Recommendations on good backup before the upgrade to Windows?

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• I need to uninstall I-Tunes before the upgrade to Windows 7 and I'm afraid that I do; lose the music library?

  I need to uninstall I-Tunes before the upgrade to Windows 7 and I'm afraid that I do; lose any music library?  I'll be able to download I Tunes and recover my music library >?
  original title: Windows 7 upgrade from VISTA?

  Hi Jrawie,

  If you want to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7, you won't lose iTunes music library. However, there is a chance of losing the music of iTunes library if you choose custom installation.

  You can see the Microsoft article for more information on the upgrade:

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  You can also view the article mentioned for more information:

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/UpgradeAdvisor

  Let us know the results.

• Do you need to uninstall MSE before the upgrade to Windows 7?

  I am upgrading to Windows 7 Home Premium from XP, uninstall MSE for the upgrade?

  There is no place in upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, so disabling or uninstalling, so be it, you will need to do a custom installation.

  The upgrade to Windows XP?

  Please read these instructions carefully and completely before you begin installing Windows 7: there are important steps that you must follow to upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7 in order to preserve your files and settings.

  Before you begin, you'll need to backup all your data to an external storage device, and you will need all the installation discs for the programs that you want to keep. Please make sure that you have an external hard drive (see details below).

   

  More detailed instructions are available at windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-xp. Here are the basic steps.

  1. start Windows Upgrade Advisor (windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor) to see if there are known issues that may affect the installation and the question of whether you should install the version of 32 or 64 bit Windows 7.

  2 back up your files and settings on an external hard drive using Windows Easy Transfer (windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer). If you do not have an external hard drive, you will not be able to use Windows Easy Transfer. Alternatively, you can copy the files you want to keep on a USB stick, CD or DVD.

  3. you will need to manually reinstall your programs, such as Microsoft Office, after I installed Windows 7. Gather the installation for your programs and all partner/license product key discs. You may be able to download programs from the Internet. For example, Windows Live Messenger can be installed from the download.live.com/messenger.

  4. Insert the Windows 7 DVD in your PC. When asked "which type of installation you want. Click on "Custom (advanced)."

  5. when Windows 7 is installed, use Windows Easy Transfer to restore your files and settings.

  If you are not comfortable Windows 7 installation, check with a local retail or the services of the PC company store to see if they offer upgrade services.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/13/WinXP-to-Win7/

• Windows 7 upgrade advisor, Vista, says that Firefox must be uninstalled before the upgrade and that I won't be able to reinstall it, is it true?

  I'm currently running Vista, 32-bit. I am considering upgrading to Windows 7. I ran the report Upgrade Advisor and he said "Mozilla Firefox 20.0.1 must be uninstalled before the upgrade to Windows 7. You will be able to reinstall it after upgrading to Windows 7. "This seems inaccurate info, based on the Firefox site, but I want to check what I have to do before you start the upgrade. Leave Firefox installed and in place when I update or uninstall and reinstall then after the upgrade?

  Hello herplaw, you're right, this doesn't look good - firefox will work fine on windows 7. I leave it installed and to proceed with the update. in any case (if you need to reinstall it later), you can also save personal information that is stored in your firefox profile before continuing: back up and restore the information contained in the profiles of Firefox

• HP Pavilion 15-ab032TX: after the upgrade to windows 10...

  Hello... I have recently upgraded to windows 10 against windows 8.1 original factory installed. Now, after factory reset/restore my OS answer 8.1 original windows or windows 10 will retain as well as all the drivers? My recovery partition has also been updated with windows 10 or is there any means to do so? If I need to reinstall windows 10 can I go with windows ISO 10 or I'll have to do it from windows update? Can I make recovery fee/dvd player for windows 10 with windows/HP recovery manager after this upgarde?

  Hello

  1. depending on how you restore your machine, but using factory reset your machine will be back to 8.1 for Windows

  2. no recovery partition will not be upgraded to Windows 10. You create the recovery/backup media BEFORE the upgrade to Windows 10 otherwise it can become useless.

  3. Please read:

  http://www.windows10update.com/the-Windows-10-free-upgrade-FAQ/

  4. No, HP Recovery Manager does not work like that. You can use the Windows 10 tools after upgrade

  http://www.howtogeek.com/220986/how-to-use-all-of-Windows-10%E2%80%99S-backup-and-recovery-tools/

  Read more:

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/forums/replypage/Board-ID/general/message-ID/www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  Kind regards.

• Reg: The base backup for the update of Windows Server

  Hi all
  
  Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition 11.2.0.1
  
  
  I plan to update windows server.
  Thus, before the update of windows server, do I need to take backup of the settings regarding the oracle database.
  If so, please help me, what are all the backup before the update of windows server.
  
  
  Thank you
  Madhu
  
  Published by: Madhu.149 on October 15, 2012 09:50

  Is this cold backup and sufficient archives, for the exact replica of primary education

  You can recover up to cancel if something happened.

  Do I have to take the backup of the primary database as cold before the primary.

  always always take backup before any operation.

  You can use this link
  http://thetendjee.WordPress.com/2007/08/29/how-to-perform-and-recover-from-a-cold-backup/
  http://www.sensehaze.com/index.php/Oracle-database/82-Oracle-Data-Guard/110-DG-112-cold-back

• I need to re - installs all the software after the upgrade to windows 10 Windows 7? Should I backup my data?

  I need to re - installs all the software after the upgrade to windows 10 Windows 7? Should I backup my data?

  Hello

  without wise normal all your settings and data must be retained.

  However its always recommended to make a backup of all your important files.

• Is it necessary to have windows 7 is installed before you buy the upgrade of Windows 8

  Hello
  Is it necessary to have windows 7 installed before you buy windows 8. Or only the product key is sufficient.

  Lets assume that it is necessary to have windows 7 installed. Then, suppose if I want to reinstall windows 8, I have to follow the procedure:

  1. install windows 7
  2. run the upgrade of windows 8

  Or we can directly run windows 8 upgrade.

  Please help in solving my doubt.

  Andre said it is "recommended", it is always best to clean install original DVDs.

  Maybe you can google that question, you can get answers, we cannot give you here.

• Why can not open a JPEG file in an e-mail message on my computer but I can't do on my smartphone? I'm used to be able to do this before the upgrade to the CD player.

  Adobe Acrobat Reader DC using newly updated since Adobe Acrobat, I am not able to open a JPEG file in an e-mail message in Microsoft Outlook on my computer but I am able to open the attachment on my smartphone.  I think I used to be able to open a JPEG file before the upgrade.  I don't know what to do.

  mredjoe49 wrote:

  Adobe Acrobat Reader DC using newly updated since Adobe Acrobat.

  It's more than likely the problem. The Adobe Acrobat Reader software is not an 'upgrade' to Adobe Acrobat. Acrobat will open and convert .jpg files in PDF, free player open that pdf file.

  If you want to 'upgrade' and need this capability, you must update to Acrobat, not reader.

  The good news is that you should always have Acrobat on your system. Open it and use it to open the .jpg file.

• the hyperlinks used to appear in red when the web page loads, now I have to hover to show them, it's before the upgrade.

  For example, before the upgrade, I used to connect to jud.ct.gov. Links hyperlinks to various publications and Web sites internal to jud.ct.gov appeared in red so that I could easily see and choose the one I wanted. Now, they appear white and I do not see them unless I have pass the mouse over the element. At this point, it turns red so I can see which link to click.

  I just checked the menu options in XP. It is identical to Windows 7.

  Comments: enter config should be browser.anchor_color. Just right-click on it and reset.

• Windows 7 Ultimate, tried to install the upgrade of windows 10, now, my computer tells me always that Windows 7 is not an authentic, computer copy for more than a year don't never had a problem before.

  Windows 7 Ultimate, tried to install the upgrade of windows 10, now, my computer tells me always that Windows 7 is not an authentic, computer copy for more than a year don't never had a problem before.

  I suggest that you run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage diagnostic tool in normal mode (not safe mode) and copy and paste the results into a response for further analysis:

  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

  Run the tool and when it ends, click the copy button, open a text such as Word or Notepad file and select Edit, paste. You can paste directly into an answer here. Open a response, right click and select Paste.

• Cannot connect to internet after a reboot before you uninstall and then reinstall the network card. (After the upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista)

  This problem started immediately after the upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) to Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit).  Again, I want to remind that I never had this problem before installing Windows 7.

  -After a reboot, I am presented with the impossible to connect the network indicator (yellow triangle with!) in the task bar.  (It was how I was welcomed after the installation of Windows 7 is said by the way).

  -The only way I found to regain connectivity is to uninstall and reinstall the network via the device manager card, date at which the computer always successfully connects and remains connected until the next reboot.

  Network card: Realtek RTL8168C (P) / 811C (P) Family PCI - E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20)

  Driver provider: Microsoft
  Driver date: 14/05/2009
  Driver version: 7.2.1127.2008
  Digital signer: Microsoft Windows

  Thus, we have solved the problem! There are two possibilities of your problems:
  1 company Adobe uses the Bonjour service , this service should be disabled.
  Computer > Manage > Services and Applications > Services => find the bonjour service (sometimes stated as long numbers), stop service and if the Disabled value. It works!

  2. If it is not signed as Bonjour service. Try to disable the service:
  Shutdown mDNSResponder .exe (he is represented by # Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762 #).

  It is installed with Adobe software. If you upgrade the Vista, it will generally many users problem!

• Using Adobe Bridge, how do you download pictures from an iPhone? I upgraded to El Capitan and lost the ability to see my iPhone 6 with bridge Downloader. It existed before the upgrade. Request also on Apple's site.

  Using Adobe Bridge, how do you download pictures from an iPhone? I upgraded to El Capitan yesterday and has lost the ability to see my iPhone 6 with bridge Downloader. It existed before the upgrade. Request also on Apple's site.

  Hello

  Greetings!

  Please visit this link: https://helpx.adobe.com/bridge/kb/bridge-and-el-capitan.html

  Concerning

  Jitendra

• The upgrade to Windows 7 Professional Windows and not Windows 8?

  I have Windows 7 on my computer. I bought an upgrade to Windows 7 Professional last year. When I try to update I get sent to Windows 8 upgrade. How can I get Windows 7 to Windows 7 Professional without buying an upgrade of Windows 8?

  Is the Professional Windows 7, upgrade or an Express upgrade?

  The first thing you need to do is to get your key to Windows 7 Professional upgrade Express:
   
  An e-mail containing your product key will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your Windows Live ID account or e-mail address you provided if you ignored the account configuration. Note: If you use an email tool or spam blocker spam filter, be sure that you can receive e-mail messages from microsoft.com.
   
  What happens if I lose my product key?
   
  If you lose your product key, you can return to

  www.Windows7.com/GetKey and sign in using the "Sign In" link in the upper right of the page. This will allow to recover your product key if you have established your account with your Windows Live ID. If you do not configure a Windows Live ID account initially there is no record of your online product key. Check your e-mail since it is the only trace of your product key.
   
   
   
  or

  Here are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)
   
  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features.
   
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  The next thing you need to do is to ensure that your data is backed up:
   
  http://notebooks.com/2010/12/27/how-to-backup-to-an-external-hard-drive/
   http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-restore-a-backup-from-an-external-hard-drive-in-Windows-7/
   
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  The next thing you need to do is to reinstall the base license that you upgraded, Windows 7 Starter Edition or Home Premium.
   
  If your computer is pre-installed with Windows 7:
   
  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.
   
   
   
  -Samsung uses ESC on most of its systems
   
  -HP use F9 on most of its systems
   
  -Fujitsu uses F12 on most of its systems
   
  -Acer use F12 on most of its systems, but often you need to go into BIOS to allow

  -Dell uses F12
   
   
   
  In general, look at the screen during the POST for a tip for what is possible.
   
   
   
  If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling.
   
   
   
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  If it was a store bought retail license:
   
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
   
   
   
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  After you have reinstalled your original license, make sure that it is enabled before doing the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional:
   
  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

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  Redo the Express Upgrade:
   
  Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.
   
   
   
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  Go to reactivate the license again.

• Pavilion dv6: Intel Centrino Wireless - n 2230 will not activate after the upgrade to Windows 10

  Model A3E82AV number

  I've been avoiding Windows 10 because I knew something like this was going to happen, but I took the pludge.  Anyway, everything seemed to work but my wireless adapter.  After the upgrade, the rocker on the keyboard turns on and outside airplane mode, and I can't switch to map wireless in Windows settings.
  
  I can get wireless adapter to turn on, go into that in a minute, but if I shutdown or reboot, the problem returns.
  
  I had success in the driver update, or by manually installing the driver, I even read a tip to make the battery, hold the power button down while the battery is out and run it upwards.  I tried to reset the BIOs to default settings.  When the computer feels like it, the wireless adapter will start working after a reboot.  If I have the toggle switch, the light goes from orange to white, I can then activate wireless and connect to my SSID.  If I stop or restart, my wireless NETWORK card no longer works and we return to the toggle keyboard turning power on and off airplane mode.  Device Manager says it is working normally and the drivers are up to date.

  I read a post from microsoft that says VPN adapters could cause corruption while making the upgrade.  I'm a professional, so I got a handful of cards, but also virtual cards VMWare Workstation installed, so I tried to come back to Win 7, remove the adapters, are re-upgrade.  It does not solve the issue.  While I was back in Windows 7, everything worked most of the time, but there were some problems with the programs, etc. which would not work right.  When I upgraded to Windows 10, some of these problems persist, so I checked my backups to make sure they were up to date and did a new install of windows 10.  I am now running a new image with just firefox, associate of HP and the different drivers Intel, I tried to install, and I still can't get the card wireless to tour consistantly on / off power after a reboot.  I thought for sure the nuclear option could solve the problem now I can't even go back to Windows 7.  I did mention to try some recommended drivers Intel, I found in other posts... I also tried to uninstall the driver, and install in compatibility mode, but that has not worked, either.
  
  This one had me scratching my head.  I tried literally everything I can find on the internet in an attempt to solve the problem, and nothing will keep the work of consistantly wireless NETWORK card.  Any other ideas out there?
  
  Looking at the forums, appears not to have a lot of people in all areas of this issue with different brands of computers and network interface cards.  If anyone knows anything else to try, I would really appreciate it.

  FIXED!

  I think so.  I downloaded and installed the bios for Windows 8.  After that, I managed shutdown and booted my laptop 3 times and restarted once.  Every time you start after the installation of the firmware BIOs, the card automatically turned on and connected to my SSID NETWORK.  Since the upgrade to Windows 10 I saw not the laptop automatically start and connect the wireless NETWORK card and he did successfully 4 times now.
  
  The file that I downloaded from the HP Web site was update the BIOs for Windows 8 version F.2D rev A.  The file name is sp68425.  I will continue to monitor and make sure that it was indeed the fix, but all great so far.

  For people who can run on the same topic, here's a recap of what I did to solve my problem:

  Centrino 2230 installed 15.18.0.1 driver
  Update driver Bluetooth 10.0.10586.0

  Updated the BIOS to the version of Windows 8 F.2D Rev A
  
  If you decide to play with the BIOs firmware, just be aware that if things go well, you could cause more damage to your system.  I would only try this method if you are uncomfortable for the recovery of a faulty BIOS installation.