Computer hangs at logoff when I stopped Windows 7 Professional 64 bit

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• missing Ntoskrnl.exe and other errors when who reinstall windows 7 pro 64-bit

  I had windows installed on a HARD drive and received an SSD and I decided on the SSD HARD drive image, so I wouldn't have to reinstall. As I suspected it might that cause some problems and I decided to simply wipe the SSD drive and attempt to reinstall. I wiped the SSD and started my windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 DVD. It will pass through the first process (Windows loading files) with the screen of levels of grey and the downstairs, but subsequently loading bar, I get an error telling me that the ntoskrnl.exe is missing or damaged, and I have no option other than to try again to load the disc, or stop. I have another disc of Windows 7 Professional 64 bit I tried to use, and it gave me the same message. There are a few other errors I received, I do not at the moment, but as soon as I get some time and if I get them again once I will update the thread with this info.

  I also ran memtestx86 and there were errors with a specific location, but I just removed the RAM of this niche and I guess it should be OK after that. Am I wrong?

  I am the computer OEM. If I need to provide more information please let me know and I can accommodate.

  Thank you.

  The problem was with RAM. One of my 4GB DIMMS was bad. I removed and changed my poles autour needed and I could boot disk Windows 7 Pro and install correctly.

  A faulty RAM stick was causing the problem.

• Install Windows 7 Professional 32 bit - on a 64-bit of Windows 8 for dual boot computer

  Is this possible?

  When I get to the part where the installation is asking me to select a partition, it indicates that the drive must be in NTFS format. Windows 8 says that they are formatted in NTFS.

  No idea why I get this error?

  Help for this type of installation would be useful, including assistance to the implementation of a dual boot.

  Thank you

  The Windows 7 installation disc is maybe damaged. Download Windows 7 proper. ISO file that includes Service Pack 1
  (Note: must match for your product key version)

  Windows 7 Professional 32 bit: http://MSFT.digitalrivercontent.NET/win/X17-59183.ISO
  Windows 7 Professional 64-bit: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59186.iso

  After downloading the file correct .iso using ImgBurn or ISO gear to burn a bootable DVD.

  Create a Windows 7 Bootable DVD using the. ISO file
  Engraving of a file of Windows 7 ISO on a DVD
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/977640

  ImgBurn - in addition to supporting the creation of CD/DVD of. ISO files,
  It supports a wide range of image file formats, and it's free.
  (BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, MDS, NRG, PDI and ISO)
  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Projectiles help you to use ImgBurn to screen: http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=screenshots
  Burn the ISO Images with ImgBurn article: http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn
  (Les étapes sont les mêmes pour Windows 7 ou Windows 8), except that you do not create a repair disk but complete an installation DVD)

  Note: Always use high quality DVD + R media and slower burning (4 x or 6 x) speed is offered a choice.

  ====================== Keyless Install ================================

  How to make a 'Keyless Install"of Windows:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD disc, you create and launch the installation.

  After you have entered the user name and password that you will be asked:
  "Type your Windows product key", do not enter a key.
  Also located just below the box where you enter the key is a box with a check mark
  to "Automatically activate Windows when I'm online", remove the check box and click "next".

  You now have a 30-day grace period to activate Windows.

  During this 30-day grace period you can try to solve your problems.
  After you are satisfied with all the problems have been resovled then activate Windows.

  ====================== 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 of updates at the same time (max 10)

  Reboot if you are prompted, save updates .NET Framework to the end.

  = How to activate Windows 7 by Internet =.

  1) click Start and in the search for box type: activate
  2) click on the 'Activate Windows' option at the top of the list
  3) click on "now, activate Windows online.
  (4) enter your 25-character product key (not case sensitive)
  5) click "Next" and wait for the key must be verified.

  Another method - to reach a real person:
  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 any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Worldwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

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

• computer laptop Sony vaio S - series VPCS133GN, operating system windows 7 Professional (64 bit) genune, these days, my pen drives are not installation and opening

  I use a computer laptop sony vaio S - series VPCS133GN operating system windows 7 Professional (64 bit) genune, last few days my pen drives are not installation and opening. Kindly help me.

  Best regards

  A.C. Dutta

  Hi Johanna,.

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I understand that you can not use the USB in Windows 7.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely help you with this

  1. you get any error message?

  2 have you tried using different USB ports?

  3. any other USB key works on the computer in question?

  4. do the USB works on any other computer?

  5 have had any changes made to the computer before the show?

  Please follow the methods.

  Method 1:

  Run the Microsoft fixit for the link.

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Method 2:

  As all devices have same also have USB device associated drivers. Appropriate sometimes drivers not detected after initial installation so reinstalling the drivers can fix the problems.

  You can check after uninstalling and reinstalling USB drivers if you are able to connect. You can disconnect all USB devices and then perform the following steps:

  (a) click Startand then click Control Panel.

  (b) click system and Maintenance, click System, and then click Device Manager.

  (c) Note if the control panel is in Classic view, double-click Systemand then click on Device Manager.

  (d) If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click allow.

  (e) in Device Manager, double-click to expand the "USB Bus controllers", right click on the controller host, click "Uninstall" and click "OK".
  Check that if at all, there is an exclamation point on the pilot, it suggests problems with the installed driver.

  (f) repeat step 2 to uninstall all items under 'USB Bus controllers'.

  Then, restart your computer and Windows 7 will automatically reinstall all USB controllers.

  We would be more than happy to help you if the steps above did not solve the problem.

• No microphone when you use skpe on my hp g60 laptop. My os is windows 7 Professional 32 bit

  No microphone when using Skype on my laptop of hp g60. My os is windows 7 Professional 32 bit.

  I would like that you try the following.

  1. Click Start, type "Device Manager" and press ENTER.
  2. Expand the section "audio, video and game controllers".
  3. Right click on your audio device and select 'uninstall '.  Remove the driver only if prompted.
  4. Close these windows.
  5. Click Start, type "uninstall a program" and press ENTER.
  6. Find Skype on this list and uninstall.
  7. Restart your laptop.  To start Windows it should automatically re - install your audio driver.
  8. Once installation is complete, you'll want to install Skype.  Here is a link to the latest version.
  9. If you have Skype installed access audio settings once more and make sure your microphone is selected, and the volume is set to max.
  10. Use Skype and check if your microphone works.
  11. Display the result.

  I'm waiting your answer to see if it solves your problem.  I hope you have a nice day

• Have Photoshop Elements since 2001.  A new computer with Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.  It does work on my new computer.  Which version is MORE SIMILAR to the old version that I have, which will take place on W7P - 64?  Thanks for any help.  Popjer

  Have Photoshop Elements since 2001.  A new computer with Windows 7 Professional 64 bit.  It does work on my new computer.  Which version is MORE SIMILAR to the old version that I have, which will take place on W7P - 64?  Thanks for any help.  Popjer

  You should probably just download the demo version of the EP 12 and see if you can live with it.

  Download a free trial version or buy Adobe products | Adobe Downloads

  That being said, you tried to install PES 1 on your computer?

  How much free space is on your hard drive?

  You have Internet Explorer 10 or 11?

  PSE 1 can run on windows 7 x 64, if certain conditions are met.

• My laptop camera image on the upside after the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit.

  I have a laptop Asus G50Vt - X 1, which is a 64-bit computer. It had Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit installed on it and the unit worked properly with him. I ran the update of Windows 7 Advisory on this matter and he said I could upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit. After the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 64 bit the images from the camera are all upside. I contacted Asus about the problem and they sent me the drivers updated, but the images are still upside down. Pourrait Windows 7 cause this problem as I know that it worked fine under Vista?

  I also noticed that my dvd/cd player and external hard drives don't stop the execution after that I have quit an application. When this happens, I can't eject the cd or remove the drive from the computer.

  Windows Update has nothing to do with the upgrade of Windows. Post future questions in one of these forums, please: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7hardware/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

• EXTREME slowing windows 7 professional 64-bit response time, possibly problem driver network adapter? Help, please!

  I have Windows 7 Professional 64 bit installed on a computer, I built

  Data sheet:
  Processor Intel i5 750 (stock clocked & stock cooler)
  Card mother Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3P
  G. Skill Rip jaw DDR3 1333 RAM (standard timings)
  Western Digital 640 GB SATA HD
  Card EVGA 8800 GS SC Video
  Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE sound card
  Powersupply Coairsair 650W
  Samsung SATA DVD writer

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  This problem occurs almost every time my computer is started for a significant amount of time, and it's extremely annoying.

  First Firefox, Google chrome, or internet Explorer stops receivers internet connectivity (because it is not sailing to any web page) but still related reports.

  (during this time and on my computer don't report any anomaly, IE CPU utilization / ram uses / temperature are amounts all acceptable)

  I usually try to close my browser (s) web, but its reports "not responding" and I cannot close or even end the process or the process tree, so it runs as a process. From there a program or a click I do I try to run either doesn't work or takes 30 seconds to 5 minutes to register if they register at all.

  Programs I all ready have running continue to run, IE Vuze, WindowsMP, Zune software, openoffice. But once that I close them I can't reopen.

  Any program I try to open starts a process in the Task Manager but it not to start a program or actually run, and I can't used to finish the tasks that do not work properly.

  If I try to shut down windows, it takes a minute or so to begin to disconnect, then he sits on the "logging" off the screen until I use the power switch to kill the system.

  I suspect that it may be a problem from my network card driver (Controller Realtek PCIe GBE Family, latest version downloaded directly from the Gigabyte website for my motherboard) because the question almost always starts when my internet stops working. However, this may be 2 combined numbers.

  I had this problem and I thought it was because of an installation of bad windows 7 so I erased the hard drive and did a complete new installation, but the problem is back!

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  OK, so I think that the slow issue is resolved now. I blame intel speedstep, while part of my problem is fixed.

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  or

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• Cannot install Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on HP Envy 4-1053TX (AVL)

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• OfficeJet K8600 and Windows 7 Professional 64 bit

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• Windows Vista Edition home premium 64-bit: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgrade: on site or install Clean?

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  Hi saratogacoach

  Thanks for posting on Microsoft Answers.

  Yes, you can do the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 as you mentioned in your 1st post.  Here is a link to the Upgrade Advisor.

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

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  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• install windows 7 Professional 32-bit

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  New computers that come pre-installed with Windows often 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.

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• Can we use this product key on the back of the laptop for the activation and the windows 7 Professional 32-bit to windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgrade?

  I have a laptop HP originally shipped with windows 7 32-bit professional. Now I want to upgrade to windows 7 professional 64 bit. I don't have with me installation disk. So I thought that it is possible (and legal) to resume an installation of windows 7 professional 64 bit disc from a friend and use this product key on the back of my laptop computer to activate windows after the installation of 64-bit? I'm a bit confused.

  NOTE: This sticker on the laptop has windows 7 pro oa, and a product key to 25 digits (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx) written on it.

  In addition, the product ID in the information system in the control panel is OEM.

  Yes, you can use the product key located on the COA sticker with a full retail version or the version upgrade Windows 7 Professional disc.

  You will need to do a clean install, there is no place on the way to upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Using the disk of 64-bit Windows 7, install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) run it and create a DAMP (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can access it later when you perform a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit disk so you can stored there.

  Once you have done this, just do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disc. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, start Windows Easy Transfer, follow the wizard screen, tap on which is stored the WET file (external hard drive) and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall the applications needed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

  Boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7
  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/

  See also:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

• Windows 7 Professional 64 bit product key cannot be used?

  Well, I bought a legitimate copy of Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit and I try to update my PC after installing on the new PC to my father that I built for him. When I installed it on my gaming PC, everything was fine, but now I'm doing it on my work PC and it comes up saying that the key cannot be used on this computer! What! And yes the key that I use IS the one that came with my Windows software. It is NOT for the office, but for Windows 7! What is the PROBLEM! When I bought this copy of Windows I wanted to use it on several PC in our House. Product key should work whenever I use it! I paid for this thing, and the key is legitimate! And I won't go to the table more of 100 to 200 dollars for ANOTHER copy of windows just if I have a product key to be used; It's ridiculous!

  you may not use the software on any other computer.

  You agreed to the end user license agreement when you install. André has repeated the first part of the above agreement. Whether you like it or not, these are the conditions of the license. You cannot use the same key on multiple computers.

• XP Professional x 64 Edition for Windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgrade. The best way?

  Hi you all, experts,

  I want to spend my edition of Windows XP Professional x 64 (legit) to Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. I don't think I need additional options in 'Ultimate', but I need, I am sure, XP mode that comes with "7 Professional".

  Maybe I should mention at this point that I am a member of the program saved Reacondicionador, until you feel that I was fully authorized to "renovate" my own PC.

  First of all a question about Windows 7 itself: -.

  As I said, I need to be able to run certain programs that have been written for XP. The expression "run several Windows XP programs in Windows XP Mode (separate download) company" in "features" means that I have to pay extra for this option? If Yes, how and where to go?

  Is there a reason why my 2D design program which works perfectly under XP Pro x 64 (WOW64) should not be running in the above "Windows XP Mode"?

  Furthermore, I believe that I have several choices on how how to get 'XP' ' 7'.

  1) "OEM", the less expensive but, I understand, once installed on a clean hard disk only, that is all. End, end of story! What should I do if my motherboard fails and needs to be replaced? Can I get a replacement license or I have to buy an another OEM?

  2) 'Upgrade' which I believe will overwrite an existing operating system (matter if it's XP or Vista?) and install "Windows 7". Here are all my existing files maintained? If this is not the case, can I 'restore' to a 'Backup' created by XP?

  3) "Retail", the more expensive but, I understand that, can be transferred or installed on a PC refurbished, although it is only has a license valid on a PC at the same time. Is there a difference between "Retail" and "Upgrade"? Can I use one over the other? If so, why? Is there a difference?

  4) authentic software. Is it possible that I can know without having the product in my hands, or installed on my system, whether or not an article supposed to be "Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 bit" is actually authentic. Is there a relevant question, can I ask which would identify a fake before I part with my money?

  Thanks in advance for any help you are able to offer.

  Best regards

  Tony Norton

  Hi you all, experts,

  I want to spend my edition of Windows XP Professional x 64 (legit) to Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. I don't think I need additional options in 'Ultimate', but I need, I am sure, XP mode that comes with "7 Professional".

  Maybe I should mention at this point that I am a member of the program saved Reacondicionador, until you feel that I was fully authorized to "renovate" my own PC.

  First of all a question about Windows 7 itself: -.

  As I said, I need to be able to run certain programs that have been written for XP. The expression "run several Windows XP programs in Windows XP Mode (separate download) company" in "features" means that I have to pay extra for this option? If Yes, how and where to go?

  No, Windows Virtual PC with Windows XP Mode is free for users of Windows 7 Professional. To learn more:

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/11/23/using-Windows-Virtual-PC-with-Windows-XP-mode/

  Is there a reason why my 2D design program which works perfectly under XP Pro x 64 (WOW64) should not be running in the above "Windows XP Mode"?

  Personally, I've used several graphic programs 2D and 3D even on Windows XP Mode, include The Print Shop, PhotoDraw 2000 v2 and they work very well to this topic. The article I linked to provide instructions how to publish your applications, you can use alongside Windows 7 applications.

  Furthermore, I believe that I have several choices on how how to get 'XP' ' 7'.

  1) "OEM", the less expensive but, I understand, once installed on a clean hard disk only, that is all. End, end of story! What should I do if my motherboard fails and needs to be replaced? Can I get a replacement license or I have to buy an another OEM?

  No, you will need to purchase a new license if your Windows 7 OEM System Builder License fails. You could of course try install and reactivate the components on the new motherboard before buying a new license, because some people have been 'lucky' get it reactive but is is not a guarantee. If the motherboard is replaced based on a defect or warranty, you should be able to reactivate the replacement motherboard.

  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

  2) 'Upgrade' which I believe will overwrite an existing operating system (matter if it's XP or Vista?) and install "Windows 7". Here are all my existing files maintained? If this is not the case, can I 'restore' to a 'Backup' created by XP?

  If you do not want to restore Windows XP someday, I suggest that you backup before migrating to Windows 7.

  EaseUS TODO Backup free - CNET Download.com

  You cannot upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7. Especially in the case of Windows XP Professional x 64, you need start a custom Setup by booting from the Windows 7 DVD.

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
  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/

  3) "Retail", the more expensive but, I understand that, can be transferred or installed on a PC refurbished, although it is only has a license valid on a PC at the same time. Is there a difference between "Retail" and "Upgrade"? Can I use one over the other? If so, why? Is there a difference?

  Both are the same with one exception.

  Full version - does not require a license of previous qualification.

  Version Upgrae - requires a license of previous qualifying installed (Windows XP, Vista)

  4) authentic software. Is it possible that I can know without having the product in my hands, or installed on my system, whether or not an article supposed to be "Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 bit" is actually authentic. Is there a relevant question, can I ask which would identify a fake before I part with my money?

  Purchase from the following links are guaranteed to be authentic:

  Where can I still get Windows 7?

  Full version-

  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  Full version-

  Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate

  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)

  Microsoft Store:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/list/parentCategoryID.44066700/CategoryID.60521000

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  If you buy in a physical store, make sure it is a reputable dealer: CDW, Tiger Direct, Office Depot, Best Buy, Wal-Mart.

  See also:

  Home - Home - Microsoft How to tell page. Devices and Services

  Thanks in advance for any help you are able to offer.

  Best regards

  Tony Norton