Cannot upgrade Vista Home Premium Vista Ultimate 64-bit

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• Can I upgrade vista ultimate 32 bit sp2 for vista 64-bit?

  Can I upgrade vista ultimate 32 bit sp2 for vista 64-bit?

  Ranging from a 32-bit operating system 64-bit operating system is NOT a upgrade path.

  It must do a clean install with a full version of a Vista 64 bit operating system.

  How to do a clean install:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean installation.

  And save all data because the hard disk will be wiped.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Qosmio G50-115: how to upgrade from Home Premium to Ultimate

  Dear friends,

  I am a teacher in a local college. We decided to buy the Qosmio (device name: G50-115, device number: PQG55E-01J00GEN, product group: QOSMIO) for our Department. We bought two so far for the trial. But my job is now on the sword.

  These laptops are pre-intstalled with Vista Home Premium SP1 and we need to upgrade these to Vista Ultimate. We have a DVD of Windows Vista Ultimate, but it's without SP1 on it. When I run and update, it rejects the upgrade because the installed version is newer than the version I have. Microsoft is no help, they said that you bought...

  Microsoft advised me to uninstall SP1, but I can't do that because there is no option in Control Panel to do this.

  If I install clean I won't lose nice software from Toshiba. I did a recovery disk, but do not think that I will be able to install this software. If I can download all necessary drivers, but I am interested in utilities/software installed at the factory.

  Would you please advise me what to do. Y did he we can get all the software of Qosmio on a DVD for instalation.

  Kind regards

  Dr. Sophie

  You should try to wake SP1 to the drive ultimate because I think that the problem is due the SP1 is already installed, but not on the final drive.

  You can do this with vLite: http://www.vlite.net/.
  With this tool, you can create your own with integrated service packs, patches, driver installation disc and more.

  Try this, it only takes a few minutes.

• Re: upgrade from home premium to Ultimate

  I bought my laptop with Win Vista Home Premium P300-156. This system will not switch to Ultimate Polish.
  What I have to do, with ho I need to contact Toshiba to send me Windows Vista Ultimate?

  You can upgrade your operating system, but Toshiba has nothing to do with it. Buy this laptop you bought the license for Vista Home Premium. If you want to have Ultimate you must purchase by Microsoft valid activation key.

• Upgrade from Home Premium to Ultimate

  Can anyone help?  I currently have Windows 7 Home Premium with 8 GB memory supplied with the laptop.  I'm going to upgrade the memory of 24GO to develop the use of SharePoint in a VM environment.  If I do an upgrade on the spot without doing a new installation of Windows Ultimate, which will be adequate for Windows to recognize the additional memory?  I know that Home Premium does not recognize 16 GB and that is why I'll go to ultimate.

  On Friday, November 2, 2012 16:48:39 + 0000, Luján says:

  Can anyone help?  I currently have Windows 7 Home Premium with 8 GB memory supplied with the laptop.  I'm going to upgrade the memory of 24GO to develop the use of SharePoint in a VM environment.  If I do an upgrade on the spot without doing a new installation of Windows Ultimate, which will be adequate for Windows to recognize the additional memory?

  Yes.

  I know that Home Premium does not recognize 16 GB and that is why I'll go to ultimate.

  Alternatively, you could move on to professional. The two Ultimate and
  Professional to recognize up to 192 GB.
  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• Problems with upgrade from Home Premium to Ultimate edition

  I recently received a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate edition of my college and have had problems with the installation process. I listened to what most people tend to do and got the Windows Anytime Upgrade. I entered my key in this program, and he asked me to make what is called the Windows Upgrade Advisor. Currently, I forgot my key for the upgrade because I received the ultimate edition of a download of my college so when I tried to return the process again I hit a roadblock. When I run the Upgrade Windows Advisor he tells me that my computer can run windows 7, but when I go to install the I get an error when I try to do the Upgrade Version (I have not tried the customized version because I don't want to lose all my files that are not saved) tells me that I have to use Windows Anytime Upgrade.

  What do I do?

  Check your email for college for your product key.

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  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

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

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

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

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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 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

  - 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 or the Integrator product keys, This also applies to VL (Volume License)-MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) or product keys that do not work and take over the Anytime Upgrade option. KMS users should consult with your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

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

• I have upgraded from home premium to ultimate I need to update the bios

  Help

  N °

  BIOS is cross-platform compatible.

  Just change the level (Home--> Professional--> Ultimate) in the same windows operating system requires you to update the BIOS.

• Satellite A200 - Vista Home Premium to ultimate upgrade

  Hi back from the guy with a new query.

  "" I'm looking to upgrade Vista Home Premium to Ultimate... checked the requirements of what is known on the "Windows anytime upgrade" site and I can you there is a lot of conflicting ideas on how its all done up to the fact that I would need a disc to upgrade mailed to me.

  After reading a few other forums recently, the answer lies in what you guys can or perhaps are not able to advise me... and the question is:

  Only the so-called "rescue disk" provided with the purchase, IE the Windows operating system disk... ALL CONTAIN THE ' VISTA "SYSTEMS AVAILABLE..." Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate? and very unlikely, but she coded upgrade or anything like that, as its meant to be to perform upgrades?

  Thanks a lot again in anticipation of your kind comments

  Andrew.

  Firs of all I think you should know that it is a forum for users and to my knowledge, there is no guy from Toshiba which could provide instructions.
  I know, it's, your Toshiba Recovery DVD contains the same Win Vista that was preinstalled on your laptop.
  It seems that you bought this laptop with Vista Home Premium and this operating system should be placed on the recovery media.

  Please DON t mix the Toshiba Recovery DVD with a DVD of new, original and clean Microsoft Vista.
  Toshiba Recovery contains an image include the OS, drivers, tools and additional software.
  It s already active.

  The MS Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista but to use a version of Vista that a right serial key must be inserted.

  Hope I could make a clarification.

  Concerning

• Upgrade Vista Home Premium to Ultimate - Windows complete PC Backup and Restore

  Dear Madam, dear Sir

  Upgraded my laptop HP DV7 Vista Home Premium to Ultimate, mainly to use Windows complete PC Backup and Restore.

  The restore time and unfortunately no option in the boot menu at startup to restore system from images. No menu advanced etc. I guess starting always remains at the level of the premium and does not provide "Windows complete PC Backup and Restore" restore options.

  Grants menu of system restore points, with only the last good restore point and no option to select point of previous restoration or system image to restore from.

  Mmmm nice ideas...

  Thanks in advance

  Good day

  Kent

  Hello

  Complete PC Backup is designed for the reinstallation of the operating system that you have backed up.

  You access it to start from a Vista DVD.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/Windows-Vista-complete-PC-Restore/

  To restore a full backup of the computer, you must proceed within the Windows recovery environment. To access the Windows recovery environment, you will need to insert your Vista DVD in the DVD drive on your computer and turn on your computer.

  See you soon.

• You want to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 Professional. I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional?

  I want to install Windows 7 Professional.  I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional? Or is this correct?

  You can still install Windows 7 Pro, but it requires a custom installation. This will remove all your programs (you will need to reinstall them), but you can save your files and settings to external storage before doing so.

  If you want to make a place in the upgrade you will need Home Premium or Ultimate.

  How to install Windows 7:

  If you have Vista:

  Update: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7

  Custom installation: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7-custom

  What Upgrade Options are available for Windows 7?
  If you are running Windows Vista , in some cases you can proceed directly to Windows 7, and in other cases, you must perform a custom installation. The following table shows what editions of Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7.

  Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition	Windows 7 Ultimate

  For more information, see upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 . (http://windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-vista )
  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit, a clean install is required. If you have any questions about the upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit or vice versa, please see this FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
  If you have any general questions about reinstalling Windows , please see this site:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows

• I want to upgrade to Home Premium Windows Vista Basic. How can I do this without a DVD drive?

  Hello, I want to upgrade from vista home Basic to home premium.i use 32-bit sp1 on a hp compaq 610.NASA my windows are genuine.the problem is that my dvd drive does not work.please help me!

  original title: upgrade windows Vista Home Basic to windows vista edition Home premium

  Hi, Dimitris,

  Use a USB bootable - article applies to Windows Vista and Windows 7 as well as Windows 8

  How to create and install Windows 8 by using the bootable USB key

  http://www.windowsvalley.com/install-Windows-Vista-and-Windows-7-using-bootable-USB-storage-device/

• Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade

  I bought Windows anytime upgrade Home Premium to Ultimate, but when I enter the key, he says the key is for a version of windows that cannot use any time upgrade. How can I get help, preferably in a chat or email?

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade: Instructions

  First read this: Windows Anytime Upgrade: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-frequently-asked-questions
  Subdivision: What should I do if I bought a package of Windows Anytime Upgrade key card, but there is no upgrade key inside?
  Answer: If you bought a package of key card upgrade and the upgrade key is not inside, carefully read the instructions on the packaging. You may need to go online to get your upgrade by using the PIN key which is included in the package.

  Note: Windows Anytime Upgrade is available for purchase online in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

  If you encounter problems recover your key product using your PIN code, please use the resources below.
  www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  Note: Retail 'Full' or 'Upgrade' product keys will work when you use the Express Upgrade feature.

  ======================= Upgrading ======================================

  No need to re - install Windows 7, just use the instructions of setting "Anytime" below.
  Note: This assumes that you upgrade from 32 bit to 32-bit Windows 7 OR 64 - bit to 64 bit.

  If you bought a package of key card upgrade and the upgrade key is not inside,
  read carefully the instructions on the package.
  You may need to go online ( https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/) to get your upgrade key
  using the PIN, which is included in the package.

  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.

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

  Enter the text below into the run (Windows KEY + R or a command prompt) dialog box:
  %windir%\system32\WindowsAnytimeUpgradeUI.exe

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

  A 'step by step' to go through an upgrade to a lower edition of Windows 7 to a higher edition of Windows 7:
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/14943/how-to-upgrade-your-NetBook-to-Windows-7-Home-Premium/

  -Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 - troubleshooting

  http://www.thewindowsclub.com/Troubleshooting-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-in-Windows-7

  Also 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).

  -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 of systems product keys, this applies also to the VL (Volume License), keys (KMS) users management server should consult with your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade. MSDNAA or key teaching will not work with the Express upgrade.

  -Anytime Upgade options-

  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Professional to Windows 7 Ultimate

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

• 7 anytime Upgrade Home Premium to Ultimate

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade (Home Premium to Ultimate) - error without... just error code says failed, try again later - have tried 10 times and was on the phone with tier 1 technical support.
  Help

  Incorrect Forum. Please repost your question here: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Can I do a clean install of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit on Vista Ultimate 32-bit upgrade. Installation file will not work. The error is described below.

  The XPS 730 with Intel Q9450 computer yourself running Windows 7 64 bit? The details of performance show that it is capable of 64-bit. When I try to install Windows 7 pro 64-bit upgrade, the installer will not work. I get an error that reads:
  The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows that you are running.
  
  I'm currently running Vista Ultimate 32 bit. Everything that I read on Microsoft and elsewhere says that you can go from Vista 32 bit to an operating system Windows 7 64-bit as long as you do the clean install. I'm that far away since I can't even run the installation.
  Maybe nobody knows what could be the problem?

  Hi Hal K,

  Thank you for visiting Microsoft Answers.

  If you are currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 32-bit version of Windows. Similarly, if you run a 64-bit version of Windows, you can perform an upgrade to another 64-bit Windows version.

  If you want to move from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows, and vice versa, you will need to back up your files and then perform a custom of the version of Windows you want to install installation.

  You can see the following link, installation and reinstallation of windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  Swati K - Microsoft support technician
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• What version of Microsoft Office installed on a laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack2), 32-bit operating system

  What version of Microsoft Office installed on a laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack2), 32-bit operating system

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  Microsoft Office 2010

  Microsoft Office 365 is for Windows 7 or higher

  Have you tried to use Microsoft Office Online (free)

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/collaborate-on-Microsoft-Office-documents-spreadsheets-presentations-and-more-online-FX104341235.aspx

• What can I reinstall/upgrade Vista Ultimate OEM 32 bit Vista Ultimate 64-bit using the upgrade CD that I bought?

  Please help me with the steps I must follow to upgrade/reinstall my Vista Ultimate OEM 32 bit Vista Ultimate 64-bit.  I bought the upgrade CD, but I keep reading that I can't upgrade, I have to re - install.  How do, or have I just wasted my money?

  Thank you

  David

  The two DVD come in the box of Vista Ultimate.  The same upgrade key works for both.  The procedure is to let the 32-bit version on the hard drive for the verification of license and a custom installation will work.  The hardware hash will be the same and the product key is the same for the activation servers to happen anyway as a repair installation.