I have an old copy of vista to someone else to use as I have is no longer on my pc that I've upgraded to windows 7

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• You want to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 Professional. I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional?

  I want to install Windows 7 Professional.  I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional? Or is this correct?

  You can still install Windows 7 Pro, but it requires a custom installation. This will remove all your programs (you will need to reinstall them), but you can save your files and settings to external storage before doing so.

  If you want to make a place in the upgrade you will need Home Premium or Ultimate.

  How to install Windows 7:

  If you have Vista:

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

  Custom installation: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7-custom

  What Upgrade Options are available for 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

• HI, I have a sony vaio VGN-CR21S WHAT and I've upgraded to windows 7, but now my motion eye camera does not work what do I do, please quick help

  HI, I have a sony vaio VGN-CR21S WHAT and I've upgraded to windows 7, but now my motion eye camera does not work what do I do, please quick help

  all I need is someone find my phone on the Sony site and that will be a pretty

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/select-System.pl?Director=home&PRODTYPE=24

  go to this site and to detect my model (vaio only)

• Reuse an old copy of Vista Business 32-bit

  Hello

  I have a copy of Vista Business 32 bit that I bought so at College and I wanted to install it on a laptop more old that I have (just something to have on the laptop to make it usable until I can buy a copy of Windows 7). I went through the installation process and when I was asked to validate the key on the DVD that I got a "the code you entered is in use, please type a different code" or something of the sort. At this point, I remembered that I used the DVD a few years trying to fix a computer for my mother. This computer has since surpassed this world. My question is this: is there a way to get that code off or released so that I can use it on another computer. I have the original disk and COA code for the disk. I just don't remember if it was a one time use or not and if it's possible. Otherwise it's not a big deal, as I said I am decided on buying a copy of 7, just do not know when, was just a shot in the water the hopes that I could reuse the old code.

  As long as the code is not still active elsewhere, you are free to use forever once again, on any computer (one at a time).

  To reset the number of activations, just call the number 1-800 that shows on this error message.  Tell the operator and they will reset the meter and it let you to install again.

• Can I use old copy of Vista to update a computer running XP?

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  I have several copies of full Vista of all systems which has vista I've upgraded to windows 7 ultimate can I use among the copies to upgrade a windows XP pro system and be able to activate it?

  Hello

  None

  you've used the licenses of vista as part of the upgrade process to windows 7

  otherwise you would have to purchase full windows 7 licenses

• I am unable to get the computer manufacturer to send the disc to reinstall Vista. I tried to do this task almost 3 weeks. I need to reinstall Vista so that I can upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit. Please help me. I have the product code.

  I mistakenly installed the 32-bit version of Windows 7, and I try to install the 64-bit version.  Info on other forums says there is no way to do it without a disk... I do not have with the computer.

  To go from 32 bit to 64 bit, you have to do with a FULL 64-bit version, by performing a clean install. so I don't see what the problem on Vista reinstall is.

  Unless you have Vista 64 bit, it will not help you upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit.

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  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.

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  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.

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  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 way of doing recovery disk/s.

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  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have a Toshiba Satellite M50, are they able to be upgraded with windows 7, and I can't do the wireless network is displayed?

  I can not connect or see the symbols wireless, and if I connect the ether net cable is fine, but I wanted to use wireless? the switch is on the front is on and area 2 connection contiues to say that there is a cable unplugged? Help, please

  Please can someone post a link on how to configue this laptop wireless... Thanks OH it OF RUNNING WINDOWS XP ATM...

  I can not connect or see the symbols wireless, and if I connect the ether net cable is fine, but I wanted to use wireless? the switch is on the front is on and area 2 connection contiues to say that there is a cable unplugged? Help, please

  Please can someone post a link on how to configue this laptop wireless... Thanks OH it OF RUNNING WINDOWS XP ATM...

  Your old Toshiba Satellite M50 probably cannot be upgraded to Windows 7, but go here: http://support.toshiba-tie.co.jp/windows7/upgrade_cae.htm

  What is Windows XP "ATM"?  Right-click on desktop and select Properties.  What version of WIndows XP, including the service pack is shown here?

  What do you mean by 'symbol wireless "?

  Either the light near the wireless switch on the front of the laptop on or off? It will power on and off when you change the switch setting?

  Open network connections (start > run > ncpa.cpl > OK) and list all the icons that you see there.

• She was told that I can upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista for free. Where can I download Windows 7?

  I WAS TOLD I COULD GO ONLINE AND VISTA UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 7 FOR FREE SINCE VISTA WAS NOTHING ELSE PROBLEMS (AMEN TO THAT) WHERE CAN I GET THIS FREE DOWNLOAD

  Vista was on the hp computer I bought. I was told I could upgrade to windows 7 for free. but I do not know what sebsite to go to

  Vista had problems, but it also improved over time.

  Regarding the free updates, has told you wrong. If you wait until October 26, you'll be able to get an upgrade of Windows 8 for $40 (download version)

• Smart touch IQ526: I have a PC model smart touch IQ526. Can I upgrade to Windows 10?

  I am running Windows 7 Enterprise. I heard that I have to do a clean install instead of upgrade. It's OK. I am especially concerned by the feature compatibility and touchsmart.

  Joe30339

  Hello;
  
  Let me welcome you on the HP forums!
  
  Personally, I don't want to do the upgrade.  Why?

  Because HP does not provide drivers for your PC Win10, and if you force the upgrade, you will then be relegated to generic drivers that Microsoft provides. While those who can BE manipulated, if all are not, then you're stuck with hardware that does not completely, as the HP drivers so that the material simply do not exist.

  However, if you are determined to go ahead, you can protect yourself problems upgrade and recovery if, before doing the upgrade, you plan to use a third-party application Imaging/restoration as Macrium Reflect to image your machine off so that you can easily restore it if something does not work.

  Macrium reflect (MR) provides a FREE version that can be used to image and restore partitions or drives together: http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

  What I recommend is the following:
  (1) download and install Macrium reflect (MR)
  (2) run M. and choose the option: "Create an image of the partition (s) required to backup and restore Windows" to write a full backup to an external drive or USB key
  (3) use the option to create a CD or a USB startup key

  My experience is that SIR, when you use the option of Compression high, typically allows to compress the image file recorded at about 50% of the space USED in the OS partition. This means that if you have a 40GB and 80GB OS partition is used, MR must only about 20 GB to store the image file.

  I use all the time and it usually takes less than 10 minutes to make the backup of the image and at the same time or less do a restore.

  In addition, MR has the ability to add a recovery Boot Menu entry. This then allows you to boot into Windows re, and then you can use it to do a restore - when you cannot start Windows!

  NOW, you have the means to restore a full system that works for the external hard drive or USB key in a few minutes.

  Have fun experimenting with Win10!

  Good luck

• I need to download and install Windows Vista Service Pack 1. I installed SP2 and I need to get the SP1 so that I can upgrade to Windows 7. How to uninstall SP2? I can't install SP1 until I get ride of SP2... it won't work.

  I had about the SP1 error messages, but I think it is caused by the presence of SP2 installed. I tried to install SP1 and around the permanently locked to my computer. Finally, I got it to run. Please help me to solve my problem with these Service Packs. I really want to get Windows 7.

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack update Vista Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  You will receive the best help here.

  Or, for the too your upgrade Windows 7 questions:

  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have a 13 inch MacBook Pro (early 2011). can I upgrade my windows Windows 10?

  I want to update my Windows 7 Pro for Windows 10 - is - it possible on this computer?

  Using Boot Camp or a virtual machine? It seems that you can not if you use Boot Camp.

  Use 10 Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support

• I have to cancel my lapstop so I can give it to someone else to use?

  I want to give my phone to my daughter. I bought a year ago, when I broke my leg and couldn't sit at my desk.   I need is no longer.  It has 8GB memory and 1 GB of hard drive.

  Still, it can be reinstalled to broadcast free of charge, up to a year after Windows 10.

• Used the recovery partition to get rid of a virus. Can I upgrade to windows 10 now or do I have to install all the updates first?

  Used the recovery partition (windows 7) to get rid of a virus. Can I update immediately for windows 10 or do I install all the updates of Windows 7 first of all?

  You can update immediately:

  • How to download official Windows 10 ISO files
  • How to: upgrade previous versions of Windows using the file ISO for Windows 10

  Check that Windows 7 is active.

• have a HP Touchsmart.Was has notified that it is incompatible with Windows 7. HP Pavilion KQ436AA-ABA

  What is value?

  I didn't really know, but the message I received was to contact HP because the touchsmart was "incompatible" with windows 7...

• I've just upgraded my pc to windows 7. I tried to install my copy of vista on another pc, but I'm told that the validation key is not good. Do I need a new key?

  need a new key for installation to install my old copy of vista on a new computer. I upgraded windows 7 which was the copy of vista on the pc

  And if your copy of Vista was preinstalled on your old computer, it is classified as an OEM license is not transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop.

  You can transfer a license of Vista to retail, not an OEM license.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner