Is my Dell Inspiron 531 Vista Home Basic s capable of an upgrade to Windows 7?

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• I have Windows Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 drivers vista with errors.

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  To begin troubleshooting, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that Device Manager is open, and that the device that has the problem is selected. You can perform certain resolutions recommended by the Device Manager.
     1. Right-click my computerand then click Properties.
     2. Select the hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
     3. Double-click the type of device that has the problem. For example, if you have problems with your modem, double-click Modems to see the devices in that category.

        A list of devices appears. If a device has problems, the unit has a red exclamation mark next to it. If a device is unknown (usually because of missing drivers), the device has a yellow question mark next to it.

     4. Right click on the device that has the problem, and then click Properties. This opens the device properties dialog box. You can see the error code in the State of the device of this dialog box.
  2. Use the Troubleshooting Wizard, if it is available, to help you diagnose and solve your problem.
     1. In the device properties dialog box, click the general tab.
     2. Click troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard. The wizard will ask a few simple questions and provides a solution to your problem, based on the answers you provide. If the Troubleshooting Wizard is not available, go to step 3.
     3. Follow the resolution steps provided by the wizard to resolve the problem.
     4. Check the device status of the device properties dialog box to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished. Otherwise, go to step 3.
  3. If the Troubleshooting Wizard does not have you helped to solve your problem or was not available, search for your error code in this article.

     Note If you cannot find your error code in this article, contact Support. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

     http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus

     (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus)

  4. Follow the resolutions recommended for this error code.
     • Check the status of the device in the device properties dialog box area to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished.
     • If the problem persists, unfortunately, this article did not resolve your problem. For your next steps, you can ask for help. Or, you can contact Microsoft Support to help you resolve this problem. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:
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• I bought Windows Vista Home Premium and got a free upgrade to Windows 7. Can I install Vista on a second computer and still be legal?

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  Is same question with versions of Microsoft office, if I have multiple versions allowed to install an earlier version on a second computer and stay legal?

  No, unfortunately not, when you upgraded to Windows 7 indeed renounce you your right to use Vista. But keep the product key and Vista media where you need to perform a clean installation of Windows 7 again.

  For MS Office (according to license as some allow multiple installations) If this older version is not in use you can install it on this computer second no questioned asked.

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• Reference Dell inspiron 531 vista equipped s won't start

  Dell inspiron 531 s fefuses Vista running at startup. Monitor shows nothing. Once I deleted pwer offers completely for about 20 minutes, it starts then as usual. This has happened for 2 weeks now

  Hello

  1 when was the last time it was working fine?

  2. don't you make changes to the computer until the problem occurred?

  I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

  Method 1: Try the steps from the link below.

   

  Troubleshoot monitor and video card:

   

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-monitor-and-video-card-problems

  Note: Also, check with your diet.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Where can I get a replacement for Vista Home Basic cd/dvd so I can reinstall windows?

  Yes, I have a laptop that came with Vista Home Basic

  Yes, I have a laptop that came with Vista Home Basic Edition, a TI had a disk failure, I have the CD key as it is on the bottem of the machine, I just need a CD/DVD or a link to were I can download an ISO that Microsoft did not provide a...

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  Microsoft does not include your vista recovery disks

  the manufacturer of the laptop is

  Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

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

• Disable TouchPad on Dell Inspiron 1720 - Vista Home Premium

  I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 laptop and I would like to disable the touchpad so that I can move the cursor of the mouse only.

  Why? One wonders...  I can type text, when suddenly, the cursor will jump and I tap on the line above on the previous text. This has happened before, when I had first PC, and I've sorted it by disabling the touchpad. However, I have re installed the OS, etc, and everything must be reset to zero.

  2 years on I forgot how do. I tried Panel Manager and control device, but he can't get by on this machine. The system is Vista Home Premium, if it is of no relevance.

  Hi The_President,

  This site gives you the steps to disable the touchpad.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/forums/t/19272250.aspx

  I hope this helps.

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• I can't put my Dell Inspiron 5423 back to the factory setting after the upgrade to Windows 8.1

  Dear Sir/Madam,

  I upgraded my laptop Windows 8.1 yesterday and he had some compatibility problems with some applications. I want to restore it before the upgrade but cannot, then I run the Dell backup / recovery of value factory setting, but has no success (the interface at startup is also difference previous execution of recovery).

  I tried to run the startup recovery, but pressing F8 can not directly at the interface of recovery.

  Could you please say how to restore my laptop? I need to run my old application for my works.

  Thank you best regards &,.

  LM Hoang.

  You cannot use the factory recovery partition once you have upgraded to a new version of Windows (including Windows 8.0 Windows 8.1).

  Dell ship no reinstallation DVD with systems and Microsoft do not provide a .iso download for Windows 8.0 or 8.1 Windows for OEM installations.

  If you have not completed the USB bootable Dell backup and restoration in advance before installing Windows 8.1 then your only option may be to install the real installation media, i.e. a reinstallation DVD or USB.

  If you live in the United States, you can fill the form here: https://www.dell.com/support/diagnostics/us/en/19/nondiagnostichome?dgc=SM&cid=266887&lid=4921161

  Unfortunately if you are outside the United States the only option which you rest is to call Support technique Dell to ask for a.

  Edit, you can also try to download the latest version of Dell backup and restore: http://www.dellbackupandrecovery.com/en-us/Index.html

• Dell Inspiron 7520: Printer will not print multiple pages after upgrade to Windows 10

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• Can I upgrade from Vista Home Basic to Home Premium.

  Hello
  Few days back I have baught Inspiron 1545 with Vista Home Basic. I want to upgrade to Home Premium.
  So what I need to do for this. ?

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/get/Anytime-Upgrade-overview.aspx

  Windows Anytime Upgrade: when you're ready to learn more

  You are already in the Windows Vista family, but is to do more with your PC? Windows Anytime Upgrade is the economical way to get Windows Vista that's right for you.

  You can switch from Home basic to Home Premium.

  You can buy Microsoft (at the link above), or your local computer/Dept store.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I want to upgrade to 10 Windows Vista Home Basic.

  Hello! I have a Compaq Presario CQ60 older laptop which is running on Vista Home Basic.  I want to upgrade to a windows 10. Is this possible with the old system? What should I do to get that they system ready for any update or upgrade?

  Original title: upgrade for older compaq PresarioCQ60

  Hello

  My personal opinion is that you buy a more recent machine as Vista Basic came on machines that have the material basis for it requirements.

  Depends on hardware configuration required on later operating systems, and also find out if the manufacturer of the laptop computer is supported and provides drivers for operating systems later as to whether it is possible or feasible to upgrade or not.

  HP:

  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/drivers.html

  There is no free upgrade Vista to 7, 8.1, or 10.

  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 7.

  Microsoft sells more than 7; Try Amazon.com.

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  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

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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  Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

  Microsoft sells more than 8/8.1.

  Try Amazon.com, etc.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 8.1 not install and work properly for you.

  There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

  Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

  "Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "8.1 for Windows system requirements.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

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  How to buy Windows 10:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

  But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

  " System requirements Windows 10"

  https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

  Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

  "FAQ Windows 10.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  See you soon.

• Can I install XP on my laptop dell inspiron 1501 though came with Vista Home Basic?

  I have a computer laptop inspiron 1501 and it came with Vista Home Basic.  I like better XP and wondering if I have an installation on my computer, I have an XP installation disc.  If I can, how to do it all?

  Hello

  You will be able to install Windows Xp on your computer, but you will need to perform a clean installation.

  Before installing Windows XP. And also, you will have to take up the data in your computer, because the new facility will remove all data into the computer.

  Download the driver from the support of dell at the following link:

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/DriversList.aspx?c=us&CS=19&l=en&s=DHS&OS=WW1&OSL=en&CATID=&impid=&SystemID=INS_PNT_1501

  I would also like to inform you that there is now the operating system disks or support is available for Windows XP.

  For reference, see the following Microsoft.

  How to back up or transfer your data on a Windows computer:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971759

  How to install Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Hope the information is useful.

• Vista Home Basic Edition does install in a dell inspiron 1440.

  I bought a laptop that did not come with an operating system because I happened to have a Vista Home Basic installation disc that came with my previous laptop. so I tried to install the operating system, but after that the display shows "windows is loading files...". "this message appears:

  Windows has encountered an error... file cannot be found or corrupted.

  file: windows/system32/boot/winload.exe

  error code: 0-xC0000001

  What does that mean? I tried twice to reinsert the disc and redo everything but shows same message. is there something wrong with the installation disc? Should what I do to fix this? Thank youi so much.

  Recovery of the computer disks are often related to the hardware of the computer that they came with.

  Also, you have rules of licensing:

  If Vista is preinstalled on your other laptop, it is classified as an OEM license and 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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Dell 531 Vista Home Premium as long as the factory restore

  My Dell Inspiron 531 came with Vista Home Premium. I want to restore to original factory, which is stored on a partition disk of "D". Instructions say reboot and type "Ctrl F11". LTRC F11 will not prompt in BIOS - it restarts just windows. Hoe can I F11 to work?

  See this:

  Restore your Computer´s software to factory settings
  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

• MY DELL INSPIRON 531 AKA WINDOWS 32-BIT VISTA WITH NO SERVICE PACKS BASE SCORE IS 3.0!

  My computer has a low base score. It is the 3.0. My computer is Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. It's on a Dell Inspiron 531 and 32-bit. It has no service pack. It is also 3.0 is shown in the graphics of games.

  I'm a standard user on my Windows Vista computer and I donot know the administrators password!

  Sincerely,.

  Numbuh3wearsabutterflycoutume

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-the-Windows-experience-index

  What is the Windows experience index?

  Read the article above about it.

  Your score of 3:

  A computer with a base score of 3 is able to run Windows Aero and many new features Windows Vista at a basic level. Some of the newWindows that Vista advanced features would not have all of their functionality available. For example, a machine with a base score of 3 can display the Windows Vista theme at a resolution of 1280 × 1024, but might struggle to run the theme on multiple monitors. Or, it can play digital TV content but might be difficult to read the content of the TV high definition (HDTV).

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  It all depends on what hardware you have installed, on the coast.

  And make sure you have latest hardware drivers Vista installed on the site to manufacture ' e, not through Windows updates:

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner