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• Can I switch from XP to Vista to extend protection for my PC beyond April?

  Ends support for Windows XP in April 2014.  Is it possible to upgrade my PC from XP to Vista (rather than Windows 7 or 8), in order to extend the life of my machine? I don't think that my PC could not support Windows 7 and in any case, I have to do a clean install and lose all my programs. I don't want to buy a new machine, but as Windows 7 seems to have a limited life span and I hate Windows 8. I'll wait for Windows 9. If I upgrade to Vista, where I'd get the installation disk of? And no idea when will end in support of Vista?

  Hello

  Before doing anything on the upgrade, follow these checks to see if your computer works with them:

  VISTA:

  System requirements for Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/919183/en-us

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  WINDOWS 7:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

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

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

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

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

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

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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  WINDOWS 8:

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 8/8.1 not install and work properly for you.

  There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

  Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

  :

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "8.1 for Windows system requirements.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

  See you soon.

• Switching from XP to Vista Ultimate Edition (on my way to 7) error 0x000006be

  I just upgraded from XP to Vista Ultimate (to 7).  After the upgrade of VISTA all my printers are gone. I have the same problem with the local print spooler restart and error 0x000006be... someone found a solution... I spent days trying to solve this problem... help!

  Hello

  1. What is the accurate and complete error message you get?
  2. What is the brand and model of the printer?

  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

  Error message when you try to connect to a print queue in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008: "Windows cannot connect to the printer. Impossible operation completed (error 0x000006be)»
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/946394

• switching from xp to vista professional

  Have a large, some which aged, ferrari 3000 and want to update from xp pro to vista professional. As far as I can see driver download site only acer xp drivers are available for download to my machine. Is it possible to perform this upgrade.

  See you soon

  Hi thanks for the reply. I took a chance and installed vista professional and am pleaseto say thay I have got away with it. All the correct drivers were found, not all with the initial installation, but came when I've updated vist business, even the modem. Others may find this useful.

  Thanks again

  Bob

• Erase any of my files if I switch from XP to Vista Home Premium?

  I have Windows XP and Im wondering if I install Windows Vista to Windows XP will be my files deleted because I don't want my files to be clear they are very important especially my Norton. So, I just want to know it will clear or not

  Hello.

  Your files are deleted or not actually depend on how you choose to install/upgrade to Windows Vista.

  Basically, you have two choices: upgrade or New Installation.

  -The upgrade allows you to raise simply for the windows you want without affecting your partitions of current facilities and documents.

  -New Installation, on the other hand, your old installation OS completely wipes and puts the new operating system on it. Or allows the original copy on a new disk or partition must be installed.

  Since you want to keep your files in the New Installation is out of the question. But to do an upgrade, it depends on what OS your market now and what operating system you want to upgrade to.

  What edition of Windows XP you are running (i.e. XP, Professional, Media Center)? And what version of 'little', it's [that is 32 - bit, 64-bit]?

  If you want to display a chart that shows you whether it is possible to install any upgrade or clean go here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-Vista

• Can I switch from XP Media Center 2002 SP3 to Vista? My system is 32-bit

  Can I switch from XP Media Center 2002 SP3 to Vista? My system is the 32-bit dual core Intel 6300 to 1.86 Ghz processor.

  1.5 Ghz 3.2 GB of Ram

  Hello

  Microsoft sells more than Vista.

  Microsoft now sells Windows 7.

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

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

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

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

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

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

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  And the Microsoft Store where you can get an idea of the price of Windows 7:

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

  See you soon.

• can I switch from 32-bit win vista home prem 64-bit win vista home prem?

  can I switch from 32-bit win vista home prem 64-bit win vista home prem?

  Yes, you can, but you need to back up and do a custom installation. There is no place on the way to upgrade from Windows Vista 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Installation and relocation of Windows Vista
  Back up your files - Microsoft Corporation: software, Smartphones...

  Boot from the Windows Vista 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 Vista 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/

• I lost my music, photos and contacts from yahoo when I switch os from xp to vista, how can I recover these files

  I lost my music, photos and contacts yahoo when I changed the os from xp to vista how to make their comeback? I have run the utility backup while vista cd was in the crack help me please

  Find a windows.old folder, because we don't know exactly how you have installed.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

  How to recover files from an earlier version of Windows in Windows Vista

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Can satellite P300 - I switch from 32 to 64-bit Windows?

  Hello
  Soon I'll receive the CD with Windows 7 and the drivers for my laptop (P300-20 b). I warned for Toshiba Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program. And currently I have Vista 32 bit.
  Can I switch to Windows 7 64 bit of Vista 32? And another question, what is the optimal amount of RAM for 64-bit system? Currently I have 3 GB.

  Thanks for the reply!
  Kind regards
  Gregory.

  Hello Gregory

  Unfortunately, you can't switch from 32 to 64 bits. If you want to use the 64-bit operating system, you must do any new installation. Install Vista 64-bit using the recovery disc or HARD drive recovery option.
  After doing this update install Win7.

  Optimal RAM? You can use it with current 3 GB, but if possible you can upgrade RAM and more powerful laptop. ;)
  Laptop specifications that your PSPCCE can be upgraded up to 8 GB of RAM. Not bad.

• How can I switch from 9.3 to 10 iOS iOS? I m getting an error when I install it

  How can I switch from 9.3 to 10 iOS iOS? I m getting an error when I install it

  Kareems, how are you trying to install? Live? Or from iTunes. You can connect your phone to your computer and launch iTunes and have iTunes download and update the phone.

• If I switched from IE to Mozilla Firefox should I keep IE installed on my computer?

  I switched from Internet Explorer to Mozilla Firefox browsers. I need to uninstall unnecessary programs to increase space on my computer. I can uninstall IE without losing important documents? All my favorites seem to have passed on, however I'm not sure because it has not been done manually. Is this possible?

  Hello, DESA, you seem to be windows xp ad - internet explore is integrated deeply into the operating system, so it is not possible to remove it at all (this option was only added by microsoft in later versions of windows).

• Can satellite M40x-183 - I switch from XP to Windows 7?

  Is it possible to switch from Windows XP to Windows 7 on my Toshiba Satellite M40X-183?

  Hello

  Theoretically, you can do everything, but you know how old your laptop is? In my opinion Windows 7 isn't the first choice for good old classic. It of designed for Windows XP and you should be satisfied with this OS.

  In my opinion, Windows XP is the best choice for old books, that they are not designed for Windows 7.

• Main problems after upgrading from XP to Vista on Qosmio F20

  I have recently upgraded from XP to Vista on my Qosmio F20 and having problems. It seems that I lost the ability to change screen resolutions, to adjust the volume, brightness, etc. Basically, I lost the laptop functions. I also tried updating the BIOS but get the following error message "BiOS update only is not supported OS - unsupported OS or service pack installed.»

  This also makes very slow computer.

  You now have a few questions, or you wrote just a report on your experience of Vista on Qosmio F20?

  The fact is that Toshiba does not support Vista on this laptop model and thereby you will ever complete Vista of operation (including the Toshiba tools and utilities). For supported laptops, Toshiba offered special Vista supporting BIOS but for your laptop, this update of the BIOS does not exist.

  Sorry! :(

• Sony Vaio VPCY2190X. Can I switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10 factory?

  Sony Vaio VPCY2190X. Can I switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10 factory? Page Web de Sony info is not clear to me on the issue of whether I can do it again.

  On the right side, he is saying

  DO NOT UPGRADE YET.

  To ensure that your VAIO PC works with Windows 10, it is strongly recommended that you wait to upgrade your PC until the drivers are ready.

• Pavilion dv5020ca sound does not work after upgrade from xp to vista Home premium

  HP Pavilion Dv5020ca windows vista Home premium

  After the transition from xp to vista will not install the drivers for my sound card and the error message I got was

  cannot find media any help would be apperciated

  Hello:

  See if the works of audio driver XP installation...

  Download and run this driver.  If it automatically installs audio, very well.  If it's not... close any Windows error.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-42513-1&cc=us&DLC=en&LC=en&OS=228&product=3223544&sw_lang=

  Go to Device Manager and click on the multimedia audio controller needing drivers.

  Click the driver tab.  Click on set to update driver.  Select Browse my computer for driver and at the bottom of this window software option, select Let me pick from a list of drivers for devices on my computer.

  Select disc and go to: C:\SWSetup\sp33443\CPL30A5a and select the Conexant High Definition Audio from the list and see if the driver will install.

  Then restart.