Can I sell my version of Windows XP Home Upgrade?

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  A few years back, one of my friends gave me his old computer running Windows 7.  I just had to replace the motherboard and processor on it, and when I went to reinstall Windows, I learned that the CD Win7 key he had corresponded to a Windows 7 upgrade version.  From what I could tell, I need to install an older version of Windows first, and then use the upgrade CD to return to Win7.  I installed Windows XP Home Edition and I tried, but the CD Win7 said that I had the wrong version of Windows to upgrade.  I installed Windows Vista and got the same thing.  How can I tell what version of Windows my Win7 update of that CD will modernize?

  Thank you!

  A few years back, one of my friends gave me his old computer running Windows 7.  I just had to replace the motherboard and processor on it, and when I went to reinstall Windows, I learned that the CD Win7 key he had corresponded to a Windows 7 upgrade version.  From what I could tell, I need to install an older version of Windows first, and then use the upgrade CD to return to Win7.  I installed Windows XP Home Edition and I tried, but the CD Win7 said that I had the wrong version of Windows to upgrade.  I installed Windows Vista and got the same thing.  How can I tell what version of Windows my Win7 update of that CD will modernize?

  Thank you!

  Looks like the copy of Windows 7, you were trying to install from Windows XP Home Edition is a 64-bit version.

  You will need to boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  To learn how to change your BIOS options to boot from the DVD drive, the following tutorial:
  http://notebooks.com/2011/05/05/How-to-load-BIOS-and-change-boot-configuration/

  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

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  ·         What is the brand and model of the computer?

  You should check the settings of the computer BIOS (Basic Input\Output System) to boot from the CD/DVD. Check the manual or the support of the computer Web site for the same.

  Note: Be careful when you change the BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users, and it is possible to change a setting that can prevent your computer from starting properly.

  Run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your computer is compatible to install Windows 7.

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - download - Microsoft Windows

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  I have a Dell xps 420 desktop computer microsoft vista home preimum sp2 and want to upgrade to windows 7. Go online to shop for the best disc and or the price for this upgrade is very confusing to me to say. I want just the version of windows 7 home preimum, but I see the price for these discs from $80.00 up to $ 300.00 million. I'm sure that they are not the same discs or there was not this price differential.

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  Can someone help this old man (81)?   Thank you, Bob s.

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  Your only real option is an upgrade kit. All that would require a custom installation deletes all.

  Dell do not list Windows 7 drivers for this system.

  It would be risky to try something as important as an upgrade of the operating system without a backup and the means necessary to reinstall your system if you wish, how would recover you your data and programs if the computer has failed?

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  4 Intel (R) Express Chipset Family 946GC

  Please help me solve this problem. Given that I can't install this device my PC got Random restart when I game or video game.

  My spec:
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  -Proc Intel Core i3 2120 @ 3.30 GHz Sandy Bridge 32nm technology
  -RAM 4, 00GB Dual - Channel DDR3 @ 665 MHz (9-9-9-24)

  -Card mother Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. H61M-DS2
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  -Storage: 298 GB Seagate ST3320613AS ATA (SATA) Device

  -Audio: Realtek High Definition Audio

  Best regards.
  Thank you

  EB

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• I lost my disc of Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OME. Can I use a disc of Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack 64 - bit with my product key OME to do a re-install?

  I lost my disc of Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OME. Can I use a disc of Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack 64 - bit with my product key to make a re-install?

  My father still has his Win 7 Home Premium Family Pack disc left, would that be a problem using it.
  I lost my disc of OME, but I got the product key on my PC, so I still have that.
  Or if there is another way to re - install Windows without a disc?
  Kind regards
  Peter

  Hi Peter,.

  Yes, you can use the same product key when reinstalling windows.

  Note: If you are facing a problem while activating, I recommend you contact the factory system since you are using an OEM computer.

• Can I install lightroom 5 on Windows vista home 32 bits andhow many computers can I install it on? I'm afraid that if my computer rejects lightroom I will get a second chance.

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• Dead laptop, can I sell my disc of windows 7?

  I have a retail version of windows 7 I have installed on my old laptop. He died there and it is thrown away. I did not uninstall it before windows 7 that I got rid of him. I have more retail copy. Should I still to turn it off, and I can do without the laptop? I'm not sure of the username and the password of my old laptop. Thank you.

  Yes, as long as it is a copy of the retail, it can be transferred to another computer. There is no way to turn it off, you will need to just inform anyone you intend to sell what they must reactivate over the telephone:

  Windows 7 license agreement:

  17. TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY. You can transfer the software directly to a not third parties only with the licensed computer. The transfer must include the software and the certificate of Authenticity label. You can't keep all copies of the software or any earlier version. Before any transfer authorized, the other party must accept that this agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.

  Reactivation of Telephone instructions:

  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