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• Recently bought a laptop computer; A few questions about the offer Upgrade to Windows 8

  I have a few questions about the Upgrade of Windows 8 offer for new computers.  I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite S855-S5268 of amazon.com, which came with Windows 7 Home Premium.  Toshiba already has a beta version of drivers and utilities for Windows 8 for the S855 on their Web site.

  (1) I bought my laptop in July of this year, and I've not yet registered for 8 Windows Upgrade offer with Microsoft.  Am I still eligible to receive the upgrade, if I sign up soon?
  (2) if I buy the upgrade through this offer, I'll be able to download an ISO file so I can burn the installation media, or do I need to upgrade to Windows 7?
  (3) if I will be able to burn the installation media, I'll be able to erase my hard drive and do a clean install of Windows 8 (which I'd rather do, I have a lot of backups of my data).  I am aware that I would probably need to provide my product key Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM during the new installation, because it is an upgrade and not a full version; This isn't a big deal, because my Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM product key is stuck at the bottom of my laptop.
  (4) my current copy of Windows 7 is activated by seeing my BIOS (I have a traditional BIOS, not a UEFI).  If I had to switch to Windows 8 and decide then I'd rather back in Windows 7, for example, a few months later, I'll be able to do that (I burned recovery of Windows 7 with the Toshiba utility disks, which I did), and Windows 7 will continue to activate by seeing my BIOS, even after the installation (and later remove) Windows 8?
  Thank you very much!

  I have a few questions about the Upgrade of Windows 8 offer for new computers.  I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite S855-S5268 of amazon.com, which came with Windows 7 Home Premium.  Toshiba already has a beta version of drivers and utilities for Windows 8 for the S855 on their Web site.

  (1) I bought my laptop in July of this year, and I've not yet registered for 8 Windows Upgrade offer with Microsoft.  Am I still eligible to receive the upgrade, if I sign up soon?

   

  Yes, the registration period is between June 2, 2012 to January 31, 2013.

  (2) if I buy the upgrade through this offer, I'll be able to download an ISO file so I can burn the installation media, or do I need to upgrade to Windows 7?

   

  Yes, the Upgrade Wizard of Windows 8 will allow you to create a bootable DVD or you can grab the ESD file and save it.

  (3) if I will be able to burn the installation media, I'll be able to erase my hard drive and do a clean install of Windows 8 (which I'd rather do, I have a lot of backups of my data).  I am aware that I would probably need to provide my product key Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM during the new installation, because it is an upgrade and not a full version; This isn't a big deal, because my Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM product key is stuck at the bottom of my laptop.

   

  Yes and there are better ways to reinstall Windows 8 without using the installation disc, you can use the reset and refresh.

   

   

  These steps will take you through refreshing your PC:

  · Press the Windows key + C on your keyboard to show the charms (if you use a touch screen: touch the right edge of your screen and drag your finger to the left)

  · Click settings

  · Click change PC settings

  · Click general in the left column

  · Under refresh your PC without affecting your files, click Start

  Then follow the instructions that will be provided on-screen to cool your PC.

  (4) my current copy of Windows 7 is activated by seeing my BIOS (I have a traditional BIOS, not a UEFI).  If I had to switch to Windows 8 and decide then I'd rather back in Windows 7, for example, a few months later, I'll be able to do that (I burned recovery of Windows 7 with the Toshiba utility disks, which I did), and Windows 7 will continue to activate by seeing my BIOS, even after the installation (and later remove) Windows 8?
   
  As long as you have a recovery disk which you should create or use the construction in the recovery partition, Yes, it will self activate.
  Thank you very much!

• Question of free Windows 7 upgrade program

  Hello Lenovo community,

  I need help for an old problem I have with the Windows 7 free upgrade program. I have not yet been issued my Windows 7 disc. Could someone please redirect me to a link where I can present my problem to the Department in charge of these issues Lenovo?

  I searched the site, but not able to find such an article.

  Thank you

  http://www.Lenovo.com/Windows7/

• Question about "Windows 8.1 DG to Windows 7 Pro 64-bit" and Windows product key

  I have acquired a recnet ThinkPad T450 fdrom a retialer online (NCIX) and I hav ea a few questions about the installed Windows operating system.

  Before I just go further, HRE are some information about my particular system.

  Lenovo ThinkPad T450

  Model: 20BV00BUS

  CPU: Intel Core i5-4300U

  RAM: 4 GB

  Under the product description, it was stated "Windows 8.1 DG Windows 7 Pro 64." My understnading, the ThiknPad has been installed with Windows 8.1, but downgraded to Windows 7. There is also a Windows 8 Pro badge sticker at the bottom of the matchine.

  Is it possible, at the end of the user/consumer, to alter the functioning ti repressive back Windows 8.1?

  Can I create a recovery with Windows 8.1 disk?

  A separate but related matter relates to the Windows product key.

  I noticed the Ultrabook do not come with a sticker / label with the Windows product key (i.e. COST). Some quick research indicated that the Windows key is programmed into the BIOS.

  This indeed true (I wish an audit)?

  The key is visible in some way (for when you need to reinstall the operating system. I have not tried to enter the BIOS at the moment)?

  Thank you for taking the time to consider my question.

  Kind regards

  Victor L.

  Hi Victor,

  I'm in the same boat as you type, but want to keep the facilities of Windows 7 rather than pass them to 8. Just like you, I buy our Lenovo from different retailers and they come with windows 7 installed through the Windows 8 lower upgrade program.

  We had one or two laptops come with a recovery media (for windows 8/8.1 only) but have noticed that all laptops now come with no physical media or codes for the recovery. WIN8 stickers, you described is more came with the license key on the sticker (it comes to stop you using the same license again and again, microsoft will get more money if you buy another license etc.). I also saw that the key is essentially located in the BIOS but were not able to test what we use any of windows 8. I use it even at home!

  To answer your question, you can get a recovery of Lenovo for Windows 8 media!

  Go to the following link: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/lenovorecovery

  (It help you understand why this method is used on this page as well)

  Select Start,

  Please have your serial number of your laptop, (to find it go to this link: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/find-product-name)

  If you qualify (which you will very probably) Lenovo will ship for free, recovery disks give it a go, took me 2 minutes.

  I hope this helps.

  Best regards, Max.

• Satellite U405D - several questions about overheating/disassembly/upgrading etc.

  Hello

  I have several questions about my old one by Satellite U405D-S2910

  1. when it works, after 2-3 hours (I run usually small programs such as safari, msn messenger and bsplayer) CPU gets 85 to 90 C (178-188). When I play age of Empires 2 (come on, its an old game) like 2-3 hours, it stops. What could be the possible reason? Furthermore, let me inform you about the climate of the city I live, 30 c temperature - humidity 25-35% (today).
  PS. CPU is AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor. Model RM-74

  2. I'm going to disassemble my laptop in order to clean its cooling units (I think at the rate of overheating is this). It does seem like a desktop computer, so complicated. Ive seen a disassembly not to not (btw, its so difficult to spell dismantling :) I think Im going to do this. What are your suggestions on this subject? experiences could help me?

  3. my laptops is Ram 2x2gb PC5300 DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM memory, I want to replace RAM memory 2x2gb MACH XTREME DDR2 1333 MHZ CL9 NOTEBOOK. Should I do it? Fit my portable, stable work? any suggestions?
  PS. motherboard chipset AMD M780V

  4 - Finally :), should I use OS 64 - bit or 32-bit OS (win7)? what OS would you use if you were me?

  Thank you.

  Hey Buddy,

  1 + 2. I think everything is related to a higher internal temperature and you must clean your laptop using a jet of compressed air. That is why it s not necessary to remove, just blow softly and soon the air through the laptop. You can buy such compressed air which squirts of each computer store I think and it takes only 5 minutes.
  You can find a useful article about this here:

  3. in my opinion he should forget this update! The speed of the RAM is related to the FSB of the CPU and as much as I know about Satellite U405D it s 667 MHz so it s already the RAM faster than you can have. Save your money and buy a larger HARD drive or in the best case a SSD that can really improve the performance!

  4. in my view, the answer is clear: Windows 7 64-bit.
  Only a 64-bit OS supports full 4 GB of RAM. ;)

• Question about Windows 7 reformatting

  Hey all, all the technicians out there, I wonder:

  I have a laptop HP which originally had Windows Vista installed on it but at the time was eligible for the upgrade to Windows 7, I did successfully. However for the moment I would like to do a full reformat using Windows 7 (I have the official CD 7 through a custom built PC). My question is, can I reformat the laptop using a CD of Windows 7, bearing in mind that the laptop originally had Windows Vista? To clarify, using the Speccy program, I have found the key to current series recognized by Windows 7 checked and authenticated by Microsoft (and this isn't the same cd Key on the back of the laptop that is Vista).
  TLDR Version: Windows Vista > upgraded to Windows 7 using Microsoft free update > reformat using the CD with Windows 7?
  I appreciate all the answers
  Thank you

  If your computer comes with a qualifying previous license such as Windows Vista or Windows XP and the certificate of authenticity is still attached to the machine in good condition, then the COST is reason enough to represent the compliance to the software license agreement. No previous required software installation, which means you can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disk.

  How to do a clean install with upgrade disc:

  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)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  or

  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

• Satellite A300 - question post Windows 7 upgrade

  G ' Day all,

  I made 2 posts to Microsoft Discussion groups:

  * Post 1: *.
  G ' Day all,

  Installed two systems (networked) from Vista to Win 7 HP (32 bit).
  Problems minors network/homegroup - all resolved.

  Desktop computer - fine.

  Laptop -?
  Toshiba Satellite 300.

  "After reboot, any connection displays dialog" Options of Performance "-no pagefile."
  A/c administrator can change (Managed/auto/manual) - "Restart required".
  as expected.

  GoTo previous paragraph (loop).

  Do you want?

  Kind regards
  Pat Garard
  Melbourne, Australia

  * The Terminal 2 (auto answer): *.
  For those who might follow...

  The solution can be found at:
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itproperf/thread/ec146153-6439-4d09-be00-1798990e6d2f

  > Run the following from a high CMD prompt:
  > sc config start = disabled afs
  >
  > (Note that the syntax of the command is very special -
  (> there is no space before the =, but there is an after)
  >
  > Then restart.
  .....
  > To start a high CMD prompt, click the round of departure,
  > type cmd.exe {in the bottom search box that has focus},.
  > in the list right click on CMD.exe, then choose 'run as administrator '.

  SFA - SEEMS to BE a distributed network file system...

  It would be wonderful if someone knowledgeable could clarify this...
  ... how it came to be on a Toshiba laptop...
  ... Would be - this 'SQL Server Active Directory Helper"(the only difference
  between the desktop and laptop)? ...
  ... Why is it a problem? ...
  the solution isn't a problem which not has not yet manifested? ...
  ... and his impliications!

  Kind regards
  Pat Garard
  Melbourne, Australia

  Is there an explanation of "Toshiba"?

  Hi mate

  First of all, it seems that it of not clear to you that it is a user to user forum
  You can start a discussion with users of common Toshiba laptops

  Return to your ad;
  To be honest it of not clear to me that you are talking about or what the problem

  You are trying to update Vista to Win 7?
  Well, please note that there are some applications which could not be supported by Win 7!

  Maybe you should take a look here:

  + Windows 7 upgrade: step by step Upgrade Guide +.
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB9902P60000R02.htm

  + Windows 7 upgrade: Notes and Restrictions +.
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB9A02PE0000R01.htm

  Check it! Perhaps, it might be useful.

• Where should I post questions about Windows 8?

  I intend to install the Windows 8 consumer overview once it is published next week. What forum is used for questions about W8?

  Noel

  Thanks for all the suggestions. Just for the sake of the of the cleanliness, here's the answer:

  Overview of Windows 8 consumer

  Noel

• Question about windows 7 Ipx Protocol

  Original title: Protocol Ipx in Windows 7

  I have a Question regarding windows 7 Ipx Protocol.

  I know that from windows 7 to windows 10 there is no ipx Protocol, so my question is:

  Can someone tell me if I can take a program or something that could help me?

  IPX/Spx was introduced more than 32 years ago.  The last support for Novell Netware years clients there.  Care to tell us why you need?

  https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/IPX/SPX

• General questions about backup, restore, upgrade and migration

  Hello

  1 can restore you a backup in windows xp, vista or windows 7 to windows 8 after clean installtion of it, or which is not possible due to differences in file format!

  2. What is the difference beween upgrade and migration in normal version of windows xp, vista, 7?

  3. when pass you any version of windows to superior version whitout a wil stay intact messaging and data backup?

  Thank you

  Johan

  Thanks for all the useful information, my last two questions are:

  1 can spend you xp to 8 or 8.1 pro or Enterprise version?

  See my answer

  2. can you use the original release of windows 7 or 8 in a network of windows server environment or it must be pro, ultimate and Enterprise version?

  Unfortunately not.
  Comapare editions: what each restriction versions are
  https://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Business/Windows-version-comparison-chart.aspx

  Upgrade to Windows 8.1 of Windows Vista or Windows XP
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-from-Windows-Vista-XP-tutorial

  Note: If your PC is currently provided with pre-installed XP, the processor (CPU) is perhaps not able to support any version of Windows 8 or 8.1 as 8 or 8.1 requires the CPU supported the NX bit. That one version of the Intel Pentium 4 a NX supports, if you purchased a late model XP computer comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, then chances are that it supports NX.

  For more information, see this post:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows8_1-performance/Windows-81-requires-support-for-NX/f30ec261-4378-4a31-9d46-abb7620dd5ef

  Also download and run the upgrade wizard
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/Upgrade-Assistant-download-online-FAQ

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

• Windows 7 upgrade program

  I bought a HP HDX X18US Premium series 64 bit laptop that came with a Windows 7 upgrade offer. After I did all the obstacles (man what hassle) and received the upgrade disc, I try and try to install but I get the message that it cannot complete the installation because of the necessary upgrade filter driver of keyboard I did. And I was invited also to uninstall iTunes, which I did and uninstal Agatha Christic, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe, Chuzzle Deluxe, Slingo Deluxe Wedding Daze and Zuma Deluxe that are not even on my list of unistal of Control Panel

  They are requested to uninstall because they are incompatible with Windows7. If you want these, you can reinstall the post upgrade. Please let me know it than what you want to install in Windows 7 off these uninstalled...

• Question about the BIOS upgrade for Windows

  I tried to update my BIOS M200 of 1,20 to 1,80 using the Windows version. Error is telling me that I am not an authorized user. I am local and all administrator requirements ar fullfilled readme.
  What can be the problem? I don't want to use the upgrade disk.
  Thank you
  T

  Hello

  As far as I know you can only update the BIOS with the compatible reader.
  Check this Toshiba document which drives are compatible
  http://support.toshiba-tro.de/KB/40/TSB4800R70001R01.htm

  On the procedures of recovery on different units:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/FAQ.jsp?service=EU&FID=TRO0000000b07

  Good bye

• QUESTION ABOUT THE REASONS OF PROGRAMS OLDER ON WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS VISTA - 64/32 BIT

  Tried to install older programs that work on Vista but will not install on Windows 7 from the cd/dvd drive. Issue seems to be that I run 64-bit and Vista is 32-bit depending on the message I get. I tried to run the settings for all of the operating system that offer previous versions of win 7 troubleshooting and don't fix the problem. All the other things I could try would be appreciated. Or could there be another reason why they moved?

  Have .jpg thank you message

  My PS CS4 is installed on another Partition of Windows, but it has most of the Adobe/Apple and Photoshop files in my User/AppData/Local and other user folders, as well as the three "Program" in C:\       (check out the common files under files as well).

  -I guess the main problem is that Win7 64 bit has three "Program Files" folders, so if Vista 32 bit

  only one, or two, it might be difficult to determine which go in Program Files or program data

  [The main installation files will go in Program Files (X 86) ].

  -It can come down to experience, but in many cases, the files/folders in directories

  Other than the main installation directory, would be the configurations of users, programs or files added to this program, either created after being installed and run, so I hope that the "missing" files will be created after you have used the software.

  -In some cases, it is not to copy the configuration in files, because they may have information on the system

  from the previous machine and the version of Windows that can cause a conflict.

  -You should be able to find more information on the file/folder locations and get the programs

  upward and running on Win7 64 bit someone on a forum dedicated Photoshop or Webster.

• Question about Windows 8.1 upgrade.

  I have upgraded to Windows 8.0 by purchasing the upgrade DVD Pro Windows 8.

  When I download the Windows 8.1 upgrade, which will be 8.1 Windows Pro?

  Will there be a 8.1 Pro Upgrade DVD bootable (nominal cost) to allow a clean install on rebuilt systems?

  Kind regards

  I have upgraded to Windows 8.0 by purchasing the upgrade DVD Pro Windows 8.

  When I download the Windows 8.1 upgrade, which will be 8.1 Windows Pro?

  Yes, when you go through the Windows store since the start on 17 October 2013 screen, you will be automatically promoted to Windows Pro 8.1.

  Will there be a 8.1 Pro Upgrade DVD bootable (nominal cost) to allow a clean install on rebuilt systems?

  No, but you can use the Upgrade Wizard of Windows 8.1 to create one, if you wish.

  Kind regards

• Question about windows theme and display of Web pages

  I have everything, I'm new here, I've had my laptop for about 8 months, but it was stored for the 6 months, so he had only 3 months of use, and that was 99% for watching movies as was my laptop backup (my girlfriends, which was never used)...
  Well I just got my laptop storage and started using it again as I want now to do that my main work computer, it's a Satellite A100 Series. Running Win XP Pro SP2. Well, now I used it for about 1 week now and this is a fantastic computer, expecially the swipe away feature, I'm usually one XP Home Edition, but I do with Pro, just did not have any experience with it...

  Now, here's the problem, and this has always been the problem since bought, when we first bought it and connected to the internet with IE7 fonts have been massive, I figured out how to fix this in the display after a few hours to play settings and also noticed Web pages if there is a background image, it does not appear... (I also found this week is the same for any application on the PC that uses a Web page as Set up, or something, just sectain things... as I open the Security Center in the control panel and everything is white, and background images aren't there (which is white) and even corners which are background pictures are not displayed and comparing to) my other computer, there should be a green and red, background color etc.
  With Windows Media Player buttons should be as purple and black in WMP11, and they like a white background style html on buttons with links to them at the top and playback, stop, etc buttons have a back outside and the inside is white...

  Basically what I'm saying, is that she appears not CSS style WC3 content on some pages and applications on the laptop, and with regard to Web pages that they are exactly the same, I tried IE7, FireFox, front Browser, and still, the only one that displays pages almost as it should is Opera 9.2, but I really need to solve this problem... it is something simple to do with display obioussly , or settings, but I have tried literally every single different way of doing things last week, tried everything in the Control Panel, all toools Toshiba and no results.

  I'm not a beginner, or whatever it is, I can't get this problem, I can't even think of a setting that would do this let alone in trying to resolve this... I have all the Windows updates (although as I said, he did this from the first day of purchase)...

  If I could post a screenhot here I could show you... what Web pages look like in IE7 and FireFox and before (the only difference is Internet Explorer pages is mostly gray and firefox is white, gray is also.)

  Another question, when I was messing with the settings in the Control Panel, under Performace I changed it to something like 'make optimal display for performace' rather than 'Best to display' and it is then my control panel simple with a white background, and everything is not how I'm used, even the categories are made for each section , they are just all grouped together here, and my house Windows on my other laptop is positioned like this, but it at least has a sidebar on the left with a button to change it back...
  now I am at a loss to find the Performace button, as it is there is more, and I want to change it to 'show better for display' not the persomance... so if someone knows how to do this, please let me know... I took a screenshot of my control panel... and it's not naked, I use the Zune Windows (the black buttons and backgrounds theme ), so he used to be a gray background with a status bar on the side with all the links and details dark just like folders etc... So yes, it is another thing that I want to fix.

  Also I do not have the CD to fix it, not more that I think that she needs, but I have a standard out of the box disk Win Xp Pro, I was seriusosly do a fresh install, but I know I'll lose all modules of toshiba and all the extras that it is came up with, that's the only reason for which I don't have as it has Protector Suite QL, that I would have to pay to settle down to do a cleanup, and I really want to do because there is obviously something missing, its as simple as that, there is nothing wrong with the system it is just not set up correctly.

  Here are some screenshots of how I see Web pages, my Security Center Page and my control panel because I messed up he do "Get the best performace of" upward and the screen turned to the basic white and half things in the control panel is now missing, it has been setup in the previous categories... ahhhhh When I try to solve the original problem, I've done another...

  http://i203.Photobucket.com/albums/aa134/phorumws/just%20stuff/ScreenHunter_01-1.jpg

  {It is the Security Center screen when I click in the Panel, that was before I did it fade)

  http://i203.Photobucket.com/albums/aa134/phorumws/just%20stuff/ScreenHunter_02Sep3021.54.jpg

  ("it's now my control panel once I went in ' Premformance and display ' (I think. it was certainly performace in the name of the category)... and I changed a parameter of performance and display which actually use less resources... now I can't change it back, as the button performace is no more :())

  Thanks for reading and I hope although there, can anyone help me cos I hate having to do a fresh install on something as small as this, it is not many programs Add on on my laptop, as I said, it has probably beeen used 20 times ever, and especially for watching movies up to 1 week where it sat in storage for 6 months ago ,,

  Any help would be greatly appreciated... I tried all the Options of the Internet, all the Display Options, all variants, I need something specific, it is not only perform the internet, but the global programs with html style links, etc. and certainly CSS style sheets and the background image in the HTML feature.

  Thanks in advance.

  Hi Jay

  Very impressive display! I can see after 4 days, nobody wrote anything to give you the solution for your problem. I read your announcement with a lot of attention and I have to say that it was not easy to figure out your problem exactly (perhaps because English is not my native language).

  I know very well that new OS install is radical and last solution but I recommend you to check some forums Microsoft WXP because issue described is, in my opinion, more for OS forums for Toshiba forum.

  If you display the same thing in forum Microsoft please post the link, and we can follow the discussion here.

  I wish you good luck and I hope you will find answers soon.