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• Update Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to professional while retaining all my files installed in program files and information?

  Original title: Gareth.

  I have 64 bit laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium installed. I just bought a new Windows 7 Professional and legal (OEM) version. How he use to upgrade my version of Windows 7 and keep all my files installed in program files and information? In other words, not a clean install!

  Unfortunately, there is no option to do an upgrade, because what you have is an OEM license.

  Please note that the Express upgrade does not support OEM, MSDN-Academic, Volume (the student faculty licenses) license. If you are in possession of all these brackets, you will need to save and do a custom clean install. If you want to do it, please backup your Windows 7 Home Premium or according to edition currently installed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-Windows-7/

  If you want to keep your programs and files, you will need to use a full version or upgrade Windows 7 professional retail license and use the key with the Express upgrade.

  OR

  Purchase an upgrade with anytime

  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 the option to purchase a key. Wait while loading of the Express Upgrade page, click on the Windows 7 Professional Upgrade to buy it.

  Click Next, fill in your details (it is important that you do this because the product key will be sent to you as a backup in case you need to reinstall) enter your credit card information, click next to begin the upgrade, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement , click upgrade, wait while the software updates, (it may take 10 minutes or more, depending on the case, updates are required), your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify its update of the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a windows will pop up by 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 stored, proceed to activate Windows 7 Professional.

• I updated windows vista edition Home premium windows 8 pro. How can I return my old programs?

  I downloaded windows 8 Pro last night (October 26, 2012) and after installing windows 8 Pro, I lost all my programs such as Microsoft Office 10, Nero, Norton antivirus, etc. How can I get back all the programs that were in the Windows vista environment.

  Your quick response in this regard is highly appreciated.

  Thank you and best regards,

  V.P. Abraham

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  Hello

  Thanks for posting the question in the Microsoft Community. If I understand correctly, you are facing problems with the programs. I understand that it must be frustrating, but don't worry, we are here to help solve the problem and guide you in the right direction.

  You will be able to transfer the settings, applications and files during the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro but not programs. You need to reinstall after completion of the installation.

  Check out the link for more information:

  Upgrade to Windows 8

  If you have additional questions on the computer, please ask your question about Windows and we will be happy to help you.

  Thank you.

• I have Windows 7 Edition home premium installed 32-bit update. How can I upgrade to 64-bit? Will there be problems of validation so I re-install from scratch?

  I have Windows 7 Edition home premium installed 32-bit update. How can I upgrade to 64-bit? Will there be problems of validation so I re-install from scratch?

  If you have purchased a retail package, it should include the disk for Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Otherwise, you can download a backup copy at the following link and use the same product key that allows you to enable the 32-bit version. Its a possibility, you may need to reactivate by phone, see below for instructions:

  You will need to do a clean install, there is no place on the way to upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Using the disk of 64-bit Windows 7, install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) run it and create a DAMP (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can access it later when you perform a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit disk so you can stored there.

  Once you have done this, just do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disc. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, start Windows Easy Transfer, follow the wizard screen, tap on which is stored the WET file (external hard drive) and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall the applications needed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

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

  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

• Windows 7 Edition Home Premium. After that windows update will in a reboot loop

  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium. After that windows update KB982926 & KB982670, will in a reboot loop, 64 bit, Dell Studio XPS. I used F8 & restore to burst. Tried the update again with the same results. Silverlight & Net Framework updates

  Hi pbmass,

  I want to clarify if you are able to start the computer on the desktop after the system restore.

  Follow the steps mentioned below and then try to install the updates manually

  Step 1: Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link below:

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Step 2: Run the fixit available in the link below to reset windows update components.

   

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

   

  Step 3: Disable the security software; Follow the steps mentioned in the link below

  Disable antivirus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  Important: Activate security software once everything is done.

  Step 4: Download the update manually and then install them

  The .NET Framework 4 Client Profile is available on Windows Update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982670

  Description of the update for Silverlight:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982926

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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• After updating windows 7 Edition family premium my phone regularly crashes when you try to access the folder

  After updating windows 7 Edition family premium my phone breaks down regularly when you try to access the folder - I installed several updates, correct its and also removed countless system software - can someone help please!  It normally occurs when you access my folder music or documents, even if they are empty! I'm using an asus laptop

  There is no free or paid for the software will fix PC problems

  'used cmd & scan' could mean allmost anything.

  Apparently, you have a portable computer, you do not have scource drivers for a laptop computer via windows update (unless this portable machine said) but this laptop manufacturers support site, then visit this site of support of decision makers and reinstall all the drivers available.

• How to transfer Windows 7 Professional to new computer running Windows 7 Edition Home Premium?

  WE HAVE CURRENTLY USING WINDOWS 7 PROFESSIONAL. WE BOUGHT A NEW COMPUTER AND NEED TO TRANSFER THE WINDOWS 7 ON NEW OLD COMPUTER WILL NOT BE USED.  THE NEW MACHINE IS CURRENTLY RUNNING WINDOWS 7 HOME.  WE CAN NOT FIND THE DISK AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT WE MUST DO TO TRANSFER WINDOWS PROFESSIONAL. THE DISCS ARE SOLD FOR $200.00 AT THE STORE, BUT SINCE WE USE IT ALREADY, I THOUGHT, HE COULD BE TRANSFERRED?

  It is a copy of the retail of Windows 7 Professional store bought? If so, you can try to recover the product key and make an Express upgrade on the new machine:

  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.

  If Windows 7 Professional came preloaded on the old machine you cannot upload it:

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  If the license for Windows 7 Professional, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional. 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 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.

• I need to reinstall an o/s winXP Home legitimate as I already have the license, so I just need a copy of Windows XP Edition Home Premium. Can someone help me. ___

  I need to reinstall an o/s winXP Home legitimate as I already have the license, so I just need a copy of Windows XP Edition Home Premium.  Can someone help me.

  Please see How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and updates of products and replace product manuals . Boulder computer Maven
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• I want to restore my hp desktop computer that is running windows vista edition Home premium

  I want to restore my hp desktop computer that is running windows vista edition Home premium, but I don't have the cd and when I try it files through the windows there not a correct restore date.  can someone help me?

  Hello

  You're confused system recovery and system restore.

  System Restore makes the settings from your computer to an earlier date; It will not reinstall the operating system.

  System recovery reinstalls the operating system how much you bought your machine; as for the new State.

  "Recover Windows Vista operating system using HP Recovery"

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00809678&LC=en&DLC=en&cc=us&product=18703

  You can reinstall by the HP Recovery Manager if your computer is still running or by pressing F11 at startup.

  You can also make your own recovery discs.

  All these information are the included HP link.

  For the HP Recovery Manager.

  The backup and HP Recovery Manager on HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario computers is a versatile, easy to use application that allows you to:
  • Create a set of recovery disks operating system

  • Recover the PC to the State of initial operation critical system failure

  • Use the extra discs that are available with recovery disks

  • Backup and restore important files

  • Reinstall the applications or specific drivers

  • Restore the computer to an earlier point in time

  • Check the status of the PC and installed files

  • Do not delete the HP recovery Partition

  See you soon.

• Windows 7 Edition home premium error "Windows cannot connect to the Group Policy client service."

  Original title: guest for Windows 7 Home Premium account

  Hi all

  I would like to aid which has had to face the problem below and how it was fixed.

  I have Window 7 Edition home premium and created a guest account with normal privileges that is turned on but cannot access with the error "Windows could not connect to the Group Policy client service" I think that the main problem is related to a policy because when put on the account to administer it in pop, error message says 'Cannot connect to a windows service' Please check group policy log.

  Thank you very much in advance

  Hello

  Thank you for your time and effort to get back to us, and I apologize for the delay in responding.

  Method 1 step number d makes reference to the present Details tab on the event viewer, where you can get the details of the error. First, search for the error which will be something like Windows cannot process extension Client Strategy Group-side and click on the error and then click the Details tab and make a note of the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) for the extension defective client-side. For reference, see the screenshot:

  

  Now come to step f number , it indicates the location of the Group Policy Extensions so that you can check if the extensions shown in the case log and the Registry Editor extension have a difference. The path of the GPExtension is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GPExtensions. For reference, see the screenshot:

  

  Let us know if the steps are clear to understand now. If this isn't the case, we will be happy to help you further.

  Thank you.

• I'll be able to restore the backup taken before improving the operating system of Windows Vista Edition home premium for Windows-8

  I'll be able to restore the backup taken before improving the operating system of Windows Vista Edition home premium for Windows-8

  Hi GOURGOPALGHOSH,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community. Yes, you will be able to restore the backup before the upgrade to Windows 8. Follow these steps:

  (a) press the Windows key + W.

  (b) type of recovering files of Windows 7 , and then press enter.

  (c) restore files.

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you need more assistance.

• How to change computer name in windows vista edition Home premium?

  How to change computer name in windows vista edition Home premium?

  Hi LorenWorm,

  You can see the following article for more information on changing the name of the computer:

   

  Change the name of your computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-your-computer-name

  Let us know if this information useful.

• Can do an upgrade of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium?

  I want to know if it is possible to upgrade Windows Vista Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium. I'll appreciate an urgent response.

  Hello

  Yes

  You can upgrade from Vista Home Premium 32-bit to Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit or 64 bit to 64 bit; but not from 32 bit to 64 bit or 64 bit to 32 bit

  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

  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.

• How often should I run check disk in windows vista edition Home premium?

  How often should I run check disk in windows vista edition Home premium? Part of a regular maintenance schedule disk check?

  How often should I run check disk in windows vista edition Home premium? Part of a regular maintenance schedule disk check?

  There is no reason to run it on a regular basis. Run only when you have reason to suspect a problem.

• How to scan photos & slides of canon 4350d to windows vista edition Home premium

  How to scan photos & slides of canon 4350d to windows vista edition Home premium

  Hello

  Go to the link below canon and are looking for a manual to download for your model on how to use it

  http://www.USA.Canon.com/Cusa/support/consumer

• What is price upgrade windows vista home premium to windows 7 Edition home premium?

  What is price upgrade windows vista home premium to windows 7 Edition home premium?

  Hello Mahmoud Farahat,

  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft answers community.

  You can visit the store of Microsoft, or any other store for the pricing of Windows 7. Microsoft store can be found here: http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

  Hope this helps Chris.H
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