Do I have to upgrade my Vista to 7 to qualify for free Win 10.

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• I have to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 in order to download Windows 10?

  Original title: upgrade

  I have to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 in order to download Windows 10?

  Microsoft has officially said that you run Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 in order to qualify for the free upgrade.

  Anyway is to qualify for the free upgrade if my PC is running Windows XP or Windows Vista?

  See: how: call PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista or LINUX for windows 10 free Upgrade offer

• After the upgrade to Vista Home Premium (32 bit) for Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit), I can see my second hard drive in the Device Manager, but I am not able to access it in the Explorer... How can I fix it?

  How can I access my hardrive second in windows Explorer after I have updated to Vista Home Premium (32 bit) for Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit)?

  Go to disk management and assign a drive letter to the drive.

• What version of Windows 7 I have to upgrade to Vista Home Premium on-site?

  Hi all

  I was just looking to check the EXACT of Windows 7 version, I need to buy in order to perform an upgrade on the spot, a laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium (SP2, x 86). I guess I need to Windows 7 Home Premium x 86; is that correct?
  Thank you in advance for your help!

  Hello

  Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)	Upgrading to Windows 7

  Vista Home Premium can be upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 complete edition

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  See you soon.

• upgrading from vista 32-bit to 64-bit computer win computer 7 B

  So I plan on selling my old computer (only for parts) and keep my driver's license for windows vista, then buy a new computer. My current computer is windows vista family 32-bit premium, but I want to go to windows 7 Home premium 64-bit on the new computer, I can buy the upgrade, or do I have to buy a new license? I'm also curious of what is required to install the upgrade, you need your vista license every time that install you it? Or is this a one-time thing?

  Hello

  There is no way to upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit.

  It must be done with a clean install.

  Pre-installed Licenses OEM (HP, Acer, etc.) and the Microsoft System Builder OEM licenses are tied to the first machine that they are installed on and channels of license when this machine dies.

  OEM licenses are not transferable.

  If you have purchased your own license for sale retail of Windows and installed yourself, yes you can transfer it to another computer.

  Retail licenses are transferable.

  See you soon.

• upgrade from Vista to Win7: no color for speaker Icon or WIFI icon on the system tray

  After the upgrade to Win7, both the WIFI icon and the "speaker" icon are white without color.  Just annoying for the speaker, but I cannot see the strength of the signal for the wifi icon.

  Hello
  This does not solve the problem.  The advice given doesn't turn, and turn off the system icons.  The issue is not that the icons are invisible.  The problem is that the icons are there, but they have no color, as I expect.

  Hello

  It is design in Windows 7. There is no way to change this in the user interface.

  If you want to provide feedback about this, you can use the following link.

  Windows 7 reviews: speak to us at Microsoft

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you for using Windows 7

  Ronnie Vernon MVP

• Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free. Format a hard drive with Windows 10. Same upgrade again.

  I have laptop which has been also upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. But it works very well. But on PC I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 free without entering a product key. So at the beginning I had same problem as in this case:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-update/blackgrey-screen-after-update-and-restart/a3b479de-b565-48D9-8640-73ba8dcdc5d8
  Which I was not able to solve. A kind of workaround was to create another user. But with that I lost all settings. So I restored Windows 10 in original condition and everything was fine. Until this happens:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/cant-access-change-user-account-control-settings/da8c63a9-F995-4e8b-88d8-34c4d813084e

  I tried all the answers, that is to create another user, or use points of restoration, or boot. There is nothing to solve this problem. Then at first, I tried to apply USB recovery but after all treatment, there was an error and the only option to restart. Second, I tried to restore the system, which also failed. I'm done with formatting hard drive and use the Windows 7 DVD. I skipped looking for updates and you don't have invitation to upgrade in the taskbar. That said, when I tried to upgrade to Windows 10 with GetWindows10 - Web_Default_Attr.exe app after about 1-2 hout of certain operations it asks me to enter the product key and there is no option to skip this step.

  Is it possible to upgrade once more at all? Do I need to install all updates for Windows 7 first? Or GetWindows10 - Web_Default_Attr.exe app is not a good way for me to upgrade?

  If you have your Windows 7 product key, you can use it to install a new copy of Windows 10:

  How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

• Microsoft plans on upgrading to Vista?

  * Original title: Vista VS W10

  Microsoft plans on upgrading to Vista? I hate paying for an upgrade to windows 8, so I can upgrade to 10. Another question why 10 is so great. Cable Guy wants to install 10 to connect to the internet?  Vista will not work?

  Hello

  Vista SP2 is supported extended Microsoft that ends in 2017.

  There will be no upgrade more (SPs, etc.), development of Vista.

  You can use your favorite reviews search engine of "why is it so big 10.

  As for your cable connection, it is a matter between you and the cable company.

  @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

  Yor have to buy Windows 10, as there is no free upgrade to 10 category Vista.

  https://www.Yahoo.com/tech/s/Microsoft-just-confirmed-Windows-10-pricing-everything-know-114542550.html

  Microsoft on Monday said CNET Windows 10 will cost just as much as its predecessor. This means price for Windows 10 will run anywhere from $110 for Windows 10 Home package at $199 for Windows 10 Pro edition. In addition a Pack Pro 10 will allow users upgrade Home Pro for $99.

  http://www.CNET.com/news/Microsoft-prices-single-Windows-10-licenses-at-119-for-home-199-for-Pro/

  But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

  Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

  "FAQ Windows 10.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  See you soon.

• I have a computer running VISTA. The CD-ROM/DVD-rom does not work and can not read the CD of the program that I placed in it.

  It won't read a DVD.  It will not read ANY CD or DVD.  I tried 12 different CD/DVD.  This isn't an upgrade to Vista; the computer came "made for Vista" with Vista installed on it.  I had added Nero.  I removed Nero.  I did all the updates. I have not released the driver and reinstalled.  He claims to have the latest driver software, but it won't work.  The computer can see the CD/DVD, but he calls it a 'CDROM '.  It is not the case.  It is a DVD/Cd-RW with Labelflash.

  I did everything suggested that past discussions.  I ran FIXIT program that claims that the drive works properly.  It is not the case.

  I tried to get various programs to recognize.  They cannot see the installed media.

  I uninstalled iTunes.

  Please do not give me the answer of cut-and - paste stock; It does not work.

  Please tell me what to do to make Vista see the media inserted in the CD/DVD-RW drive.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Well, if you have tried all the usual bugs try this:

  Make a Restore Point:

  How to create a Vista System Restore Point
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
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  Then go to right click on UNINSTALL - - CD/DVD - Device Manager CHECK THE DRIVERS to REMOVE and
  continue.

  Reset.

  Occasionally, install an upgrade or a re - install will fix the problem and of course the drive or other hardware issues
  could be at stake.

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  Here's the answer, just in case there is something you don't have, and I start up and down.

  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double-click on the device - driver tab - click
  Update the drivers (this will probably do nothing) - then RIGHT click the drive - UNINSTALL - REBOOT
  This will refresh the default driver stack. Even if the reader does not appear to continue below.
  
  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a loose cable
  or slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.
  

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during the installation of Windows Vista after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

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  You can try an In-Place Upgrade (hopefully save programs and data) or a repair installation (if all goes well
  saves the data, and you need to reinstall the programs). Be sure to do a good backup or three.

  You can use another DVD that are not protected but you will need to copy you have the product key.

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  If nothing works, you can make a repair facility that must save the data but you will need to
  Reinstall the programs. This also requires correct Vista disks especially for OEM versions. You will be
  need to know your product Code.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• vulnerability in cursors animated after upgrade to vista

  Hello

  recently I have been upgraded from vista to windows 7 and I read about a "cursor animated remote vulnerability of windows runtime code" that affect users of vista.

  (vista users already enjoy a http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=D8B0E65C-5B41-46EB-92DF-0B062CFCDEEC&displaylang=en patch) - but in case where someone updated level vista to windows 7 without previous install this hotfix security, is the system vulnerable to this kid of attack?

  If so, is there a patch for windows 7? (rename these sliders will solve the problem?)

  Please advice

  When you upgrade Vista to Windows 7, all the Vista files are replaced with files from Windows 7.  So no, you're not still vulnerable to attacks of Vista Basic.

  'dannydee' wrote in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

  Hello

  recently I have been upgraded from vista to windows 7 and I read about a "cursor animated remote vulnerability of windows runtime code" that affect users of vista.

  (_vista users already benefit from a patch http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=D8B0E65C-5B41-46EB-92DF-0B062CFCDEEC&displaylang=en _ -) but in case where someone updated level vista to windows 7 without previous install this hotfix security, is the system vulnerable to this kid of attack?

  If so, is there a patch for windows 7? (rename these sliders will solve the problem?)

  Please advice

• Invalid # license when upgrading from vista to windows 7 using hp W7 Home Prem upgrade disc

  Hello

  I bought your desktop at the end of Vista so I got a free upgrade to Windows 7, which made me send HP.

  However, until the last days vista was work fine.  When he had problems, rather than research the issue, I finally used Windows 7 Home premium upgrade disk from HP that I got for free weeks after I bought my computer.

  The upgrade went very WELL!  Until the end when W7 asked me my license number.  I entered the license number of Vista (which is the only one I have ever had - I have not received a license # with the upgrade).  Window 7 crossed the verifcation license and told me that my license number was invalid.

  I tried to discuss with HP, but the site won't let me that my computer is no longer under warranty.

  How can I go about solving this problem?  I have to call HP and get a license number or what?

  Dennis

  All,

  I solve this problem.

  Thanks for you help.

  Dennis

• Upgrade to Vista Ulimate

  I need to upgrade my Vista Home premium 64-bit for vista Ultimate 64-bit. I came with my HP dv7-1450us laptop OEM version.

  I read this site, I need to buy the software I have.

  Then I need to run the install and do an upgrade.

  is that correct?

  or do I have to erase and install?

  Thank you

  You can either upgrade and keep your current software and data intact or do a clean install and destroy everything. Don't forget that if you do a clean install you will need to visit the HP support for your device and download device drivers.

• How to upgrade to vista XP

  my version of windows xp is no longer around how to do a free upgrade to vista

  Sorry, there are no "free" upgrade to Windows Vista.  In fact, Windows Vista is no longer available.  Consider the upgrade to Windows 7, which is available on theMicrosoft Store.

  Please see the bulletin: upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7

  Carey Frisch

• 'Upgrade' from Vista to Windows 7 without a clean install

  Is it possible to upgrade from Vista Home Premium 64-bit for Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. I searched through the forums and most of the responses seem to confuse "upgrade" with "clean install". I bought the Windows 7 upgrade in order to keep all of my existing programs and settings in place not re - install everything from the beginning.

  Is it possible to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7? If this isn't the case, then I don't see how Microsoft can claim to offer a "upgrade path". I don't think a "clean install" is the generally accepted definition of an upgrade.

  It is NOT possible!

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

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

  Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 Hardware/Software Compatibility Center.

  For any question on Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum for questions on Windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I qualified for the special 29.99 upgrade, but he still charged me 49.99?

  I just upgraded to creative cloud of an upgrade special that said that I qualified for a membership 29.99 for the improvement of the Creative Suite. When I bought the cloud, it always charges me 49.99. I bought this with the premise that it would be for the price of 29.99.

  The offer of upgrade that said that I qualified was on this page:

  https://creativecloud-specialoffer.adobe.com/special-offer/?loc=en_US & cc = useativesuite/faq/upgrade - policy.html

  Thank you!!

  Jess

  You can contact Adobe support directly on the day of the week (Monday to Friday) on 800-443-8158 and also to contact Adobe via chat.

  Here is the link for the chat: http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/avl-help.html