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• Just installed windows 7 on a hpp6130y that I bought in August came with free Windows 7 upgrade after installation I lost microsoft works and other software that has been pre loaded on pc.

  Just installed windows 7 on a hpp6130y that I bought in August came with free Windows 7 upgrade after installation I lost microsoft works and other software that has been pre loaded on pc.

  How your post is related to Windows Update (compared to the Windows upgrade)?

  Contact HP support.

  ~ 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

• Windows Anytime upgrade to install Win 7 Pro on NB550D

  Is it safe to use Windows anytime upgrade to install Windows 7 Professional on a NB550D?

  I ask because it is available through the start menu, but the representative of Toshiba at Insight UK said it might void the warranty if you did! But then they mantioned Atom processors so I think they are just a little stupid maybe...?

  The reason for the upgrade is that we want netbooks on the field.

  Thank you

  Charles

  Isn't about 20% cheaper to buy OEM W7 Pro that do an upgrade? May be entering the new product key on the screen at any time to upgrade will automate the upgrade rather than installing USB etc.

• Windows 8.1 clean install with key OEM of Windows 8

  Hello! I have a HP Probook 450 with Windows preinstalled 8. I want to Win 8.1, but I want to do a clean install. Which means: insert the Win DVD 8.1 (I downloaded the .iso on internet image file), formatting of the disc and the last 8.1 Windows installation.

  Will this work? I read that my key Win 8 OEM, which is hardcoded in the BIOS does not allow me to install Win 8.1. Users of the Forum say here and now that it is possible to perform a clean installation to win 8. How is with Win 8.1?

  I did it.  It is possible with elitebook turn...

  You will need:

  1. ISO 8.1 Windows

  2. the default Installation 8.1 Windows key (http://pastebin.com/Cs9GUhyT)<---If this="" link="" is="" gone,="" you="" can="" find="" it="" using="">

  3. your OEM of Windows 8 key (you can use the Belarc Advisor software to find, http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html. ) You can also use the Microsoft Toolkit which can enter this information for you as well)

  4 USB with at least 8 GB. (You can use a micro SD card, but it will be SLOW)

  5. Creator of YUMI (pendrivelinux.com)

  My instructions are summarized by several forum posts (one source for more details http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/48434-Windows-8-1-Clean-Install-Guide). So this point begins after you have recovered your win8 OEM key.

  Instructions

  1. you need to Download the ISO of Windows 8.1 (can be done in several ways.  If you have a key to Win8 retail, which will make life easier, otherwise look for online sources) http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57608376-285/how-to-download-the-official-microsoft-windows-8.1-iso/.

  [Basically, download the windows installation 8 get started, then cancel immediately and download the windows installation 8.1.]  This is the way to circumvent the application of key windows 8.1]

  (2. After downloading the ISO, use YUMI usb creator and create a USB bootable with windows ISO 8.1).  I had problems with the boot from USB, it seems that there is a lack of design, but maybe just mine.  Let me know if you can start.  If you can not, you will need to remove the USB (1-3 mm) SLIGHTLY.  Basically, my USB does not get to bottom to start.

  3 install windows using keys to default installation 8.1.  Your OEM key will not work.  This key is only for the installation, but you will need your OEM win8 for activation key after the installation of windows.

  4. when everything is installed, go to the activation of windows , or press win + break (you may need to use a function key (fn)).  Change your product key of entering your key OEM win8.

  5. I suggest that if your laptop has softpaq Installer to your computer's drivers, install first.  Then, you can select software and drivers you want to install and do everything at once without having to download one at a time.

  6 finishing

  Let me know if you have any problems, I can walk you through it I took two days to finally understand.  I hated doing windows 8, all updates, and then update windows 8.1.

  I also recommend you only install tasks easeus backup.  You can install all your drivers and programs and then use this program to create a disk image.  My disk image is about 20 GB which is located on a secondary partition (so if your SSD crashes, it's all over well), for fast food.  It takes about 20 minutes for the backup.  Then 20 minutes to restore the disk image I think fast enough.

• Creating an image of Windows failed to clean installed an upgrade of Windows on my new SSD. How to activate it?

  I changed my hard drive to take advantage of an SSD.

  I tried several times to create an image, but it failed several times.

  So I have a clean install on the SSD and the old facility as a 2nd hard drive.

  It is installed without product key, because it is a update disc. He has no

  find the previous installation on the other hard drive. I don't want to install Win XP,

  Upgrade Vista, Win 7, THEN proceed. How to activate it?

  Dave

  You might give this a go.
  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.

  I hope this helps.

• Need information about the compatibility of upgrading/clean install on Windows, 8.1

  Hello Microsoft, I want to improve my personal Notebook ch.... (ASUS A43SD-VX216) to 8.1 Windows (which is now running Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit)... I heard that I can not spend store... If I want to do clean install by buying (CD), it will perform my drivers or give errors and serious failures driver? Well, I saw that my PC model is not indicated here (website: http://event.asus.com/2013/osupdate/update/index.htm)... I hope you can help! :-)

  The upgrade through the store will preserve your personal files, applications, and settings.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  To learn more:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2013/10/17/how-to-upgrade-from-Windows-8-to-Windows-8-1/

  If you buy the Windows 8.1 media retail, you can use it to make an upgrade of 64 bit Windows 8 Pro on-site. You have to specifically buy Windows Pro 8.1 detail which will include the 64 and 32 bit DVD. The OEM System Builder License will not allow this.

• HP Envy 15 Windows 7 Professional clean install Driver questions

  This morning, I did a clean install of Windows 7 on my brand new envy 15 (LW897AV), which includes the deletion of backup partition as the partition driver HP.

  Unfortunately, many drivers not installed, and I can't find a way to find them. This includes Beats audio driver (I have the audio control panel, but it is not connected to the button on the side volume control) as well as the microphone and some drivers that appear in the devices Panel but the diagnosis is not able to find.

  

  Is there a way to fix this now, or should I cave and pay the $20 and get a recovery CD?

  Get it up to 3 Intel Chipset Installation Utility drivers missing... What the devil. I'll get the restore CD. Guess that's what I'm trying to be creative with my software. :/

• I BOUGHT THE LAPTOP DELL WITH VISTA HOME BASIC INSTALLED IN JUNE 2009 GET A FREE WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE?

  I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE SPEED AND PERFORMANCE OF VISTA

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

  Above Microsoft link has info for the Windows 7 upgrade Options from the various participating computer manufacturers.

  Read the info here to see if you qualify.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-FAQ-option.aspx

  FAQ about the upgrade is at the link above.

  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.

  For any other question of 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

• 15 e056sl Windows 8.1 clean install

  Hello

  I have the laptop in question, after the upgrade to windows 8.1 in my hard disk I found a new recovery partition (350 MB) and the recovery of old (400 MB) and EFI (260MO) partition... so I have 1 GB of unused space.

  I think also is not normal that I need at least two days to re-setup my nb through the recovery dvd or partition and then upgrade to windows 8.1 by internet.

  I would like to perform a new installation of Windows 8.1 but I don't know how to do this. I tried to download the ISO original Microsoft, but my product key is not accepted (with generic pk I get connection error).

  I found my pk using RWEverything and tried to download the ISO with errors:

  Windows8 - Setup.exe

  "This product key cannot be used to install a version of windows 8.

  WindowsSetupBox.exe

  This product key failed. Please check it and try again

  Can you help me please?

  Sorry, but the DPK 8 (digital product key) Windows built into your computer won't work for a clean install of Windows 8.1 more, perform a new installation will result in a computer that has no customizations HP, no software to value added HP and not pre-installed drivers.

  The only way to do a clean install of 8.1 of Windows on your computer is to buy a new copy of Windows 8.1

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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• Windows on Mac - clean install disadvantages and benefits vs Bootcamp?

  Hi people,

  I recently got my first Mac - one Macbook 2016. I tried on El Capitan, and I still much prefer Windows, I'm looking to install on Mac.

  I've read through bootcamp for double installation, but largely, I would prefer to perform a new installation on Windows (I have a copy of Windows 8.1 Pro with a license key). I can't determine whether or not it is recommended and I would appreciate it if someone could clarify it for me.

  My understanding is that: -.

  (1) it is possible to completely remove OSX and have a clean install of Windows.

  (2) OSX (in my case, El Capitan) can be reinstalled at a later date without extra cost (i.e. free) using the OSX installer.

  (3) install or remove Windows OSX will not affect my warranty the warranty is of Apple hardware.

  One of the main concerns seems to be none using Bootcamp means pilots Apple for Windows will not automatically available. I heard some mention that these drivers may actually now be downloaded separately on the Apple site and installed directly on the machine once Windows is in place. Can someone confirm this please?

  Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope can get definitive information and I can move on Windows soon.

  Welcome to Apple Support communities

  CVoador wrote:

  My understanding is that: -.

  (1) it is possible to completely remove OSX and have a clean install of Windows.

  (2) OSX (in my case, El Capitan) can be reinstalled at a later date without extra cost (i.e. free) using the OSX installer.

  (3) install or remove Windows OSX will not affect my warranty the warranty is of Apple hardware.

  You are right. You can remove OS X and only keep the windows, but it has some disadvantages, to know before doing this. Apart from this, Internet recovery will let you install OS X at any time even if you have deleted the recovery partition, and you will not have to pay for OS x: OS X is free and is already registered for your Apple ID.

  Drivers, Boot Camp Assistant (an application, you can find in/Applications/Utilities) leads you through the first steps before you install Windows on your Mac, and one of them is to download the drivers for your Mac requires and put them in a USB key. However, you may need to OS X to get latest driver versions.

  Instead of completely removing the OS X, I suggest to allocate more space to Windows, but keep OS X in a small partition. By doing this, you will always be able to update the drivers (where you need OS X to do) and you will have fewer problems getting OS X in the future if you want to delete Windows.

  Finally, don't forget to make a backup of your files before you install Windows on your Mac. You may need it in case something goes wrong with the Windows installation.

• ___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

• Acer Aspire V3 - 772 Windows 8.1 clean install

  So I've upgraded to windows 10... It worked fine and I decided to use eRecovery to return to windows 8 and then update to 8.1.

  After System Restore, I discovered that windows has been corrupted. (Windows worked, but I can not install updates)

  So I decided to just wipe and clean installed windows 8.1, only to find out that I can install it only by using the start mode of inheritance, using the UEFI is for me the error: Windows cannot update the configuration to start the computer, the installation cannot continue. (Already tried disabling secure boot, without success). Legacy mode worked well until I went to come to re - install the drivers, that's when I noticed that some hardware has not been detected, my gpu nVidia for example.

  Any help is appreciated. (Please... I am so frustrated now.)

  And Yes, I configured an another usb to fully support UEFI boot, without success.

  After using "own diskpart" on your main hard drive... Press and hold the power button on your computer to shut down your computer.  Wait about 20 seconds.  Then turn on again.  Install windows as directed in step 8.

• where can I find a free windows installer utility cleaning?

  I can't uninstall my mse and I am looking for a cleaning tool free windows install utility but fails.  Where can I find a free download

  Hello chadfarris,

  In addition to the information requested by PA Bear, you can do a search on the Internet and find some removal utilities free software that you can use to remove Microsoft Security Essentials.

  You can also find Windows Installer Cleanup Utility, however, it is no longer supported by Microsoft as it was found that it could damage other components and that it is not recommended to use.

  Thank you!

• Is there a free Windows 7 upgrade if I already bought Windows Vista?

  original title: Hello,.

  Why should I buy a new copy of win7. When I have already paid for win vista Home premium? to upgrade because you guys can't stand anmore... I shouldn't get a free upgrade from vista to win7...?  I don't want to be feel obliged to pay just that my computer will function normally.
  Thank you. I really need feedback - or I missunderstood - should I use same win vista edition Home premium... to install the upgrade - sorry - to win7?

  There was actually a free upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista, however, he offered a few years back (June 26, 2009 to January 10, 2010). In this case, for you to be able to upgrade to Windows 7, you would need a Windows 7 Upgrade disk.

  However, you really do not need to upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista is supported until 10/04/2012. You can refer to the link below for more information.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/lifecycle/?P1=11712

• I can't activate Windows 7 after cleaning installed.

  Activation of Windows 7 (upgrade) after clean reinstall

  Hi guys,.

  I have the problem with the Windows 7 upgrade version. I was with WIn 7 months with no problems. Win7 was installed on windows Vista in my case.
  But a few days ago, I decided to do a clean reinstall (from scratch, formatted HARD drive).

  The installation was funny until I got the error message telling me that my key is not for the clean install and I can't activate the system. I just left the empty key field and open windows.

  I thought that I activate the system in 'normal' mode not during the installation. So I now fully installed Windows 7 and I can't activate it - because the installation was made not M$ ' mroper way "." Very funny so the "right way" is to install windows Vista and upgrade to windows 7?

  The system has been enabled on this PC (the same harware 100%) before, so I can't do this again? I can not show same Vista installation CD, etc. installation key?

  Is there another way to activate it?

  Thank you

  Maciej

  I just followed the link information: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html option 3 was useful for me.
  Thnaks again for help