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• How to upgrade the audio, video and game controllers on Windows XP Home Edition?

  Original title: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio

  How to upgrade the audio, video and game controllers on Windows XP Home Edition?

  I need SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio

  Hello

  Why you trying to update the audio, video and game controllers?

  The following steps may be helpful:

  1. open the Device Manager.

  2. Locate the audio, video and game controllers and expand it.

  3 click the sound card, and then click Update driver.

  For more information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283658

• How to upgrade to windows 7 and keep all files

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Windows Vista laptop and I want to upgrade to Windows 7. I have two user accounts and I was just wondering that during the upgrade can I still keep the files that I have on the accounts or they will be deleted? Thank you.
  -Maryse

  I have a Toshiba Windows Vista laptop and I want to upgrade to Windows 7. I have two user accounts and I was just wondering that during the upgrade can I still keep the files that I have on the accounts or they will be deleted? Thank you.

  If you make a way to update your programs and files will be kept. A custom installation will remove your programs and files.

  How to upgrade to Windows 7:

  If you have Vista:

  Update: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7

  If you are running Windows Vista , in some cases you can proceed directly to Windows 7, and in other cases, you must perform a custom installation. The following table shows what editions of Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7.

  Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition	Windows 7 Ultimate

  For more information, see upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 . (http://windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-vista )
  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit, a clean install is required. If you have any questions about the upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit or vice versa, please see this FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
  If you have any general questions about reinstalling Windows , please see this site:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows

  Installation - 'upgrade' means what?
  Upgrade means that you can install Windows 7 simply by inserting the Windows 7 upgrade software in the DVD drive of your PC and follow the instructions on the screen. While you are not required to backup and reinstall your files, or reinstall your programs, it is a very good idea to back up your files and settings before you start any upgrade to the software. Get more information on the software updates and best practices .

  Installation - what does "Custom (Clean)" Mean?
  A custom (clean) installation clears the contents of the hard drive of your PC. Your files, settings, and programs will not be transferred to Windows 7. This means that to install Windows 7, you must:

  • Back up any files and settings you want to keep

  • Install Windows 7

  • Reinstall all your files

  • Reinstall all the programs you want to use.

  These four steps take time, skills, techniques and Windows Easy Transfer can help. However, if you are not comfortable with this process, please consider having the installation carried out by a local service provider.

• Someone knows how to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit to dm3?

  Hi all

  Recently, I bought my computer laptop pavilion dm3-1028tx (sp9300, 4 GB ddr3). Unfortunely only it comes with oem windows 7 Home premium 32-bit instead of windows 7 64-bit.

  Due to the characteristic of 32 bits, its only 3 GB of ram could be used.

  IM plan to upgrade my windows 7 Home premium 32-bit to 64-bit windows 7 home premiun.

  I tried to contact microsoft in my country, they said I should ask to HP, if I could spend my windows because its OEM.

  Someone knows how to upgrade my windows 7 32 bit to windows 7 64 bit without having to buy a new one? Please help me I do not know.

  Thanks a lot guys

  Unfortunately, you will need to buy the 64-bit version, unless you can get HP to you give 64-bit free citing inability to use all of the memory as a customer support/advocacy.   But you should check on HP website to see if your model was first 64-bit drivers.

  He will have to do a new installation as well.  And if HP is not actively support 64-bit for your model, you will lose the HP software (most consider bloatware anyway).  You will also lose built in recovery option.  So, at least, make sure you create your restore disks.

  You may be able to wash to recover the partition, but I don't know how you would be able to use it without recovery software that HP has loaded.

• How to upgrade the windows photo gallery

  How to upgrade the windows photo gallery

  Hi deezden1,

  Do you want to update Windows Windows Live Photo Gallery Photo Gallery?

  If you want to install Windows Live Photo Gallery, you can download it from this link.

  Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011

  In addition, also see this link: information about the Windows Live update photo gallery

  Note: This article describes an update for Windows Live Photo Gallery that is available on Microsoft Update. This update will be offered to customers who have a 2008 version of Windows Live Photo Gallery.

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

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• I have windows 7 key to business, how can upgrade to windows 10. I see that it is not included in the upgrade process

  I have windows 7 key to business, how can upgrade to windows 10. I see that it is not included in the upgrade process.

  In some forum I read, I can upgrade with a small charge for windows 7 ultimate, and after that I can move on to W10. Someone can tell me where and how do I upgrade to W7Ultimate?

  Thank you

  Windows 7 Enterprise is a volume license customer, it is not eligible for the free upgrade offer. If you have Windows 7 Enterprise through your employer, contact the network administrator or your Help Desk Support staff for more information on the upgrade to Windows 10 company.

  If you need Windows 10, you can purchase one license other wise, then perform a custom installation. You will need to reinstall the drivers and applications and also to save your personal files.

• How to upgrade to Windows Live Mail 2012 (Windows 8 machine)?

  Original title: windows live mail 2012

  How to upgrade to Windows Live Mail 2012 (Windows 8 machine)?  My Windows 7 computer is Windows Live Mail 2011, which is much better than 2012.  Is there a Windows Live Mail 2013 - 2014 that I can upgrade to?  I hope the update will have more options to setup email (ie: showing "sender" before "subject".)

  No, unfortunately Windows Live 2012 is the latest version of Windows Live.

  See you soon!

• Network outage everything in Windows 2008 Enterprise upgrade to Windows 2008 R2, Enterprise Edition

  I have Windows 2008 Enterprise Server & upgraded to windows 2008 R2, Enterprise Edition. After you run the file setup.exe in windows 2008 R2 Enterprise to halfway to the server went out of network. I used the DRAC/ILO to check the server, the upgrade was underway. After up gradation finished, the found the network card is initially as new connection with all «automatically get them DHCP address» I check in 5-6 servers to upgrade all servers in jailbroken with N/W card. Why it's happening? upgrade breaks the network?

  Hello Guys.Danger,

  The Microsoft Answers community focuses on issues and problems related to the consumer environment. Please join the public IT pro TechNet forums below:
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• How to upgrade to Windows 7 and the computer freezes when I go to print

  original title: several questions in fact

  I have 2 questions

  (1) my son bought a Sony NS Series Notebook for me. It came with a promise that I could upgrade to Windows 7. He tried to update several times and it didn't work. I know little about computers and so I accepted his answer that the Vista operating system is also good. Now I feel all sorts of problems and I told me time and again that it would be better to have windows 7. Any who tried to get the manufacturer to update after the date specified in them?

  (2) my son helped connect me to 2 different printers depending on what I need to print. Now, the computer crashes when I go to print. Any advice?

  Thank you in advance.
  Krystyna

  (1) depending on your laptop model and the day when you pruchase, you might be able to take advantage of Windows 7 update, for more information I suggest the Sony site for Windows 7 upgrade:

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/os7upgrade.pl

  Or you can contact the Sony customer for more details

  (2) for printer, the issue can be due to configuration or other reasons, I suggest to update your Windows and make sure printer drivers installed and also try to run:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/printing_problems/

• How to upgrade to Windows 8 - useful information

  Hi community

  I would like to share interesting page of Toshiba, providing information and details on the new Win 8 upgrade.

  * How upgrading to Windows 8 *.
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/generic/Windows8-upgrade-stepbystep/

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Dear customer,

  Microsoft proposes to upgrade Windows 7 computers to Windows 8 Pro. The information contained in the present document explains the conditions and how to use the Windows 8 upgrade of the offer.

  The upgrade process consists of the following 5 parts:

  1. check if your computer is upgraded from Microsoft and supported by TOSHIBA.
  2. things to do before you move to Windows 8.
  3 order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it.
  4. download the upgrade Assistant TOSHIBA.
  5. upgrade software components using the TOSHIBA Upgrade Wizard.

  _ * Part one: verification of eligibility conditions and the list of models supported * _

  1. This offer is valid if you bought a PC preloaded with genuine Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, professional or ultimate edition between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013.

  2. check in the list of the supported models, if your computer model is supported by TOSHIBA for the upgrade. Visit https://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/windows8-matrix

  _ * Part II: things to do before moving on to Windows 8 * _

  1. upgrade your current version of Windows 7 to the latest version provided by Microsoft to: http://www.update.microsoft.com.

  2. save all your files and settings before the upgrade. Note: Do not back up files on the same hard disk that Windows is installed. For example, to make the back not files on a recovery partition. You can back up to another drive, or a DVD.

  3. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

  4. If Toshiba Disc Creator is installed on your computer, remove it.
  (a) click Start? Control Panel? Control Panel? Uninstall the program.
  (b) Toshiba Disc Creator, select and click the Uninstall/Change button.

  _ * Part III: order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it * _

  1 sign up for the upgrade of Windows 8 on Windows upgrade website managed by Microsoft https://windowsupgradeoffer.com offer and follow the online instructions. Submissions must be completed online by February 28, 2013.

  2. after registration, you will receive a confirmation email which will provide more information as to when the upgrade of Windows 8 is available for purchase.

  3. after the general availability of Windows 8, you will receive promotional code and purchase instructions.

  4. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

  5 buy the upgrade by following the instructions and download Windows 8. You will also be guided to perform a self test of qualification via a leveling tool step by step with information on the PC before upgrading.

  6. follow the online instructions to upgrade the operating system. During this process, select keep Windows settings, applications and personal files.

  ATTENTION: Operate your computer from the power supply current. Otherwise, you can run battery during the upgrade.

  _ * Part IV: Download the wizard upgrade TOSHIBA * _

  1. to receive the TOSHIBA Upgrade Assistant and the necessary software updates (e.g., BIOS, drivers, utilities, applications) to TOSHIBA, please visit
  https://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/windows8_drivers.jsp

  2. follow the online instructions.

• Qosmio F50 - 10Z - how to upgrade to windows 7 ultimate?

  Hi guys,.

  I'm trying to upgrade my Vista Home Premium to windows 7 and I was wondering if someone could give me a step by step guide how to do it. I need 7 Ultimate as my operating system for a new job. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you very much

  Kind regards

  ozbanjo

  Hello

  It's pretty easy to perform the upgrade. Read [translation] the Microsoft support page:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  * Note *, first and foremost, you need to enter the Bios (F2/esc at startup of the laptop) and the value of cd/dvdrom as the 1st boot device in the boot option. Press F10 to save and exit. Insert the Setup disk and install

• How to upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista Ultimate?

  I COME TO KNOW THAT WINDOW VISTA USER CAN SWITCH TO WINDOW 7 VERSION.
  IS IT TRUE THEN HOW DO? PLEASE HELP ME.
  I AM RUNNING WINDOW VISTA ULTIMATE ON MY DESKTOP PC. PURCHASE AT A RETAIL STORE.
  CONCERNING
  REMY DALI

  Hello

  There is no free upgrade to Windows 7.

  There was a special offer for this a couple of years back; but this offer has expired for a long time.

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

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

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  And the Microsoft Store where you can get an idea of the price of Windows 7:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

  See you soon.

• How to upgrade to WIndows 8 so my laptop doesn't have a CD player?

  I have a laptop with Windows 7 and I don't know how put to 8 since the laptop has no whether a CD player. I can only install by downloading the files install, or copy the files from the CD to a flash drive (I have done this with Adobe CS6). It is therefore possible at same level without a CD player to read the installation CD? The update level or downloadable as well (for Windows 7, it is - and BTW, my laptop is 32-bit)?

  The Upgrade Wizard of Windows 8 makes it easy to upgrade without using a DVD or USB Flash DRIVE. All the installation files are downloaded from the Internet, read more:

  See:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/06/part-1-how-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

  then:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/07/part-2-How-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

  also:

  Upgrade for Windows 8.1 Windows 7 - Windows help

• How to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate with a product key?

  I bought a Lenovo Z580 that came pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium.

  I have a Windows 7 Ultimate (DVD and product key) at home. How can I get Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 7 Home Premium(No OEM DVD was given) without back up my files? I tried to use Windows Anytime Upgrade, but it uses only a upgrade key. Please help me...

  Windows Anytime Upgrade, supports two upgrades of version update and complete.

  If the license for Windows 7 Ultimate, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. 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 on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Ultimate edition at the request, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.

  -------------------

  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

• How to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit

  Windows 7 Professional 32 bit DVD I bought at a retail store. But now I want to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit. Can someone tell me what what should I do? I know I have a new installation of my formatting system drive. But my question is should I buy again Windows 7 64 bit DVD separately or download Windows 7 64 bit online and can use 32-bit series that I have to activate?

  You can use the same product key that allows you to enable the 32-bit version.

  You will need to do a clean install, there is no place on the way to upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Using the disk of 64-bit Windows 7, install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) run it and create a DAMP (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can access it later when you perform a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit disk so you can stored there.

  Once you have done this, just do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disc. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, start Windows Easy Transfer, follow the wizard screen, tap on which is stored the WET file (external hard drive) and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall the applications needed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

  Boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

  Reactivation:

  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