Try to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7, but failed to get the backup files

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  I lost my favorites and when I try to get back them, I can see the backup files in the recover window, but when I try to restore my bookmarks I get the message "Failed to process the backup file." Can help you? Thank you

  You can check for problems with the database places.sqlite file in the Firefox profile folder.

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
  • https://support.Mozilla.org/KB/bookmarks+not+saved#w_fix-the-bookmarks-file
  • Maintenance: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/places-maintenance/

• I bought a new computer with Vista last summer from Best Buy with a free upgrade to Windows 7. They said that the upgrade on their part has expired, but I can get the program from Microsoft for $18. If this is true... who should I contact?

  How can I get an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 without having to pay full price?

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• When I try to use Windows Media Player 11 I get the message: Windows Media Player is not properly installed on windows vista

  Original title: MediaPlayer does not open. Followd Scout121 answr. Got the message: not recognized as int/ext control.  Help!

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  Hello

  What troubleshooting steps you have done until now?

  Click on the link below and run the fixit.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/

   

  Method 2: Disable Windows Media Player and then turn it on to Windows features and check if the problem persists.

  Disable and enable Windows Media Player and check if it opens.

  (a) click Start and select Control Panel.

  (b) click on programs and features.

  (c) click on or turn off Windows features turn on on the left side.

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  (a) click Start and select Control Panel.

  (b) click on programs and features.

  (c) click on or turn off Windows features turn on on the left side.

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  See the link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

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  Chick.Merkel said

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  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
  • https://support.Mozilla.org/KB/bookmarks+not+saved#w_places-database-file

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