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• Just spent AU $200 for Windows anytime upgrade home premium to professional. It could not be updated, what now?

  Hello

  The upgrade began and failed after 45secs.

  Page left no option other than to retry the upgrade and it read the key to upgrade automatically.

  After he failed at about the same time without direction on how to proceed at this time.

  I'm told that the key is that bad for my version of windows upgrade 7.

  Funny how there was no indication on the screen (desktop) windows upgrade I chose something other than the CORRECT version.

  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium > Windows 7 Professional

  What Miss me?

  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

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off 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 PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  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, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

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

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  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

• Why Windows Media Player will not validate my copy genuine Windows to upgrade to version 11?

  I had a problem with a new MP3 player that would produce an error in WMP whenever I tried to synchronize with him so I went to upgrade to version 11 of WMP, but now I don't have access to the program at all because it will not be validated to complete installation despite my copy of windows is genuine (I even checked this with MS directly) & will not remove WMP version 11 to allow me to return to my previous version 10 so I have no access to the program or my libararies to music, I've built.  How can I get the validation complete on an older albein but authentic version of windows so I can use this program once again?

  Hello

  I suggest you to check if the copy of Windows XP that you have installed on the system is a real. Download the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) tool from the link below.

  Description of the Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications application

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/905474

  Method 2:

  I suggest to update the product key on the system and check if the problem persists.
  Update your Windows product key

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/product-key

  To uninstall Windows Media Player 11 to the system, I suggest you follow the steps mentioned in the article below.

  How to uninstall Windows Media Player 11 in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/934372

• ProBook 650: Drive Partitions and Windows 10 upgrade

  Hello

  I'm here to find some information on Windows 10 because I want to upgrade my system, now it's Windows 7 Pro (64 bit). I downloaded the Windows ISO 10N Pro yet and before doing the upgrade, I'll create a complete backup of my drive using Macrium Reflect.

  I have now four partitions:

  1. Active NTFS, 500 MB system
  2. (: C) primary NTFS
  3. (: D) HP Recovery - NTFS primary
  4. (:) E HP Tools - primary NTFS

  In which partition Windows 10 installs?

  I have to choose, or it's an automatic installation?

  I should delete some of the partitions?

  W10 upgrade will remove one or more partitions?

  Thank you very much for your help!

  PS: how to check if the driver are compatible with W10?

  I upgraded to win10 of many PC Win7 - and everyone had some issues that needed to be overcome.

  Your plan to make an image with MR backup is the best approach, because, although Microsoft says that there is no risk in the upgrade of Win10, because they allow you to believe that you can always go back to your original OS and setup within 30 days, the ugly fact of the matter is that the Win10 GoBack feature turned out to be unreliable - and when it fails She can let the machines in a corrupt State - which is not always the case, it happens often enough to be a problem, but you will get no warning beforehand that he goes to the trash your PC!

  With regard to your questions:

  (1) installation partition: you already have 4 partitions at a higher level, so unless your drive is formatted in GPT (which is probably isn't), you WON'T get a meaningful choice about where to install Win10, because only the C: partition will be enough space.

  (2) deletion of partitions: while you can migrate HP tools stuff it into the C: partition and then delete HP_TOOLS, which really won't help much because this space is much too small to be useful.

  (3) with the recovery partition.  Don't count on that it works. The Win10 upgrade is known, in some cases, corrupt the partition of recovery that are stored by the OEM that built the original machine.  It's pretty much guarantee that no HP recovery will work. Thus, based on the recovery of Win7 partition back to Win7 is a mistake.

  Your backup of Mr. is safest and most reliable way to have a backup plan to return to Win7.  You do not mount the image to a restoration, instead, you start from media that you have created using MR, connect the external hard drive and then use the restore option to select the backup that you did.  So, be sure to exercise the option MR to create bootable media, you will need later to do a restore.

  Good luck
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• With the help of Robot Driver or driver Fetch after Windows 7 upgrade

  Just upgraded my laptop from Windows Vista to Windows 7 (64-bit).  Trying to get new drivers for Realtek devices and others, I am faced with downloads "Driver Robot" and 'Driver fetch' who want to register and PAY for the updated drivers.  Are these legitimate programs?  How can I get around them?  I don't have to pay to replace the drivers that came with my new computer!

  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

• Issue product key with respect to the windows 7 upgrade Home premium 32-bit to 64-bit

  Hello

  I use my windows 7 Home premium 32-bit for almost 3 years and recently I want to improve my current windows Home premium 64-bit because I want to install more RAM for games. I have intel i5 processor, so install 64-bit should not be a problem.

  However, the problem is, I don't have that the geniue windows 7 home premium 32 bit DVD when I bought my PC that has the 64-bit DVD version has not been given.

  Good thing is, I found the link to the content of Digital River from microsoft to download the iso image of 64-bit Windows 7 Home premium 3 GB.

  My question is:

  My family version of Win7 32-bit premium is the traditional Chinese version. I'll be able to activate the 64-bit win7 using different regional versions of family win7 premium 32 bit key providing I install on the same computer?

  Thank you.

  Yes! You can activate Windows with the same product key!

• BlackBerry smartphones lost my Memopad after upgrade to version 4.5

  I've recently updated to version 4.5, and after installation, I noticed that a lot of things were missing, so I did a restore to my last backup.  After restoring my backup, I always noticed that my memopad is missing.  When I look at my list of files in the backup, it shows my memos as unavailable because they have been configured for a wireless or wireless backup sync and are read-only.  Is there a way to fix this and restore my notebook and memos?  Any help would be much appreciated!

  Thank you

  Seems that you have not ' check the box for her when you went into the application loader process.

  Simply plug back application loader to and run again and check all the boxes.  It will install the missing apps.

• hard drive crashed reloaded family pack upgrade from windows 7 Home premium and cannot be activated with the Activation Center

  hard drive crashed reloaded windows 7 Edition home premium and now the automatic activation Center said I failed to meet the requirements to activate my copy of windows. I have the keys to the family upgraded to windows 7 Edition pack Home premium.  If I remember correctly which is enough for six computers. then I am owner of a key for windows 7 Professional and three keys for windows 8 Professional I have only 5 computers and we got xp on 3 have windows 8 and the hard drive crashed on my computer with windows 7, replaced the hard drive and reloaded windows 7 and now I can't turn it on. what I am doing wrong?

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  Please note that the family pack is an upgrade.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

• done using Windows Anytime Upgrade upgrade home premium to professional RAM limits increased?

  I currently have windows edition Home premium with 16 GB of RAM. My question is if I use Windows Anytime Upgrade home premium upgrade to professional that will allow me to increase up to 32 GB of RAM, or I have to buy a version of professional disc?

  I currently have windows edition Home premium with 16 GB of RAM. My question is if I use Windows Anytime Upgrade home premium upgrade to professional that will allow me to increase up to 32 GB of RAM, or I have to buy a version of professional disc?

  Yes, it will be, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit supports up to 192 GB of RAM. If the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional will unlock this limit through the Express upgrade.

• Upgrade the HARD drive and install SSD XP to Windows 7 upgrade - which command?

  I want to make some improvements to my trusty HP XP media center PC m7350n.  Ideally, here's what I want to do in a certain order:

  -upgrade the HARD drive (currently 250 and 500 GB installed, replace with 750 unique?)

  -install an SSD as boot drive (60 to 120 GB?)

  -Reinstall XP restore disks media center

  -do a upgrade 'clean' for win 7 Home premium (64 bit?) from the disc "upgrading"

  The Windows 7 upgrade disk looks like for XP/Vista, so I can't put new hardware and go directly to a cost of Win 7 install.

  Plan a.

  I understand the look of for the minimum size of disks restore disks.  All guess what SSD size would be the minimum? I guess the upgrade of the first hard drive and reinstall XP MC since the restore disks would be trivial (as opposed to their use after a motherboard replacement).  If I have XP MC on the SDS, it is only a reason any Win 7 no upgade SDS?

  Plan B

  If I install the SSD after upgrade to Windows 7, I guess I have to use something like a disk copy program to the boot from SSD HARD disk partition.  SUGESTIONS?

  Plan C

  Restoration of SKIP.  Move existing partitions of 250 and 500 GB drives to 750.  Update for Win 7.  Install an SSD.  Move the boot partition.  Use the same drive for both copy program?

  Am I missing something?

  In case anyone is wondering, I have a spare 750Go drive and the Windows 7 upgrade disk so the only "cost" of this update is to purchase the SSD (and if necessary disk copy program).

  Thank you!

  Don

  donprice11 wrote... I want to make some improvements to my trusty HP XP media center PC m7350n.  Ideally, here's what I want to do in a certain order:

  -upgrade the HARD drive (currently 250 and 500 GB installed, replace with 750 unique?)

  -install an SSD as boot drive (60 to 120 GB?)

  -Reinstall XP restore disks media center

  -do a upgrade 'clean' for win 7 Home premium (64 bit?) from the disc "upgrading"

  The Windows 7 upgrade disk looks like for XP/Vista, so I can't put new hardware and go directly to a cost of Win 7 install.

  Don,

  Please read this article by Paul Thurrott more "Clean install Windows 7 with upgrade media '. It essentially says you can make a completely clean install on a drive with no operating system. The key is not to enter the COA product key after installation is complete. I, myself, installed Windows 7 to discs using disks 'upgrade' several times without problems of installation or activation. The order I do it with, is as follows:

  1 copy all the files and folders of the 250 and the 500 GB HDD of 750 GB.

  2. remove the 250 GB, 500 GB and 750 GB of computer hard drives.

  3. install the SSD.

  4. install Windows 7 on the SSD without entering the product key.

  5. Once finished Windows 7 installation, enter the product key and activate Windows.

  6. return old hard disks of computer as needed.

  7. install purchased software and Windows updates if necessary.

  You should go to 4 GB of RAM to get the most out of Windows 7 64 bit and you can upgrade your graphics card.

  Note: You will lose all software provided CVS Windows XP on your m7350n. Make sure that you create your HP recovery discs before you proceed with the change of equipment or install Windows 7. Your HP recovery disks can have the factory included HP software... it may or may not work with Windows 7. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

• How much is the Windows 7 upgrade

  where can I find the price of upgrading to windows 7? my version is now vista Home premium

  Price Windows 7 Upgrade:
  Home Premium $119.99
  Professional $199.99
  Ultimate $219.99

  Windows 7 full Package price:
  Home Premium $199.99
  Professional $299.99
  Ultimate $319,99

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/default.aspx
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/get-a-new-Windows-product-key

  Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com | http://www.ActiveWin.com | Microsoft MVP

• Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Rhine II fast ethernet ADAPTER

  I am currently running XP SP3 32 bit on AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM machine.  I want to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit.

  I read this: http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7

  I ran the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - version 64 bit says 9 questions, 8 of whom are software (Adobe, shockwave, .NET 1.1, etc.), but that makes me nervous is VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet adapt driver would need to be updated.
  I run Belarc and identified as VT8237 chipset. so I downloaded the latest driver here: http://www.via.com.tw/en/support/drivers.jsp and got the 3.87 driver version dated Date may 5, 2011.
  I have re-ran Upgrade Advisor, and it is still showing that I have to get the latest driver.  I have the latest driver, using my CURRENT operating system to choose.
  Do I need to download the driver for the VT8237 selecting Windows 7 as OS?

  You need to download and save the driver Windows 7 for the VT8237.

  After the upgrade, you must apply the driver. Until you install the Windows 7 driver after the update you will not be able to access the internet.

  It would be wise download and save all drivers Windows 7 you might need for your system.

  The upgrade cheaper, assuming that the offer is available where you are, is to upgrade to Windows 8 at price special launch. You'll need the drivers Windows 8 If you did.

  Given that you want to move to 64-bit, you must upgrade to a club. If you have access to a 64-bit system, you can buy and download an upgrade in line 64-bit on this system. The upgrade is not bound to the system on which it is downloaded.

• ___Help send for free Windows 7 upgrade version Windows Vista Home

  I have problems to send for the free upgrade to windows 7 from vista, I bought a new compaq computer last yr. Someone gave me a free version of windows 7 to be sent to me as long as I apply before February 2010.

  But when I go to enter the codes that they need on the site (windows update), in that I can't find the right codes on my receipt or the box that my computer has been delivered.

  I tried with the codes they use on the site, but they do not seem to work.

  Does anyone have the correct codes, I need or can you tell me where to find them on the box / receipt?

  Frequently asked questions - Upgrade Options
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Australia/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-FAQ.aspx

  For new PC purchases, look for a Windows 7 Upgrade bid form in the package provided with your PC for redemption details. If you find any information on how to get the upgrade, contact the PC manufacturer if you purchased an eligible PC. It is very important that you keep the form that comes with your PC purchase. A good place to start the search for PC manufacturer contact information is on our Windows 7 upgrade Option page.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for versions of Windows 7 full or professional edition

  Hello

  What I have to pay (or it's free) to level Windows 7 Home Premium (licensed) Windows 7 Ultimate or professional.

  Thank you!

  There is license cost upgrade to Windows 7 Professional or ultimate edition.

  You can upgrade through upgrade Express:

  First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click the option to purchase a key. Wait while loading of the Express Upgrade page, click on the Windows 7 Upgrade Professional/Ultimate to buy it.

  Click Next, fill in your details (it is important that you do this because the product key will be sent to you as a backup in case you need to reinstall) enter your credit card information, click next to begin the upgrade, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement , click upgrade, wait while the software updates, (it may take 10 minutes or more, depending on the case, updates are required), your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify its update of the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a windows will pop up by notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional/ultimate of your files, programs and settings stored, proceed to activate Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate Edition.

• Impossible to use windows anytime upgrade to windows 7 Home Basic

  Hello
  I bought a retail version of Windows 7 Home Basic, but when I tried to upgrade using anytime upgrade I could not. This option was not available. When I tried to update using a disc of Windows 7 Home Premium, I got a message that I have to use Windows Anytime Upgrade.
  Thank you

  Hi voodoo2010,
  
  Temporarily disable any security software and that you try to upgrade, follow the steps mentioned below
   
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software
   
  Note: Allow all security software after you perform the troubleshooting steps.
   
  If you have a copy of Windows 7 Home Edition premium simply use the product as an anytime upgrade key. No disc required if you do it this way. You can use the button once for this upgrade as well.
   
  A similar issue has been discussed here. Disabling security software before performing whenever he helps me to upgrade.
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7install/thread/c2870704-558d-41c9-9069-db6115c14788

  Now in the rare event that your Windows Anytime Upgrade does not go through smoothly, here's what troubleshooting steps you can try:

  1 restart the computer for all pending operations, as appropriate.
  2 see the following log files. journal entries can give you an idea why the WAU failed.
  -%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Windows at any time Upgrade\upgrade.log
  -%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Windows at any time Upgrade\upgrade_dism.log
  -%SystemRoot%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log file
  -%SystemRoot%\Logs\CBS\CBS.persist.log file

  I suggest you run chkdsk/r. It locates bad sectors and recovers readable information. / r includes the functionality of / f, with the additional analysis of physical disk errors.

  Windows 7 includes a tool called CHKDSK disk that is similar to the "scandisk" in older versions of Windows to audit tool. This application scans your hard drives for errors such as the lost areas, bad sectors, and corruption.

  You can run CHKDSK using two methods (the first being the easiest):

  Graphic Interface method:

  Open the computer option in the start menu, which allows to display all the available drives to scan on your PC:

  Then, right click on the drive you want to check for errors, and then select Properties :

  Now click on the menu Tools , then check now in the error checking section:

  You have several options within the check disk tool. It is always recommended to you leave the box "automatically fix file system errors" ticked, as this repair and problems encountered. If you want a deeper analysis, check "search for and attempt recovery of bad sectors". This second option takes more time, but you have to do if you suspect a disk problem. Once you are set up, click Start :
  If you try to check a disk that is currently in use, you will receive a message asking if you want to schedule a scan. Accepting this detection is the next time you reboot your PC:

  The command prompt method:

  Alternatively, you can use the command prompt to perform analysis on a drive letter of your choice by running "chkdsk x:" where x is the letter of your drive. Manual scan options are:

  • /F fixes errors on the disk.
  • /V FAT/FAT32: displays the full path and name of every file on the disk. On NTFS: Displays the eventual cleanup messages.
  • /R Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information (implies / f).
  • L:size NTFS only: changes the size of the log file for the number specified in kilobytes. If the size is not specified, displays the current size.
  • /X force the volume to unmount it first if necessary. All open handles to the volume would then be invalid (implies / f).
  • /I NTFS only: performs a less vigorous check of index entries.
  • /C NTFS only: skips checking of cycles within the folder structure.
  • /B NTFS only: Re-evaluates bad clusters on the volume (implies / r)

  "CHKDSK x: /F /R" could perform a full scan (including bad sectors) and an attempt to remedy.
  
  Warning of CHKDSK

  Important: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data may be lost

  All information about chkdsk, see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730714%28WS.10%29.aspx

  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support