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• Windows install-"error 1325 - 'Documents' is not a valid short file name"; After upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, cannot load new software. ____

  After an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, everything on the system seemed to work properly. up to what I tried to re - install everything deleted software or install new software.  As soon as Windows Installer starts the following error message appears: "error 1325 - 'Documents' is not a valid short file name.

  If this could have something to do with the new pads MSFT security permissions on folders (with padlock) during a upgrade as well as related hidden junctions by compared to the user by the system?

  I tried to install the update system of Lenovo and MSFT Windows Installer Clean Up clean in the hope that the software would help alleviate my problems. See below the link on advice from MSFT on the same error.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/%2Fkb%2F328162

  Unfortunately, I cannot even load the previously recommended THAT MSFT software to solve this error.  I also tried to install the software as 'Run as Administrator' and in 'Safe Mode '.  Even if I could not load the software recommended to MSFT, I was able to install iTunes to Apple through Apple Software Update, I guess, that they do not use Windows Installer.

  With the new structure of junction there is several files or links to the same folder across file system, if it is a folder authorization number which specific files/links are I need to remove restrictions?

  Any help would be appreciated, if not I'll have to do a clean install and individually reinstall each piece of software... Thank you.

  I think I found the solution for this point, because I have just encountered the same problem in our environment and here's what I did to solve it:

  -Create a higher level permissions at the root of the folder redirection (for example \\servername\mydocredirfolder): grant the Group authenticated users the following permissions and apply it to "this folder only" ALLOW: list folders/read data, reading, reading attributes, read extended attributes, create files / add data

  I think the MSI is trying to read the free space on the disk on the server, but it cannot because it tries to access the folder where your my documents redirection is sitting.

  Good luck!

• After the OS from Vista to Windows 7 upgrade, lost bookmarks. Could they be somewhere in "windows.old"?

  Hello

  I upgraded my OS from Vista to Windows 7 and lost bookmarks, I had in Firefox. Back up my documents files and they are OK. Unfortunately, I don't think to back up my Firefox bookmarks.html file.

  However, I did the upgrade of the operating system from the disk and a "windows.old" folder has been created which seems to have a lot of my old files, applications, and others, but I can't find "bookmarks.html" in the firefox folder or in my user folder.

  Is there another place in windows.old where bookmarks could be, or a different file name, it may be under?

  Please help, there are a few important bookmarks that I lost and which were accumulated over several years.

  Thank you!

  Firefox has not used the file bookmarks.html for storage of bookmark since the release of Firefox 2. You need a JSON bookmark backup file or the file places.sqlite. See this:
  
  http://support.Mozilla.com/en-us/KB/recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile

  Your old profile is located here in Windows Vista and Win7:
  
  drive: \Users\Windows login user name\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\profile_name

  You may need to display 'files and hidden folders' in Win7 to be able to access the Firefox profile in windows.old files and the new installation of the OS.

• Vista: All Windows updates suspended / "Module of Windows Installer has stopped working and Will Close."

  On my installation of Vista, all windows updates no longer work.  If I try and run them from Windows Update in Control Panel one starts to run but then it just hangs.  At the same time, I get a message "Windows install Module has stopped working and closes".  If you look in the services, it is crushed, but restarts.  The update remains always hung.  It doesn't matter what update I try and run, I always get the same result.

  When the computer is shut down, it also tries to automatically install updates.  These also hang on the first, which means that I have to force power off the computer.

  Don't know if this is related, but I don't think that SP2 already installed - it kept if crush (don't remember what was the error message).  When I restart in safe mode it tells me that I'm still on SP1.  I followed all the suggestions on how to get SP2 installed for the error I received, but nothing has worked.

  Do not really understand what I have really installed a lot of "_" on the PC, it is a "clean" installation (about 1 year now).

  Any ideas?  Really, I don't want to have to do a re-install, but I suspect that is where I'm heading unfortunately.

  Hi AndrewInNZ,

  Thanks for visiting the site of the community of Microsoft Windows!
   
  I would like to ask you some questions for a better understanding of the issue:
   
  (a) did you try to temporarily disable the security software and check if updates are smooth?
   
  (b) you are using a firewall in addition in instead of the windows firewall? If so disable (temporarily) of the third party firewall and look for updates.
  It is usually caused by a 3rd party firewall that it blocks the internal ports.
   
  Check out WERCON for more information-
   
  1) Click START | wercon.exe type in the search box start and click on enter.
   
  (2) select "View problem history", under 'Windows identified problems' with the right button on a problem, and then select "view problem details. Click "Copy to Clipboard" export to text document
   
  Also reset the Firewall setting:
   
  1) Click START | type FirewallSettings.exe into the start search box | Click on FirewallSettings.exe above | Select the Advanced Settings tab. Click 'Restore Defaults ' | Click on apply (if Hi-lighted) | Click OK

  Check the status of the service as well:

  Log in as administrator-

  Start button | Control Panel | System and Maintenance | Administration tools

  Double-click on Services

  (Provide the administrator password or a confirmation if prompted to do so.)

  Right click on the 'Windows Modules Installer' service, and then select Properties.

  Select the general tab - make sure that the startup type is manual

  Here is the link to solve problems connecting to Windows Update or Microsoft Update
  : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/818018/en-us

  If you want to check the version of the service pack of the operating system:
   
  Right-click on computer and select Properties.

  Hope this information helped!

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/answersfeedback/threads/ Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• can I upgrade vista to windows 7 using the media of pre-release?

  Lucky

  Hello

  I have Windows Vista SP2 on my machine. can I he move to Windows 7 using Windows 7 Ultimate draft?

  A preliminary version is not a permanent solution and to this date can not activate or update properly.  You have two choices:

  (1) get you a Windows 7 upgrade version.  (2) Windows 7 Trial (see the last part of my post).

  With a choice, it is always a good idea to create a backup Image of your hard drive before moving from Vista to Windows 7.

  = Windows 7 Upgrade paths.

  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-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fb

  Note: 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.aspx

  Decrypt 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/compare

  List feature that provides each edition of Windows 7:
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-Windows-7-editions.html

  Microsoft product lifecycle
  http://support.Microsoft.com/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?Alpha=Windows+7

  Windows 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 invalid paths to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional.
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/windows7proupgade.html

  Users of Vista Home Basic, your choice of upgrade is: Windows 7 Home Basic Edition, Premium 7 or 7 Ultimate
  Users of Vista Home Premium, is your choice of upgrade: Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate 7
  Users of Vista Business, your choice of upgrade is: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise
  Users of Vista Enterprise: only one way of upgrading that is: Windows 7 Enterprise
  Vista Ultimate users: once again as a way of upgrading that is: Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Update: $119.99
  Windows 7 Professional upgrade update: $199.99
  Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade Update: $219.99

  Windows 7 Edition home full Premium: $199.99
  Windows 7 Professional full: $299.99
  Windows 7 Ultimate Full: $319,99

  Update of prices:
  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/HTML/pbPage.Windows_Upgrade_Matrix

  =========================== Trial Version ====================================

  Windows 7 Enterprise 90 - day Trial
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc442495.aspx?ITPID=wtcpgs

  (Note: for the "what better occupation describes you?" select "IT worker")

  Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day trial FAQ
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ee388361.aspx
  On the Please read the license terms page, if you agree to the terms of the license, click on I accept the terms of the license.
  (You must agree to continue the installation.)

  Be warned that the end of the trial there is no permanent activation method
  and you must purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 7.

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

• Not able to scan. How to scan and save a document using Vista?

  Since my PC doesn't have a program Windows Fax Scan &, how to scan and save a document using Vista?

  Hello

  I suggest you to visit these links and check if it helps:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/scan-a-document-or-file

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/scanning-frequently-asked-questions

  It will be useful.

• Scanning images and Documents with Vista. Where are they store? d

  Icannot find or determine where are stored My Documents and pictures when my HP PSC 1200 Iscan. Where are they stored, while Moussa back them?

  ICAN pull up of previous pictures, accessories, docs Print Online, everything but what I have scanned myself.

  Icannot find or determine where are stored My Documents and pictures when my HP PSC 1200 Iscan. Where are they stored, while Moussa back them?

  ICAN pull up of previous pictures, accessories, docs Print Online, everything but what I have scanned myself.

  =================================================
  If you look the thumbs in the photo gallery... you
  right click on a thumb and select "open file location".

  You can also click with the right button on a thumb and choose...
  Properties / general tab / location (shows the path for the photo)

  See the following articles:

  Windows Vista - scan a picture
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/scan-a-picture
  Windows Vista-
  Scanning: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/scanning-frequently-asked-questions

  Scanning in Windows Vista by using Windows Photo Gallery
  http://hpanswers.blogspot.com/2008/07/scanning-in-Windows-Vista-using-Windows.html

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7: How can I make sure that I keep Microsoft Office

  A few months back I took advantage of this offer to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 for a discounted price. After that I downloaded the upgrade file, Upgrade Advisor told me that because I'm using Vista business and I was upgrade 7, that my computer would probably be home must pass through with a 'clean install', thus wiping my hard drive.

  That's fine with me, I could just move my documents and Favorites on an external hard drive. But I'm afraid that the upgrade will be wipe my Microsoft Office programs.

  I bought this computer a few years ago. I don't even know if I bought the program with office bundled with it, or if I bought it separately (and probably the discs are somewhere in storage).

  How can I make this update without losing Microsoft Office? Is it possible to confirm if my word has come with my computer or if I installed it separately. If it came with it, and I lose it, certainly there must be a free way for me to recover. Right?

  Any other advice for someone planning on the upgrade?

  Thank you!

  You're the one who knows if you installed Office.

  Office (Word, etc.) comes for free with Windows. you have to buy.

  If Office is preinstalled, it was a test.

  A clean installation will wipe everything.

  You cannot transfer programs.

  It needs to be reinstalled from the original media.

  If you do not have the desktop drive:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7install/threads

  "Download Windows 7 installed and activated on your PC."

  They will help you in the Windows 7 Forum at the above address.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Word or excel file does not open on gives Vista error: windows cannot open c:\users... Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.

  Word or excel file does not open on gives Vista error: windows cannot open c:\users... Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.

  Whenever I click on a word or document it opens excel excel but it gives an error message: windows cannot open c:\users... Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.

  I can open the document that after selecting the file only in excel or word blank document by clicking on the windows logo & choose the file and click on open.

  I need immediate assistance. I tried windows service pack 2 updates, but nothing works. Can anyone help?

  Please repost your question in the Discussion of the Office group at: http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.office.misc&lang=en&cr=US where the Word and Excel experts will be more than happy to help you with your problem.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Presario SR5507F does not start for Vista after "Windows Update"

  One of my friends has a Compaq Presario SR5507F. She is old and doesn't know much about computers. She told me she had a message that an update of Windows was necessary, so she hit 'continue' and walked away. When she came back, the computer was restarted on a screen, she had never seen before: a black screen, with the 'C' and "Compaq" logo in red in the Center, with " and " on the lower left and " and v5.27 ' on the bottom right side.

  I checked to make sure that the keyboard was solidly connected - the NumLock lights etc flash momentarily when the computer starts.

  We have tried pressing ESC, F10 and F11, in various methods: turn on the computer, and then hit the button, turning on the computer using the button is pressed, turn on the computer and repeatedly hit the key, etc.. All had the same result - the screen with the logo of Compaq, and nothing else happens.

  I know that some on computers, but that me stem.

  Of course, she didn't know she should do a set of recovery discs, is not so... she.

  If anyone has any ideas, I'd be happy to hear.

  Hi biolabprof01,

  Sorry to hear about the sentence. There are a number of things to try. First, try the procedure described in this HP support document on Vista won't start do not.

  If you can, try to perform a System Restore or System Recovery.

  If you still cannot start and cannot access the System Recovery Wizard, you can order HP recovery disks (see the section on CD - ROM order page).

  I hope this helps. Let us know how it goes.

• Import passwords from Windows Vista to Windows 8

  I upgraded my Windows from Vista to Windows 8. I have backed up my Vista password files on my desktop but does not know how to import my old password of Firefox for the new Firefox files. I've already imported my favorites but cannot determine how to "import" the password files.

  For passwords, you need these two files: signons3.txt (encryption key) and signons.sqlite

• Deskjet 710/720/810/820/1000 Series printers - Patch for 64 bit Vista and Windows 7

  There is a problem with the 64-bit, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 or 8.1 drivers which causes the spooler crash with the following HP Deskjet printers:

  DeskJet 710

  DeskJet 712

  DeskJet 720

  DeskJet 722

  DeskJet 810

  DeskJet 812

  Deskjet 820

  DeskJet 822

  DeskJet 1000

  The attachment contains a fix for this problem for Vista and Windows 7.

  [The patch does not work for Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 x 64 systems.  There are efforts to this address, if a solution is developed it will be shown here.  [{Edit - I did not progress by getting the patch to run in Windows 8 x 64.}]

  First of all make sure that the driver for the installed printer.  If the driver has not been installed go to start devices and printers, add printer, the local printer, choose the appropriate port (for the converters, USB-parallel, the port likely USB001: or maybe USB002 :), then click Windows Update then choose HP for the manufacturer and select the appropriate printer.)

  Apply the patch as follows: log in to the computer with an administrator account.  Download the patch by clicking on this link or on the trombone at the end of this post.  Save the hotfix on your computer, then unzip it.  Then, copy the three DLL files in the following directory: %windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3

  Note that %windir%\System32 is a system variable that points to the location of the Windows directory. For most systems it will be C:\Windows.  You can click Start, computer, and type %windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 in the address bar and it is in the right place.

  This can be done from a DOS command prompt if BACK is opened with the "run as Administrator" command or to explore with a copy and paste.  Depending on your UAC settings, you may need to provide confirmation.  Also allow existing files to be replaced if you are prompted.

  This patch is not necessary and should not be applied to a 32-bit version of Vista or Windows 7.

  Thanks to extraordinary Microsoft engineer Alan Morris forguidelines for patch.

  Update - here is that of the more detailed installation instructions:

  Download the patch on the DJ_Patch.zip at the bottom of the page and save it on your computer.  Now click on the file and open it, and then extract the fix in a directory that is easy to find. (I use c:\temp. If this directory does not exist you can create it as follows: open the administrative BACK prompts by clicking Start, all programs, accessories, and then right-click on CMD. EXE and select run as administrator. Click in the DOS window, and then type the following command:

  MD c:\temp

  CD \temp

  Now extract the patch files in the c:\temp directory (all, extract c:\temp chose as a destination).

  [Update - Windows security settings can prevent these files from being used, please open computer, type c:\temp in the address bar and then right click on each of the dll files and select Properties.]  If there is a message indicating the properties file has been downloaded from the internet and can be blocked and then unlock the file before continuing.]

  Then, click back to the administrative DOS prompt and type the following: (the green stuff are comments, do not type them...)

  *. DLL DIR (just to check that the files are there, it should list hpvdb720.dll, hpvdb820.dll and hpwm5db1.dll and perhaps others).

  Net stop spooler (ensures that the files are not in use.)

  Copy hpvdb720.dll C:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 (this is for the Deskjet 710/712/720/722)

  Copy hpvdb820.dll c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 (this covers the Deskjet 820 and 822)

  Hpwm5db1.dll c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3(this covers the Deskjet 1000 copy)

  NET Start Spooler

  Output

  [Edit - note that these DLL files will already be in the directory.  You will get a warning asking if it's OK to replace the files, say "Yes".]

  At this point, the patch is installed and ready to print.

  Note that here printers do not support USB connections, they have only the parallel ports. [Edit - if your printer has a parallel port to use, it will be probably much less problematic than the use of a converter USB / parallel].   If you use a make you converter USB / parallel it is supported in your operating system.  The following messages are reported by cables USB-parallel that are supposed to work in Windows 7.   A driver is required for the converter USB / parallel besides the driver of the printer.  For converters supported, it is usually provided automatically in Windows 7.  Note: the appropriate to select for USB-parallel converter port is often USB001:.  I've heard of cases where the port was USB002: or LPT3: as well.  If the port you are using is unable (after applying the fix) try to change the port by going to start, devices and printers, right-click on your printer and select printer properties, then click the Ports tab.

  Mick4 wrote: the problem is that I only could unzip the 3 dll files but don't know how to replace the bad dll files. Mick 4

  If you use Windows 7 do the following: log in as a user with the administrater properties.  [The following assumes that you are using IE as your browser] Click on the here link and select "Save".   Once the download is complete, select "Open folder", then right-click on the DJ_patch.zip file and select extract all.   If extract all is not an option, then click on "Open with" and select Windows Explorer.

  

  Leave the default directory and check the box "Show extracted files when you are finished", excerpt.   Click Start, computer, and type % windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3.  Arrange the windows so that you can access the two parts of the window.  Go in the first pane and select the three files dll, hpvdb720.dll, hpvdb820.dll and hpwm5db1.dll.  Now drag and drop them to the % windir%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 window, select copy and answer to 'replace' in the dialog box.

  Note: %windir%\System32 is a system variable that points to the Windows directory.  For most systems it will be C:\Windows, but it can vary depending on the configuration of NDO of hardware configuration of the computer.  If you type %windir%\SysWoW64\cmd.exe in the address bar in Explorer or in start, search programs and files, it will find the right directory.

• Upgrade windows vista to windows 7

  I want to improve my operating system of satellite of Windows Vista to Windows 7. How can I get the drivers and software downloads?

  cooper7j

  You must manually collect the Toshiba site for your model. No matter in what order install you them. See: http://www.toshiba.eu/support/laptops/

• Scanners supported in Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7

  I have a HP Scanjet 5370c running on my desktop PC with Windows XP and am planning to upgrade to Windows 7 by releasing.  However, when the software running Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta to determine the compatibility of the system, the report indicates that the 5370 Scanjet is not compatible with Windows 7.  Further investigation on the HP Web site titled "Supported in Microsoft Windows Vista Scanners" page, it seems that my scanner is not supported on Vista either.  Does this mean that my scanner which works great under XP has been made obsolete due to lack of a driver which runs under Vista or Windows 7?  I like the Scanjet 5370c better than most scanners newest I've seen, it seems a shame to throw the right equipment for lack of support drivers.

  I understand your point of view, and it's a good thing.  BUT it can cost the sale of new scanners.

  The Scanjet 400, for example, was a very popular scanner.  Do not update for Vista, HP turned its back to a large number of its customers.

  When I buy a scanner to work with Windows 7, guess what?  Because of the behavior of HP, I'll be that much less likely to buy a HP one.

  I'm probably not the only one to see things this way.

• Vista > iTunes Windows 7 and migration

  Hello, first time poster.  I had an older iPad where I got my music on a laptop running Vista.  More recently, I got a new iPad 2 air.  I still had my music on the laptop for a while.  However, in the last two months, this capability was broken.  The version of iTunes on the laptop is 12.1.27.  I can use this version of iTunes to manage the music on the laptop of course, but when I plug the new iPad 2 Air it says "the iPad is unusable because it requires a newer version of iTunes.  «On itunes and download»  I'll download it and the link specifically says that I get iTunes 12.3.3 for Windows XP and Vista.  So it should be good.  However, when I install it says "iTunes requires that your computer is running Windows 7 or newer.

  I also don't seem to be able to migrate this iTunes on my Windows 7 (12.3.2.35) desktop configuration.  On the Windows 7 Desktop, I certainly can't change the song information and perform basic tasks.  Also, I can't seem to even add music to iPad 2 air, but I don't know because I can't sort the music for iPad on the iTunes for Windows 7.  The iTunes on my desktop Windows 7 also has other music files detected, it lacks most of the music on my laptop.  Of course, I don't want to spend weeks to make some kind of manual cross-checking one by one all of the databases involved and trying to get my computer to look just like the laptop.  There must be some kind of clever way to migrate here.  In particular why iTunes 12.3.3 for Windows XP and Vista would give such a message of error?  I am on iOS 9.3.1.  Thanks in advance.

  Update from Apple system is broken in that it offers 12.3.3 as valid version on Windows XP and Vista.  Support for Windows Vista (and XP) was abandoned when Apple iTunes 12.2 released last year.  The latest (and certainly last) version in support of Vista is 12.1.3.6 - this is an out-of-sequence of September 2015 version that adds support for iOS devices 9, but has no music to Apple and other features added in iTunes, 12.2 and 12.3.  Links for installers:

  • iTunes for Windows XP SP3 and Vista 32-bit 12.1.3.6: iTunesSetup.exe
  • iTunes for Windows Vista 64-bit 12.1.3.6: iTunes6464Setup.exe
  • iTunes 12.1.3.6 for Windows Vista, 64-bit "for older video cards': iTunes64Setup.exe

  The last of them is actually (as well as all editions of '64-bit' iTunes before 12.1.2) 32-bit application with a 64-bit Installer - this should be used if you get a warning message about the incompatibility of the video card and can also send questions with bad audio playback, integration with 3rd party software and the overall stability of iTunes.  However, f you only need to migrate the library from Vista to Windows 7, you do not need to update the software on the laptop.

  To transfer your library of the Vista desktop from Win7 laptop, you must copy the complete library from the first to the last.  To do this with iTunes does not not on a system.  If you follow default iTunes, source on the laptop folder is C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes - according to the size, you can copy it to a network using a USB key, or a disc hard external., this folder and all its contents should be copied in C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes on the desktop (you can also access it as C:\Users\username\Music\iTunes).  If you have not added new media to the desktop, you can simply replace all content existing there.  Then launch iTunes on the desktop and you should find your entire library restored for you.  Because this method transfers the iTunes as well as your media database, it has the added benefit that your iDevices will see this as 'the same' library, so you will have no problems with the content being removed from the iDevice when you synchronize.

  Once everything is copied, and you have verified the results, and if you don't plan to use the laptop Vista with iTunes again, make sure that remove you your Apple ID on this machine.

  The following links provide more information:

  • How to move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Support - it's the 'official' documentation of the migration process
  • Make a library of portable split - steps that may be needed to bring the library on your laptop in the layout that makes it easy to migrate (applies only if you have media files outside of the standard folders iTunes Media or other changes made to the default functions of iTunes)
  • Backup your iTunes for Windows with SyncToy library - medium recommended for the copy of your library to/from an external drive with a tool. s more reliable that the standard copy of Windows works (particularly relevant if you have a large library).  The same method can be used to create and maintain a backup of your iTunes library - something you should do frequently.