Received a promotional copy of Vista Ultimate at the launch of 'Heroes' 2007 but the URL for the key no longer works.

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• Replace booleg copy of Vista Ultimate with a genuine copy of XP

  I had a laptop with a bootleg copy of Vista Ultimate on it.  I'd rather be 'legitimate '.  I have a genuine XP installation disc, but can't seem to install on Vista.  How can I get rid of Vista Ultimate?

  Hello

  I found this information for you:

  "First of all, go to your computer manufacturer's website and check if your computer model has XP drivers available for it...

  If the XP drivers are not available for your model, forget the idea.

  If Yes, download and save to a CD or Flash drive.

  Save all your data because it will be lost during the installation of XP.

  Then follow the steps below to do a clean install.

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

  Once installed, reload ALL your other programs of original media, or download again.

  Reload all drivers and utilities for your motherboard. »

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  and make sure you boot from the XP cd to start the installation.

  to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

  It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

  Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

• System has crashed, reinstalled Vista Ultimate x 64 OEM DVD and now cannot be enabled as a key is already "in use".

  So yes, my little hard drive, so I bought a new, formatted to NTFS and installed my copy of Vista Ultimate x 64 I used on my drive HARD end. I was unable to activate my OS because of the product key being «already in use» Is there something I can do or where can I find the number to talk to a human being that I can explain and get this situation resolved?

  Activate manually.

  To activate manually, go to start, search, and type in slui 4 enter.  Enter your country and press Next.  You will be on a screen with a phone number and a bunch of codes below.  Dial the number and browse automatic guests until you get to a human being.  Have your handy product code because it will be asked.  Explain the situation, but it's the same PC and only installed on this PC.  They should give you a code to enter on this screen to activate Vista.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Asustek, vista ultimate installed the driver, but MC Mercury capture card do not see the map?

  In Windows Vista Ultimate, I have an Asustek Mercury capture device. After install Vista see the card and install the driver. When I try to configer the card in Windows Media center, and then I get that there is no tuner devices!

  How can I solved this?

  Concerning

  Joop

  Hi Joop,

  ·         The TV tuner appears in the devices under sound, video controllers Manager?

  ·         Your TV tuner card is updated?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: Look for errors in Device Manager

  a. open the Device Manager by clicking the Start button, click Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager.

  b. in Device Manager, look for the device, then double click on the name of the device.

  c. the general tab look for the status of the device for any error code indicated.

  Check out the link:

  Get help with Device Manager errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/get-help-with-Device-Manager-errors

  Method 2: You can also visit the following links and check if it helps.

  Error message when you run the installation process of Run first of Windows Media Center in Windows Vista: "Tuner not found".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/934531

   

  Error message that you receive after you configure Windows Media Center without connecting to the Internet: "No Tuner available".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929453

  Let us know if that helps.

• Windows 7 Ultimate will modernize Vista Ultimate using the full version (not the upgrade version)?

  Will modernize my Vista Ultimate full version Windows 7 Ultimate, or going to do only a clean installation?

  Yes, you should be able to upgrade to Win7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate SP2. See http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/pages/moving-to-windows-7-faq.aspx

  Please post all questions of future upgrade (vs Windows Update) instead here: 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. DISCLAIMER: I do not represent nor don't work for Microsoft

• Can I install multiple copies of Vista Ultimate on the same machine?

  Hello

  I want to give to my family access to my machine (after a lot of introspection - us material are very protective of our stuff :)).  However, I will not give them access to my installation optimized for Vista game: it took an eternity of disabling and uninstalling things to do to get into this State.

  I know at least one of them will want to install full of things, such as the device drivers and IBM DB2 and other things that I don't really want to have it on my setup, that is purely for the start in as fast as possible and to play games on.

  So I want to install another copy of Vista on a different hard disk on the same computer to use.

  Will it be legal?  It will activate OK?

  Thank you

  Hello

  NO.

  It's not legal

  A vista license = AN installation of vista, even on the same computer

  You can set up different accounts for them in the existing vista installation

  User accounts to ensure that several people can easily share a single computer. Each person can have a separate user account with unique settings and preferences, such as a background theme and color office. User accounts also control the files and programs that you can access and what kinds of changes you can make to the computer. As a general rule, you'll want to create standard accounts for most computer users.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

• 2 window vista Ultimate on the same computer.

  Windows Vista Ultimate had some problem so I installed another a thought that whoever has the problem would be to replace it with the new, but he does not. So now I'm stuck with 2 Windows Vista Ultimate on my computer and it take so much space. So my question is: how to remove or uninstall Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. Even if you have a little idea, submit it.*

  Alyosha

  Alyosha,

  Remove or uninstall Windows Vista is possible in specific scenarios. You please clarify how you did your installation of Windows Vista?

  1. have you installed your new ultimate configuration on a new partition?

  2. have you you choose customized and placed the installation in the same partition as your old ultimate configuration? In this case you see two Windows folder in your C: drive / drive (or any other partition)? (Possibly with the .old extension)

  For installation of two operating systems to Windows Vista on two separate partitions study the following:

  Before you begin you will need your Installation of Vista support

  _________________________________

  First Back Up all important install the data in the view you want to delete.

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/699ce30c-13f1-46EC-9684-e84bf4109dd81033.mspx

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  Start then in the version of Vista you want to keep and follow these steps to reformat the partition now unwanted Vista install and then uninstall.

  Note:

  • Formatting a volume will destroy all data on the partition. Be sure to make backups of all the data to save before you begin.
  • You cannot format a disk or partition that is currently in use, including the partition that contains Windows.
  • Quick format is a formatting option that creates a new file table, but do not completely overwrite or erase the volume. A quick format is much faster than a normal format, which fully erases the existing data on the volume.

   

  1. open computer management by clicking the Start button, click Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, clicking Administrative Tools, and then double-click computer management. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  2. in the Navigation pane, under storage, click disk management.

  3. right click on the volume that you want to format, and then click format.

  4. to format the volume with the default settings, in the format dialog box, click OK, and then click OK again.

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  Then, we will need rebuild your boot configuration data, follow these steps:

  To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows RE. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Put the Windows Vista installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
  2. Press a key when you are prompted.
  3. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.
  4. Click repair your computer.
  5. Click the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click command prompt.
  7. Type Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd, and then press ENTER.
  8. Restart

  Note If rebuilding the BCD does not resolve the startup problem, you can export and delete the BCD, and then run this option again. In doing so, you ensure that the BCD is completely rebuilt. To do this, type the following commands at the command prompt Windows RE:

  • bcdedit/export C:\BCD_Backup
  • c:
  • Boot CD
  • BCD attrib s h - r
  • Ren c:\boot\bcd BCD.old
  • Bootrec /RebuildBcd

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  Please consider each step carefully, let us know your result. Please use the Support Forum for Microsoft Vista.

  Rami
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Recreated Vista upgraded to 7 and the key does not work

  I upgraded my Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate via a retail upgrade copy (2010).  I'm a redefinition now machine (should have done years ago), and the upgrade code does not work.  The product key that is listed in the properties of my system no longer.  I entered the code of Vista, but who is not recognized. I have the original paperwork, but nothing matches a key for Windows 7.  Where am I wasting?  Thank you-

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  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 any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) clearly explain your problem to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  To enable the use of the phone
  1. open Activation of Windows by clicking on the Start button, right click on computer, clicking Properties.
  then by clicking on activate Windows now. ?

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

  7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

  8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

  9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

  10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Register Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/register
  Register Windows 7 and you automatically receive a series of three welcome to Windows e-mails
  filled with tips, creative tips and other information to you help get the most out of Windows 7.
  You also get a subscription to the monthly newsletter of Windows Explorer,
  where you will find other tips and tricks, as well as special offers.

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

  Learn about Activation:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

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

• How can I get Windows Vista to stop the shortening of long file names?

  I copy the files with long names in .zip files. Whenever I drag a drag the file to .zip (also with a long name) file, it renames the .zip file in a much shorter name. This only happens on my computer, my wife can perform the same task that I'm with her computer, and it won't rename the file name. We're both under Windows Vista. Is there a way I can get to rename the files? Thank you!

  Hello

  Did you change your computer?

  I suggest you to check the status in safe mode and perform the clean boot and check.

  Method 1:

  Advanced, including safe mode startup options

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Method 2:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  Method 3:

  Create a user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  Difficulty of a corrupted user profile

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  The names of files and file name extensions: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/file-names-and-file-name-extensions-frequently-asked-questions#badChars

• Renistalled Vista and now the keys FN and so does not work.

  I recently reinstalled Vista and now the FN keys and thus won t work and the drivers offered on the Toshiba site aren t install properly, and I have also 2 unknown devices in my device manager could it so those?

  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  Hello

  I agree with the user above.
  The driver for the touchpad control touchpad and value added package (VAP) must be installed!
  Some series of portable need for the utility of Flash Card Toshiba in order to get the FN keys works! But not all
  Then take a look at the European Toshiba driver and driver page, if you could find these drivers

  Welcome them

• I OS disk for windows XP PRO and accidentally erased laptop that had Windows Vista, now have the key questions of product.

  I have the product key for Vista, but no disc, disc for XP Pro but no key.  found the key on the drive of the txt file to Setup unattended on another PC, but it does not work.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community.

  According to the description, you want the product key for disk for Vista and XP so that you can reinstall the operating system. Am I wrong?

  Immediately, contact Microsoft Customer service:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/customer-service-phone-numbers

  Please report if you are still having the problem. I will be happy to provide you with additional options.

• Como activo como mi copia xindows vista ultimate 32 bit of origin

  Necesito UN activar mi windows ultimate vista

  Please transfer to the forum of the Spanish language.

  Por favor, reenviar al foro en Español

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/es-ES/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_install?tab=unanswered

• Windows Vista backup on the external drive stopped working

  I have a LaCie 750 GB hard drive external (total size 698 GB) who I've been saving my drive C and D to a Dell XPS 410 using Vista Home Premium software.  He contended until the end with a backup automated on-demand for once a week.  He performed the backup 30 times since 11/09/09, but sometimes did so sometimes (shorter range) other than the weekly on-demand.  When I compare the total size with the free space on the external drive and my drives C and D, the amount of used space is respectively 131 GB, 5,11 GB and GB 665,5.  I am not very computer savvy, but if the backup program backs up only what of new each time, why used on my external drive space is so superior to what is still on my C and D drive?  I assumed that the backup software would just copy the previous backup, each time that a new backup or write on the oldest backup, but apparently is not.  So now all I get are messages saying that the backup was not successful because a file was in use or something to that effect.  I'm doing something wrong or do I have to reformat the hard drive external when it is "full" to start the backup of my computer again?

  Hello
   
  Your assumption is correct. Cross check if a new backup is created and saved in the external hard drive. If a new backup is not too write the old backup, the use of the space will be very high.
   
  Two particularly useful automatic backup features are the ability to do a scheduled backup and the ability to save your files.
  We recommend that you cross check if backup settings are intact. To do this, try the following steps.
  1. open backup and restore by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking the backup and restore.
  2. click on change settings.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
   
  For more information on "back up and restore: frequently asked questions" visit this link:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions
   
  You get the error message, unplug the external drive and restart the computer. Connect the hard drive and check if you get the error message.
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• Windows vista product keys no longer works

  Hello, I have two laptops both with windows vista home sp 1 I have bidirectional drives more between them we played upward.

  Now I can access only the limited windows because it no longer recognizes my key code or portable computers IVe either be tried both so more checked for spelling errors also.

  I can access internet limited on the spot.

  need help thanks

  do you think really that the windows team should deal with this issue, but hey ho only paid more than 600 books for her (sarcastic) should probably have to have an apple I'm sure that they don't block you on a product you have the money paid for!

  and then said to beg the assistance community (much hope you get paid for it btw)

  Sorry to be wasting your time really don't know why Microsoft cannot give me a new code or just to validate ive got. Thank you for your time and effort finally someone is willing to help.

  don't know how to take this answer seems a bit sarcastic to me.

  I had to take it to a repair shop, and the license was upgraded to windows 7.

  the guy said, very probably, it was due to an update so Microsoft computer continues Microsoft's monopoly people mess up or slow it down systems then offer an upgrade at a cost.

  its not like apple alone there have admitted doing this with here I phones

  It's not sarcasm; What are the rules of licensing.

  You can not transfer OEM licenses between computers/laptops.

• Function keys no longer work Satellite L30 - Vista

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  Sorry buddy but that no one can help you. Some info to offer or accept that nobody will offer no solution to this.