UPGRADE FROM VISTA TO WHAT OPERATING SYSTEM?

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• What is the cost of upgrade from Vista to a decent operating system?

  What is the cost of upgrade from Vista to a DECENT operating system

  What is the cost of upgrade from Vista to a DECENT operating system

  Before you start shopping for Windows 7, make sure that your Vista is capable of running Windows 7.

  To learn, you must run Windows 7 Upgarde Advisr:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor

  To choose which version of Windows 7 depends on what you need or wait for Win 7. It's pretty subjective.

  Here is the list of the versions of Windows 7...

  The link below gives you a brief description of each version of Win 7.
  http://www.windows7news.com/Windows-7-FAQ/Windows-7-Starter/

  As if that wasn't enough, you have also the choice of 32-bit or 64-bit.
  Please read this topic vs 32-bit 64-bit

  http://www.w7forums.com/Windows-7-64-bit-vs-32-bit-t484.html

  Windows 7 price comparison:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  Without knowing what you want to window 7, I would venture to recommend Windows 7 Home Premium.

  Question:
  What version of Vista you have now?

• 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.

  According to me, one of my office machines is around 5 or 6 years and Windows 8/8.1 works fine on it.  However, it is best to check your own machine with the wizard upgrade just in case.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• I want to upgrade to a newer Windows operating system Windows Vista Home Pro 64-bit. What is the recommended procedure?

  * Original title: upgrade

  I want to upgrade to a newer Windows operating system Windows Vista Home Pro 64-bit. What is the recommended procedure? I see that Windows 7 or 8, a free update to Windows 10 is offered. Should I buy 7 or 8 then you spend 10 or just buy 10?

  Thank you

  Jim

  Hello

  Depends on hardware configuration required on later operating systems, and also find out if the manufacturer of the laptop computer is supported and provides drivers for operating systems later as to whether it is possible or feasible to upgrade or not.

  There is no free upgrade Vista to 7, 8.1, or 10.

  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 7.

  Microsoft sells more than 7; Try Amazon.com.

  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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  Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

  Microsoft sells more than 8/8.1.

  Try Amazon.com, etc.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 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

  "Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

  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

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  How to buy Windows 10:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

  But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

  " System requirements Windows 10"

  https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

  Microsoft deploys Windows 10 available as free upgrade to Windows 7 features, Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 8.1 qualified. It will be available from July 29, 2015

  "FAQ Windows 10.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  See you soon.

• I have a desktop computers G4 and G5 that I would like to upgrade the operating system.  Should what operating system I install?

  I have a desktop computers G4 and G5 I want to install the more recent/better OS for these machines.  What operating system should I buy?

  I would recommend Tiger (10.4). Its more stable then Leopard (10.5).

• What operating system is good and easy to use

  What operating system is good and easy to use, Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows Vista? I am now using Windows XP, I intend to install the new OS, which one is better. Please advice

  Vincent

  www.govtjobsdaily.com

  Pass Vista (requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM) and install Windows 7 (just 1 GB of memory for the 32-bit version).  If you buy the "Full" version (not the upgrade version) from Windows 7, you can Dual Boot between XP and Windows 7 (not all XP software will be running in Windows 7 and dual-boot will allow you to continue to use any software that you place a high value on the). More information on dual-boot below.

  You must first check if your Windows XP-based computer supports Windows 7  Go the the computer manufacturing technical support web site and see if they list Windows 7 device drivers. No driver Windows 7 means that you can not (the most often install Windows 7, if this isn't the case find Vista drivers).

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:
  Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7.
  It scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs for known compatibility issues
  gives you tips on how to fix any problems,
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor

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

  Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration Guide
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/ee150430.aspx

  Here are answers to some common questions about the 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/compare/32-bit-64-bit-FAQ.aspx

  ====================== Dual Boot ===========================

  Installing dual Boot with Windows 7 and XP
  (Read each method in this article and that fits your needs)
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-Windows-7-XP.html

  EasyBCD allows to appear more user-friendly boot menu:
  http://NeoSmart.NET/DL.php?id=1

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• My canon EOS 20 d is not detected by my computer lenovo, OS Windows 7, 64-bit and my computer Gateway Laptop windows vista 32 bit operating system

  My canon EOS 20 d is not detected by my computer lenovo, OS Windows 7, 64-bit and Gateway laptop with Windows Vista 32 bit operating system.  This means plug-and-play is not available or does not so I have to use for my compact flash card reader to transfer pictures.  I've already updated the firmware by downloading the upgrade of the Canon website.  I tried to turned touble this problem following what is suggested in the Canon Website, and still the problem is not corrected.  Thank you.

  Hello

  Follow the steps mentioned below and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1: Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

  Method 2: You can also try to connect the camera to a different port and check if it helps.

  Method 3:  You can also try changing the normal mode to print/ptp in camera mode where you can print directly from camera by connecting printer directly using the usb cable.
   
  Hope this information helps.

• My CD-ROM/DVD-Rom drive & the Bison Webcam built into my laptop. Does not work after I upgraded from Vista home premium to Windows 7 Home premium.

  My readers Optiarc DVD - RW AD-7530 ATA Device DVD/CD-ROM & the Bison Webcam built into my laptop. Does not work after I upgraded from Vista home premium to Windows 7 Home premium.
  Although of course, the CD-ROM drive worked during the upgrade.
  I noticed that when I turn firstly on the laptop, the last two lines of the front entry from Windows 7 are the following.
  PXE - E6i:Media Test Failure, Check Cable
  PXE - MOF: Exit PXE Rom
  During the audit of each Properties in Device Manager devices", I learned that they both work correctly.  In the list in the printers and the @Devices the only Webcam shown is also a "USB 2.0 Camera"
  Can someone help me please?
  Best regards
  John

  Besides what abdelhak says:

  The message of PXE boot that you receive when you start your computer has nothing to do with your CD/DVD-Rom drive. Your computer uses a PXE boot method to attempt to load Windows from a location on your network. Since you do not have this configuration, it is safe to ignore it. If it slows down the startup time of your system, contact your manufacturer and ask them for instructions on how to "disable PXE Network Boot of the BIOS.

  Hope this helps,

  Thank you! Ryan Thieman
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• need to upgrade from vista to 7 or 8

  need to upgrade from vista to win 7 or 8, so I can eventually get windows 10 - do I have to buy 7 or 8?

  * Proposed by the host of "Windows/Windows Vista / Windows other applications" "Windows/Windows Vista/update, backup & recovery."

  need to upgrade from vista to win 7 or 8, so I can eventually get windows 10 - do I have to buy 7 or 8?

  Hello

  Depends on hardware configuration required on later operating systems, and also find out if the manufacturer of the laptop computer is supported and provides drivers for operating systems later as to whether it is possible or feasible to upgrade or not.

  There is no free upgrade Vista to 7, 8.1, or 10.

  And the free update for 7/8.1 10 is over.

  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 7.

  Microsoft sells more than 7; Try Amazon.com.

  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 upgrade paths:

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

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  Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

  Microsoft sells more than 8/8.1.

  Try Amazon.com, etc.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 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

  "Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

  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

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  How to buy Windows 10:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

  But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

  " System requirements Windows 10"

  https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

  "FAQ Windows 10.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

  See you soon.

• How can I retrieve or recover my file "Download"? I have a Windows Vista 64 - bit operating system. Thank you?

  I have Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit operating system.

  I have lost my file "Download".  How retrieve/recover my file "Download"?

  Thank you

  Elliott

  e-mail: * address email is removed from the privacy *

  Hello

  1. did you of recent changes to the system before the show?

  2 are. what file download you referring?

  3. have you deleted the file using option DEL or SHIFT DEL?

  Method:

  If you have downloaded the file with success and deleted, I suggest you to check if the files are in the trash and check if it helps.

  If you are not able to find the files in the Recycle Bin, you can use all of the third party tools and check if you can recover the files.

  Warning: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  In addition, for more information, see the link below.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/recover-lost-or-deleted-files

  Let us know if it helps.

• I don't have a paper copy of my Vista 64-bit operating system

  Where I can download Windows Vista 64-bit operating system that came preinstalled on my computer? I have my (legal) product key. It is a gateway, and they say that they cannot provide me with it. Someone please help.

  Hello

  You say Gateway said that they can not provide you with a Vista disk to reinstall.

  Have you asked Gateway if you always had a recovery Partition to reinstall Vista operating system of?

  Read this article in the link provided:

  "Gateway System Recovery from the hard disk"

  http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/Vista/7515418/7515418asi.shtml

  And this, too:

  "Factory full development".
  http://support.gateway.com/s/software/Microsof/Vista/7515418/7515418su531.shtml

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you will have to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista (what you do), 32-bit and 64-bit Editions come on different DVDs

  See you soon.

• Partition Recovery - what operating system?

  I just bought a ThinkPad Edge E431 with Windows 7 Pro 64 bit OS pre-installed, but a free upgrade option to Windows 8 Pro (Windows 8 a license with downgrade rights).  Provided Lenovo recovery Windows 8 Pro (upgrade) DVD discs but nobody knows (or how to find out?) what operating system is contained in the recovery Partition from the factory on the laptop?  I expect that it is Windows 7 but the caveats users defined recovery disc to be sure to do a recovery image before moving on to Windows 8, which should not be necessary if the recovery Partition is Windows 7.

  Mtn-high hi,

  Welcome to Lenovo Community!

  We understood that your request is subject to OS pre-loaded on ThinkPad Edge E431.

  If the system is delivered with Windows 7 pre-loaded OS, then the recovery partition will be Windows 7 OS only.

  We recommend to create the current operating system reinstallation disk, and after you create the recovery disk, you can move the windows of Windows 7 to Windows 8 OS.

  I hope this helps.

  Best regards

  Agnes Kumar

• How can I do an update instead of a new installation if you are using Windows Anytime Upgrade from Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate?

  I have a server at home, but one of my main computers cannot remotely access because it is running Vista Home Premium.  As a result, I bought a Pack anytime upgrade to upgrade to Vista Ultimate.
  When I ran the installer, it downloaded updates to update and then opens a screen where the options are updated or install fresh.  However, the update option is grayed out and there is a message at the bottom of the screen saying that if I want I must must upgrade to a newer version of Windows.
  A new facility is out of the question for me.  I'm almost 2 years of work on the machine and it is set as I want.  I have a few training licenses, I don't think I'd be able to reinstall it.  Besides, I don't want to spend days and days software and reconfigure my system.
  I have a Windows 7 Ultimate machine, but I want to leave this machine as a Vista machine.  At I throw my money on the upgrade pack or is there someway around this problem?

  Looking for a difference in numbers/Service Pack levels.

  If Service Packs came pre-installed on the operating system, there is no way to uninstall them.
  You will need to swap the disk to upgrade to a later version that includes the missing Service Pack.

  On your installed operating system Service Pack level cannot be greater than what is on the disk to upgrade.

  Click Start > right click on computer > properties > system > it will tell you which SP you have install.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

  "How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs"

  If the OS installed Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 1 upgrade disk > uninstall SP2 installed operating system > install the upgrade > reinstall SP2.

  Run the upgrade of a Vista operating system

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows install-"error 1325 - 'Documents' is not a valid short file name"; After upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, cannot load new software. ____

  After an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, everything on the system seemed to work properly. up to what I tried to re - install everything deleted software or install new software.  As soon as Windows Installer starts the following error message appears: "error 1325 - 'Documents' is not a valid short file name.

  If this could have something to do with the new pads MSFT security permissions on folders (with padlock) during a upgrade as well as related hidden junctions by compared to the user by the system?

  I tried to install the update system of Lenovo and MSFT Windows Installer Clean Up clean in the hope that the software would help alleviate my problems. See below the link on advice from MSFT on the same error.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/%2Fkb%2F328162

  Unfortunately, I cannot even load the previously recommended THAT MSFT software to solve this error.  I also tried to install the software as 'Run as Administrator' and in 'Safe Mode '.  Even if I could not load the software recommended to MSFT, I was able to install iTunes to Apple through Apple Software Update, I guess, that they do not use Windows Installer.

  With the new structure of junction there is several files or links to the same folder across file system, if it is a folder authorization number which specific files/links are I need to remove restrictions?

  Any help would be appreciated, if not I'll have to do a clean install and individually reinstall each piece of software... Thank you.

  I think I found the solution for this point, because I have just encountered the same problem in our environment and here's what I did to solve it:

  -Create a higher level permissions at the root of the folder redirection (for example \\servername\mydocredirfolder): grant the Group authenticated users the following permissions and apply it to "this folder only" ALLOW: list folders/read data, reading, reading attributes, read extended attributes, create files / add data

  I think the MSI is trying to read the free space on the disk on the server, but it cannot because it tries to access the folder where your my documents redirection is sitting.

  Good luck!

• Windows 7 upgrade from Vista crashes at 72%.

  My Windows 7 upgrade from Vista stopped at 72%. After the reboot, I am unable to restore or continue the upgrade. Portable computer continues to restart, but still ends upward with the error message. "The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error." Windows Setup cannot continue. To install Windows, click "OK" to restart the computer, and then restart the installation. "No disk Windows 7. Only received online.

  Hello cdrudd, welcome.

  We start back up your data first, if you have a Windows Vista recovery or install CD/DVD, try this:

  1. connect an external drive or flash drive
  2. place the CD of Windows Vista in the status bar, and close
  3 boot the disk and choose "repair my computer".
  4 choose "Command Prompt"
  5. type the following command:

  CD c:

  | Come in

  users of CD

  | Come in

  dir

  | Come in

  From here, take note of what your user name folder name. Then type...

  copy c:\users\yourusername e:\users

  | Come in

  * ' e' will be the letter of your external device. It could be F, G, H or so now (according to which drive letter was already used)

  Once the copy is complete, you can pretty much use the following commands to keep the rest of the data:

  copy c:\program files e:\program files -copy everything in the folder program files

  You can use the dir command to view the contents of a directory. Then, you can use the cd command to navigate to a directory.

  Let us know if you have a copy of your user data backup job. Please let us know if you have any questions.

  Thank you!

  Ryan Thieman
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.