'Upgrade' from Vista to Windows 7 without a clean install

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• The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7: How can I make sure that I keep Microsoft Office

  A few months back I took advantage of this offer to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 for a discounted price. After that I downloaded the upgrade file, Upgrade Advisor told me that because I'm using Vista business and I was upgrade 7, that my computer would probably be home must pass through with a 'clean install', thus wiping my hard drive.

  That's fine with me, I could just move my documents and Favorites on an external hard drive. But I'm afraid that the upgrade will be wipe my Microsoft Office programs.

  I bought this computer a few years ago. I don't even know if I bought the program with office bundled with it, or if I bought it separately (and probably the discs are somewhere in storage).

  How can I make this update without losing Microsoft Office? Is it possible to confirm if my word has come with my computer or if I installed it separately. If it came with it, and I lose it, certainly there must be a free way for me to recover. Right?

  Any other advice for someone planning on the upgrade?

  Thank you!

  You're the one who knows if you installed Office.

  Office (Word, etc.) comes for free with Windows. you have to buy.

  If Office is preinstalled, it was a test.

  A clean installation will wipe everything.

  You cannot transfer programs.

  It needs to be reinstalled from the original media.

  If you do not have the desktop drive:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

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  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7install/threads

  "Download Windows 7 installed and activated on your PC."

  They will help you in the Windows 7 Forum at the above address.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I did an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 and when I trired to reboot, I get the check disk error

  I did an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 and when I trired to reboot, I get the following message and there's like this. I tried to cancel the disk check with in 10 seconds by pressing a key, but it still is not.
  Message:
  "Checking file system on C:.
  The type of the file system is NTFS.
  One of your disks needs to be checked for consistency. You can cancel the disk check, but it is highly cool that you continue.
  To check the disk a press any in 10 second (s). »

  How your problem is related to Windows Update (compared to the Windows upgrade)?

  This post here instead, questions please: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• I'm upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 and download repeat myself "content of the file could not be verified."

  I tried to download the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 (32 bit) and get the following message is displayed.

  "The file could not be verified."

  Please directly contact the Microsoft Store.

• 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!

• After upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Ultimate home, no problem connecting to the internet when logged as an administrator, but cannot connect to the internet using the standard account. How to fix this?

  After upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Ultimate home, no problem connecting to the internet when logged in as an administrator,

  but unable to connect to the internet using the standard account.  I have the latest version of the Solution Explorer.

  How to fix this?

  Glad to hear it.

  If the problem is resolved, mark the message as response, then it'll be useful for people with similar/identical problem.

• If you have upgraded from vista to windows 7, you can then upgrade to windows 8

  If you have upgraded from vista to windows 7, you can then upgrade to windows 8

  Yes, Windows Vista and Windows 7 can be used as a qualification of licensing. The upgrade to Windows 7 you will preserve both your personal files, settings and installed applications.

  See:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/06/part-1-how-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

  then:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/07/part-2-How-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

• Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 and my Officejet L7780 will not scan (no scan options) displayed?

  I've recently upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 now my Officejet Pro L7780 will not scan.  No scan option does not appear, anyone having this problem and do you have a fix for this problem.

  I try to download the latest drivers for Win7 on HP site and try it.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&LC=en&DLC=en&product=2512010

  I hope this helps.

• Number keys don't work since the upgrade from vista to windows, anyone know why?

  Numbers on my laptop keyboard keys don't work since the upgrade from vista to windows7, anyone know why? Keys of numbers very well work in office and other software for browsers

  See the following troubleshooting steps below thanks Azam K with Microsoft Support:

  Try to activate the numeric keypad and check if it helps, here are the steps:

  1. open on-screen keyboard by clicking theStart button,all programs, Accessories, easy accessand then clickingOn-screen Keyboard.

  2. click onOptions, check thepad box and then clickOK.

  I also suggest you to start the computer using safe mode and check if it works properly, following the steps:

  1 restart your computer if it is running.
  2. tap on the F8 key after your initially on powers computer.
  3. Once you see the menu Advanced Boot Options, you can stop tapping.
  4. use the up/down arrow keys to highlight your selection.
  5. select Safe Mode and press ENTER.
  6. you should see loading drivers and wait please.
  7. you should then be at the Welcome screen.
  8. connect to your computer using an account with administrator privileges.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  If it works fine in Safe Mode, then try to perform the audit and the clean boot, here's the link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  If it is not working in Mode without failure, then try the System File Checker and see if it helps, here are the steps:

  1. click on start, click principally made programs, accessories, right-click on command prompt and select run as administrator.
  2. click on continue or provide administrator credentials if prompted.
  3. in the command prompt window, type the following text, and then press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow

  Here is an article that will give you information about Scan SFC:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

  I hope this helps!

  OT

  Change options for accessibility on Windows 7
  Control Panel
  l---> ease of access Center
  I---> make the keyboard easier to use
  I---> uncheck "turn on mouse keys.

• Pavilion a6207c: upgrade from vista to windows 7 Home premium

  I want to move from vista to windows edition Home premium, but I'm told that I need to know if my computer can actually support windows 7. Can someone tell me how can I tell if my computer is able to be upgraded to windows 7? I have a pavilion of hp with a 32-bit operating system, the model number is a6207c. Thank you

  Run the Advisor to upgrade Windows 7 from here:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7#T1=tab01

• Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium Enterprise?

  I think my laptop at home has Windows Vista Business edition (I'll have to double check when I get home). I was wondering if I could buy the upgrade from Vista business to Windows 7 Home Premium edition. I don't need all the stuff that comes with Windows 7 Professional, but I don't know if I am limited to just Windows 7 professional since I'm upgrading to Vista professional. Windows 7 Home Edition Premium is a notch down from Windows 7 Professional, so I was wondering if it is possible to do. Or I'm stuck after you buy the full version of Windows 7 Home Premium for the SB $ 199.99 upgrade $ 119.99.

  Then I can buy just the Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium, Version upgrade and just do a custom installation? The instructions are fairly easy to follow? The only upgrade I've ever done is when I got my laptop from XP to Vista, (it came with XP installed and they gave me a CD to upgrade to Vista if I wanted to).

  Yes, its simple, simply start your desktop of Windows Vista professional, insert the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade DVD, click install now. When the menu appears, select custom (advanced option) to a clean install procedure.
  Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

• I've upgraded from vista to windows 7 and it's embarrassing. To reinstall internet help?

  I do not have a CD of windows 7 - having trouble getting all the updates that are installed.  Luther

  Hello, Luther,.

  If you do not have the DVD, how move you from Vista to Windows 7? And what is Windows 7 or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1?

  Doing a clean install is always going to be better. One way to do it is to download the ISO of Windows 7, SP1 and burn the DVD from that. That being said, you will still need to download all updates / upgrades that have been issued since SP1 was released. Internet Explorer 10 is an example of such upgrade. Although tedious, I recommend that you take this approach - which will also give you the DVD to reinstall Windows if you need.

  All this assumes that you have a valid COA and the product key for Windows 7. Finally, one last question for you: what version of Windows 7 you want, and you need the version 32 or 64 Bit?

  If you could answer these questions, I can help you further. Please post your answers here.

  Kind regards

  BearPup

• Just upgraded from Vista to Windows 7. about 3 weeks hard drive later crashed.

  Replace hard drive crashed, installed Windows 7 downloaded disk, cannot activate with the key, as it is said that it was not for a clean install.  Do I have to re - load this awful Vista in order to use Windows 7 I bought?  I'd like to start without spoiling a new hard drive with Vista... so worried that the activation code will work anyway.

  Because it's a Win7 update, you will need a previous operating system already installed (Unlike earlier versions that have just asked a previous OS disk as evidence). Install Vista, then switch to Win7. You do not have to activate Vista to Win7 upgrade.
  There is a lot of work, but all this could have been avoided with a disk image of your drive hard until it crashed. Once you're done to make your PC as you want, you might want to look into it on a regular basis. Taken from my bacon out of the fire a few times :-)

  SC Tom

• Satellite A500 - upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 error

  I'm moving my Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium via the Assistance of Toshiba upgrade so it will automatically download the software and some Toshiba Utilities. At the beginning of the launch, an error message 'this model does not support upgrading to Windows 7' in step 'Download Window 7 List component' and cannot continue. I'm confused because this as the disk to upgrade to Win7 I bought and received earlier this year from Toshiba Web site. I have a Satellite A500 I bought last year. It is not an old model, and I think that it is able to upgrade to Windows 7.

  I managed to do a clean install once a while back but realized things of the Toshiba didn't were there not more then I got it back it back to Vista (but instead of the first 32 bit, I have changed there 64 bit). So now, he's running on a Vista 64-bit.

  I don't know if changing from 32 bit to 64 bit has nothing to do with him or if there is something I need to install before you upgrade... I followed the steps on the Toshiba site to upgrade but stuck at this step. I'm not good with computers so help would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

  I created a few interesting, official items of Toshiba directly about Windows 7 update procedure:

  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB9902P60000R01.htm
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB9A02PE0000R01.htm

• Upgrade from Vista to Windows 10

  I have a computer with vista installed and I have windows 7 Pro Software. Can I upgrade vista to windows 10 or do I have to upgrade to windows 7 first

  Hello

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

  This information covers 7, 8.1, and 10.

  Follow these steps before you install 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 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.

  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.