I have Vista Home Premium 32 bit: can I switch to a 64 bit OS and keep the same apps, hardware and software, I already have?

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• Vista Home Premium 64-bit OS and it't auto backup program in the Maintenance and restoration Center

  WinZip is used in the storage of the backup files in the Vista backup program? I use the version 64 bits Home Premium and auto backup hard drive every day outside. My backup fles seem to go in the zip file format and are encrypted. I have the troulble playing these files. I need to reinstall the MS Office Outlook Email folders, but I can't read them.

  Hi VanHylant

  When you use a Windows complete PC backup image to restore your computer, it is a complete restoration. You cannot choose to restore individual items and all of your current programs, Control Panel, and the files are overwritten.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-Vista/back-up-your-programs-system-settings-and-files

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/features/backup.aspx

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/WindowsBackup/thread/9a082b90-bd7c-46f8-9EB3-9581f9d5efdd

  After back and let us know if it helped to solve your problem.

  Thank you and best regards,

  R uma - Microsoft technical support.

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• Get the error 0x000003eb, Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit will not install the printer on the network or USB drivers

  I tried some of the ideas in the forums and Vista still won't let me load the drivers. It recognizes the printer and I'll install the drivers, no luck getting error 0x000003eb. At IT, share the printer UAC is on, tried with offshore, does the same thing.

  Try to install Xerox Phaser 6250DP Laser Color. If anyone has an answer, you wish.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-Vista/default.aspx

  Windows Vista Compatibility Center

  First thing to do is to check its Vista compatibility at the link above, and if not to see what patches/solutions are available from its manufacturer...

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  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Have a read of the link above re Vista file and printer sharing.

  Permissions/Share info is there as well.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit

  I have a laptop Dell Insperion 1501 with Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit. I tested the ram and hard drive and they check well. I deleted the C partition, formatted the drive with the dell windows vista disk and reinstalled vista. Then I tried to download the updates of windows, but when I click on any button for example, the Start button, it flashes opening and closing in a fraction of a second. Also, when it starts, he won't on the desktop unless I have a key on the keyboard, any key.  I can't seem to update of the bios at the moment is still as dell reference years ago. No error messages or bios beeps. I was able to install all the drivers on the driver disk but can not get updates. This also happens in safe mode. Any suggestions? Thank you.

  Guess what! It is the keyboard that was causing the problem. I disconnected and used a USB one and it works normally. I guess her grandchildren or the cat must have stuck a key on the Board. When the computer is off, lightly rub your palm on the keys to reset.

• 8007371c with windows update error code. Vista Home Premium 32-bit system.

  I have Vista Home Premium 32 bit system and I have problems with windows update since early April.

  The system attempts to update 2807986 KB, 2809289, 2808735, 2820917, 2813345, 890830 (eventually successful), 2817183, 2813170 and 2823324. These will not update after many trials and the system will display an error message saying that some changes could not be completed, returning from changes, will try again on start up, do not turn off.

  On reboot, it gives the message that the updates are not configured correctly, returning changes, do not turn off. I get the 8007371c error code in the popup window windows update but can't find specific information on this code. Help please!

  Thank you.

  Fact: Applications, (Norton and McAfee) are known for do not uninstall or upgrade properly.

  Ideally, should have uninstalled the Norton application AND THEN run (b) the removal of Norton & rebooted tool FRONT (c) you have installed AVG Free and you would have BEFORE your Norton subscription had expired!

  Roll up your sleeves & cross your fingers.

  ACTIONS

  [You may want to print these instructions for reference offline. IMPORTANT => NO SKIP & perform all the steps in a 1 uninterrupted session! [If a step said to restart, restart!]

  1 right-click on the link, select SAVE TARGET as.... & download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

  3. right click on the file that you saved in #1 above and select run as administrator to run the utility. Do not TOUCH the computer until the race is over, and then restart.

  4. right-click on the following link and SAVE the download to your desktop: http://iefaq.info/attachments/133/ie8-rereg.zip [1]

  Note: Good for IE9 & IE7, too.

  4B. right click on the file downloaded in # 4 above has (that is, ie8 - rereg.zip) and EXTRACT its contents to the desktop. This will create a new folder on your desktop named ie8-rereg.

  4 c. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the task bar), open the new folder created in # 4 b above, double-click on the file ie8 - rereg.cmd to run the script and restart.

  5 reaffirm Internet Explorer as the browser in the default CUSTOM (<>) Set Program Access and defaults of the computerarticle. [2]

  6. right-click on the following link and SAVE the download to your desktop: http://www.slipstick.com/problems/reg/chromehtml.reg [3]

  6. double-click on the file that you saved in # 6 above & accept invites him to MERGE with the registry data.

  7 restart again.

  8. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 [ignore the warnings of DO NOT APPLY and the section will APPLY to] & run the difficulty.

  Note => for best results, check the option Remove personal settings .

  9. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336 [ignore the title & symptoms].

  9 b. IMPORTANT!-online make disappear/close the pop-up window that offers the Windows Update troubleshooting tool! -then...

  9. ignorant of the "not recommended" or similar warnings, run difficulty he 50202 in DEFAULT modes and AGGRESSIVE. [4]

  10 restart once again and then run a manual check of updates & see if you manage to install all updates offered security (e.g., KB2829530, KB2847204, KB2830290 & KB2829361); Follow all the instructions.

  11. in response to this post with a status report.

  Good luck!

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  [1] source: http://iefaq.info/index.php?action=artikel&cat=42&id=133&artlang=en

  [2] after that we ended up this thread, feel free to one of your other browsers reaffirm as a default if you wish.

  [3] trust Source: http://www.slipstick.com/problems/this-operation-has-been-cancelled-due-to-restrictions/

  [4] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not the list of installed updates.

• Printing for Vista Home Premium 32-bit network: Blank document or disappears from the queue

  I'm having trouble printing large format HP DeskJet 1000 c, which is connected via a parallel cable to my Media Center/DVR PC running Windows Vista Home Premium 32 - bit SP2 on my printer. I connected with the success of this printer to two different computers, a desktop PC running Windows Vista Home Premium 64 - bit SP2 and a laptop Mac OS x 10.5.8. I can print from the local computer very well, but when I try and use the printer on the network, one of two things happens depending on what machine I try and print from:

  1. from Vista 64 Desktop: printing the task appears, treats and disappears from the queue to the local printing on PC DVR. Printer advance a sheet of paper as if he were about to print, then waits with a power indicator light flashes. If you send a new job network, the tip sheet of paper is ejected and the process begins again. If you send a new job locally, the tip sheet of paper is ejected and the local job will print normally.

  2. from Mac OS x: printing the task appears, treats and disappears from the queue to the local printing on PC DVR. Printer does nothing.

  Although the process of networking of printers with OS X 10.5 and Vista is a bit more complicated (annoying) it was with XP, I am able to print from the Mac to a printer on the Vista 64 machine very well. Similarly, PC DVR allows you to print to the printer of the Vista 64 computer and a printer connected to my Mac desktop.

  I checked the HP site for drivers and since it is a quite old printer, there is no listed for any operating system newer than Windows 2000 (which a pilot has been included with the operating system). Any ideas as to why the PC DVR will not take of the network print jobs? Unfortunately, this complex printer (3 printers, 4 machines) installation is somewhat needed due to the possibilities of each printer and how my home office is laid out. If they did a multifunction, printer laser color large network format, I could sell my soul for what it... But I'm not aware of such a machine available to mortals.

  There is a difficulty that recently came on the HP Forums for 64-bit Vista:

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/printer-all-in-one-software-and/DeskJet-710-720-810-820-100-series-printers-patch-for-64-bit/m-p/203377#U203377

  All you have to is to download the mentioned file and replace some dll with those provided.

  The question remains with OS X, but I do not expect that Microsoft will provide no support for this.

• Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit &#62; Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit?

  Just a question, I currently have Vista Home Premium 32 Bit OEM and want to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit.  When you buy an upgrade pack does with Versions 32 and 64 BIT, I understand not doing a clean install, etc..  but the DVD with this capability upgrade?  as far as I can see the comments are widespread, and State if the disk used for the upgrade is a full version or an upgrade copy.   Because I would rather buy the upgrade on a whole new pack of detail for reasons of $.

  Yes, this full and updated details to level version boxed packages include records of 32 and 64-bit.

  Upgrade paths:
  When important changes to your computer, for example an upgrade, it is always recommended that you back up your system before installing a new version of Windows. In your case, you can upgrade to Windows 7 depending on the edition and the architecture of Windows Vista, you have installed. If you are running a 32-bit version of Vista and upgrade to a 64-bit (Windows 7 edition) version, you'll have a pure make install, it is the opposite case.

  If you are using Windows Vista Home Basic or Premium consumer editions, you can only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate. Also, you can make the downgrades, which means, if you are running Windows Vista Ultimate Edition now, you cannot downgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. You perform logical upgrades:

  Windows Vista Home Basic > Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium > Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Professional, enterprise or ultimate edition
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Enterprise
  Windows Vista Ultimate > Windows 7 Ultimate.

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• sfc/scannow foud the corrupted files after upgrade from Vista Home Premium 32 bit

  Hello

  It is an event that I went through:

  (1) recently I received a bunch of updates to Vista Home Premium 32 bit, after I did the update I decided to perform sfc/scannow task and this is the error message I got the "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and managed to fix them." Details are provided in the CBS.log windir\logs\CBS.log newspaper. For example c:\windows\logs\CBS\CBS.log

  Repair of system files change will take effect after the next reboot.

  (2) so I did restart and then try to run the sfc/scannow task once again, but I still got the same message I described in step 1 again. So basically sfc/scannow function did not repair the corrupted files.

  (3) the next step, I decided to perform a repair Installation of visa which took me 10 hours to complete the task, once the task of upgrading of repair has been made and before the windows update, I ran sfc/scannow task and this time he finds any corrupted files, but after I updated windows sfc/scannow result was the same as step 1.

  It is obvious to me that one of the updates of the origin of this problem, but find it me hard to pinpoint that one. So I am writing this e-mail to help and I hope that the problem will soon be solved. Please let me know if you need me to submit the CBS.log file for you to review thanks in advance.

  Kind regards

  Jdec9

  Hello

  Sorry to hear that you are facing a problem due to the update of Windows. I'll certainly do my best and get the issue resolved.

  I suggest you to view update history to see which update might be causing the problem.

  (a) open Windows Update by clicking Start , all programs, and then Windows Update.

  (b) in the left pane, click view update history.

  (c) to display more information about an update, double-click it.

  Once you know Update KB number, provide us with the same for later analysis. You can also try the steps in the article and see if it helps.

  You can also download the files of cbs to Skydrive.

  Use SkyDrive download collected files and post screen shot/image

  Hope this helps and let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help you.

• I have AutoCAD 2002 a 32-bit program cannot install on my Window Vista Home - Premium 64 bit OS. Can someone help me, please?

  I have AutoCAD 2002, a 32-bit program, I can't install it on my computer which has Windows Vista Home - Premium 64 bit OS.
  Can someone help me, please?

  Hi JohnMcLarnon,

  Welcome to the community Microsoft and thanks for posting the question.

  According to the description, it looks like you can not install AutoCAD 2002, he would be grateful if you can answer this question in order to help you further.

  1. what happens when you try to install, summers - get you any error message or error code?

  2 is the issue limited only during installation AutoCAD?

  3. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  I suggest you to see the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if it helps.

  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall?wa=wsignin1.0

  Troubleshoot installing or uninstalling programs: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-installing-or-uninstalling-programs

  Note: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry

  If you have any other questions or you need Windows guru, do not hesitate to post your questions 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.

• I have a new desktop computer HP with Vista Home Premium 64-bit, with 8 GB RAM and when I try to start Zoo Tycoon 2, he won't play, said that I have no memory system.

  I have a new desktop computer HP with Vista Home Premium 64 - bit, with 8 GB of RAM, and when I try to run Zoo Tycoon 2, I get the following error message:

  You need at least 256 MB of system memory to run Zoo Tycoon 2. (0Mo detected)

  Y at - it a patch? I have read many "Workaround" and none of them work. I tried to run in Windows XP compatibility mode and it didn't work.

  Hey tprefling,
   
  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft answers site!
   
  Right-click on the zt.exe file and choose "Run as Administrator" to launch the program.
   
  See if you are able to play the game.

  If this does not work, turn your computer to clean the start State and see if the fgame plays very well.
  
  To put your computer in a clean boot, follow these steps:
   
  Note: If the computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may prevent you from following these steps. We recommend strongly that you do not use System Configuration utility to change startup options on the computer, unless a support engineer Microsoft directs you to do so. This can make the computer unusable.
   
  1. sign the computer by using an account with administrator rights.
   
  2. click on start, type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER to start the System Configuration utility.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.
   
  3. on the general tab, click Selective startup, and then clear the check box load startup items. (The check box use the file Boot is not available.)
   
  4. on the Services tab, click to select the skin all the Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all.
  Note: Following this step lets services Microsoft continue to run. These services include networking, Plug-and-Play, record of events, error reporting, and other services. If you disable these services, you can permanently delete all restore points. Do not do this if you want to use to restore the system with the existing restore points.
   
  5. click OK and then click on restart.
   
  For more information about the clean boot, see the link below:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
   
  In addition, change the size of virtual memory and see that helps. For more information, see:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-the-size-of-virtual-memory

  For more details on the Zoo Tycon game, consult the following link:
  http://forums.zootycoon.com/forums/default.aspx
   
  I hope this helps!
  Gokul T - Microsoft Support

• Can I upgrade to windows vista home Premium 32 bit on 64-bit operating system

  Im running windows 7 Home premium on opus 64-bit system.  Can I upgrade to windows vista Home premium 32-bit...

  Hello

  This is not an upgrade from Windows 7 to Vista.

  It is a downgrade that Vista is the previous operating system before Windows 7 came out and you would have to BUY a COMPLETE of Vista version and do a fresh install of Vista; but before you buy Vista, check first that your computer manufacturer provides the Vista drivers for your model computer.

  Microsoft sells more Vista; Try Amazon.com.

  See you soon.

• Where can I download windows 7 ultimate 32 bit to upgrade a Vista Home Premium 32 bit?

  Hello

  I have a little problem. I have this Toshiba laptop comes with Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit version. It came with a free upgrade to Windows 7. Toshiba not did me not a CD for Windows Vista or 7. I was too lazy to update. Now my computer has some problems, so I thought I would just upgrade to Windows 7. But I find no legal download online to upgrade. Why is this? Where can I find it? And if they are available, he will ask the product key for windows 7, or I will be able to spend with my key for windows vista?

  I'd appreciate your help.

  Kind regards

  Abbas

  Hello

  There are free downloads of Windows 7, but you would need a product key to activate it. It is therefore of no use to you.

  You should contact the manufacturer of your laptop, in your case, Toshiba and get the Windows 7 Upgrade in the time to take advantage of the offer.

  This is the upgrade Option:

  How does the Windows 7 upgrade Option?

  The Windows 7 upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on some PC and Microsoft on any purchase of packaged product Windows Vista. The Windows 7 upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions. Your upgrade to Windows 7 will be the comparable version: so you will get either Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (upgrade to Windows Vista Business) or Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. The Windows 7 upgrade Option program takes place June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Some manufacturers may choose to shorten the time to upgrade Option.

  Unfortunately, it has expired.

  For more information about the offer, please contact Toshiba.

  ____________________________________________

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista, as you say you have problems with Vista.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs):

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  With a Toshiba, you press 0 (zero) to the starter to start the process of recovery back to the factory settings.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• I have windows vista Home premium 64-bit installed on my sony vaio cs36gj, which was not install updates. Or running fixit is. How updated?

  I have windows vista Home premium 64-bit installed on my sony vaio cs36gj, which was not install updates. \niehter is running thing fixit. How updated?

  Hi Vishal,

  1. what happens when you try to install Windows Update and the fix, you get any error message or error code?

  2 have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  3 is the limited issue during the installation of specific updates?

  Problem when installing windows update, see the following Microsoft article.

  Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2509997

  Solve common installation issues in Windows Update, Microsoft Update and Windows Server Update Services: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

  
  Notes:

  The following steps include changing the system registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Back up the registry: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry

  CHKDSK: Data files that are infected can be cleaned by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Microsoft safety scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again. The data files that are infected can be cleaned by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Keep us informed on the status of the issue.

• You can use a Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit OEM license to reinstall a retail copy?

  Hello.

  I currently have a HP machine with licensed Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. I intend to back up, format and perform a new Installation.
  I do have a HP OEM DvD and I wonder if I can use Vista Home Premium 64 - bit RETAIL COPY my sister to reinstall my machine.
  Basically, is it possible to OEM license for use on a DvD at retail?
  Thank you very much
  Donn

  Hello

  You can also use this method.

  You do not have a Vista disc that came with the computer to reinstall with, you should have a recovery Partition to do.

  Here is the HP Compaq information on how to use the recovery partition to put your computer in a new State.

  You press F11 at startup or through their Recovery Manager.

  It is all explained in this link.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00809678&LC=en&DLC=en&cc=us&product=18703

  • Recover the PC to the State of initial operation critical system failure

  See you soon.

  PS You can also make your own this recovery Partition recovery disks.

  • Create a set of recovery disks operating system