How to install Xp in Compaq Cq 40-145 preloaded with Vista Home Basic laptop.

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• I can't seem to install SP1 with Vista Home Basic and receive the error code 80073712.

  I can't install SP1 with Vista Home Basic.  I get an error code 80073712.  I tried to install the system update readiness tool and it tells me that my system does not apply to it.  I know that I must have a file corrupted or damaged somewhere but don't know where. I'm confused. Can someone help me?

  Moved from Vista to install, upgrade and activate Forum.

  Original title: installation of SP1

  I know that I must have a file corrupted or damaged somewhere but don't know where. I'm confused. Can someone help me?

  Donald,

  The computer belongs to you or your employer?

  (When was the last time you checked your system for malicious programs?)

  In addition to using an anti-virus, as Malware/spyware scan:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free>

  (MBAM) Malwarebytes is as its name suggests, a Malware Remover!

  Download the free Version from the link above.

  In addition, scan with the free Version of (SAS)

  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/onlinescan.html>

  `~`

  Click Start type cmd (you should see the command prompt fill up) right click and select run as administrator.

  Inside the command prompt, type sfc/scannow

  * Information about the System File Checker

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833>

  Reset

  `~`

  Run the link Fix It, you will find on this http://support.microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us>>

  `~`

  If no malware has been detected, then please download and Save the tool update system (or CheckSUR).
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821>

  Be sure to download the version of the tool that fits the computer architecture. If you don't know what it is, then click on the link under

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/827218/en-us>

  When the download is complete, please read this before you run CheckSUR.
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135>

  Once you have configured and rebooted the system to clean boot state, run CheckSUR (. Windows6 0-KB947821-v10-x 86.msu or)
  Windows6.0 - KB947821-v10 - x64.MSU) with the system connected to the internet. It will download and try to fix the incompatible component store.

  NOTE: Start-up mode minimum state all the 3rd party firewalls will be disabled.

  Open Control Panel > firewall Windows to check the native Vista Firewall now on.

  When CheckSUR finishes running, restart the computer.
  See if it can be updated now by opening Windows Update in Control Panel and clicking on the link to check for updates in the left frame.

  FYI

  If the tool (Checksur.exe) system update solves the problem, you will need repair Windows.

  `~`

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• Can I install XP on my laptop dell inspiron 1501 though came with Vista Home Basic?

  I have a computer laptop inspiron 1501 and it came with Vista Home Basic.  I like better XP and wondering if I have an installation on my computer, I have an XP installation disc.  If I can, how to do it all?

  Hello

  You will be able to install Windows Xp on your computer, but you will need to perform a clean installation.

  Before installing Windows XP. And also, you will have to take up the data in your computer, because the new facility will remove all data into the computer.

  Download the driver from the support of dell at the following link:

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/DriversList.aspx?c=us&CS=19&l=en&s=DHS&OS=WW1&OSL=en&CATID=&impid=&SystemID=INS_PNT_1501

  I would also like to inform you that there is now the operating system disks or support is available for Windows XP.

  For reference, see the following Microsoft.

  How to back up or transfer your data on a Windows computer:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971759

  How to install Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Hope the information is useful.

• I have a Compaq with vista home basic 32-bit preinstalled and I want to upgrade to 64

  I have a Compaq with vista home basic 32-bit preinstalled and I want to move to 64-bit is it possible to use the sticker on the side of the case to just upgrade the same version of windows, but just for the 64 bit for windows vista home basic 32-bit new installation of vista home basic 64-bit will be the key oem on the sticker.

  Yes.  The product key on the sticker will work with both versions of the software.

• How can I get another copy of Vista to install in your laptop, I bought a few years back with Vista Home Basic installed?

  My hard drive failed and I have installed a new. I received the laptop and the product code Vista of the sticker on the underside.

  Hello

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  or borrow a microsoft dvd vista

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  then get the latest drivers for vista on laptop manufacturers website

  For more information on toshiba products contact toshiba

  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp

  or of the toshiba forums

  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/index.jspa

• Windows Defender disabled via Group Policy. How do I turn it on? under the system of vista-Home Basic, 32-bit

  have you tried bugs found through toshiba and windows support. None have worked so far. installed spybot search and destroy to clean files. learned problem could be related to registry. no experience in this area. can u help?

  See what antivirus you are running:

  If you have Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG, McAfee, Norton, etc. installed, they have a conflict with Windows Defender, or turn it off.

  Microsoft Security Essentials has its own integrated version of the defender and should automatically disable the version of Vista in Windows Defender.

  If it's not:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Defender-on-or-off

  Turn Windows Defender on or off the information on the link above of Microsoft.

  Hope the above explains the common compatibility issues with Windows Defender and other security programs.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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

• How to change the Vista Vista Home Basic to Home Premium

  Hi he joined the forum, so Hello to everyone.

  Could someone tell me please in the right direction with my problem.
  I tried of me sorting, but I do not understand what to do.

  I've had my Toshiba laptop pre-installed with Vista Home Basic now for six months, everything was fine, so I decided to move to Home Premium.
  I've updated without problem and everything was fine until I had problem with the laptop and had to reformat.

  And here is my problem, being a bit naïve and stupid I have no record or instructions to get my upgrade back.

  I tried to find a solution but don't know what to do.

  Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

  Shaun

  Hello

  How is that you updated your system? With a DVD update, or something similar? Or maybe online?
  Would be useful to know, because if it s not clear how you´ve updated your system at Home Premium person could probably help you.

  Would appreciate your comments. :)

  Welcome them

• Can I install a disc of 2 TB with VIsta home premium?

  Can I install a 2 TB drive on a computer with Vista home premium?

  Hello
  Yes, you can install 2 TB to NTFS.

• I found an old vista home basic dvd with a key, how can check whether key works but not install it?

  I found an old vista home basic dvd with a key, how can check whether key works, but not install it? some dvd install can be live boot from themselves too [password required for a direct start?]?

  Hello

  You must install it to see if it is legal to do so.

  There is no public database of product keys.

  See you soon.

• I have a disk with win 98 and I would like to know how to install it on top of a tower with vista home premium on it.

  My lap top has vista home and I tried to install Win 98 on a drive. I get messages saying that it can not be installed.  The installer on the disc advises to install using MS-DOS. However, the file of course dosen't address install on a computer with vista home. I am not able in the BACK. I'd like some simple instructions to install it if it is possible.

  You need to do using a Virtual Machine (Finally, there are other ways, but this is the simplest and the best option). http://www.dnncreative.com/Tutorials/DNNTutorialsforAdvancedUsers/VirtualPC/tabid/394/Default.aspx.

  Once the virtual machine is configured, see the follwng on how to install Windows 98 on it:http://www.vistax64.com/virtual-pc/174999-re-installing-windows-98-a.html.

  I hope this helps.  Keep me in the loop.

  Good luck!

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• Media player in vista home basic missing DVD decoder how to install now?

  lack of decoder dvd in windows is Vista Home Basic there a fix available?

  lack of decoder dvd in windows is Vista Home Basic there a fix available?

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  As you have discovered. Vista Basic does not work
  include a DVD decoder. See the following link:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Or you could try one of the following free media
  players who should read DVDs:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  VLC Media Player (32-bit Version)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc_32/
  (works on XP, Vista, 7, 8)
  (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.5 - win32.exe)

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  VLC Media Player (64-bit Version)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc_64/
  (works on XP, Vista, 7, 8)
  (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.5 - win64.exe)

  Another option would be to download and install
  the following package of Codec:

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  Windows Vista Codec Package
  http://www.MajorGeeks.com/download.php?Det=5326

  Good luck...

• Impossible to Vista Home Basic to Vista Home Premium. Don't want to do a clean install. How to get around this problem?

  just bought an upgrade to Vista Home Premium with service pack 1.  I'm upgrading to Vista Home Basic.  The program tells me that the upgrade has been disabled and he wants to do me a clean install.  I really don't want to do a clean install.

  If your installed Vista Home Basic has recently installed Service Pack 2 > uninstall Vista Service Pack 2 for him >

  Do your upgrade to Home Premium Service Pack 1 > then redownload/reinstall Vista Service Pack 2 again.

  And make sure your Vista installed and the upgrade of Vista are the versions both either 32-bit or 64-bit, depending on what is your Vista Basic.

  Click Start > right click on computer > properties > Info is if your Vista is 32-bit or 64-bit Vista.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Install software (games, etc.) doesn't show is not in the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel. Vista Home Basic, 32-bit.

  Vista Home Basic, 32-bit. Install software (games, etc.) does not not in Control Panel Add/Remove programs or CCleaner RevoUninstaller. They use all to. I don't know what has changed. Nothing new has been installed. How can I remove the software I want to uninstall? Thanks for your help.

  Hi il898,

  This can also occur if the installation files are broken or missing for the program which may be reason for the program does not appear in uninstall a program from the list.

  I suggest that you run the program to install the program again and check if you get an option to uninstall the program and try to uninstall the program.
  If it still does not uninstall the program, and then try to reinstall the program and uninstall afterwards.

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I have a serial number valid for windows Vista Home Basic, but my hard drive crashed and I have no way to re - install vista on my computer. I am looking for a download so I can do it.

  Basically, I installed windows 2000 on my machine and I can't find a download for windows vista home basic that doesn't have some kind of crack or keygen. I want a legal copy not a hack. I have the serial number supplied with my computer. where can I find this download or get a drive.

  Here are all LEGAL for Vista:

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

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

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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner