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• How to upgrade Windows xp to SP2

  computer remained in storage. How upgrading to sp2

  If WinXP SP2 is not installed, you cannot have a functional application of the antivirus installed & the computer must NOT be connected to the internet!

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  NOTE: If your computer came with a set of disks, there is a hidden partition restore (not to be confused with the restoration of the system) you would use to do the clean install (AKA a "destructive recovery").

  After the new installation, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of EVERYTHING on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  VERY IMPORTANT! =>  No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xprepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  Good luck!

  ~ 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

• How to upgrade Windows xp copy instalation

  I use windows xp since 2000 about

  I have old version of windows without service pack

  Can I upgrade to service pack 3, but I can update windows installation copy?

  because when my computer does not start I have to reinstall and update several times

  I have a genuine license of windows xp 32 bit home edition

  Hello

  Thank you for the update. You cannot directly install service pack 3 (SP3). You must install the service pack 1 or 2 before you install SP3.

  I suggest you to return these items for more information:

  Learn how to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you need more assistance.

  Thank you.

• Someone please help! I'm trying to understand how to upgrade windows ME to windows XP and also try to find the XP free downloads... Can anyone help?

  So I am very lost trying to figure out how to upgrade a PC my grandmother gave me of Windows ME, Windows XP and get free downloads for it as well... Is there someone out there who knows a lot about computers that would be able to help? PLEASE

  Regarding the upgrade see: http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpupgdissues.html
  You will need your Windows XP upgrade disk. Please read the above.

  With regard to free downloads for Windows XP.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/default.mspx

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• How to upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate x 32 Build 7201

  I had the wrong upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate x 32 Build 7201 and tried all the operating systems on Windows 7 Ultimate and nothing works
  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do or what version of operating system, I would need to do.

  Hi Stuart,

  You are right that the Windows 7 Release Candidate cannot be upgraded to the final release:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/can-i-use-upgrade-media-to-go-from-Windows-7-RC-to/efad6118-A11C-4a5f-aea6-48c500b7ebcd
  You will need to find a way to re - install Windows Vista using recovery discs or discs an OEM Windows Vista and then upgrade to Windows 7.

• How to upgrade Windows Vista business to Windows 7 Professional?

  Hello

  Can someone help me to upgrade Windows vista business to windows 7 Professional. How upgrad? Since the location of the event it? What are the procedures? Required computer is windows vista is installed in the system to upgrade to windows 7? Can I clean install windows 7 Professional the disc?

  Please help me fix this.

  Thank you

  Prashant

  Where can I still get Windows 7?

  Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

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  How to upgrade:

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/how-to-upgrade-to-Windows-7/

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  How to do a clean install:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  To learn how to change your BIOS options to boot from the DVD drive, the following tutorial:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/05/05/How-to-load-BIOS-and-change-boot-configuration/
  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/

• How to upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7 64-bit

  Original title: System requirment for updated 64-bit windows 7 from windows xp 32-bit

  I have hard drive of 160 gb hav

  dual core processor

  2 GB of ram
  Windows xp 32-bit

  so please help me in the upgrade 64-bit windows 7

  Many thanks to authorized dignitary who responds...

  Salvation Dr.Mohammed.Nasir.,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community and thanks for posting the question. Looks like you want to know the steps to upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7.

  Visit this link and try the steps in to upgrade to Windows 7.

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

  In addition, visit this link to check the requirements for Windows 7.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/systemrequirements

  Hope this information helps. If you have any questions do not hesitate to answer and we will be happy to help you.

• How to upgrade windows 7 32-bit to 64-bit?

  Hello.. im running windows 7 32-bit untimate, I want to upgrade to 64-bit.

  How I can do this, please help me...

  Processor: AMD A4 4000 APU with graphics Radeon (TM) hd

  RAM: 4.00 GB

  Graphics card: AMB Radeon HD 7480D

  Visit these link click here

• How to upgrade windows media player to upgrade security 2.5.0.0 2.5.0.1

  Try to use the OverDrive Media Console software so that I can listen to books downloaded from my local library. The program requires that I use Windows Media Player with the update of security 2.5.0.1 - how ever my WMP is 2.5.0.0 and will not update. I tried all of the solutions in this link - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/security-component-wont-upgrade-for-windows-media/62b1ccfd-b197-43da-8e16-34c68e5a09a1 , but none of them work.

  Hi Roger,

  How you try to make a security update?

  I suggest you mention the link and download Windows Media Player security upgrade 2.5.0.1 and check if that helps.

  The security component upgrade
  http://drmlicense.one.Microsoft.com/Indivsite/en/indivit.asp

• How to upgrade Windows 8.1 to 10 in bootcamp?

  Hello

  I have a Macbook 2016 m5 and have installed 8.1 window using the bootcamp assistant. I want to now upgrade to Windows 10 and run the Microsoft Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor tool. It lasted about 90 minutes, and when the upgrade obtained 100% it restarts to a blue screen failure saying something like "missing device" and then prompting me to start again under windows 8.1.

  I don't have a serial for Windows 10 key (only to have one for 8.1) so cannot install directly from a Windows 10 on USB image.

  Please can someone advise on the correct process?

  Thank you

  Rich

  It - use Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support - is the official guide to install/upgrade to W10.

  You're able to boot in to W8.1?

• How to upgrade windows XP to WINDOWS EMBEDDED POS ready 2009

  Hello

  We have a customer with 70 locations that they run it Point of sale machines with Windows XP SP3. We need improve their POS to WE - POS 2009 loan since it is always supported available for 2 or 3 years more. If someone has already done or regardless of whether you have a documentation to the steps in the upgrade procedure to not I would really appreciate it because I couldn't find this online material I that I should try in the community,

  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you

  Syed Sherazi

  Hi Syed,

  The question you posted would be better suited to the TechNet community. Please visit the link below to find a community that will provide the best support.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?Forum=POSReady

  Thank you.

• How to upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7?

  Original title: Contact Microsoft

  I would like to upgrade, but I have a lot of apps that deal with photo work what would be the most economical way upgrading to Windows 7 0r eicht I have a hp Pavilion a1100y. would it not be better to abandon the old unit and start again?

  Hello

  I think that you might be looking at it case as a proposal to upgrade

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers (graphics, Audio, network adapter, etc. are available for your make and model computer / laptop.)

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=4063&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&sw_lang=&product=1118244

  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

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 8.

  Download and run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8:

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

  "System requirements" Windows 8 ".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

  See you soon.

• How to upgrade Windows XP - SP2 for Windows XP - SP3 again?

  Sometimne in early 2013, I did a "factory reset" on my laptop, and after that he went back to SP2. Now, he can't go back to SP3 more because Microsoft has already ceasing to support SP2.

  Can someone please help me to update my WinXP SP2 for Windows XP - SP3 again?  Is it possible to send me the SP3 files and give me instructions on how to install it on my Windows XP - SP2 so that it will be updated to become WinXP-SP3 and can continue to receive auto-updates again.  Help, please.  Thank you.

  See tricky300 to answer a post above about the error:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_update/cant-run-Windows-Update/387b478e-96cd-47E1-8851-a640e1ebd423>

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• How to upgrade Windows XP to the video card of 2010

  I am told that I need the latest version of the drivers for video card 2010 game Gamehouse. How can I do this

  First you must determine which video card you have.

  If you have a computer 'brand', especially a laptop, it is best to get the drivers from the web site of the manufacturer of the computer.  Depending on the brand, you may need to enter a 'serial number (Dell) or type/model designation (Lenovo) and you should be able to get the video driver for your specific computer.

  If not, start the Device Manager (start > run > devmgmt.msc > OK) and click on the + sign to the left "display cards.  That should tell you the make and model of your video card.  You can then go to the web site of the manufacturer of the video card and download the current driver.  DO NOT select "Update driver" in Device Manager.  This will cause usually your download one driver Windows Update, which generally is NOT the current driver.

  There should be guidance on any web site, you get the driver from on how to install it.

• How to upgrade Windows Media Player codecs

  Intel/Ligos Indeo Interactive 5.0 (IV50)

  Where can I find these CODECS for Windows Media Player Version 11 for Windows Vista updates?  Without them, some of my old files .avi not work or work properly.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Hi KenF,

  The links are in my answer above:

  All you need is good Codec - get these if 32-bit.

  -Free - CCCP also get free tool of insurgents
  http://CCCP-project.NET/

  FFDSHOW - free
  http://sourceforge.NET/projects/ffdshow/

  Check here:

  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

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  VLC needs, of no use so usually Codec as a backup when asked to support associations of files just say no.

  VLC - free
  http://www.videolan.org/VLC/

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  If 64 bits and you need codec.

  Read this 1st and go that route, or use the one below. (Vista or Windows 7)

  http://www.Vistax64.com/sound-audio/152850-Vista-codec-pack-32bit-64bit-Media-Player-codecs.html

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  If 64-bit - can run WMP in 32 or 64 bit mode.

  Or try these: download - SAVE - go to the place where your put them RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN.

  For 32-bit use these - OR the 32 bit ones listed above which I prefer.

  K - Lite Codec Pack 7.1.X (or newer)
  http://www.codecguide.com/

  Use them for 64-bit:

  K - Lite Codec Pack (64-bit) 4.6.X (or newer)
  http://www.codecguide.com/

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  You know that you use WMP 32 or 64

  Change, change or set 64 - Bit Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) in Windows Vista x 64 as default
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/01/19/switch-change-or-set-64-bit-Windows-Media-Player-11-WMP11-in-Windows-Vista-x64-as-default/

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  And you can use it when necessary because no codex is usually required.

  VideoLAN - VLC media player
  http://www.videolan.org/

  I hope this helps.