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• Switch from Windows Vista to Windows 7

  Dear all,

  I had Windows Vista installed on my laptop, but unfortunately lost the c: / and the license code for this.

  Question: can I uninstall what remains of Windows Vista on my laptop and install Windows 7 on it. I still have a license of the latter and I expect long term to be able to switch to Windows 10, free of charge.

  Please can you let me know what you think about this?

  Kind regards

  Friederike

  First of all, note that there is no way to uninstall any version of Windows. They only way to get rid of Vista is to format the drive, for example by installing another operating system itself. A clean install means that you will lose the entire computer, including all your personal data, so until this don't forget to make a backup of all your important files n external media.

  Secondly, you say that you have a license for Windows 7, but how did you? If you bought a copy retail, fine. But if it's an OEM copy (for example, if it came with another computer) you can not do this.

  Finally, note that the period for a free upgrade for Windows 10 expired on July 29.

• can I switch from windows vista home premium (English), Windows 7 (in Spanish)?

  Greetings,

  I have a laptop with an English version of Windows Vista Home Premium installed.
  I now live in Latin America, so I would like to upgrade (not customize) a Spanish version of Windows 7 Home Premium.
  I wanted to know if this process with out without fault or will I have problems of language compatibility?
  Thank you
  Xiomara Beltran

  Greetings,

  I have a laptop with an English version of Windows Vista Home Premium installed.

  I now live in Latin America, so I would like to upgrade (not customize) a Spanish version of Windows 7 Home Premium.

  I wanted to know if this process with out without fault or will I have problems of language compatibility?

  Thank you

  Xiomara Beltran

  In this State...

  Go buy a COMMERCIAL of the Spanish version of Windows 7 Home Premium version and do a CLEAN INSTALLATION.
  Note: you will lose all files and install programs when you clean it. Thus, you should save that you want to keep before hand.

  How to do a clean installation tutorial:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

• How can I switch from Windows Vista to Windows 7

  Original title: Windows 7

  My HP laptop came pre-installed with Microsoft Vista OS. How can I change to Windows 7?

  Hello NareshDadlani,

  You must verify that your hardware of PCs will supports Windows 7, therefore, you must visit the HP site and check that the Windows 7 drivers are available for your PC.

  Windows 7, is of course, is no longer provided by Microsoft, so you can use scouring eBay or Amazon to see if a copy is legitimate is available. Like most of the software there are many out there pirated copies so be wary.

  You can also check if you can run Windows 8.1 instead. This will bring you bang up-to-date with the latest operating system. You can download the Wizard Windows 8 upgrade from this page: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8 the link to the upgrade wizard is in the second paragraph.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• How can I switch from Windows Vista 32-bit for Windows Vista 64 - bit?

  Hello my PC is a 32-bit and I checked and it is expandable to a 64-bit so my? Now this is what to do from here which means I know it is evolutionary, but what do I do now...

  
  
  Please help me understand what I need to do Thks in advance.
  original title: Desktop PC Vista Home Basic...? ..

  On the same hardware, there will be no difference of speed of moving to 64-bit. There are some marginal benefits of security with Windows 64-bit.

  Since at least the five years, almost all of the processors are able to run in 32-bit and 64-bit mode.  See for more information on current processors that work with Windows;

  http://www.Intel.com/en_UK/products/processor/Corei7/index.htm

  http://www.AMD.com/us/products/pages/processors.aspx

  It's really a matter of how much you want to spend for the performance you need. See this for more information on what you will need for a high performance system:

  http://www.TomsHardware.com/reviews/core-I7-3930k-3820-test-benchmark, 3090.html

  You can not simply exchange one processor to another. It must be put in correspondence with the motherboard.

  You are referring to a Vista Home Basic Office. Home Basic is usually installed on low-specification PCs which are not powerful enough to run all of Vista's features.

  If you want to run something like Adobe CS5, you would be probably better off buying a new computer Windows 7 to try to upgrade your existing computer.

• Cannot switch from Windows Vista to Windows 7 because have to uninstall Launcher welcome

  When upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, I get this message:

  "The upgrade of Windows will affect the devices or programs below:

  These programs may not work properly after the upgrade. We recommend that you uninstall these programs before upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, open Control Panel and search for "uninstall a program". (Note: programs marked as * can be reinstalled securely after the upgrade.)
  • "WelcomeLauncher *"

  WelcomeLauncher is not listed under programs.  Where to find it?

  Hello

  What brand / model of the computer?

   
  Let us try both methods listed below to uninstall the Launcher welcome.
  Method 1.
  Check out the link and use the Fixit to find the welcome launcher and uninstall
  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall
   
  Method 2.
  You can navigate to the programs folder and uninstall this program from there. See the article below for more information.
   
  Uninstalling programs: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/uninstalling-programs-frequently-asked-questions
   
  Uninstall or change a program
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/uninstall-or-change-a-program
   
  And if you use a Sony's Vaio computer you can also see the thread below.
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7install/thread/6545f2b3-e822-4C8D-b4a9-6a4d63d9957f

• How to switch from Windows Vista to Xp on a Satellite P200?

  Hello!

  I would like to know if it is possible to install Windows XP on a computer that initially comes with Vista? Someone told me that some drivers need to be installed first, but I just can't find the right information.

  Thank you

  Corinne

  Well, you're right. You need install Intel Matrix Storage manager first before you continue the installation of XP.
  During the installation of XP Setup will be asked by pressing the F6 key to include drivers 3.
  You will use this option to install Intel Matrix Storage manager external USB FDD or you will create the XP CD again using the nLite software.

  However, all the drivers are available on the European driver Toshiba page. Then choose the good series notebook and check compatible drivers!

• Impossible to switch from windows xp to windows 8

  Bank requires upgrade xp to W.8 message saying will not support upgrade.  WHAT TO DO...

  The Bank is probably you asking to upgrade your browser to version 8 If you want to access your account online:

  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/downloads/ie-8.

  As a word of caution, do a backup of your Favorites at the moment:

  Open your current browser and export your Favorites to a file named bookmark.htm

  Then you can begin to upgrade your browser via the link above.

• Impossible to switch from windows 8 to 8.1 windows

  Hi, I just bought a Dell Inspiron 3520 eBay. The computer has been restored and reset to factory settings.

  I tried to upgrade to windows 8.1 by the windows store. Everytime I try to upgrade, the download stops and a message appears saying that the application cannot be installed due to the KB 0x8007001f error.

  Help please.

  Thanks for your help!  I did, by downloading and reinstaling the software

• Impossible to switch from windows 8 to 8.1

  I have an ASUS laptop with windows 8 and the 8.1 update is on the store, but when I click on it nothing happened and even the store stop responding until I got close and reopen it, can you help me please?
  What should I do?

  Make sure that you install all the updates, including any option you can also try the following and see if they could help.

  (1) empty the Cache store - Windows key + R, type the following command in the run wsreset.exe box.

  (2) disable or uninstall any third-party Security Suite

  (3) try to use try wifi via an Ethernet connection

  4) implemented a clean boot -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Hope this helps and if you need any additional aid station and we will be happy to help you.

  The above opinion is mine and mine nothing and does not necessarily reflect that of Microsoft, it's employees, or any other Member of this forum.

  "When we try to take anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe."-John Muir

  If this has answered your message please mark as answer.

• Microphone is not working after the decommissioning of laptop Sony Vaio from Windows Vista to Windows XP

  Original title: I recently switched from windows vista to XP on my computer laptop SONY Vaio VGN-NS110E my microphone does not work. Driver audio realtek has been downloaded and it does not work. Please notify.
  
  See above

  Hi AmandaMwaramba,
   
  -Which program you want to use your microphone with?

   

  We will try to test with XP built in tool. Please follow the steps below to do the same.

  a. click on 'Start' > select 'Control panel' > double-click "sounds and Audio devices".

  b. Select the "voice" tab > under default device which device do you see? > Click on "material Test".

   

  If you get no sound, change your default device that I mentioned above, the parameter may be wrong.

   

  For more information, see:

  To set up a microphone

• Error: failed to create or save new files in the folder where it was downloaded during the upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7

  Original title:

  Attempt to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

  I try to update my Windows Vista to Windows 7. I bought to download the rom update the Microsoft store and downloaded, but when I try to start the upgrade I have a stateing message that it is impossible to create or save new files in the folder where it was downloaded. I checked the security permissions in the file and made sure that no programs are 'read only', but it won't always go beyond this point!

  Hello
  
  What is the edition of Windows Vista installed on the computer?
  Make sure that you upgrade to the correct version, some versions of Windows cannot be upgraded with the installation disc you are trying to use. For example, you cannot upgrade a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version, or upgrade a higher edition of Windows like Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, to a lower edition, such as Windows 7 Edition Home Premium. If this is the case, you will need to use the custom during installation option.
  Before you attempt to upgrade, please run the Windows 7 upgrade Advisor:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor
  Also, check if your computer is compatible for Windows 7, using the Compatibility Center:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx
  To learn more about the upgrade process, please visit the link below:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7
  I hope that helps!

• Sony Vaio VPCY2190X. Can I switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10 factory?

  Sony Vaio VPCY2190X. Can I switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10 factory? Page Web de Sony info is not clear to me on the issue of whether I can do it again.

  On the right side, he is saying

  DO NOT UPGRADE YET.

  To ensure that your VAIO PC works with Windows 10, it is strongly recommended that you wait to upgrade your PC until the drivers are ready.

• UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME during the upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista

  I'm getting an unmountable_boot_volume during the upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista.  It occurs after Windows 7 software loads and restarts.  If I restart the computer, I have the option to start the upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows Vista.  If I select Windows Vista, the computer restarts without problem.  If I choose Windows 7 Upgrade, I get the blue screen of death with the unmountable_boot_volume error.  Of course, nothing wrong with the boot volume because Windows Vista starts without error.  The boot drive is 1.5 TB.  Any suggestions on how to accomplish the upgrade to Windows 7?

  Windows Update has nothing to do with the upgrade of Windows. Post here instead, please: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ 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

• Can I switch from Windows XP to Windows 7 by installing Windows 7 without uninstalling XP?

  Original title: improvement of the operating system.

  Can I switch from Windows XP to Windows 7 by installing Windows 7 without uninstalling XP?

  Yes, and in fact you must do in order to qualify for the upgrade price.  You must realize, however, this update of XP to 7 involves a "custom installation" - that is, you must save your data first (on external support) and to reinstall all your applications after that Win 7 is running.

  Under certain circumstances, installing Windows 7 might create a windows.old file, but it's not clear to me what is stored in memory in the transition from XP to 7. you will certainly be able to run one of your older applications without having to reinstall them.  See, for example, http://www.chron.com/business/silverman/article/Going-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-7-It-s-not-1609463.php