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• I need to install Dell 968 to a computer with Windows Vista. Need instructions on how to do it.

  I need to reinstall a Dell 968 printer/scanner to a computer with Windows Vista. I can't find my instruction manual. Can someone tell me what to do? Printer works but when I scan something, the information does not go to the computer so that I can work with it.

  Hello

  Here are the drivers for your printer

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/DriversList.aspx?c=US&l=en&s=GEN&ServiceTag=&SystemID=PRN_ALL_A968&OS=WNT5&OSL=en&CATID=&impid=

  and here's where to download this manual for her of

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/manuals?c=us&l=en&s=Gen& ~ CK = anavml

• I put a password for my computer with Windows Vista Home Premium and now I forgot the password and can not even enter the computer now. Is it all the same retrieve this password or what is the next step to use the computer again? __

  I put a password for my computer with Windows Vista Home Premium and now I forgot the password and can not even enter the computer now.  Is anyway to recover this password or what is the next step to use the computer again?

  Hello WillieBouma1,

  You can try this to http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Windows-Vista-Password that will help you with your password (typed in) problem easily. Here is one link: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=trinity+rescue+kit&search_type=&aq=f for video detail to achieve this, if you have any problems. I used it a dozen times and it really works! Hope this helps you. Let us know anyway. Make it a great day!

  "And in the end the love you take, is equal to The Love You Make" (The Beatles last song from their latest album, Abbey Road.)

• There is a reduced price for Windows 7 if I recently bought a computer with Windows Vista? If there is how I get it?

  There is a reduced price for Windows 7 if I recently bought a computer with Windows Vista? If there is how I get it?

  You are in the Windows Update Forum.

  How does the Windows 7 upgrade Option?

  The Windows 7 upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on some PC and Microsoft on any purchase of packaged product Windows Vista. The Windows 7 upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions. Your upgrade to Windows 7 will be the comparable version: so you will get either Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (upgrade to Windows Vista Business) or Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. The Windows 7 upgrade Option program works on June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Manufacturers can choose to offer the option for a shorter period on their PC.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

  Above Microsoft link has info for the Options to upgrade Windows 7 from participating computer manufacturers.

  Read the info here to see if you qualify.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-FAQ-option.aspx

  FAQ about the upgrade is at the link above.

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

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

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

  Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

  For any other question of Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 forum for questions on windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have a computer with Windows Vista business on her key. I have a dell windows vista Enterprise drive. the product to activate my acer desktop computer?

  Activation of WINDOWS VISTA oem with another oem drive?

  HI I have a computer with windows vista business on that key. Apparently, I do not have the original OEM drive but I have a dell windows vista Enterprise drive. the product to activate my acer desktop computer?

  Hello

  A manufacturer of recovery disc is designed for a particular brand and computer model; they are not interchangeable.

  Here is the link to order the Acer recovery disks:

  http://us-store.Acer.com/RCD/

  And if the Acer never included a drive to purchase, you should have a recovery Partition on your hard disk to reinstall Vista to how it was when new.

  With an Acer, you press Alt + F10 at startup to start the process of recovery back to new condition.

  See you soon.

• I would like to know what I'm supposed to do for Windows 7 free because I bought my computer with Windows vista this week and they said it was included.

  Windows Vista--> windows 7 included free

  Hello clauy, welcome.

  The information below are referenced from this URL and may have changed. Best is to check with the manufacturer of your system for more information.

  Here is the link to the original content posted below:
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2354554,00.asp

  Acer
  If you buy your Acer system at an online retailer or a store, the policy is the same. Customers with eligible systems should go to the Acer upgrade page, where you will have gone through the process. It helps to have the serial number of your system available. He is a 22-digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 22 characters starting with "LX." For desktop computers, serial number is usually located on the right side, at the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 22 character S/N: starting with "PS" or "PT". After ordering, the upgrade kit will be sent to customers.

  ASUS
  ASUS customers with eligible systems may request their update on the Web site. It's a good idea to have the serial number of your system available. Customers with a laptop EeePC can find their serial number on a label at the base of the system. It is listed under the barcode after the letters "SN". Customers with other models of laptop ASUS may also find the sticker at the base of their systems. The serial number will be 10 or 15 characters and be preceded by the letters "SN". For desktop computers, the tile should be on the side or the back of the system, with the 12-digit alphanumeric (letter and number) code is right under the code upper bar (are there two) on the sticker.

  Reference Dell
  According to Dell, it does not matter if you bought your system directly from the company or from another retailer (such as Best Buy or Staples), as long as you bought it within the above period. Eligible Dell customers with a system should go to the Dell site to save their system. The site will guide you in the process. It's a good idea to note the name of the model of your system as well as your office or serial number of the laptop. It's a unique five digit alphanumeric (letter and number) code that you find on a white label with bar code on your Dell computer. For desktop computers, the label located on the back or on the side panel. For laptops, the label located on the bottom of the system. After recording with success your system, Dell will send you a DVD of Windows 7 to install. The site also includes a section on frequently asked questions.

  eMachines
  Customers with eligible systems (that is purchased from a retailer online or in a store) should go to upgrade eMachines website, where you will have gone through the process. It helps to have the serial number of your system available. As Acer systems (since eMachines is owned by Acer), he is a 22-digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 22 characters starting with "LX." For desktop computers, serial number is usually located on the right side, at the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 22 character S/N: starting with "PS" or "PT". After ordering, the upgrade kit will be sent to customers.

  Fujitsu
  According to Fujitsu, clients with a qualifying laptop LifeBook with Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Business are eligible to receive a free comparable version of Windows 7. They can visit the upgrade on the site Web of Fujitsu page and follow the instructions. It will be good to have on hand the serial number of the system (on a sticker, very probably on the bottom of the laptop). "" Serial number is an alphanumeric (letter and number) preceded by the letters "S/N" code part number is an alphanumeric code, preceded by the letters "P/N." when ordering, customers will receive the operating system recovery media and another disc with drivers and applications.

  Entry door
  Those with eligible gateway systems should go to the upgrade of the gateway site, where you will have gone through the process. Before you start, we recommend that you have the serial number of your system available. Like Acer systems (since, as eMachines, Gateway is owned by Acer), he is a 22-digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 22 characters starting with "LX." For desktop computers, serial number is usually located on the right side, at the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 22 character S/N: starting with "PS" or "PT". After ordering, the upgrade kit will be sent to customers.

  Hewlett-Packard
  HP customers can visit the website of the company to check their upgrade eligibility systems, to record and get answers on their PC and current operating systems. After the launch of Windows 7, qualifying customers will receive the upgrade of Windows 7 and a utility disk to upgrade with a step by step guide for installation. For the upgrade kit, orders will be accepted from June 26, 2009 through February 15, 2010. Proof of purchase must be presented and not later than March 1, 2010, with the postmark.

  It's a good idea to have your product number and available service number when you order the upgrade. Both are or on a sticker in the box that your system has become operational on a sticker on the underside of your laptop or on the side or the back of your office. Details of HP upgrade program can be found here.

  Lenovo
  Customers eligible Lenovo PC can visit Lenovo site for the latest on how to get an upgrade. It's a good idea to have the seven-digit product number of your practical system, as he is asked at one point in the process. Laptops and ThinkPad 3000 series, you can find it on a sticker at the bottom of your system (it is marked 'Type'). NetVista, ThinkCentre and 3000 series desktop computers, we'll find the sticker on the right front or on the back of the tower. Order an update that are deemed eligible will receive a CD.

  MSI
  According to MSI, customers who have an eligible system can find a certificate for a free upgrade to Windows 7 in the box of in their system became operational. They simply fill in and mail the certificate to Microsoft to receive the upgrade kit. For more information, the MSI clients can go to the Windows 7 page on the site Web of MSI.

  Sony
  According to Sony spring 09 systems purchased on June 26 or later, should be eligible for the upgrade, regardless of the question of whether they were purchased from Sony or other retailers. Those whose eligible Sony companies can order an upgrade page to upgrade from Sony on its site. The page offers information on Windows 7, as well as instructions on how to order the upgrade. If you are actually using the system that you'll upgrade, Sony has a "auto-detect" function that will get the information about your system that it needs to get the upgrade. Sony will then send you the installation disc.

  Toshiba
  Toshiba says that if you bought the Toshiba laptop through Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate on June 26, 2009 on January 31, 2010, then it is eligible for the upgrade. To request the upgrade, customers can view upgrade page on the website of the company. Toshiba advises clients to their system part number, serial number, place of purchase and Date of purchase available when they fill out the form on the site. The upgrade kit will be sent to them later.

  Velocity Micro
  According to Velocity Micro, who ship their systems directly and not is not available from third-party retailers, the company can currently ship new systems with Windows 7 installed. Controlled since June 26 systems delivered with Windows 7 upgrade coupons. The coupon redirects the user to a page on the Velocity Micro site where they can enter their address. They will be free of charge a copy of the Windows 7 upgrade kit mailed to them directly from Microsoft. For older systems the time limit eligibility to miss, Velocity Micro can sell copies of Windows 7 OEM, gets it with new material. This means that the company would have to do an upgrade of the system in order to be able to sell to these customers an OEM copy.

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• How to use the scanner Canon of my computer with Windows Vista?

  How to use the Canon Scanner of my Toshiba with Windows Vista computer? Need help, tq.

  How to use the Canon Scanner

  http://www.ehow.com/how_5796443_use-Canon-flatbed-scanner.html

  I would propose Canon Support and the knowledge base for information and manuals

  http://www.USA.Canon.com/Cusa/consumer/standard_display/support

• Need help for upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7

  Hello

  I have a laptop Gateway FX which was purchased January 2009 with Windows Vista.  I'm now receive messages indicating that operating system is no longer supported and I want to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit.  I can't find a version upgrade purchase, any help will be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you

  Natalie

  Hello

  Microsoft's Vista in support extended until April 2017.

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  Microsoft sells more Windows 7; Try Amazon.com.

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  This offer is free years; long expired.

  How does the Windows 7 upgrade Option?

  The Windows 7 upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on some PC and Microsoft on any purchase of packaged product Windows Vista. The Windows 7 upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions. Your upgrade to Windows 7 will be the comparable version: so you will get either Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (upgrade to Windows Vista Business) or Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. The Windows 7 upgrade Option program works on June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Some manufacturers may choose to shorten the time of upgrade Option.

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  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  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.

• need help to find the windows vista key

  need help to find windows vista key product I lost my kit, but I have windows vista cd/dvd. Please answer me as soon as posssible, thank you

  http://magicaljellybean.com/KeyFinder/

  Use the program above to find the product key in your operating system Vista running and active.

  If a desktop computer: Watch next or back.
  If a laptop: look on the underside.

  If a recovery disk, most of the manufacturer's recovery disks do not need a product key to get back to factory settings.

  This is the limit of the help that we can give you a missing product key.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I need help to get the window Vista Service Pack 2

  Can someone help me how can I install Windows vista Service Pack 2 on my computer... where?
  

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for issues related to Windows Vista Service Packs. Availability of support chat or messaging differs depending on your location. Some questions may require more support for which it has advanced a charge: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 ~ 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

• Need help to activate my windows vista.

  OK, so I tried to activate my windows vista by using the product key that comes with the cd.

  And here's what appears...
  "The Software Licensing Service determined that this specified productkey usable only for the upgrade, not for new installations."
  I had to do a clean install not an upgrade because I had windows xp Media Center. Now he tells me that the product key is only for the upgrade not for any new installation? Help, please!
  I get my windows activated by toll-free phone because I don't spend any money on another product key?

  Hi Jcontillo,

  Welcome to the community Microsoft and thanks for posting the question.

  According to the description, it looks like you are facing a problem during the activation of Windows Vista.

  I suggest you to see the steps in the following Microsoft article.

  Error message when you try to activate a copy of Windows Vista by using the upgrade product key: "the following error occurred while trying to use the product key: Code: 0xC004F061": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930373/

  Hope the information is useful.

  If you have any questions on windows, feel free to post your questions and we will be happy to help you.

• Need help to activate my Windows Vista laptop

  Hi people

  I need help... .my laptop need ACTIVATION, so I do not know how and it is then possible to use the computer without the activation of the window system? help me to use my laptop

  Rocky

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  Tom Ferguson

• If I install Windows 7 on a computer with Windows Vista, it erases the manufacturer partition that allows me to restore Windows Vista?

  I have windows vista basic on my laptop & also my laptop can reinstall vista (I think that it is on a separate partition) so for my question I want to install windows 7, if I have it will remove this partition that can re - install vista?

  original title: installation using Windows 7

  Hello

  It depends on your computer maunfacturer as to whether you will be able to always use the vista recovery partition after installing windows 7

  Hewlett Packard machine; No, you can not

  Read about this HP:

  Solve a common problem of recovery.
  If the original operating system is changed to a non - Vista OS, the Recovery Manager cannot be launched either office or by pressing f11 at startup. You can use the recovery disk to restore the computer to the original state of Vista. If you are using a non - Vista OS, you can use a third-party partition management program to recover hard disk space.

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  Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer 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 $

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  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

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  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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  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

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

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  Information of Windows 7:

  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

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  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

• How can I access files on my external hard drive with windows 7 OS, when I attach it to a computer with windows vista?

  When I try to change the permissions, I get an error message: error security application. An error has occurred applying security infromation to root: root, \boot: \bootmgr, root: \System Volume Information access is denied.

  When I open windows Explorer, it shows only startup records and not the user records. All suggestions will be useful. Thank you

  Hi, MBRC,

  1. Where are you trying to change the permissions?

  I suggest that you first take ownership of the drive once you connect to the computer and check if it works.

  To take ownership of a folder

  (a) right click on the folder you want to take control and then click Properties.

  (b) click on the Security tab, click Advanced, and then click the owner tab.

  (c) click on Edit. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  (d) click on the name of the person you want to give to the property.

  (e) If you want that person to be the owner of the files and subfolders in this folder, select the check box Replace owner subcontainers and objects .

  (f) click OK.

  Troubleshoot "access denied" when opening files or folders

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-access-denied-when-opening-files-or-folders

  If the previous step fails, see if access you files and folders when you connect the drive to any other computer.

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• SP2 is unable to download after failure of computer with windows vista home premium

  My computer crashed and I restarted after the DELL factory settings is a Windows Vista Home Premium but I can't seem to download the SP2 so that I can get IE9. I have SP1, but when I try to download the SP2 it tells me to get SP1.

  Please do not mark a reply as the answer unless it responds to your question.

  It is what is in my previous answer to check what level of Service Pack you have installed.

  «Click Start > right click on computer > left click on properties > see if you have Vista 32 bit or Vista 64 bit installed.»

  It will also tell you which SP you have installed. »

  What does it there?