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• Questions about upgrading Vista to Windows 7 for free as it was offered once?

  Several years ago I got when I was with Windows XP I spoke to Microsoft and said I could use the 64-bit and 32-bit disk on different computers, by using the same product key, but there are certain requirements.  I think the 2 computers were to be in the same place and I was the owner.  I'm a little hazy on the rules, but I know that I learned that I could use both versions 32 and 64 different bits with the same key.  I have a desktop running 64-bit Windows 7 Professional and a laptop running Vista.  Both are registered for me, but the laptop was a gift from our son for the wife who is disabled and never leaves the House except for visits to the doctor.  It comes preinstalled with Vista, but there were so many problems with Vista, Microsoft offers an automatic upgrade to Windows 7 at the time.  I never took advantage of this because Best Buy, where the laptop was purchased, wanted to get paid to do the upgrade.  My wife is now having a lot of trouble with various programs with Vista, I have two disc of Windows 7 Professional, I received directly from Microsoft, a 32-bit and 64-bit.  There is only 1 button, but I learned the upgrade to Windows 7 was supposed to be free.  I have much more knowledge now and can install the update myself, but can I use the 32 bit disc and the very key to do.  Otherwise, I would use the 32-bit disk and get a new key?  Where can I get a new key for the Vista upgrade to Windows 7 for free as it was offered once?

  Several years ago I got when I was with Windows XP I spoke to Microsoft and said I could use the 64-bit and 32-bit disk on different computers, by using the same product key, but there are certain requirements.  I think the 2 computers were to be in the same place and I was the owner.

  This is incorrect information, product key for 1 license 1, 1 computer.

  I'm a little hazy on the rules, but I know that I learned that I could use both versions 32 and 64 different bits with the same key.

  Yes, and you can use it to activate on the same computer architecture.

  I have a desktop running 64-bit Windows 7 Professional and a laptop running Vista.  Both are registered for me, but the laptop was a gift from our son for the wife who is disabled and never leaves the House except for visits to the doctor.  It comes preinstalled with Vista, but there were so many problems with Vista, Microsoft offers an automatic upgrade to Windows 7 at the time.  I never took advantage of this because Best Buy, where the laptop was purchased, wanted to get paid to do the upgrade.  My wife is now having a lot of trouble with various programs with Vista, I have two disc of Windows 7 Professional, I received directly from Microsoft, a 32-bit and 64-bit.  There is only 1 button, but I learned the upgrade to Windows 7 was supposed to be free.

  Sorry, but this offer no longer exist.

  The Windows 7 Upgrade Option program debuted on June 26, 2009 , it provides that anyone who buys a PC to a participant OEM or retailer with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate to receive an upgrade to the corresponding version of Windows 7 at a cost little or not. The Option Windows 7 upgrade program will be available until January 31, 2010 and is global.

  I have much more knowledge now and can install the update myself, but can I use the 32 bit disc and the very key to do.  Otherwise, I would use the 32-bit disk and get a new key?  Where can I get a new key for the Vista upgrade to Windows 7 for free as it was offered once?

  You will need to purchase an additional license.

• Question about upgrading to windows 7 to 8/8.1

  Upgrade my laptop Windows 7 to 8/8.1 voids my warranty remaining? I have 3 years total, however, is 1 year warranty manufacturer and the other 2 are extra. Year 1 manufacturing mandate passed some time and now I have the 2 years (which is almost up) will be upgraded to Windows 8 Sub he left?

  Hello

  The upgrade of operations / software should not void the warranty but if you where to return for repair under warranty they can restore to the original (so backups)

  Hope that answers your question.

• Question about manual Activation of Windows 7

  This is a matter to prepare for the worst.

  If I go ahead and re - install Windows 7 Professional, and that the new installation automatically refuse activation, which is how recommended action?

  There is no reason why my valid product key should not be accepted, but I'm still a little worried about moving forward with the re -.

  I'm in London, England.

  You can try phone activation:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  Because you reinstall on the same computer, you should be able to activate directly on the Internet.

  To ensure that it is successful, do a custom clean install:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

• Question about Dell OEM: SLP Windows 7 Installation disk domestic; can it be installed and activated on other computers from Dell?

  I bought a Dell installation disk and I want to use it to install a better version of Windows on my Dell PC. I have windows Vista and I want to use it to update my OS Windows7 Home Premium. However, the license type is SLP:OEM and no detail... not sure what SLP: OEM means... I thought that the OS discs are the same. Someone told me no retail editions are not suitable for a new OS, but I'm confused. The disc says, Windows 7 Home premium 64-bit, but didn't holograms who have all MS OS disks and the disk is labeled for use with a Dell system only, if the means it will work very well on my Dell PC? The label does not which brand or model this disc is for, but said only for the Dell PC which is my PC. I'm assuming, the disk won't work on all Dells, maybe someone can offer suggestions, any help is much appreciated. Thank you!

  I have a few other questions about Windows 7, can I ask you about this on your Web site? Do not know how to contact you on your website. I can see other people responding to your articles, but that's all. I thought that maybe their might be a forum to post a question... Thank you for everything.

  You can comment on my site but comments will be public and it is easier to answer questions in the forums.

  If you want to be more precise, you can post in the Dell Community Forums. :

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/

  There are also ways to private message me there is something I don't think that can be done by non-moderateurs on Microsoft Answers. However, I prefer answering questions on the forum:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/members/natakuc4

  Concerning the compatibility with Windows 7, I have listed a full pilot system here compliment:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/driver-sets/Inspiron-desktops/Inspiron-518-Windows-7-64-bit/

  Theres nothing to worry about your circuit board, the only driver who can break your system's BIOS update. I only list the last official update BIOS list Dell in my unofficial driver sets.

  The webcam should be covered by Dell Webcam Central but what is the monitor?

  http://ftp.Dell.com/Monitors/Dell_SX2210-Monitor_Webcam%20SW%20RC1.1_%20R230103.exe

  The main difficulty is to get a genuine product key Windows 7 64 bit. The time now it's easier to buy the 64-bit Windows 8.1. No matter if you buy Windows 7 or 8.1 64-bit both going to Windows 10 free when the RTM is out.

• A few Questions about the advanced Actions window

  Hello

  I have a few questions about the progress of the Actions (using the version of track CP7)

  1. What is the function of the action to "continue?"   Out of the peak action and advance the playback cursor?

  2. What does mean this comment "Nested calls to action advanced is a nice improvement."? Is the advanced decision at the top of a page of action tabs?

  3. What is the function of the option "custom" in the IF statement - "preform action if - custom", it doesn't seem to do anything for me?

  4. where can I get information about the timeline / playhead interaction with advanced actions, i.e. where the playhead is going again at the beginning of the slide. slide custom question - display button, e.g. verification of responses, comments - when all the objects are at the beginning of the timeline. I'm looking more for the read head of infromation functionality rather than how to implement this type of question.

  Thank you

  Donal.

  Continue: If an advanced standard action is triggered by a button, this will not trigger the playback head. If you want out, you can use continues. Continue can also be a choice in a conditional action, when one orders branching has nothing to special, but in advance. Continuous is also the "dummy" statement/command (this is the official name of a line in the dialog box advanced actions) If a statement has become unusable due to some reasons, it will be replaced by continue

  There is no nested call stocks advanced possible right now, one of my many feature requests. It would be sort of a subroutine that you can use over and over again, instead of having to create each time when necessary.

  A decision is one of the conditions to be an advanced conditional action. They allow to create more complex actions, as a loop or arrays are not possible. All decisions are executed in sequence and always.

  Custom: is a combination of or but it is rather limited, because you cannot use parentheses.

  I guess you'd better visit my blog if you want to learn more about the advanced actions.

  http://blog.lilybiri.com/

  I also did several Webinars on stocks advanced, last this afternoon (on the sharing of the actions) for Adobe. They are all available on request.

  Lilybiri

• Satellite A350D - 20K - Question about upgrade second HDD + Temperature

  I have a question about my laptop. I have notticed it is a second location of HARD disk on the bottom.
  Is it possible to use this to increase my storage?
  And if yes, how do I do that? I don't see all the connectors.
  What type of HARD drive to use in case it is possible to use this slot machine?

  My second question is on my laptop to be very hot after a short period of use.
  I installed speedfan to record the temperature. When I start the laptop, it already is between 45 and 50 degrees.
  He stayed there for half an hour and then it starts to get warmer. When I start to use the laptop for anything, it triggers to between 70 and 80 degrees.

  This does not seem normal to me. I tried to clean the vents with compressed air, but it has not made a difference.
  I searched on the internet how to take the laptop part for proparly cleaned TI.
  But I can't so I'm looking that destroy it.

  This could be the cause and more importantly, how can I solve this problem?

  Tom

  The second HARD drive bay contains the HARD drive connectors?
  If Yes, then you can use a SATA 2.5 HARD.
  If there are no connectors, then you will not be able to use the second HARD drive

  > I have installed speedfan to record the temperature. When I start the laptop, it already is between 45 and 50 degrees. He stayed there for half an hour and then it starts to get warmer. When I start to use the laptop for anything, it triggers to between 70 and 80 degrees.

  CPU and GPU produce a lot of heat. The heat dissipation is always created then there s nothing unusual that the temperature rose to higher level.
  You can change the settings in Win 7 power management. You can set the CPU to lower performance and can increase the activity of fan, which will help lower the temperature.

• Satellite 2800-600: Question about upgrade the BIOS?

  I have Windows ME and XP Pro installed on my satellite 2800-600. On Toshibas downloads page have both their own updated BIOS. Which to choose, because the upgrade of BIOS are usable that with Windows ME and XP upgrade only with Windows XP?

  Hello

  I would use the BIOS XP because most producers BIOS meet OS at the level of the back. The BIOS for ME maybe not compatible with XP.

  concerning

• Questions about upgrading to Windows 8/8.1 of Windows 7

  Original title: if I'm updated to Win7 x 64 x 64 Win8 and possibly Win8.1 Pro - install Question (and a few others) - I forgot

  It's been so long that I've updated that I can't remember (and feel stupid because it)-is it possible to update the OS without losing everything and having to reinstall absolutely everything (programs, drivers, etc.) and re-apply your settings (folder ranges, etc.)?

  I also have Office 2013 Home and Business that I still have to install.

  I think part of the reason why I'm hesitant is because I remember it took me a month of tinkering to get things e path, I wanted to put them again, and I don't want to have to put a lot more effort in.

  Also, I am on a PC, so not tech drag on the screen for me.

  Oh and hey - anyone know what they mean when they say "you need a TV Tuner to watch shows in Media Center"? Is this just dongle a little or something that I can get, or is it rather to tie really a 'cable' in my Inbox? Summer of wonder on this subject. Will I need another box my cable to connect to my PC company or what is a TV tuner, exactly?

  Any help and information would be deeply and appreciated muchly.

  Raven

  Hello Raven,

  Please keep us updated on the issue.

  When you upgrade, your data and programs will remain. However, there may be a possibility that some of your programs are not compatible with Windows 8/8.1.

  In the same context, I proposed to refer you to the article see which works to ensure the compatibility of programs.

  Hope this information is useful. Please feel free to answer in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.

  Thank you.

• Question about upgrading Windows 10 in Satellite Z830-10U

  I see that the Satellite Z930 is supported for windows 10 Toshiba upgrades list, but no sign of Z830. I have a Z830-10U and trying to decide whetehr to resume the free update to windows 10 before it runs out in July 2016. Someone has done it successfully?

  Posted by rg2by
  

  I see that the Satellite Z930 is supported for windows 10 Toshiba upgrades list, but no sign of Z830. I have a Z830-10U and trying to decide whetehr to resume the free update to windows 10 before it runs out in July 2016. Someone has done it successfully?

  Although no rating by Toshiba, I just successfully upgraded my Z830 win 10 and everything seems to work. When win 10 was originally released my first attempt failed (blue screen and his motor boat) so I had to reinstall Win 8.

  Before this second successful attempt, I checked with Toshiba to make sure the motherboard is compatible, downloaded "Driver of Talent" and drivers up-to-date and changed the power settings continuously to ensure no stops during installation...

  All of it worked and now I WIN 10 work on my Z830. At this point I'm not sure works of Bluetooth which stopped when I upgraded from Win 7 to 8 Win.

• Pavilion p029tx: Question about upgrading Windows 10

  May I know when the update of Windows 10 for my Pavilion p029tx PC laptop will be available.

  You can check if your PC is compatible by opening 10 Windows Update app sitting in your taskbar, then click the three lines or the options button in the upper left corner and select check my pc. If it says that your PC is compatible then you are ready to go and you can update using the tool of creation of media.

  But before you upgrade make sure you are the PC is updated according to the update of windows and HP Support ASsistant. And after the upgrade, you must check the updates via windows update or hp support assistant again to download the updated drivers supporting windows 10.

  It may be useful

• Question about upgrading windows and replacement of hard disk

  I originally had windows 7 premium 64 bit and later upgraded using a product key anytime upgrade to windows 7 Professional.  I still have the two product keys for the premium and professional.

  I want to replace my hard drive and upgrade to windows 10.

  What I asked:

  I have upgraded to windows 10 first and somehow make a boot disk, replace my hard drive, and then use the disk on the new hard disk?

  Can I get a disk to boot windows professional 7 some hand and use it on the new hard drive and then use the tool of a free upgrade?

  Any suggestion would be great.  Thank you

  You must first reinstall Windows 7 Home Premium, reactivate and then rerun the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional can make sure that it is turned on.

  After which, you can download and install the free update for Windows 10.

  Another option you have is to create an image of your current installation of Windows 7 Professional system and restore it on the new hard drive.

  How to pass Windows 7 to a bigger hard drive - Notebooks.com

  After the restoration of the image and adjust the layout of the partition, make sure that Windows is activated, then check Windows Update for the upgrade of Windows 10 or download manually:

  Retry the upgrade manually:

  Option 1:

  Download the media creation tool

  Click with the right button on the MediaCreationTool.exe file and then click on run as administrator.

  

  Note: How to check if you are downloaded or installed the update Windows 10 November

  How to create an ISO or USB drive.

  Select upgrade this PC now and then click Next

  

  Option 2:

  Task of pre-required

  When you make significant changes to your computer for example updated operating system, you must always back up. See the links to resources on the backup by clicking the link for each version of Windows you are using: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1

  • How to back up and restore your files manually
  • How to free up disk space in Windows
  • How to: 10 tips before installing Windows 10

  then

  • How to download official Windows 10 ISO files
  • How to: upgrade previous versions of Windows using the file ISO for Windows 10

  then

  • Turn off (preferably uninstall) your Antivirus utility before you perform the upgrade.
  • Reboot several times, and then try again.
  • Disable the general USB peripherals (for example - smart card reader).
  • If you are using a SCSI drive, make sure you have the drivers available for your storage on a thumdrive device and it is connected. During the installation of Windows 10, click on the advanced custom Option and use the command load driver to load the driver for the SCSI drive. If this does not work and the installer still fails, consider switching to an IDE based hard drive.
  • Perform a clean boot, restart, and then try again.
  • If you upgrade to the. ISO file, disconnect from the Internet during the installation, if you are connected in LAN (Ethernet) or wireless, disable both, then try to install.
  • If you are updated through Windows Update, when download reaches 100% disconnect from the LAN (Ethernet) Internet or Wi - Fi, then proceed with the installation.
  • If this does not work, try using the. ISO file to upgrade if possible.
  • If you are connected to a domain, go to a local account.
  • If you have an external equipment, attached to the machine, unplug them (example, game controllers, USB sticks, external hard drive, printers, peripherals not essential).

• Questions about upgrading to Windows XP.

  Hello

  Support for Microsoft XP ended on April 8, 2014. However I always wonder to update my system, even though the last time it asked me to update, it was CAN I think because of the bug to explore IE, microsoft sent an update as a goodwill. But I asks me to update my computer once again, it's official?

  Thank you

  To add a little comment by Shawn-

  Despite the fact that the support for Windows XP is complete, Microsoft will

  • continue to create and distribute Malicious Software Removal Tool for Windows XP users until July 14, 2015.  http://www.ZDNet.com/Microsoft-extends-life-of-malicious-software-removal-tool-on-XP-7000025631/
  • continue to provide updates of antimalware engine and signatures for Microsoft Security Essentials until the 14 July 2015 - If MSE has been installed in your system to XP before April 8, 2014.  http://blogs.technet.com/b/MMPC/archive/2014/01/15/Microsoft-antimalware-support-for-Windows-XP.aspx and http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-corrects-windows-xpsecurity-essentials-bug-7000028585/ - Note that although MSE will be updated, it still shows the Red 'at risk' icon and the warning popup support for XP is completed.

• Question about upgrading RAM on Satellite U400-138

  Hello

  My laptop model is Satellite U400-138, part number: PSU44E-00500JG3

  Technology:
  type: technology Intel Centrino 2 processor on processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, Intel GM45 Express chipset and Intel WiFi Link 5100
  Clock speed: 2.26 GHz
  Front Side Bus: 1066 MHz
  level 2: 3 MB cache

  Operating system:
  Genuine Windows Vista Edition Home Premium (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery)

  System memory:
  standard: 3 072 (2 048 + 1 024) MB
  maximum extension: 8 192 MB
  technology: DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)

  In intel webside one writes the following on my motherboard laptop specifications:

  "1.2 Intel GM45 Express Chipset supported feature
  All features supported by the Intel PM45 Express Chipset supported by Intel GM45
  Express Chipset unless otherwise stated below. Additional features are listed below. "

  1.2.2 memory system «»
  -Support to 667 MHz DDR3 then FSB 667 MHz isn't that. "

  "1.1 Intel PM45 Express Chipset supported feature
  1.1.2 storage system
  -Support for DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM
  -Support for DDR2 667 MHz and 800 MHz
  -667, 800, and 1066 MHz DDR3 support
  -One SO-DIMM connector (or memory) per channel
  -Channel memory supported two Configurations
  -Double-channel symmetrical (with Interleaved access)
  -Dual-channel asymmetrical (with or without Intel Flex memory technology)
  -Support for 8 GB of maximum memory
  -scale 64 - bit per channel
  -Technologies of 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB memory supported
  -Support for DDR2 and DDR3, x 8 and x 16 devices
  -Support for DDR2/DDR3 termination on chip (ODT)
  -Supported partial written memory using data signals mask (DM)
  -No support for chip quick selection mode
  -No support for ECC
  -No support for operation 1N. "

  http://www.Intel.com/assets/PDF/datasheet/320122.PDF

  The question is...

  I want to upgrade my portable computer system memory 3 GB DDR2 (800 MHz) RAM to 4 GB of RAM DDR3 (1066 MHz), which is compatible or not?

  Respect,
  enteoana

  Hello

  In my opinion, you should follow specification not Intel and Toshiba. S Toshiba of info is based on own tests and facts.
  So, depending on the specifications of Toshiba for the GM45 Chipset it is clearly written:

  Min(on Board) wheel capacity - DDR2 800 MHz 0 MB / 8 GB max
  Type of extension of memory - DDR2 800 MHz 1 GB/2 GB/4 GB
  Type of module - SO-DIMM

  So if Toshiba write about 800 MHz modules, you must use the modules to them and not faster.
  You may be able to use faster too, but they do not work with the maximum speed, but not going down to 800 MHz.

  If you want to use max RAM amount use recommended and tested 2 x 2 Go DDR2-800 (PA3669U-1M2G).
  Indicated as compatible RAM, 4 GB DDR2-800 (PA3670U-1M4G).

• Question about the installation of Windows repair

  Hello

  I have searched through the forum, but I'm still a bit confused about the use of the recovery expert mode on my Toshiba Recovery CD.
  I can't boot into Windows at all. I didn't save my data (stupid!).
  I currently have a single partition.

  It is possible to create a second partition use the recovery expert mode and re - load Windows to that. Would this format only partition, allowing me to recover files after the first partition?
  Or is this format the entire disk, Windows loading and then create partitions?

  Any advice greatly appreciated.

  Thank you

  Fitz.

  Hello Fitz

  Expert mode allows you to do two things:
  1 install OS already persistent partition (if the HARD disk already has two of them)
  2. create own partition (in this case all of the content is deleted)

  Please try to start in safe mode (press F60). If this doesn't help, you can track to save your data:
  1. connect the HARD drive to the other PC as external device (using the box USB HDD)
  the disk HARD should be recognized automatically and you can copy your data to another disk HARD of PC
  2. you can try to use Partition Magic tool. Start by using the external floppy drive and create two partitions. After doing this start your laptop with discus throw and try to copy all the data on the second partition.

  Detailed explanation of the installation in expert mode and how to create a clean partition you will find under http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=4462&messageID=14518

  If you have more questions please write again!