, navigate to this file and select it.

  1. Navigate to the folder that contains the file setup.exe to your installation of Acrobat 8.
  2. Locate the file "data1.cab" and open it (this may require a third-party compression utility, such as WinZip).
  3. Inside the content list, locate the file "adobepdf.dll_64" and copy it to your desktop.
  4. Run the program setup.exe installation and when the prompt appears, select Browse and select the file that you copied to the desktop.
     Note: If the file cannot be selected, change the file type drown down in the dialog box to "All files", or rename the file "adobepdf.dll" by removing "_64" from the end of the file extension.

  http://kb2.Adobe.com/CPS/401/kb401731.html

  More information

  Because the Adobe PDF printer is not supported on 64-bit operating systems, version 64 bits of the AdobePDF.dll does not get extracted during installation. So, the installation program is unable to locate him. Although Acrobat is installed, the Adobe PDF printer will not install. Following the update procedure above will address the issue.

  333360 : support policy for Adobe Acrobat (8.0.x Windows x 64)
  333780 : support policy for Acrobat 7 and 8 on Windows Vista

  Questions about installing Windows 7? Read this:
  FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• Installation of Windows 7 very smooth with the new installer

  Last night, I installed Windows 7 on my NB205. I used the "Toshiba for Windows 7 Installer", which is available for download from their support site. This utility download the drivers needed and patches and automatically installs. The installation was very good. I used my NB205 all morning and everything seems fine. Even the function keys are integrated with the Flash card utility.

  I have partitioned my drive and set up a dual boot so I can still use Windows XP with an old USB TV tuner, I have, when needed. (This happened very convenient when I had a power failure during an ice storm a few years ago. Unfortunately, my laptop battery only lasted for 2 hours at a time. With the NB205 I'll be able to handle a much longer blackout).

  And then you run this file to get the downloads?

• Windows Update does not work on new installations of XP Pro

  Hello world

  I installed a new copy of Windows XP Professional on a Dell Precision, I am about to sell, but for some reason any Windows Update does not work. I reinstalled Windows many times, but I still get the same error in WindowsUpdate.log:

  Detection of triggered via api DetectNow
  Received at THE 1 event
  Customer WU succeeds CClientCallRecorder::BeginFindUpdates of AutomaticUpdates with call id {4602F49D-1C30-4205-A0D7-8C4C7143D7A8}
  Customer WU execution call {4602F49D-1C30-4205-A0D7-8C4C7143D7A8} search Call type
  Verification of the different redirector to: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v5/redir/wuredir.cab
  Verification of the different redirector to: http://download.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v5/redir/wuredir.cab
  Verification of the different redirector to: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5/redir/wuredir.cab
  Could not download redirector ACR on test 3: 0x800b0003
  GetWuidentUrlFromRedirector failed due to error 0x800b0003
  IsUpdateRequired failed with error 0x800b0003
  Trying to get proc active data store
  Out-of-proc datastore is now active
  PT: ServerID using {9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77}
  PT: By using the server URL https://www.update.microsoft.com/ClientWebService/client.asmx
  PT: Calling methods on server
  Add the header accept-encoding: xpress succeeded
  DetectCompressionType return of type 1, hr = 0 x 0
  Methods: 0x8024400a
  PT: Cannot retrieve fault, origin = methods, hr is 0x8024400a
  Synchronization of updates: 0x8024400a
  Customer WU didn't search for update with 0x8024400a error
  Search booster failed, hr is 0x8024400a
  Affecting detection next time to 2012-08-10 07:38:03
  Customer WU reminded AutomaticUpdates with call failed call to search and 0x8024400a error code
  Customer WU complete and delete call {4602F49D-1C30-4205-A0D7-8C4C7143D7A8}
  EVENT REPORT: {3C043957-5881-4F80-8885-81F17DCEC18E} 17 2012-08-09 16:37:59-1000 1 148 101 {D67661EB-2423-451D-BF5D-13199E37DF28} 800b-0003 0 SelfUpdate failure software sync error: Agent failed detecting with reason: 0x800b0003
  EVENT REPORT: {96CC9537-3732-4A2E-B0E3-81C52B13B4BB} 18 2012-08-09 16:38:03-1000 1 148 101 {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} 0 AutomaticUpdates 8024400 failing software sync error: Agent failed detecting with reason: 0x8024400a

  I tried with and without Avast! Antivirus installed.

  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated - it drives me crazy!

  Thank you!
  Kyle

  You must be at Service Pack 3 level before you can use Windows updates.

  To determine which service pack is currently installed on your computer, follow these steps:

  1. Click Startand then click run.
  2. Copy and paste, or type the following command, and then click OK:

  winver

  A dialog box displays the version of Windows and the service pack that is currently installed on your computer.

  If you haven't already done so, you will need to install the SP2 and SP3 (SP1 note no longer exists).

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

  Installation of SP2 - http://support.microsoft.com/gp/xpsp2getinstall

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  It is stated in "How to obtain the latest service pack XP" is.

  If you have problems obtaining the service pack from Windows Update, you can download the package of standalone update from the Download Center. This page will say that this installation package is intended for it professionals and developers. However, you can download this file safely. The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

  Download the Windows XP Service Pack 3 package now

  See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497281
  You may be unable to access the site Web Windows Update in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003

• Code 0xC004F061 than that specified that only usable product key for the upgrade not for new installations

  I would rather not reinstall XP so I'm looking for a lazy COP-out. Several problems.
  No phone registration option fails in this way.
  Unrecognized at the https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?st=1&as=1&iid=132&iguid=523f8e4f-37b1-4026-a4e8-000151ea2b26_1_2&wa=wsignin1.0&c=SMC&ln=en-gb&prid=13193&gsaid=598988 in configuration-system board product ID
  Screenshots available if necessary.
  Why can't ask you simply insert the original disc of XP to authenticate? OFR even prompt the user to enter the XP license key?
  I gess Microsoft likes to make life difficult for the end user.

  For more information about the error 0xC004F061 please refer to this post:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7install/thread/595a6cee-4802-4f92-A485-266f100ca84e

• Downloaded Windows 7 Premium upgrade to Windows Vista on my desktop in error.

  I have Windows Vista and have had a lot of problems lately. I had a COMPUTER technician come and take a look. He said to back up my computer & go with Windows 7 Premium 32 bit & start over. I did the back upward, but unfortunately, I bought the Windows 7 Premium upgrade to a new PC instead of the full version & downloaded. What should I do now? This whole experience has been a nightmare & probably, I'm out almost $90.00! Can someone help me?

  I learned by a COMPUTER expert to destroy my computer by performing a move of Fdisk. Supposed to do & then re-install Windows 7 Premium bc it would now be a new computer. Would that be correct?

  The reason is valid to wipe your computer and start from scratch, is that your computer is badly infected with one or more viruses.

  How to upgrade:

  Choose the 'Upgrade' option during the installation of Windows 7, (step #14).

  http://www.Dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-upgrade-your-computer-from-Windows-Vista-to.html

  ====================== Device Drivers ==============================

  Go to your computer manufacturer's support web site and search for Windows 7 drivers for your specific model number.

  If there are Windows 7 drivers, then to download to a folder on your hard drive and install all of them, starting with the card drivers mother/chipset, SATA, LAN, Audio, USB, graphics, Webcam, Etc., and so on.

  List of computer manufacturer support sites:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-support/computer-manufacturers

  Tips for solving common driver problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/tips-for-fixing-common-driver-problems

  Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Tips-for-fixing-common-driver-problems

  Graphics/video drivers:

  Check the download site of the manufacture of the graphics card for the latest Windows 7 drivers for your card.

  ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

  NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

  = Run Windows Update =.

  Install the 'Important' updates that are available.

  Make a small group (10 updates to max at a time) of the updates at a time,

  reboot if prompted and install another small group of updates and so on.

  registration of .NET Framework updates for the end.

  ============================================================

  Note: Before you begin the upgrade process, create a backup Image of your hard drive in case you should start over if something should go wrong.

  EaseUS Todo Backup Home V7.5 http://www.todo-backup.com/home/home-backup.htm

  Free version: http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/free-backup-software.htm

  Version comparison table: http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/comparison.htm

  Includes: Clone of disk/partition, incremental backup

  User Guide: http://www.todo-backup.com/download/docs/User_Guide.pdf

  (Note: Todo Install, then create a diskette "emergency" before you start creating your first image backup)

  Version 7.0 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 8.1

  Acronis True Image 2015 - has a trial version of 30 days available, key to test sent to your Email address.

  Note: Initialization of cloning and the road (creating a MBR) are not supported in the trial version.

  For the trial version, the recovery is only available when starting an Acronis Bootable Media CD.

  Install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first backup image

  http://www.Acronis.com/en-us/personal/true-image-comparison/

  30-day trial: http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal/pc-backup/

  True Image User Guides and documentation:

  http://www.Acronis.com/en-us/support/documentation/

  2014 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1

  Paragon

  Free version: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/

  Guide: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/download.html

  Home Version $ 39.95: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/brh/

  Support: http://www.paragon-software.com/support/

  Macrium Reflect free

  Free version: http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

  (no technical support available for the free version)

  Macrum reflect Standard ($49.99)

  http://www.Macrium.com/personal.aspx

  Suport: http://www.macrium.com/ticket.aspx

  Note: For users who have a Western Digital hard drive it has a free version of Acronis 2013:

  http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?Swid=119

  Release notes: http://support.wdc.com/download/notes/ATI_WD_RN_5962.pdf

  Guide users for WD Version: http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?swid=119&type=userguide&wdc_lang=en

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Download of Windows 8 Pro Upgrade change installation language

  Hello

  I live in Bulgaria and was one of the birds 'midnight' buy download Windows 8 Pro Upgrade. My previous installation was in American English. However, for some weird reason, which ended up being downloaded as an upgrade installation is en - UK. Not that I do not write 'behaviour', but I still prefer the American version.

  So the question is:

  How can I download installation upgrade of Windows 8 Pro EN / ISO?

  I tried using a US proxy but without success.

  I don't know how you would be able to get the installer to run through a proxy.

  I just connected through this free USA VPN http://us.newfreevpn.com/ and ran the installation and when the download started I just changed my normal connection that is much faster and automatically resumed download, still download the US version.

• key Windows 8 for the new installation on windows 8.1

  Hello

  Anyway we can use key windows 8 to install windws 8.1 fees

  Thank you

  Hi Imran,

  You can't use the product key Windows 8 If you perform a new installation of Windows 8.1. The recommended method is to install Windows 8 and upgrade to Windows 8.1 by store. You can use the upgrade product key to Windows 8.1.

  For more information, see this article.

  Updated to Windows 8.1 : FAQ

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  Hope this information helps. Response with status so that we can help you.

• I just upgraded to a new computer running Windows 7 to an old an XP running. I would like to transfer all my favorites, but I don't know where they are and where to go to in the new computer. Thank you.

  I just upgraded to a new computer running Windows 7 to an old an XP running. I want to migrate my old favorites to the new computer, but I don't know where to find them and the places where to migrate.

  I have the old drive from the computer.

  Thank you.

  See https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing%20up%20and%20restoring%20bookmarks

  and

  https://support.Mozilla.com/en-us/KB/backing%20up%20your%20information?s=new+computer & r = 4 & As=s#OS = Win & Browser = FX8

• Windows 8.1 upgrade is not possible because win 8 is not enabled

  A few months ago, I bought a new laptop of Toshiba Satallite with 8 Windows preinstalled
  Now I want to upgrade Windows 8 to 8.1 Windows. But I don't see the upgrade of Windows 8.1 in Windows store. I think it's because my current installed windows seems not you be activated...

  When I try to activate, I get error: 0xC004F074.
  I found a solution using the command: SLUI 3 and then enter the product key to activate it, but I don't have a product key! There is no sticker with a product key on the laptop.

  Could someone help me with this question, so I can activate my current installation of Windows 8 and upgrade to Windows 8.1?

  Post edited by: mbarten

  Hello

  I had some problems with an upgrade to 8.1 to win in the past...
  Finally, I managed to install the Windows 8.1 update once the laptop has been set back to factory settings.

  I'm not sure if this should be done in your case, but where the 8.1 Win update is not possible after installing all the windows updates, you should reset the PC back to factory settings. After that the upgrade should work.

• Re: Satellite Pro A300 - 2C4 "Windows 7 Professional Upgrade DVD" upgrade

  We have a Satellite Pro A300 - 2C4 (bought on 23-11-09) that came with Vista Business 32-bit installed, but has been downgraded (using the provided diskette) to Windows XP due to the demands of corporate network.

  When Windows 7 became available, I bought the DVD to upgrade to Windows 7 Toshiba provided so that if the company decided to upgrade to the new operating system, we could do it on this laptop.

  That's what I tried recently to discover that we can't do as the DVD is for Win Vista upgrade Windows 7 Pro. What is the best way to upgrade without having to buy another drive to upgrade. I have a set of recovery disks for an another Toshiba SatellitePro A300 - 2 4 which was bought about 2 months before this one. These were created using the Toshiba recovery software before any changes have been made on the laprop. Would I be able to restore the system to its state of Windows Vista using these disks and then use the Windows 7 Professional Upgrade DVD to make the upgarde?

  Suggestions or recommendations would be greatly received.

  This upgrade package offered by Toshiba is upgraded from Vista to Win7. So if you want to use it, you must install Vista recovery image at first.

  After that, you can upgrade pre-installed Vista to Win7 following the Toshiba s implementation instructions.
  I did the same thing my Qosmio X 300.

  If you cannot use created recovery disc either s order Toshiba Vista recovery disk or (perhaps the best solution) install the clean version of Win7. A300 is fully supported for Win7 and you can download all the necessary drivers and tools specific to Toshiba and utilities.

• I'll be able to perform a clean install of Windows 7 (Vista Upgrade Option)?

  I was wondering if I would be able to perform a clean installation of Windows 7 with "upgrade drive" we are is sent when Windows 7 is released October 22, 2009. I had read that we will be able to upgrade the sense we will keep all our old stuff, however I just want to perform a clean install without all the garbage that comes preloaded on the computer when you buy it.

  Yes, you will be able to clean install with upgrade disc. Generally, everything you had will go into a folder named windows.old, if you have backed up everything you can delete this folder but if not only get what you need, then delete. This issue will take place. The folder contains all the files you had, the programs, but you can not open them or he'll tell program not found and the files of vista or xp. I hope this helps. Just at the moment where you see the menu level or custom installation, click Custom install and who should be the ability to clean the facility.                  OS: Windows 7 Professional. PC: HP DV4t.