additional features in windows 8.1 Upgrade
not able to improve the additional features of windows 8.1 im... I tried to get the product key from the bios, but the specifications say its no good try another... Help, please.! thnx in advance
Hello
The product key that is stored in the bios is only for the existing version of Windows 8 that came with the laptop - to add other features such as Windows Media Center, you can buy the upgrade code. See the following link for more details.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/feature-packs
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How can I use the additional features of windows 8.1 license key
I bought acer E5 - 573 G-34QR (Aspire e 15) provided with windows preinstalled 8.1, I activated windows 8.1 but when I try to use additional features of windows 8.1 it ask for the product key.
It depends on what kind of functionality you are looking for.
Moreover, the license key is on your BIOS, so you don't need to activate windows.
here some difference on windows 8 versions, it's the same for 8.1:
https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions
All mentioned editions have the ability to use the language packs, which allows multiple user interface languages. [5] (this feature previously only available in Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise). However, in China and other emerging markets, a variation of Windows 8 without this feature, called Windows 8 unique language, is sold. This edition can be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro. [14]
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Hello
I have the disc of Windows 7 Home Premium and bought professional through AnytimeUpgrade.
Now I want to reinstall my win7 and just wondering if I'll be able to get the edition pro again? I don't remember if these 2 share the same product key...
Thank you!
The first thing you need to do is to get your key to Windows 7 Professional upgrade Express:
An e-mail containing your product key will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your Windows Live ID account or e-mail address you provided if you ignored the account configuration. Note: If you use an email tool or spam blocker spam filter, be sure that you can receive e-mail messages from microsoft.com.
What happens if I lose my product key?
If you lose your product key, you can return towww.Windows7.com/GetKey and sign in using the "Sign In" link in the upper right of the page. This will allow to recover your product key if you have established your account with your Windows Live ID. If you do not configure a Windows Live ID account initially there is no record of your online product key. Check your e-mail since it is the only trace of your product key.
orHere are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
(He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)
Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features.
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The next thing you need to do is to ensure that your data is backed up:
http://notebooks.com/2010/12/27/how-to-backup-to-an-external-hard-drive/
http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-restore-a-backup-from-an-external-hard-drive-in-Windows-7/
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The next thing you need to do is to reinstall the base license that you upgraded, Windows 7 Starter Edition or Home Premium.
If your computer is pre-installed with Windows 7:
New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...
For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device
For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device
For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device
For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward
For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo
For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.
For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...
For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power
Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"
Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".
In general, look at the screen during the POST for a tip for what is possible.
If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling.
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If it was a store bought retail license:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
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After you have reinstalled your original license, make sure that it is enabled before doing the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional:
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----------------------
Redo the Express Upgrade:
Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.
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Go to reactivate the license again.You can create a system image, which you can easily restore when you want to do a new installation in the future:
http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-Windows-7/
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Relocation of a professional Windows 7 home upgrade
When I built my PC 2 years ago, I installed Windows 7 Home Premium only to find out, I needed the improved version for her professional to access the additional RAM
I upgraded to professional online.
My HD crashed and so I now need to reinstall everything, and I can't find the product key (I don't remember if I gave one or the other) for the upgrade. I can get Home 7 Premium on the new drive, but how do I get the key to the new upgrade of my new drive.
Thank you-
The first thing you need to do is to get your key to Windows 7 Professional upgrade Express:
An e-mail containing your product key will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your Windows Live ID account or e-mail address you provided if you ignored the account configuration. Note: If you use an email tool or spam blocker spam filter, be sure that you can receive e-mail messages from microsoft.com.
What happens if I lose my product key?
If you lose your product key, you can return towww.Windows7.com/GetKey and sign in using the "Sign In" link in the upper right of the page. This will allow to recover your product key if you have established your account with your Windows Live ID. If you do not configure a Windows Live ID account initially there is no record of your online product key. Check your e-mail since it is the only trace of your product key.
orHere are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
(He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)
Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features.
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The next thing you need to do is to ensure that your data is backed up:
http://notebooks.com/2010/12/27/how-to-backup-to-an-external-hard-drive/
http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-restore-a-backup-from-an-external-hard-drive-in-Windows-7/
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The next thing you need to do is to reinstall the base license that you upgraded, Windows 7 Starter Edition or Home Premium.If it was a store bought retail license:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
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After you have reinstalled your original license, make sure that it is enabled before doing the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional:
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----------------------
Redo the Express Upgrade:
Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.
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Go to reactivate the license again.What happens if I lose my product key?
If you lose your product key, you can return to
www.Windows7.com/GetKey and sign in using the "Sign In" link in the upper right of the page. This will allow to recover your product key if you have established your account with your Windows Live ID. If you do not configure a Windows Live ID account initially there is no record of your online product key. Check your e-mail since it is the only trace of your product key.
I recorded all my software of Microsoft, why can't I see all the product keys I own?
This site is only used to store products for Windows Anytime Upgrade product key purchased from a participating retailer and obtained with a PIN.
To access your product keys for products purchased at a retailer participating and obtained with a PIN, click here.
To access your product keys for Office for Mac products purchased at a retailer participating and obtained with a PIN, click here.
Can I store all my product keys from this site?
No, only Windows Anytime Upgrade product obtained by means of a PIN keys are stored on this site.
What happens if I need assistance after upgrading my PC?
Assistance after the upgrade of your PC, visit
http://www.Windows.Microsoft.com/Windows-7-support or, in Windows 7, click the Start button. And then click Help and Support.
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Need to do a clean install of Windows 7 after upgrading with an Express upgrade
I have a Dell, I used the improved anytime W7 home premum Pro on a 1 1/2 years. I need to do a clean install. How can I keep my o/s W7 pro? I have access to a W7 pro reinstall disk.
The first thing you need to do is to get your key to Windows 7 Professional upgrade Express:
An e-mail containing your product key will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your Windows Live ID account or e-mail address you provided if you ignored the account configuration. Note: If you use an email tool or spam blocker spam filter, be sure that you can receive e-mail messages from microsoft.com.
What happens if I lose my product key?
If you lose your product key, you can return towww.Windows7.com/GetKey and sign in using the "Sign In" link in the upper right of the page. This will allow to recover your product key if you have established your account with your Windows Live ID. If you do not configure a Windows Live ID account initially there is no record of your online product key. Check your e-mail since it is the only trace of your product key.
orHere are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
(He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)
Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features.
--------------------
The next thing you need to do is to ensure that your data is backed up:
http://notebooks.com/2010/12/27/how-to-backup-to-an-external-hard-drive/
http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-restore-a-backup-from-an-external-hard-drive-in-Windows-7/
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The next thing you need to do is to reinstall the base license that you upgraded, Windows 7 Starter Edition or Home Premium.
If your computer is pre-installed with Windows 7:
New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.This is how the recovery partition is available for the most popular brands
For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device
For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device
For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward
For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo
For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.
Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"
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Redo the Express Upgrade:
Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.
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Go to reactivate the license again. -
(!) Refer to this post: Windows Media Player enabled at startup interferes with sound, video, and other sources
Obviously the Vista Home Basic SP-2 (optional) Windows features is more damaged than expected? None of these options has tried several times using different techniques can be enabled or disabled. I also had similar problems with uninstall some windows (and hidden) updates so I can reinstall them (including Service Pack 2: Windows6. 0-KB948465 - X 86) and 'can' be related.
After the attempt to turn an optional feature on or off (to speed up Vista, is not necessary, or is necessary), in this case: "an error has occurred, not all features have been changed successfully." And it takes an unusually long time before it fails too? If I try to uninstall a Windows or hidden, in this case update: "an error has occurred. Not all updates have been correctly uninstalled"; but others were like "Silverlight" etc. If I try to reinstall Vista 5 languages SP-2 KB948465 Installer, I get: "the requested operation failed. A system restart is needed to roll back changes"ERROR_FAIL_REBOOT_REQUIRED (80070bc9).
Even Windows updates failed to install Powershell 2.0, WinMF 2.0, and BITS 4.0 (read the post via the link above for more information). And if I do various attempts to troubleshoot and resolve these issues (and so on), the Blue error screen occurs finally.
Other misc registry errors found; but were obsolete or left behind from the previous uninstall (not critical). Even in SafeMode with networking, all bet three errors have occurred (with startups and the services that are disabled; Microsoft services were 'hidden').
The link in the installation of Service Pack 2 window (for more information on this specific error) goes to a Microsoft Support web page that explains this problem exactly as regards to SP - 2 mainly; Article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366. But none of the solutions work or are applicable, since the system restore could not go back enough and I have not a Vista Home Basic CD (it is a second hand laptop that I will eventually replace it with another that has Windows 7, etc.). More Vista Service Pack 1 is already 'not supported' and SP-2 will soon follow. There is therefore no need to buy a CD to launch the "startup repair tool" (via another case).
* Ironically the laptop works well overall, but some programs such as TVCenter6 are not able to function normally (DirectX. Net3 etc work fine) and require some resources that do not work due to the above problems. I can get on the internet using Internet Explorer 9 very well also (although Silverlight and Powershell etc. are required for certain functions to display or work).
Please advise, Chris.
Updated, I have invested in PC Health Advisor to 'fix' the registry problems; I was not able to manually set Windows features, specifically. When the computer reboots, I ran Windows Update and it worked again! Such that it auto-updated dot- Net Frame 3.5 Service Pack 1 (made in first), Powershell 2, WinRM 2.0, and BITS 4.0 etc.. I was so happy that I reinstalled Silverlight to Explore maps of Bing etc and tried again the functionality of Windows; no avail.? And he discovered damaged the account administrator; including commissioning elements "right-click" menu etc. (reinstall Vista SP2 manually failed too; almost from the beginning).
To restore, I implemented a new admin account, renamed the one damaged, disconnected, connected to the new one, tested and deleted the renamed account; It worked! To retry the Windows features, the Admin account was again damaged. so I repeated these steps to restore Vista and had to address admin custom etc all over again just through (what is called "Aero" is enabled, but did not prevent the performance. Aero does not officially come with Vista Home Basic but gets 'active' to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9!).
But in no way does this solve the problem base with features of Windows? I am amazed at how fast and responsive H.B. Vista Service Pack 2 is overall using less system resources; Despite this heart problem? And took a snapshot of what Windows Update installed completely. Fixed given by the support of third parties as a result of PC Health Advisor of the PC maintenance utilities (made by ParetoLogic I recommend instead if this ), has no also. And was not different from what I had already exhausted; stretching on the days. What I can possibly be "gone" which is at the root of the problem "of the Windows features" (as an option)?
Update: I restarted PC Health Advisor several times: found and fixed more various defects of registry; found five obsolescent hardware device drivers (downloaded and installed updates for modem integrated, Realtek sound, "Value Added package" mass USB, Atheros wireless (WiFi); due storage manually remove the registry key for Toshiba VAP not in Control Panel?; restarted the laptop, did the account Admin is again ruined?) (in the same way; but not "Windows features" this time) And has been replaced with 'test' admin account for now. Revived the PCHA once again, found several flaws of registry; restarted; revived the PCHA (lack of only 1 minor registry this time and fixed), everything tested OK. Hard drive defragmented PCHA, put in place a third replacement admin account while remaining connected to test admin (deactivation and reactivation recent items starting reset not his "right click" menu). Running of new PCHA carefully before logging in a third new account Admin (health high, not mistakes; was then low mid level), connected off test, connected to the third replacement Admin account; realized that Windows Process Activation Service is not included in Vista Home Basic (SP-2). Windows Installer module did not work and can not be started; then I opened the Manager of tasks in administrator mode and managed to do the work. I downloaded the Vista CD torrent; but it requires a blank CD for this (and so on).
Nothing has worked? The only solution found online so far is to reinstall Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 edition, which is not possible (for the reasons). There must be a way to run a downloadable and OS utility repair record; When I discovered Reimage (point com) I peut buy as a last resort. If it does not reach the root of the problem and fix it, or if the Microsoft technical support cannot? I have no recourse but to buy another laptop (with OEM Windows 7 preinstalled; which is cheaper on this Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276 level).
If I find anything else I will update this post (still pending from Microsoft to answer this question and other positions).
Here are the latest steps taken to solve this problem that many there have also, as follows:
(!) If you want to try this yourself, omit all deletes registry keys tried except «VistaSP2...» (for a total of 5 to 7 keys).
(*) I kept those strictly for FYI purposes, while one who is also having this problem may avoid in go through what I had.
(*) If I had known 'VistaSP2-... (KB948465) "is the correct name for the key (s) Service Pack 2, I could avoid all others.
A ran the other (3rd party) utilities and other tasks, admin account is damaged is no longer; but root question remains?
Tried to install standalone 5 new SP-2 languages. but not with the same "error in registry" repeatedly?
Removed 50 updates beginning with the top of the list of MSW that Vista is back (all), because of the error in config.
About 9 keys starting at the bottom this time and worked until I got to this key, that I could not remove the abduction:
Update for Windows KB949939 did not have an uninstall option and may not be removed in high regedit.
Changed permisions them key to 'force' a delete (changed owner, granted full control to the 'administrators').
Removed other keys at the bottom of the install MSW list but standalone SP2 has not yet (in the same way).
Found another potentially corrupt key with no. Uninstall KB938371. a 100 + instances of it and were withdrawn.
Find more cases of this key (/ multilingual country) and changed "permissions" to remove all.
A ran a search of all keys to make sure that all were completely removed from all categories; in the record high.
Continued with the uninstallation of updates of DSM of the last upward; revived after all the few (which prompted the it).
But still, the standalone Vista SP2 installer has failed in exactly in the same way? (following the removal of updates).
Found and removed three updates DSM more with no uninstall option: KB937287, KB955430, Windows Search (4.0).
The second key was part of the first? Removed a little past these, restarted, SP-2 (run as Admin) has always failed.
High Ran regedit in mode 'permissions' to delete the keys to potential RETICLE; Search 4 uninstall appears!
Deleted 4 research and restarted Installer but SP - 2 has not yet? Uninstalled four updates more in the list.
The following entry is Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB948465), but he is damaged and cannot be uninstalled?
This must be the problem, given that some of the deleted key had to do with "iCBS; has run high regedit.
Used exactly the same procedure to manually remove the keys to Vista SP2 with care; but there were too many entries!
Revisiting previous research, I realized that these keys starting with "VistaSP2 -" can be deleted. It worked!
Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB948465) was finally removed from the list of updates installed after discount!
Removal of two more MSw update to make sure it not more corrupt Scriptures; the Service Pack 2 Setup program has gotten away.
But it suddenly abandoned shortly after the file copy process has started with the same error of registry; restarted.
It worked! Everything was great when a system error suddenly interrupted the installation but 0x80070bc9 error has disappeared!
The Setup dialog window prompted "0x800f081f' with more information on the Microsoft web site.
Again running the preparation tool for the system Vista (Home Basic SP-2) update to fix "missing component CBS.
Run the Vista SP2 installation program again, process installs other Microsoft Updates; but everything stops in the same middle point?
Reran the tool again, rebooted, re-run Setup of Service Pack 2, same event occurs: error system 0x800f081f.
CheckSUR log file lists 10 (f) CBS Watchlist missing package and 441 (f) CSI lack of deployment total key.
According to the research done on this error, the only 'solution' again is to reinstall Vista Home Basic SP - 2 ed?
And the two service items Microsoft Office Service Pack 2 Setup, I had already tried with the initial error.
The irony is that the laptop works better than ever, but specific programs such as TVCenter6 will not work?
Made of in-depth research on the error "0x800f081f" etc. (occurs with SP1 install also FYI); run the tool again.
Remains found components for Vista SP1 not in the list of updates installed therefore some errors checkDUR.
Used the same technique above to remove "VistaSP1-KB936330 ~ 31bf3856ad364e35 ~ x 86 ~ ~ 6.0.1.18000; iCBS but left.
Again running PC Health Advisor, this time in high fashion, analyzed twice, found 14 registry errors and fix them.
Who finally authorized the second error to install SP - 2. ("0x800f081f"); but still, Vista SP-2 does not go to reinstall?
A run PC Health Advisor; found No registry errors either. If the Admin account is stilldamaged .
I'll keep this account as it is until what I hope to be the final solution be found; and implement a new Admin then.
Curiously, now it almost immediately invites "SP1 must be installed first" and is a sine qua non for SP - 2.
As with Service Pack 2, SP 5 languages-1 has been downloaded; SP - x causes complete multilingual features to win at "overpoll".
Service Pack 1 abandoned installation (already installed); ran high regedit and delete all sets of keys KB936330 (about 50).
SP - 1 still wouldn't reinstall; used high regedit to remove the many KB936330 key sets and subs as possible.
But Vista SP - x abandoned always with the same alert. only to discover 'integrated Service Pack 1 cannot be uninstalled?'
Never after deletion so mamy keys manually, SP-2 (and SP1) was still as installed; in the box of Winver.
After keys deleting both remaining SP - x, I realized it was unnecessary; and others deleted inadvertently.
All this could not uninstall Vista Service Pack 2 (SP-1) to be (re-) installed to fix the underlying problem.
After reviewing tried everything so far to see what can be done; I ran the uninstall of the elevated command line.
But the result is the same; the prompt returned in a few minutes, but SP - x via GUI can take more than an hour?
Conclusion: after finally getting the method calls BACK to (re) - install Service Pack 1 to work, it failed at the end!
"Mode and on the process in an automated"undo"install", records were destroyed during the restart.
Apparently, this version of Vista Home Basic was integrated (installable)? SP-1 and requires the CD (OS)!
If I had known this all along, I would have improved (at least) to Ultimate. Which is exactly what the person I gave
the laptop used far have done without any problem (less a video cable that fell off under the keyboard).
How Microsoft can come up with such a version (SP - x) for (laptops), this are not equipped with CD?
Because without it, there is no way to fix problems like this an 'off' (via Windows Upgrade also) internet.
This case is classified as insoluble with regard to the original question.
Hello
wrong forum
It comes to the installation of vista operating system instance
try to repair:
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-system?page=1&tab=all
or windows update:
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update?page=1&tab=all
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Windows 7 free upgrade, and the upgrade is involved?
Same as above
* original title - I have windows vista installed and ive been offered to upgrade to win 7 is free and how much is *.
First run the Windows 7 Compatibility Checker
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspxWindows 7 Upgrade Advisor
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15Here are answers to some common questions about the 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows.
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/compare/32-bit-64-bit-FAQ.aspx-Update paths--your free upgrade answer - following
Windows 7 upgrade paths
Microsoft has released a downloadable document from MS word with a list of paths to upgrade to Windows 7.
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e170eba1-5bab-401F-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fbNote: The 'Upgrade' from Windows 7 version you are the owner requires a previous version (and ligitimate) from Windows XP or Vista. If you do not meet these requirements, then you must purchase a full version of Windows 7.
Windows 7 upgrade paths
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579%28WS.10%29.aspxDecrypt Windows 7 upgrades: the official rankings
http://mossblog.AllThingsD.com/20090804/deciphering-Windows-7-upgrades-the-official-chart/
(Save the graphic, and then open it using a photo editing software or Viewer to expand to a size more readable)Which is right for you?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compareList feature that provides each edition of Windows 7:
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-Windows-7-editions.htmlWindows 7 Professional upgrade - Vista owners: Be aware that the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional can be used only to perform a upgrade in place for computers that have Vista Business Edition. Unfortunately there is no indication on the box or retail in the EULA/license restrictions of Windows 7 Professional
http://www.PAGESTART.com/windows7proupgade.htmlUsers of Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, your choice of upgrade: Windows 7 Home Basic Edition, Premium 7 or 7 Ultimate
Users of Windows Vista Home Premium, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate 7
Users of Windows Vista business, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise edition
Users of Windows Vista Enterprise: only one way upgrade of Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate users: once again as a way to upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate.-Update from Windows Vista to Windows 7-
Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7How to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6892/how-to-perform-an-upgrade-from-vista-to-windows-7/
Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 (custom installation)
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7-customNever be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.
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Features of Windows (enabled/disabled)
HP G60 - 635DX Notebook PC, Windows 7 64 bit
What windows features must be turned on and which can be disabled and not affect the other programs used?
I have the network, use Word, create maps, google art... all, play games, good... nothing complicated. I everything works now and don't think that I am using some of them, but when I do, I get a message saying that if I turn off the function, it can affect other programs/functions/tasks.
Is there a default base for these features?
Just try to keep my pc... no problem/mistake real slow except maybe sometimes and explore freeze sometimes.
Welcome to the Forum Dttd111,
Mumbodog is correct - the features are 'auto maintenance' and you can get in trouble more that do not turn them on and off. The smile. That being said, here is a screenshot of what I have on one of my systems - nothing fancy is put in place here: is not a web server, it is not a domain server (not a workplace) - so he doesn't speak to other computers on a network. The example system is regular under Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit home system.
One of the things that you can disable, either fully or in bits, are the GAMES that come with the system (if you have). Just choose. In my example, I disabled the part of internet games and gave the games the.
Regarding messages: ay real - if you put stuff on and outside, will affect everything else. If you do as you say and not to host a personal website of your system, for example, and you are not equipped with a system remote workshop of repair of your computer, then you don't have to have EVERYTHING turned (as you described). There are reasons why some additional features will be put in market circumstances, but for most of us, the work of bases very well.
Everything (except the ' games') in my example is 'standard', in other words, just as the system was put in place to install. I does not enter and 'activate' something more and I'm not gone and off anything. The system is enough 'on shelf '. You can use it as a guide - don't forget that your system and the circumstance may be slightly different so be careful!
If you want to help with the questions 'slow system', or freeze issues, then that can be tracked down, too. It depends on how long you wish to devote to this subject. The smile.
I hope this helps!
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Click on accept as Solution if it is corrected!
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Click right feature has been removed from Windows 7. I tried the upgrades of Windows 10 twice and had to go back to Windows 7. Now MS is the removal of the features of Windows 7. They do not meet requests for information about this either.
Sorry to bother everyone on the right click. It was due to a problem with the mouse. I have concluded that, when the old mouse would not work under remote connection to my Windows XP system. I found another mouse that works very well for all of my operating systems.
Thank you.
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Is there a way that we can add the bitlocker feature in windows 7 Professional?
bit locker windows 7 Professional
I wonder if there is a way that we can add the bitlocker feature in windows 7 Professional, I know that microsoft provides to limited functionality in windows 7 prof.I wonder if there is a way that we can add the bitlocker feature in windows 7 Professional, I know that microsoft provides to limited functionality in windows 7 prof.
Yes, by performing a Windows Anytime Upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate edition. Carey Frisch
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Where can I buy an additional license for Windows 7?
Hi all
I would like to know I can buy an additional license for Windows 7. I have a XP one computer want to upgrade to Windows 7. I have a disc from a previous purchase just a license to install on another computer.
Thank you
Ray
Original title: Windows 7 license
Product keys are not sold separately, but you can buy a license for sale at retail and use the packaging product key:
Microsoft is no longer at the price of Windows 7 because it ended sales in October 2013, so you will have to turn to third party providers who might still have in stock. Please note, due to demand and scarcity, there could be no available retail license and you may have to settle for licenses OEM System Builder, which are just as effective but come with license restrictions (which to be honest, are not a lot of weight, given that all future versions of Windows are full anyway (Windows 8.1 and later) versions. Please note that you must purchase the corresponding edition that corresponds with the drive you have:
Where can I still get Windows 7?
Full version-
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Full version-
Full version-
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Version upgrade-
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional upgrade
Version upgrade-
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade
Version upgrade-
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade
Family Pack:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3 users)
OEM licenses:
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit, System Builder OEM Pack 1 DVD (new Packaging)
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64 bit (OEM) System Builder Pack of 1 DVD (new Packaging)
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit (Full) system builder OEM DVD 1 Pack (new Packaging)
The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:
-OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft
-OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on
-OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard
-OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system
What is OEM software? :
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB
Licensing FAQ:
http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx
Resources:
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How to add and enable additional languages in Windows 7
How to add and enable additional languages in Windows 7
Install or change a display language
You can change the language Windows uses to display text in wizards, dialog boxes, menus and other elements in the user interface. Some display languages are installed by default, while others require you to install additional language files.
Before you can install a display language, you need to access the language files. These files are on your computer, a computer in your network or your Windows DVD. They can also be downloaded from the web. For more information, see how to make additional display languages?
To install a display language
To install a Language Pack (LIP), double-click the file to open the installer. To install a Pack of MUI (MUI), follow these steps:Click to open region and language.
Click the keyboards and languages tab.
Under display language, click install/uninstall languages, and then follow the steps. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Note
The display language section will only be visible if you have already installed a LIP or if your version of Windows supports an MUI. MUIs are available in Windows 7 ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise.To change your display language
When you change the display language, the text in menus and dialogs for some programs may not be in the language you want. This happens because the program does not support Unicode. For more information about changing the text in menus and dialog boxes for programs that do not support Unicode, see change the settings system locale.If you want to set the display language for multiple users or for the home screen, see apply regional and language to reserved accounts settings.
Click to open region and language.
Click the keyboards and languages tab.
Under display language, select a language in the list, and then click OK.
Note
If you do not see the list of display languages, you must install additional language files.If it's a Win7 Ultimate computer, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972813
If this is not the case, see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Add-or-change-an-input-language
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/language-packs
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-get-additional-display-languages
Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP
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Whenever the failure of Windows 7 Pro upgrade
The upgrade from Win 7 Pro home. Complete upgrading to 100% then fails and returns home. The event log shows "Package Windows Home Premium Edition failed will be replaced by the Absent State. Status: 0x80070002.and Package Windows Professional Edition doesn't have to be changed to the Installed State. Status: 0 x 80070002. »
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.--------------------------------------------------------------------
Only one solution was either by picking up the Internet
and removal of SP1 - or a combination of both. Then re-installation of SP1
Save this method for a last resort.--------------------------------------------------------------------
(C) you get a PIN number with the "Anytime Upgrade", if yes enter the PIN here to obtain a product key:
https://Windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/
Support for your product key: https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/Home/Support
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(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 in 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".-------------------------------------------------------------------
(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
Free memory diagnostic tool. Click restart now and check for problems. Your computer will restart & program diagnosis
will begin. 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 confirmation, type
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 invalid and you must change the key, in that you may need to Open regedit and delete the value ProductKeythe following registry key first:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade
- Express 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 some OEM and orProduct keys for system builders, this applies also to VL (Volume License), - MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) or educational
Keys that do not work and take over the Anytime Upgrade option. KMS users should consult with your administrator before
you want to make an Express upgrade.
J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
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Trouble installing the Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade?
I bought an Anytime Upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate key, but it does not load. I click on the installation on the website feature, but it fails to start an installation EVERY TIME. Microsoft wants another $100 to help me install, despite what I already paid for that darn key.
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/2658652If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:
Shut down and restart your computer.
Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.
Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821
If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off 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 PC
5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual
Try the following:
1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade
2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)
3. disconnect all external devices before installing.
4. check your hard disk for errors:
Click Start
Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD
Click on "Run as Administrator"
At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r
When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.
1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
User account control permission
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, clear the check box load startup items.
4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.
5. click on OK.
6. When you are prompted, click on restart.
7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.
Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:
http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx
Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?
Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.
If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:
Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1If 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 -
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.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
(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".-------------------------------------------------------------------
(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
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