How to upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista Ultimate?

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• Impossible to upgrade to windows vista ultimate from vista home Basic using the upgrade disc

  I bought a disc "to upgrade use only" Windows Vista Ultimate at my University and tried to upgrade my current version of Windows (Vista Home Basic).

  At the stage where I had to select the 'Upgrade' or 'Custom' installation option, I noticed that the interface was telling me, 'Upgrade Disabled"with a message that has been along the line"this version of windows is already installed and cannot be upgraded."
  I know that the upgrade disc was probably intended for the upgrade from an earlier version of Windows like XP, but I assumed that because Microsoft also sells discs "Anytime Upgrade" to do exactly what I'm trying to accomplish this I would have had no problem.
  For any help or suggestion that contact would be greatly appreciated.
  Thank you in advance.

  It's all about Service Pack.
  We don't know what you have.

  If Service Packs came pre-installed on the operating system, there is no way to uninstall them.
  You will need to swap the disk to upgrade to a later version that includes the missing Service Pack.

  In this case, your upgrade disk has NO Service Pack installed with it.

  Take it back to the University, if you cannot uninstall SP1 operating system.

  See you soon... Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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.

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  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

• 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

• Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition of Windows 7 Professional?

  Original title: Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

  I have a HP laptop that originally shipped with Windows Vista Edition Home Premium I did a clean install of Vista Ultimate with. I wonder if I've been upgrading to Windows 7 I can go with Windows 7 Professional? What is Ultimate? I am not wanting to use Windows 7 Home Premium, but I guess if I have no choice, then it is what it is.

  Thank you in advance for your help!

  I look after 150 Windows 7 client computers.  I can inspires you much insight that there is virtually no reason for a user of typical computer use anything more expensive than the publishing house.  Virtually all the differences are useful for system administrators and advanced users.

  That being said, you may have a lot of trouble FINDING any edition of Windows 7 other than professional, due to rules of Microsoft.  However, my advice to my clients is to buy the House if you can find and save your money.

  You first need to know if your Vista machine can support 64-bit.  It is possible, if you want to install.  Then add memory at least 4 gigabytes.

  Also, before everything that you can do that, strongly recommend that you evaluate the status of your hard drive.  Portable hard drives are usually the first thing to fail in a laptop.  You must determine if you need to replace the hard drive first.  In fact, it's what I would do.  You can test the EQUIPMENT of your drive by running a software tester training from the manufacturer of your hard drive.  If you pass along the model number of your player (Device Manager shows it), I'll answer with a link to this software.

  Other tips: do not use the UPGRADE option.  All operating system installations must be clean, or so-called Custom in the installation process.

• stepupgrade windows vista business Japanese version for windows vista Ultimate edition

  Recently, I bought a laptop in the Japan. The operating system is Windows Vista Business Japanese Version. I'm not familiar with the Japanese language and because of that I wanted to change it to English. I had discovered to find the way to put in place, but I found there was no way else to solve except buy a new Windows Vista with English Version or mine upgrade to Windows Vista ultimate. And I want to ask a question:
  1. is there anything else beside what I mentioned above?
  2. If I decided to buy a Step-Upgrade Vista Ultimate DVD Business, should I buy with the same language version with my Vista business, Japanese Version? Or is it fine with Step-setting level Vista Business to ultimate DVD English version anyway?
  3. Please show me how to change the display language after upgrade my Vista to Vista Ultimate!
  3. in the future, if there is a problem that I have to reinstall the OS, this DVD of Step - update allows again?

  Thank you for your attention.
  I'm sorry, my English is not good enough, I hope that you will understand my questions.

  Best account.
  Louise

  Change language:

  1. to change your Vista professional Japanese language to English, you can buy a Japanese Vista Ultimate Upgrade disk/license.

  Then download the English language through Windows Update as an option Pack.

  Vista Ultimate upgrade must be done in the original language Vista came.

  2. your other Option is to buy a FULL Vista Business English version and do a clean install.

  3. If you want to reinstall, you need the original installation of business > Ultimate upgrade > re-download the optional updates in Windows English Language Pack...

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Need to update Windows Vista Ultimate Edition of Windows Vista Service Pack 2

  Original title: I SPILLED chocolate milk ON MY WINDOWS VISTA COMPUTER!

  Yesterday, I spilled milk on my Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit computer!

  It has no service pack and I need to upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate SP2!

  My dad installed Java and it was better and dry

  but thre are a few programs on my vista computer

  The Manufaucter computer is Dell

  And Dell Inspiron 531!

  I still have no service pack, but I looked at Windows Update and installed Windows Ultimate Extras

  See U in Windows,

  Numbuh3wearsabutterflycoutume

• Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit product key

  I bought an upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit used one month without the product key. I have two more days to activate windows. Anyone know where I can get a product key?

  Hello

  Microsoft sells more than Vista.

  You will have to take a chance and buy a DVD / a license on Amazon, eBay, etc.

  Be careful when you run the risk of buying pirated software.

  See you soon.

• 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.

• 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.

  Concerning
  Joel S
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How can I restore my empowering technology from acer asire Home premium back to factory with a recovery disk? All the factory settings have been destroyed, and windows vista ultimate sp1 has been installed on my computer.

  I have an acer aspire 4720z / with windows vista home premium / with the enabling technology / processor intel pentium dual core. I think I downloaded a program limewire lennex, it was suppose to be something else. Somehow that he closed my computor, luckly my cuzin was able to download windows vista ultimate SP1 64 2007 multimedia content on my laptop so that I can at least use MY COMP. But I think I like the version that is installed on my comp.better to the ultimate version on my comp.now, it does not seem as before prefome. Some things on my computer laptop don't prop wk. What should I do, go back to my version Home premium of moose? If so how to do that? I don't have a home premium recovery disc. I tried to install the updates of windows SP2 64 thought repairs that would set back 2 the origonal but settings it na not or at least update the ultimate version do you think I should do.

  If you have downloaded Vista Ultimate and not bought, you use pirate software.

  You will receive NO Support for pirated software.

  If this does not work, contact Acer:

  http://www.acerpanam.com/Synapse/forms/portal20.cfm?RecordID=853&formid=3390&website=AcerPanAm.com&siteid=7117&words=all&keywords=&areaid=2

  Acer eRecovery made

   

  1. on the Acer splash screen, you can press Alt and F10 (at the same time press F2 to enter the BIOS) to make it appear a version BACK style eRecovery.

  ·        The unit is able to reload Windows from this mode faster then CD.

  ·        The default password is 000000 (6 zeros) and it is shown when you are prompted for the password.

  ·        Users are able to change the password in this mode for eRecovery only.

  ·        The system can retrieve the hidden on the hard disk (partition PQService) image or a CD/DVD media.

  ·        It is possible to reload the factory CD/DVD style or snapshots that creates the eRecovery Windows version.

  2. in Windows, there are 3 ways to access eRecovery functionality.

  ·        Press Alt and F10

  ·        Open Acer eManager and then double-click eRecovery.

  ·        When a system is new it should automatically open this application and invite you to do the recovery media.

  3. the Windows version of the eRecovery program is stronger then the Dos Version. Below you will find the various features of the Windows version:

  Recovery settings: create backup files and change password

  ·        Picture of the backup snapshot (create a disk image of your system configuration)

  1. the system is able to make a CD/DVD image of the current state of mobile software including customer programs installed.

  2. This CD/DVD is usable in Windows and DOS of the program version.

  3. the drive should start, but isn't always.

  4 when a snapshot is in fact the image is on the D: partition and then can be burned to disc if eRecovery is said to.

  ·        Burn the Image to disc (create a backup disk)

  1. you can create 3-7 CD or DVD 1-2 such as those that were sent with the units before eRecovery.

  2. the serious CD are equal in usage to the system recovery CD and CD

  ·        Remove data from backup image of capture instant user (if available)

  1. This is how delete you the snapshot on the D: partition images

  ·        Password: (change the eRecovery password)

  1. measures: restore your system using an existing backup file or restore the default configuration in your system factory.

  2 backup copy using one of the snapshots has been filed or the original image on the D: partition.

  4. made eRecovery

  ·        When the hard drive is replaced the system loses its characteristics eRecovery. These features are on the hard drive and cannot be reinstalled.

  ·        When reinstalling from the CD/DVD's you will lose the eRecovery program but the DOS version can still function, as if uninstalled, you can not reinstall.

  ·        eRecovery uses Ghost (as well as the use of our recovery CD) to create snapshot images.

  ·        If the PQService partition is removed using fdisk or a utility under Windows, you may need to reinstall Windows.

  ·        If the system is recharged using the DOS version you retain the eRecovery feature

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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 uninstall windows powershell to upgrade to windows Vista Home Basic

  Im trying to upgrade to windows vista Basic, but he always tells me first uninstall windows powershell, but add/remove programs says that I don't have something like this installed. get back to me at * address email is removed from the privacy *.

  Thank you

  Put a tick in the box 'Show updates' at the top of the screen to add/remove programs.  See here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950376 and here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926139

  John

• Upgrade to Windows Vista SP 2, will it delete or broken or delete my files, my program and my photos from my computer?

  Original title: question?

  1 i have windows vista service pack 1 orginal.if I download windows vista up to date service Pack2, will remove or broken or delete my files, my program and my photos in my pc?

  2 - my Windows Vista had product key but I remove my office 2010 and I want to download .do my product key work on office 2012 again?

  Hi Sayyed,

  Thanks for posting the question in the Microsoft Community!

  No, Service Pack (SP) of the upgrade to Windows Vista SP1 to SP2 will not lose or affect any kind of data on the computer.

  You can see the following article for more information on installing Windows Vista Service Pack 2:

  Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/learn-how-to-install-Windows-Vista-Service-Pack-2-SP2

   

  What's included in Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/whats-included-in-Windows-Vista-Service-Pack-2-SP2

   

  Answer your second question, I recommend you post your request in the Microsoft Office team community dedicated to better support on the issue.

  Microsoft Office community

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/Forum/office_2010

  Hope the helps of information. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• If I have windows vista Home Premium 32 bit genuien instalation in my laptop after how I can to update or upgrade in Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

  If I have windows vista Home Premium 32 bit genuien instalation in my laptop after how I can to update or upgrade in Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

  If I install windows vista Home premium genuine in my laptop after how I can to update or update 64-bit of Windows Vista Home premium 32 bit

  If I install windows vista Home premium genuine in my laptop after how I can to update or update 64-bit of Windows Vista Home premium 32 bit

  Hello

  You are unable to update or upgrade Vista 32 bit to 64 bit of Vista.

  32-bit to 64-bit, or 64 bit to 32 bit is done by a new installation using a full version of the operating system.

  32-bit and 64-bit are different operating systems.

  See you soon.