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• Move from vista to windows 7 on the same computer. Is it necessary to make a "transfer"?

  I'm doing an upgrade on my computer from vista to windows 7.

  Am a little confused about the need to "transfer" of data to an external source.

  What is a precautionary measure, used to retrieve the data if something terrible happens?

  Or is it that, after the upgrade to windows 7, the data is then "transferred", back on the computer newly improved?

  Windows Update has nothing to with the upgrade of Windows. Please post future questions about the upgrade in this forum: 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

• How can I move from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 hp? Is it better to buy the software disk or download the software?

  My Hp Pavilion Elite M9340F desktop PC was the best computer I've ever owned five computers desktop and portable three. Not only use the personal media drive Bay and two bays of lightscribe disc, I upgraded the video card and the power supply because I run also three external hard drives more (which actually a total of six hard drives run continuously).  I want to spend all or just possibly the main hard drive and Windows 7 Home Premium personal multimedia hard disk.  Is it better to buy the disc or download the software?  In addition, how is it difficult to make the switch?  Even with good backups, I have heard horror stories of losing part or all of the files or have things so scrambled that it is almost impossible to find what you are looking for.  ANY help will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you, Mr. w. Dillon * address email is removed from the privacy *.

  Hello

  It's always a good idea to have a paper copy of a disc (for resettlement and repairs).

  And Yes, backup all your data as 'can' happen during an upgrade that is supposed to be easy.

  This is a very good guide for what you want to do:

  Make sure you go from Vista 32 bit to Windows 7 32 bit to be able to do an upgrade.

  «How To Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium»

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/6892/how-to-perform-an-upgrade-from-Vista-to-Windows-7/

  And follow these steps first:

  Go to the HP website and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

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

  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

  And the Microsoft Store where you can get an idea of the price of Windows 7:

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

  For other questions about installing Windows 7, there is a Forum specifically for that because it is the Forum of Installation of Vista, you're in.

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

  See you soon.

• Move from vista to windows from one computer to another

  My brother has installed Windows 7 Enterprise on my way of thinking a laptop girls that product key could go on another computer.  It did not work.  Now I have Windows 7 (not authentic) here.  I have another computer that has Windows Vista on it, but the computer is slow and not used often.  How do I uninstall Vista slow computer and then install on the laptop with the same product key?  I don't have the Vista disc more either.  I called Microsoft assistance, they wanted to charge me $60.00 to guide me through it.  I already bought the software, just lost the disc.  All I want to do is transfer from one computer to the other.  Thanks for any help you can give me.

  His computer did not have Vista on it.  I have no problem to uninstall the other computer to put it on his own.  However, I don't have the Vista disc more either.  That will be a problem or I can install it online?

  Hey vrobbins

  There is no download online free and legal from vista

  read this on how to replace software

  This article describes how to easily order service packs on CD, replace Microsoft software or hardware, and replace product manuals.

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

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Move from Vista to Windows 7 stops at 62%.

  I'm upgrading from Win Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Win 7 Home Premium 32 bit (store bought).  I run and respected of all diagnoses of MS and added the new environment variable according to the MS fix, but my system is still unable to progress beyond 62% completion.  I tried this vain 3 X.  What else can I try beyond a new installation?

  Moved from Vista to install, upgrade and activate Forum.

  See below for additional solutions:

  62% patch for Vista upgrade:
  http://www.SevenForums.com/installation-setup/36351-Microsoft-fixes-62-upgrade-hang-issue.html

  Upgrade stops responding (hangs) at 62% when you upgrade to Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/975253

  Windows 7 upgrade from Vista stuck at 63% (not the issue as 62%)
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproinstall/thread/4ed7e497-6b79-4978-afb4-17d6b0a31e33

• Move from Vista to Windows 7 AND transfer on a different hard disk operating system

  I want to upgrade to Windows 7 64-bit and in the same movement of time the OS Vista Home Premium 32-bit & a Seagate 80 GB HARD drive to two 250 GB hard drives in a RAID configuration. I intend to replace the 80 GB HARD disk with a faster drive Windows XP, so I find myself with a dual-boot system.  Apart from the exchange of small hard drives, the system will be unchanged compared to when I activated Vista.  Since it seems I have to reinstall all the programs on W7 in any case (damn and the breath), I wonder if it will be necessary (for reasons of product activation) or useful (for operational reasons) to first clone Vista to the larger players. I am aware that Seagate provides cloning software, also free that 250 GB seems a little bit today - but he will do well while this PC is still working. In case it is relevant, the Vista is OEM (I built the PC and I bought Vista with the motherboard), but I will get the retail version of Windows 7.  Most experts with thanks...

  Hello
   
  We cannot move the operating system from one hard disk to another. However, we can install the operating system on another hard drive or take the whole operating system if necessary system image backup.
  NOTE: You'll have to do a custom Setup to upgrade to the 64 bit version of Windows 7.
  Windows Backup gives you the opportunity to create a system image, which is an exact image of a disk. A system image includes Windows and your control panel, programs and files. You can use a system image to restore the contents of your computer if your hard drive or computer ever stops working. When you restore your computer from a system image, it's a complete restoration; You cannot choose to restore individual items and all of your current programs, Control Panel, and the files are overwritten.
   
  For more information on install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows, visit this link:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall
   
  For more information about backup types, see this link:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• Move from Vista to Win 7 - multiple computers

  I just bought an another Win 7 Home Premium to upgrade three of my computers Vista to Win7.

  Only, I bought a package.  How and where to go (url please) I can easily and cheaply buy the

  two additional product keys?

  Because Windows 7 is in limited stock because Microsoft ended sales in October 2013, this created demand due to its rarity. This means the retail boxed copies request a bonus, while the OEM System Builder copies remain affordable.

  Full version (retail):

  -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.

  -Does not require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.

  -Expensive

  Upgrade version (detail):

  -Includes the rights of transfer to another computer.

  -require a qualifying earlier version of Windows.

  -Expensive, but less expensive full version

  OEM System Builder version:

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  There is nothing wrong to use it too, especially that all future versions of Windows will be full versions.

  You can find software OEM System Builder of dozens of online merchants. The current price for OEM Windows 7 Professional Newegg, for example, is $ 140. When I checked a few minutes ago, Amazon offered packages OEM Windows 7 Professional from several vendors at prices ranging from $ 101 to $ 150. When I checked earlier, a package specifically designed for reconditioned PCs cost only $ 50 for a 64-bit copy.

  There is no technical limitation to prevent you from using OEM software on your computer, although this software only works for a clean install, not an upgrade. In the past, Microsoft has been remarkably inconsistent in his advice to clients on the question of whether this practice is allowed. (See "is allowed to use Windows OEM on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft. »)

  Upgrade to Windows 7 - Microsoft Windows

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

• Satellite X 200-219 - move from Vista to Win 7

  Hello

  at the end of the month I intend to remove Vista from my machine (Toshiba X 200-219) and install Windows 7 Pro with my uni offer now for £30.
  In the process, I'm going to save all my data on an external hard drive, then remove everything on portable hard drives 2, and then to change the partitions of the disk (75 GB) c and d ' training (150 GB) and disk (75 GB) f c (150 GB) and d road (150 GB).

  First of all I want just some information about the modification of partitions according to this (http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/windows-7-clean-install-part-1_15.htm) installation guide for windows 7 it relatively easy as all I do is delete the specific partition (in this case f) and it adds to the first walk c.
  I just want to know what is correct or not, or what I need to do something different.

  Secondly when I am in the phase of the backup operation, I want to have a backup of the vista recovery partition image.
  Unfortunately I can't find anywhere on the hard drives. I have activated the hidden folders and still can't find, I know came with the laptop recovery CD is just a driver cd and has no operation on this cd.
  Is it possible to request a cd of vista? I have the cd key on the bottom of my laptop to prove I have a genuine copy.

  I just want to help to have a clean install of windows 7 with partitions of decent sizes on this matter and having to hand a back up of vista is that anything should go wrong.

  > I know came with the laptop recovery CD is just a driver cd and has no operation on this cd.
  That s bad!
  The Toshiba Recovery disk contains image files. The image is a package that contains the Windows operating system (Vista), Toshiba drivers, tools and utilities.
  Therefore, backup your personal data only.
  The recovery disk will install the Vista and drivers still on your laptop.

  In addition during the Win 7 installation process, the installer will provide an option to remove or change the size of the partitions
  So the easiest way would be to format the entire HARD drive, then create 2 partitions.

  See you soon

• Tecra R10-11 b move from Vista to XP

  Hello

  Got my Tecra new, very nice!

  In addition it has Vista and my company uses Lotus notes and 99.9% are XP so if I need help, I'm in trouble!

  I have the disc, which says it is the recovery of the product (top) and Windows XP Professional (bottom)

  I put the disc in but nothing not jumps saying me Windows XP

  Can you anyone help me to get rid and welcome back XP :-)

  Thank you
  D t

  Hello

  If you have received a disk of Windows XP Toshiba Recovery then you should be able to downgrade the Tecra for Win XP OS.
  You must know that the Toshiba Recovery disk is not the same as the original Windows XP disc! The recovery disk, you can find image files.

  In order to start the recovery procedure, you will have to boot from that disk.
  But note; the whole HARD disk may be formatted! So if necessary backup data first!

  See you soon

• Satellite A300: Move from Vista to Win 7 OS - Upgarde isue

  Hi guys,.

  I have a Satellite A 300 series laptop PC with Vista Home Premium pre-installed.
  I want to swith over to Win7.

  My question:

  (1) if I format 'C' and install Win7 fresh, will I be able to use the recovery disk (stored on 'E') option to boot - recovery option F8 - repair - HDD to swith back to original Vista at any time?

  (2) how to ensure that all drivers in particular for all software from toshiba as "Disc Creator", "WLAN", "BT", 'Recovery disc creator', 'Toshiba DVD Utilities', "System Diagnostics" will be mounted like new?

  Thanks in advance.

  Dimitri

  > 1) if I format 'C' and install Win7 fresh, will be that I can use the recovery disk (stored on 'E') option to boot - recovery option F8 - repair - HDD to swith back to original Vista at any time?

  No, if you install Windows 7 on the C partition would have replaced the old Vista Boot Manager and disk for Vista recovery option will not be available.

  (> 2) how to ensure that all drivers in particular for all software from Toshiba as "Disc Creator", "WLAN", "BT", 'Recovery disc creator', 'Toshiba DVD Utilities', 'System Diagnostics' will be installed as new?

  Well, if you install Windows 7 and then the tools mentioned as Recovery Disc Creator or commercial DVD Toshiba could not be used because these done software part if the image only Toshiba! So if you are using Windows 7, you can buy such tools.
  All other drivers can be downloaded from the European pilot page Toshiba.

• Satellite A500 - how to move from Vista 64 bit to 32 bit?

  Hei guys,.

  Recently, I bought my new A500 series - 14 c and installed the 64-bit version of Vista. What is happening is that I later discovered that a USB sound card that I use doesn't have vista64 drivers yet, so I wanted to reinstall the OS and choose Vista 32 this time.

  I was wondering how I can do? Can I just create the recovery DVD using Toshiba Recovery? Who will ask me this that IF I want to install or will it just restore the latest version?

  What other ways can I try? My computer did not bring any DVD, so I guess that the two KIND of facilities are always stored on the HARD drive. I don't know where or how to use them.

  > I recently bought my new A500 series - 14 c and installed the 64-bit version of Vista

  I guess that you have formatted the whole HARD disk during the installation of 64-bit Vista.
  Is this good?

  If yes then you would not be able to get the Vista 32 bit OS back because you n t create the recovery disk before installing vista 64 bit OS.

  The Toshiba laptops Toshiba recovery disc Creator called tool.
  This tool allows you to create the recovery disk that you would help to redefine the laptop to factory settings.

  If you don t have this drive and if you are not able to create it so you could order from this page:
  https://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx

  Good bye

• What should I do to move from Vista, which I have no disk or key for Windows 7?

  I bought my computer with Vista already installed without disks or product keys to talk about.  When I get the product key 'system', provided that it is authenticated had "OEM" in a part of the key.  It's true that I can't buy a Windows 7 upgrade version if it is an OEM of Vista version?  Should what version I?  He is currently 32-bit.  I choose either 32 or 64 bits for the new os?

  If you have Vista, you can buy the Windows 7 upgrade version, it does not matter if Vista is OEM.

  You can buy Windows 7 here:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/cat/CategoryID.44066700

  How to upgrade:

  If you have Vista:

  Update: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7

  Custom installation: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7-custom

  If you are running Windows Vista , in some cases you can proceed directly to Windows 7, and in other cases, you must perform a custom installation. The following table shows what editions of Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7.

  Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition	Windows 7 Ultimate

  For more information, see upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 . (http://windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-vista )
  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit, a clean install is required. If you have any questions about the upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit or vice versa, please see this FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
  If you have any general questions about reinstalling Windows , please see this site:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows

• Move from Vista to Windows 7 - partitions

  Hello!

  I just got my new Thinkpad SL500 at home - with Vista Home built in. I think to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional, but I have to ask about partitions.

  There are 3 partitions on my hard drive:

  C: partition system "SW_Preload".

  Q: "Servicev003 system boot partition."

  S: recovery partition "Lenovo."

  I don't know that I can get rid off the coast to keep my Lenovo features intact while changing Win 7 (I've seen change, because the real change would be not an upgrade, but complete reinstall with deletion of the old system) partitions.

  Can I delete the partition q: "Servicev003?" Is - only used for Windows Vista or the only some features of Lenovo recovery? And the score of "Lenovo"?

  All drivers are already available for Windows 7 Lenovo utilities?

  Thank you for all advice.

  George

  Hello

  The Q score is to begin rescue and Recovery in case your partition C cannot start. Then you can restore your system to the image of the factory of the partition of S. The S partition will contain your Vista Home image, so it's not useful for you once you upgrade.

  First thing you can do is to generate these partitions recovery media. You can use R & R to do. You will get a bootable CD with R R & Q score and two DVDs of the partition of S containing Vista.

  Personally, I then removed the two partitions and installed Windows 7.  You can then use R & R to generate a new image of the system on a DVD. I recommend waiting until you have all you apps installed and the system set up. If you need to recover, then you start from the R & R CD and recover from the DVD.

  I believe that it is possible to keep the partition Q but the boot sector will be replaced by Windows 7 so it needs to be restored to allow to boot in S. As I have never done this, maybe someone else can help.

  The only way to get a full range of partitions is to use an image of Lenovo. I do not think that Lenovo offers these?

  Personally I prefer for other alternatives of R & R like Acronis True Image, but the principle is the same, a bootable CD, then the image of an operating system on another media such as DVD or a network drive.

  10 + years that I've never had to do a full restore so the convenience of having R & R available on the blue button does not for me outweighed the loss of space on a small SSD (80 GB).

  Carpet

• I intend to move from Vista to 7, but when I try to use Microsoft Upgrade Advisor, I am stopped by this same window - 0I "cannot display the page XML - the server did not understand the request" use the program by following the instructions

  No recent changes have been made to my computer. I hesitate to upgrade to 7 until this problem is sorted

  There could be a problem with Vista.
  Run the Advisor to upgrade in clean boot and check:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  If this does not help, then run the vista repair and then run Upgrade Advisor and check:
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  Also take a look at this:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/systemrequirements

  Hope this helps!

• move from vista to windows 7

  Computer store took off my vista to fix my computer. They put on the temp version and told me to reinstall my cd. Cannot find my Act. so, code bought Windows 7. How to make fake out and new on?

  Hello

  I would always go back and demand that they fix your computer correctly or you refund.

  But, your choice.

  "How to do a clean Windows 7" install

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

  And do the following before you start:

  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

  See you soon.