Free space by removing old versions of windows

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• Message of support HP _re old version of windows

  I managed enhanced W8 to 8.1 W on my new HP Pavilion Touchsmart 15 laptop PC. Now I'm in a quandry on a message that appears in the HP Support Assistant. What what can make this old version of windows be on my C drive? I certainly don't want to delete anything to do with the W8?

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  To please not touch D: and you have a lot of space on C: Windows.old folder in this case could be about 20 GB.

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• Can I recover my old version of windows on the computer and use it on my old laptop?

  Original title: windows 8.

  Last year, I bought a new desktop computer Acer with windows 8 and installed my windows professional 8.1 on it!

  My question is! can I recover my old version of windows on the computer and use it on my old laptop because it was purchased with this PC AND how I to get it back?

  I am braking the rules by doing this? the original key was included with the purchase of my new Acer and I should be able to pick it up and install it on another device?

  If I can't, I'll have to buy a new one to upgrade my old windows laptop 7. I'm trying to save money! That's why I ask this question.

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  No, you cannot transfer the original license that is pre-installed on your Acer, it relates to it because it is an OEM license.

  The OEM of Windows 8 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

  So, you need to invest in a new license to upgrade your laptop that is running Windows 7:

  http://www.Windows.com/buy

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  I have Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3. I checked my system under ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS and I have a lot of updates:

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  Security updates and updates for Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
  Security updates and updates for Microsoft Windows XP
  Security updates and the updates for Windows Media Center Edition 2005
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  Old Service Pack updates (Windows XP, Office, etc.).

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  Thank you.

  I doubt they use all that much space (compared to your stuff) - and if you run lack of space - it is a different matter. a not better resolved by removing the updates/patches.  :-)

  Do not delete those using Add / Remove programs.  That would be, at best, careless.  To uninstall, so that updates are, do not remove the updates (updates would be removed automatically when you remove the product that they fixed.)

  Want to clean and to get that machine works best?  Here are a few suggestions that * is * help.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can remove the uninstall files for patches that installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used.  Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need.  This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on the root of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you * NOT * use the aggressive version):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find.  Reboot when necessary.  (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in.  Look for whatever it is you do not know using Google (or ask here.)  You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory.  This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing you pouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end.  This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.

• Old version of window

  I got a message that a previous version of window takes spase unecesary. You need to know step by step how to remove the old version.  I have a Pavilion laptop g6.  Before I upgraded to 8.1 windows this message was already active. Thank you.

  Hello

  Please follow the instructions below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-8/how-remove-Windows-old-folder

  Kind regards.

• How to play Magic school bus explores the human body [old Version] on windows 7?

  When I put in the CD it will not let me play. All that says is that it cannot run on windows 7. I even tried to play on the mode of compattable with windows 98 / me & it is not play please help me understand this. I can't find a new version.

  See the developers website for compatibility with Windows 7 and if there are updates, corrections or difficulties that might ensure compatibility.

  Windows 7 Compatibility Center

  Check if your application software or hardware is on the list

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

  Software:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx?type=software

  You can also try to run the program in compatibility mode

  You can find more information on compatibility modes in the articles below:

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

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  The software is designed for an earlier version of Windows such as Windows XP? Most older programs don't work with Windows 7, in particular some programs for Windows XP, can you need to perhaps upgrade to Windows 7 Professional or ultimate edition if you run not an edition and download the Windows XP Mode free program which will allow you run old programs:

  Run in Windows XP Mode requires:

  (1) Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise (not supported in Home Premium).

  Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/default.aspx

  Windows XP Mode now accessible to more than PC

  http://windowsteamblog.com/Windows/archive/b/Windows7/archive/2010/03/18/Windows-XP-mode-now-accessible-to-more-PCs.aspx

  Get started with Windows Virtual PC

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/get-started.aspx

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

  Windows 7 - upgrade Express features:

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  Hello, I downloaded an Original Win8 x 64 via the network from my University, I mount the image and try installation, but it needs at least 20 GB to install, and I have 11 GB free, what can do, burn the iso file on a Bootable CD could solve this?

  my C drive size is 59.4 GB, Windows, Program files, & Program files (x 86) consumes about 30 GB

  PS I tried to delete my temporary files. older versions of programs or no longer use. Delete file from all personnel.

  @ Pleomaxx

  Try using EASEUS Partition Manager, it can create a partition unallocated to another disk, also you can resize your partition to a limited space, if you have lots of free space on any other location on disk.

  http://www.partition-tool.com

  OR

  Try using Disk Cleanup to clean unnecessary temp files. files and other.

  Click on 'Computer', then click on when the location of the local drive, click "Properties", click "Disk Cleanup". It'll scan all of the files and folders. After that, choose clean-up of your files as miniature, temporary files etc., also you the cleaning system is to restore and shadow copies on a different tag. Once you choose it, click 'OK' and then click 'yes '. Your computer was clean and get more free space.

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  It is not necessary to uninstall anything, especially since you are not using a version 4beta. And there are serious risks of losing important data that you store if you do not remove older versions with a lot of attention.

  If you decide that you don't like 4.0, you can easily go back and reinstall 3.6 without any problems (and without the risk of data loss).

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  Hi Joyceduffin,

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  ·         What are you trying to install?

  ·         Have you turned on the copy of the Windows XP operating system?

  If you have not enabled the copy of Windows XP, you can see the below article mentioned to activate your Windows.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

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