Should I upgrade from 8.1 to 10?

A few months ago I had to buy a new desktop computer and it came loaded with 8.1 with free upgrade to 10. A month ago, I responded to a pop up saying click here if you want to join the queue to release grade - I clicked and have heard nothing since.

I don't know anything about the drivers, applications, updates etc. I use my desktop computer for surfing the internet and emails, that's about it. Should in view of all the pitfalls, I continue my free upgrade or just stick with 8.1?

If I contact Microsoft for the promised free upgrade, will I still go through reams and reams of updates - it took Geek Squad nearly 6 hours to get the new computer loaded initially.

I'm probably a little more reckless than TheOldMan but I think that we are guiding the lilly here. The update of Windows 10 media creation will 'just work' for you. If this isn't the case, it retains the Windows 8.1 recovery partition which would make it easy to reinstall 8.1 in the very unlikely event that you do it. The computer is practically new so I doubt there is a lot about what is new or different from that of a factory installation. Windows 10 gets rid of the "Subway tile" thing that nobody doesn't like and in my opinion makes the computer easier to use. Windows 10 is just a lot better for a novice is one of its charms. However, to be honest, you're probably very well do nothing and go down the road.

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Hi all
I have a HP Pavilion DV7 with 7690 m XT graphics card.

Model of the laptop is dv7-6c02em.

Is this smart upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10?
(I have heard and read about a lot of problems with the drivers are missing.) When I check my driver models his almost empty page.

Does anyone have any experience with the upgrade to windows 10? (both good or bad)

PS - I don't trust more HP and their assumption of the pilot, also its my work laptop. (associated with very important Bank of programs on this subject).

Thank you

VENOMs7000 wrote:

Hi all
I have a HP Pavilion DV7 with 7690 m XT graphics card.

Model of the laptop is dv7-6c02em.

Is this smart upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10?
(I have heard and read about a lot of problems with the drivers are missing.) When I check my driver models his almost empty page.

Does anyone have any experience with the upgrade to windows 10? (both good or bad)

PS - I don't trust more HP and their assumption of the pilot, also its my work laptop. (associated with very important Bank of programs on this subject).

Thank you

1. the older system with Win7 should not go Win10 that HP provides no support any drivers for it unless it was made in 2013.

2. your specific HP PS comment is false with no facts to backup. We should refrain from making these comments - does nothing to help other users.

What is the best operating system to upgrade from Vista? Should I buy Windows 7, 8 or 8.1?

I have Vista 32 bit Home Premium.It does not support Windows Mail.Which is the best operating system to upgrade from Vista? Should I buy Windows 7, 8 or 8.1? I do not have a touch screen system, my system is five years old.

Original title: upgrade

Hello WilliamPopat,

If you want to buy an another operating system, you would do better to buy the latest version, i.e., Windows 8.1 it doesn't matter that you don't have a touch screen like Windows 8.1 will work just as well on a desktop PC / laptop normal.

However, before rushing and buying a copy of Windows 8.1, I suggest that you look at this link http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/11885-windows-8-upgrade-assistant-download-run.html the link above shows Windows 8 Upgrade Wizard you can download (free) and allows you to check that your PC is compatible with the latest version of Windows.

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The customization cannot be installed because another version is currently installed and cannot be upgraded from this location. __

Name:

From: http://localhost/TestUpdatedVersion/TestUpdatedVersion.vsto

The customization cannot be installed because another version is currently installed and cannot be upgraded from this location. To install this version of the customization, first use Add / Remove programs to uninstall this program: TestUpdatedVersion. Then install the new customization from the following location: http://localhost/TestUpdatedVersion/TestUpdatedVersion.vsto

The exception text *.

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Restart Excel and you should be good to go.

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Is it possible to upgrade from Windows 98 or Me to Windows Vista?

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original title: the upgrade to Vista

I don't know if it is possible to upgrade 98 Me XP, but I know you can't straight upgrade 98 to vista. You can only pass a single version, so it should be XP to vista.

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upgrade from vista home premium to windows 7 Professional

can I switch from wondows vista home premium windows vista profesional then upgrade to windows 7 Professional, and if so how much does it cost? College, I work for that sells US software at discounted price so I bought Windows 7, but it is the professional version instead of Home premium, that I should have bought.

Hello

Microsoft sells more Vista

and Vista Home Premiun to Vista Business (NOT Vista Business) has never been a way to upgrade

I'm sorry, but you bought the edition of Windows 7 hurt

see if the College will exchange it

Here are the supported Vista to Windows 7 upgrade paths

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so eager to upgrade to Windows 7, it will depend on if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has windows 7 drivers available for your computer/laptop as to whether Windows 7 will work properly on your machine

check with them

and read this

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Windows 7 system requirements

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

Windows 7 upgrade paths

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

Compare editions of Windows 7:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

Windows 7 Compatibility Center to check software and hardware compatibility:

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Windows 7 price:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

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and the link below is to an instance of installation of Windows 7 for any other questions about the installation of Windows 7

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install?page=1&tab=all

I'm trying to upgrade from windows vista to windows 7. whenever I start the upgrade, that he told me that count it needs to restart to allow changes to the file system.

I'm trying to upgrade from windows vista to windows 7. whenever I start the upgrade, that he told me that count it needs to restart to allow changes to the file system. I restarted several times now and get the same message. What should I do to ensure that this computer can be upgraded?

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Run the windows Upgrade Advisor 7

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and repost in the windows forums OK 7

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Should I switch from 7.5 to 7.6, or should I wait for version 8.0?

We are currently running version 7.5.304.547. It is better to upgrade to version 7.6, or should I wait for version 8.0? Is the upgrade from 7.5 to 7.6 painless?

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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

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Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

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I have tested beta Windows 7 I put FRO Vista to Win 7 Pro then after that Win 7 is out, I bought the ultimate improvement, my hard drive is dead since I reinstalled Vista since the factory records and tried to top grade in my ultimate and it says no valid code of CD.

Here is the reference to valid paths to upgrade Vista to Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7#T1=tab02

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You try again, maybe this time, you will get a better person.

-Product key of letters and numbers-

Not confused the letter B with the number 8, the letter Q with the letter O.
the letter G and the number 6.

A, E, I, O and u are not used.

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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
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Upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Ultimate

If I upgrade Windows 7 Starter to Ultimate a CD/USB/HDD, is it possible to save all the programs/applications so that I do not need to re - install again?

You will not be able to do.

You must use the product key and to make an Express upgrade.

If the license for Windows 7 Ultimate, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate. First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). 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 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.

I need to do a restore on my laptop but I upgraded from premium to ultimate on the line, the restoration will cost the factory how to re - install my upgrade printed only email to purchase

I have a Sony Vaio VGN series laptop PC that is corrupted and requires a complete restoration of the factory. Recovery discs when it's upgrade in place, but I'm not sure that it will be part of the recovery. I have the original e-mail printed purchase for online upgrade, including the key I will be able to use it again on the same laptop, it was installed on?

The first thing you need to do is to get your Windows 7 Ultimate Anytime Upgrade key:

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 Home Premium or Ultimate.

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

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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 Enter a key, enter the Windows 7 Ultimatekey request, 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 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.

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