Install Vista SP1/upgraded to Windows 7

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• I bought a "Windows Vista SP1 Upgrade disc" Wal-Mart and on the accident. I thought it was a full version, but turned out to be upgraded. How can I install this drive to upgrade on my computer if I do not already have an existing operating system?

  I bought a "Windows Vista SP1 Upgrade disc" Wal-Mart and on the accident. I thought it was a full version, but turned out to be upgraded. How can I install this drive to upgrade on my computer if I do not already have an existing operating system?

  You need a disk FULL/license to do a clean install, not an upgrade license.

  Take it back to Wal-Mart and see if you can exchange it.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Has managed to recover from the infinite loop restart Vista SP1 "configuration updates stage 3 of 3 0%"- but Windows Update always wants me to install Vista SP1!

  WIndows Update asks me to install Vista SP1. I did and got into the infamous infinite loop of SP1 (infinite loop ' configuration updates stage 3 of 3 0% "with Vista SP1). I used F8 to repair my computer, and I chose a restore before the SP1 update point has been installed. The restore point has been applied successfully, so I have the computer in the back. Super. However, Windows Update wants me reinstall Vista SP1. Needless to say, I am reluctant to do so. But I want to be aware of the Windows updates. What do I do? TIA

  (With the help of Vista Home Premium)

  This gives a whirlwind:

  1. download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  1B. download the tool McAfee Consumer Product Removal, save it to your desktop: http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.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 TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  4. right click on the file that you saved in # 1 b above and select run as administrator to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

  5. ensure that the http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955430 and http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 have been installed. (If they were, they would belong to installed updates. If they don't, try to manually download/install.

  6 test cycle.

  ~ 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

• HP laptop purchased with Win Vista later upgraded to Windows 7 - laptop damaged

  Hello

  I bought a laptop HP with Win Vista later upgraded to Windows 7. Now, the laptop is damaged for the 2nd time. I would go for a locally assembled desktop computer with Intel, last configuration chipset.

  Can I use Win Vista / Win 7 license key on my desktop? What installer I use (Win Vista or Win 7)? and how do I get the installer?

  Thanks in advance

  Best regards

  PAL

  Hello

  You cannot transfer the license of Vista.

  If Windows 7 Upgrade was not part of this upgrade offering free back then, you can transfer, but you need an operating system to be installed to upgrade.

  Read this information and you will understand what I mean:

  If the computer/laptop comes with the preinstalled Windows operating system (Dell, HP, Acer, etc.) or is licensed to OEM System Builders, that the product key that came with the computer/laptop is preinstalled OEM license and is not transferable.

  OEM license/product key (systems of operating pre-installed on Dell, HP, etc.) and the license OEM System Builders are related to the first machine it is installed on and dies when machine who dies.

  Only retail Operating System license that you buy and install yourself, are allowed to be transferred to another machine.

  And retail licenses also can be installed on a machine at one time.

  See you soon.

• I had problems to install Vista SP1 on different computers 2 Scared of Vista SP1.

  I had problems installing Vista SP1 on 2 different computers and have had to reinstall OS and at the same time, after the reinstallation of Vista, Windows update has updated all the updates up to SP1 and I'm afraid to click on it.  I just finished rebuilding my laptop and all important updates and stopped at SP1.  I ran the System Readiness tool update on my desktop and am really GUN-SHY click on SP1.  Is there something else I can look for or take into account before clicking GO?  I was really upset when the laptop was working fine without it and against my instinct clicked on install when Windows update finally offered it.  I was surprised, that he had not come forward.  I have HP Pavilion, AVG and it is on both machines.   On the desktop I had updated SP1 when it first came out, and something zapped my video card and had to install a video card to see what was going on.  Finally I had to buy another HP motherboard.  It was not cheap.  I'm really scared to click on install. And I would like to put into practice what I preach to end-users, but experience twice shot dark me and path of restoration.  Thank you.

  I'm back - I'M MY technician.  I support experience dating back to the beginning of the 1990s.  I tried your advice and humiliated.  What I have to lose - I said. If this does not work, I'll reformat and start over.   here goes.

  I reformatted, reinstalled OEM in new condition.  Bypassed the Code Purple HP tattoos on their generation, where we replaced the MB that I had.
  Uninstalled Norton, installed the Norton remover.
  Installed MS Security essentials.   Yet once, I said why not.  try it.
  Installed all the updates that Microsoft had to offer.   Have to him. I said.
  It took almost two days.
  System has all updates included SP1 and SP and anything withdrew automatic update of Ms.
  Ok.
  browser, flash, drivers, software for personal use
  System is being run-
  Scanned primary and any secondary t.o.d. after reconnecting them - disconnected for the reformat.

  There are other questions which seem to me with ISP but I meet with them, or open a new question.  For now, Vista SP1 and 2 are in.

  Oh and if anyone has a HP, which gets a code purple error after entering the process of restoration - Shift and F10 while the purple error code is on the screen and rename files from HP in the form of command prompt to convey this purple code and continue with the installation.  I had to find this info on the site of HP after the first reformat.

  and another thing.  I had to take my firewall router a notch to allow download of the Norton removal tool.  Why they still use FTP for one simple download is beyond me.  -

  Nice day

• will vista ultimate upgrade to windows 7 Home premium and back up my files.

  will vista ultimate upgrade to windows 7 Home premium and back up my files.

  Hello

  Loy it won't

  Vista Ultimate upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate edition

  Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)	Upgrading to Windows 7
  Company	Professional, company, full
  Enterprise	Enterprise
  Home Basic	Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate
  Home Premium	Home Premium, ultimate edition
  Ultimate	Ultimate

  ____________________________________________________________________

  and read this information, including where is the right Windows 7 Installation Forum for your questions:

  so eager to upgrade to Windows 7, it will depend on if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has windows 7 drivers available for your computer/laptop as to whether Windows 7 will work properly on your machine

  check with them

  and read this

  Windows 7 upgrade advisor

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Windows 7 system requirements

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  Windows 7 upgrade paths

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

  Compare editions of Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  Windows 7 Compatibility Center to check software and hardware compatibility:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 price:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

  _____________________________________________________________

  and the link below is to an instance of installation of Windows 7 for any other questions about the installation of Windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install?page=1&tab=all

• This application is not compatible with the operating system installed. Please upgrade to Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 or more.

  Hi all

  I recently installed a mod for S.T.A.L.K.E.R SoC V1.004. The game won't start not even, instead, it gives me the following message:

  This application is not compatible with the operating system installed.
  Please upgrade to Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 or more.

  I'm under Win 8 64 bit. I have uninstalled and rebooted twice (both game and mod) does not.

  I have to downgrade to XP to be able to play this awesome mod, he ran on this platform with the same configuration before, why he now rejects it know not only the people at Ms.

  Please help if possible

  Thank you very much

  Pierre Viljoen

  Probably, all in all probably is a 16-bit program, and as such does not work on Windows 8.0/8.1 64 bit. In addition, the game seems to have 20 years or more. You can try running in compatibility mode, but I think that the game is dead. Hope this helps and if you need help please post and we will be happy to help you.

  The above opinion is mine and casually and does not necessarily reflect that of Microsoft, they are 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

• I do windows update continues to install vista sp1 936330 kb why?

  I did a reinstall to factory setings restoration and everything seemed to go straight so I started to reinstall updates more went well, but vista sp1 maintains wanting to install windows Update when I install the update, it seems to move, but maintains have offered as a update how can I solve this

  Hi Lonnie,

  Thanks for asking this question to Microsoft Community.

  You can go through the steps from the link and check if it helps.

  Follow the steps under Windows 7.

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

• Cannot install a version upgrade of Windows Vista after changing the hard drive.

  Original title: my computer gives me a warning... saying backup.

  My hard drive is bad.  I can feel it.

  Keep the system lock up and rebooting message says cable and BAD status.

  I took the hard drive... put in a new one... and now it says I can't install vista.

  I have the version upgrade.

  I put XP on this drive and upgrade again.  Y at - it something I can do.

  I want to just reinstall windows vista on a new drive.  How can I accomplish this.

  The bad hard drive still works and is accessible it is not stable and keeps locking up.

  The full version of XP that I have is out of licenses.  Help Help

  Hi Rob,

  You must install first Windows XP and upgrade to Windows Vista.

  If you have a genuine copy of Windows XP, after you install Windows XP you can contact support for Microsoft's Activation to activate the copy of Windows XP.

  For more information, you can consult the following articles:

  Upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista

  How to activate Windows XP

• Windows vista for upgradation of windows 8 has failed with "key can be used to install the retail version of windows", although I'm having a valid license

  Hi all

  It is my first ever question to this community. I have Vista pre-installed PC. Recently, I bought a license key 8 Windows for upgradation.

  I tried the upgrade of windows 8 for Wizard to upgrade and I entered the license key, then I got the error that ' key cannot be used to install the retail version of windows.'. So, what should I do. Help me please upgrade to windows 8 with my key.

  I tried the upgrade wizard on my vista PC.

  Thanks in advance

  Jose Reddy

  Hello

  The product key you use to install could be a volume license key, you can contact your network administrator to download the iso from this site http://msdn.microsoft.com/ and install the W8. The W8 will be key during the installation or is installed with the default key that will work for 30 days. If it is installed with a default key, you can change the product key with the suite of measures

  -Run as administrator command line
  -Enter the following command

  slmgr.vbs-ipk TYPE-YOUR-KEY-RIGHT-HERE
  -Now go to the properties of your computer and click on activate Windows.

  She's... You are finished with the activation of new volume Windows8 license.

  For more information you can refer to the answer for the next post
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-windows_install/this-product-key-cannot-be-used-to-install-a/f7fbd6b5-AFE8-4937-ba41-7f4a2ffb9506

  Kind regards

  Vivek Chandra.

• How to install Vista SP1 after that 947366 troubleshooting has failed?

  I have Vista Home Premium 32-bit. I want to install SP1 (and, eventually, SP2 before the April deadline, deadline of 2010). I tried the "Windows Update" - it did not work. I downloaded the installation manual - it did not work. I tried searching for an answer in the forum "Install Vista, upgrade and Acivate", and Mick Murphy (Microsoft Partner) referred me to this forum, the forum "Windows Update". This is probably the right forum to deal with SP1 installation problems vis a vis Vista. Could someone please offer some advice on what would be my next step in the installation of Vista SP1 32-bit? To be more precise on the substantive contribution: I met this http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=101139link, which redirects to this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366and this link 947366 is where I went through resolution 1 to 4 of the resolution in a vain attempt to get SP1 installed on my computer. In other words, I've tried every resolution 1, 2, 3 and 4 and each result is a pop-up window evoking me the 101139 link. ATER each resolution has failed, I reached the bottom of 4 resolution follows her where:

  Note If the problem is not resolved, this content cannot help you. So, you might want to visit the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus
   
  which of course makes back off the screen of troubleshooting altogether. I tried to call Microsoft and their lines are busy all the time. I hope that someone else has experienced this similar problem. I did much research on Google, nothing helps. I hope someone in "Microsoft answers" can provide a response to my "question of Microsoft." Again, my question is: what should I do to get SP1 is installed if resolution 1 to 4 of the resolution at this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366 failed? The above is the most accurate description of the problem that I can provide, including the specific error codes and I have already taken measures. Please please please help!
   
  Thank you!

  Paulbyl,
  I suggest that you first run the disk error check and make sure your player is no problem.  Then, run the System File Checker to check for problems with the system files.  If he can find and correct and rerun the System Update tool .  At this point, you must perform a clean boot , and then try to start the installation of stand alone for SP1.

  If SFC finds issues it cannot fix you will need to perform an inplace of Vista upgrade.  Follow the steps described in this article.

  Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• "0xc01a001d (\Registry\Machine\COMPONENTS\DerivedData...). Error while installing Vista SP1, WITH RESTORATION or BACKUP ACCESS FORBIDDEN! ANY CHANCE OF HEALING?

  I rebooted several times Vista since Vista SP1 download.  I tried to get my system prepared for a Boot (as several vital Programs are not yet supported) double Win7.  I keep getting stuck on the "0xc01a001d? / 99216 (\Registry\Machine\COMPONENTS\DerivedData... "error.

  I have saved on an external USB hard disk and do not have the original system disks.

  I downloaded the Vista recovery disk.  On all options, he said that I could not restore.  He could not read the USB key to find the backup point.  He would not even install when I tried to reinstall.

  Y at - it a help to me.  I am a student and can get another copy of Vista from MSDNAA but would go instead by the download time intensive task, to find drivers on the Dell Web site (I have an Inspiron 1501) and reloading everything.

  ALL BOARDS

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

  Once installed the clean, 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 a network otherwise and before using a USB key that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  5 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/XPPC.mspx

  ~ 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

• Vista SP1 upgrade to XP Pro SP3 or SP2 Business?

  I have a Dell T3400 workstation comes with a Vista Business OEM COA product key, however, this PC has worked with XP Pro SP3 using detail settled. It is time to migrate to Windows 7, however, there is no direct way to "upgrade" from XP to Windows 7, except a clean install.

  My plan is initially upgrade Vista Business OS and then upgrade to Windows 7 Pro. This should be doable by the version upgrade paths available for each operating system. Of this plan, I did a 'test' upgrade to Vista SP1, and it seems to have worked OK (after application for new drivers various and other software upgrades).

  Windows activated and ran OK with this process, but subsequently he reported several pieces of software not compatible with Vista - no surprise. However, I could uninstall is no longer that slot software Vista as it seems to have too writes the necessary special uninstall files. I've returned to XP from a ghost image and will have a second run at it with some XP more pre working on ready for the upgrade.

  My main question: should I remove the patch SP3 of XP to upgrade it to SP2 before applying the Vista SP1? Any other consideration? I read in some other forums of Vista upgrades becomes flaky or non-fonctionnel because they were created before the release of XP SP3 and don't seem too well to manage the later version.

  Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

  I think it will be a case of trial and error. Since you have Ghost to restore XP you can uninstall all apps that play well with Vista and do the upgrade to Vista.  Just make sure that the device drivers for Windows 7 are.

  How to perform an upgrade in Place of Windows XP to Windows 7
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/xpwin7inplaceupgrade01.html

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• How to install Vista SP1 after fail methods of "General Resolution" and "Advanced Troubleshooting" Microsoft online?

  I have Vista Home Premium 32-bit. I want to install SP1 (and, eventually, SP2 before the April deadline, deadline of 2010). I tried the "Windows Update" - it did not work. I downloaded the installation manual - it did not work. This is probably the right forum to deal with SP1 installation problems vis a vis Vista. Could someone please offer some advice on what would be my next step in the installation of Vista SP1 32-bit? To be more precise on the substantive contribution: I met this http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=101139link, which redirects to this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366and this link 947366 is where I went through resolution 1 to 4 of the resolution in a vain attempt to get SP1 installed on my computer. At the bottom of the resolution 4 that following is indicated:

  Note If the problem is not resolved, this content cannot help you. So, you might want to visit the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus
   
  which of course makes back off the screen of troubleshooting altogether. I tried to call Microsoft and their lines are busy all the time. I hope that someone else has experienced this similar problem. I did much research on Google, nothing helps. I hope that someone in "Microsoft answers" can provide an answer on my question to Microsoft.
  Again, my question is: what should I do to get SP1 is installed if failure of resolution of 1 to 4 of the resolution at this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366 ?
   
  Thank you!

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update 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.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Cannot install Vista SP1, error code "WindowsUpdate_80004004" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"

  Summary: I have bad installation of Vista SP1 and would be grateful for any advice, see details below.

  B A C K G R O U N D:

  I am running Vista Home Premium (32-bit version) and I need to upgrade Adobe create Suite 3 (CS3) to CS4. The problem comes from the fact that CS4 requires Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) and I'm unable to install SP1.

  I really, really want to avoid storing new factory setting and re-install Vista... So, I would be very grateful if there is someone out there who could offer some advice to help me correct my current system with SP1, allowing installation both need the software Adobe CS4. Someone has an idea of what I might try next?

  E R R O R D E S C R I P T I O N:

  After trying to install the Vista SP1, I get the following under Windows Update error code: "WindowsUpdate_80004004" "WindowsUpdate_dt000" Leading to this following error occurs:

  1. SP1 is installed and Vista claims that it is correctly installed (it takes a few hours...)
  2. Computer is restarted and 3 updates are applied to the system. The first of these takes forever and housing is 98% completion for a few hours, not a sign of healty I guess...
  3. Computer is then restarted again (or maybe it goes directly from 2) 3) without a re-boot inbetween?) and now I am facing a window called "Start up repair" telling me "your computer is unable to boot"... here I just have to click Next and the computer now spends in the order of 45 minutes to fix the system. When it's done, Vista starts but without SP1 and Windows journal showing the unsuccessful attempt to install KB936330 entry more an upgrade.

  S Y S T E M C O N F I G:

  • HP Pavilion dv9000
  • AMD Turion 64 X 2 rocessor
  • 2 GB of RAM, 32-bit version of Vista Home Premium, no other OS
  • Trend Micro Internet security (antivirus and firewall)

  Vista updated with all updates high priority, except the following:

  • KB905866, error message "WindowsUpdate_80004004" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"
  • KB936330 (SP1), an error message "WindowsUpdate_80004004" "WindowsUpdate_dt000"
  • KB955430, "WindowsUpdate_800F0825" "WindowsUpdate_dt000" (note the difference)

  W H A T I H A V E T R I E D S O F R:

  Diagnosis of basic computer:

  1. run chdsk: OK
  2. the verification of memory: OK
  3. I also downloaded a Vista recovery disk and booted from the recovery disc. In this mode, I tried to repair Vista, but no error was found.

  I tried to install the SP1 with these configurations, all attempts to exactly the same error as described in detail above:

  • update of the "normal route" via automatic windows standalone
  • Downloaded the stand-alone SP1: unsuccessful (I read somewhere that has helped other users...)
  • disabled wifi: unsuccessful (I read somewhere that has helped other users...)
  • disable the antivirus and Firewall: unsuccessful

  That's all the advice?

  Thanks in advance,
  Peter

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update 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.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner