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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

  Go to the link below for the procedure perform system restore.

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  Hello

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  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

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  What happens when you put in the DVD and it Autostarts or you choose to run the installation, and then choose update?  What is the specific message or the reason for the failure?  (To be exact with the message.)

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  What are the differences between the versions?  This web page shows some of the basics.  This comparative table goes in the finer details.

  Basically, however, you need not go through another version of Windows Vista to Windows 7 (two versions mentioned in any case) nor would gain you something by doing this.

  As the manufacturer of the system with a Windows 7 upgrade path themselves - they need to support this system with Windows 7 installed on it - which is a good thing for you.  You may want to visit the support from the manufacturer of such and downloads section now to make sure they have drivers of hardware devices for all the hardware in your system to Windows 7 – just a precautionary measure.  Also - make sure that any software that you have installed on your own is Windows 7 compatible and all peripherals you have set (or sometimes attach) to the system.

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  Hello

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  Windows Update Forum:

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

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  I have an old laptop that I am trying to set up for my daughter. It had XP on it and I have a physical disc of Windows 7 I have installed on it. I bought 7 retail to upgrade to Vista and have since upgraded to 10. The product key is coming as invalid. I thought that I could use it again since I upgraded from 7 to 10. Is the product key invalid, because I already used it once even if I'm not on 7? Can I buy just a key somewhere or I have to buy a new copy of 7 again? It installed fine that I just can't turn it on. Thank you.

  OT:

  Windows 7 product key

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  then

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  (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

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