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• Satellite A100-998: Vista upgrade disc may be used without the Toshiba disk?

  Hi all

  After 8 weeks waiting I finally got my vista upgrade a couple of weeks, but when I put in a disk by toshiba, he said to use first of all, I found that the drive is faulty. I contacted moduslink but received no help from them. I want to know is can I upgrade to vista without using the toshiba disk?

  I have a laptop Toshiba Satellite A100-998 with Windows XP Professional with the Media Center. the upgrade is for vista professional. Any advice on this issue would be welcome!

  Thank you
  Dave

  Hello

  I m a bit confused that CD or DVD is defective?
  The received Vista DVD or the Toshiba Recovery CD?
  To my knowledge the received CD of Vista upgrades the old Toshiba XP to Vista so I think you have to pass the original picture Toshiba XP for Vista

• Reinstallation of Windows Vista by using the upgrade media

  I'm trying to fix my friends computer. Each time it starts up, it says Windows could not load the NLS being missing or corrupted data. Reinstall Windows Vista. When I try to reinstall vista using the CD there that said to use use this product key you must start Windows installation while running your existing version of Windows. What does that mean? What should I do? The computer used to have XP and it has upgraded to Vista using this CD.

  If Vista is an upgrade, so it must be installed as an upgrade.  Install the original XP operating system and turn it on.  Then upgrade to Vista and which to activate.  You can't ignore all during the first stage.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Satellite Pro A200-16N: can I use the recovery CD after upgrade to Vista

  HII!

  IM thinking of upgrading to windows vista on my Satellite Pro A200-16N and I ran the pre-upgrade of windows vista from microsoft website and it says that my system will be in charge of windows vista so im ok about it.

  The problem is that if my laptop was to break or something like that at some point, will my recovery CD provided by toshiba to work always on the laptop with windows vista?
  They will return the laptop for windows xp or from my laptop has another operating system they will not work?

  Also...
  What's the deal with BIOS? : S
  I don't understand!
  If I were to upgrade to windows vista should I upgrade my BIOS before or after the upgrade to vista?
  As I download the new drivers before upgrading Yes?

  Thank you!

  The restore CD will of course work.
  The recovery CD will always set the laptop back to the factory settings. This means that the whole HARD drive will be formatted and the image of Toshiba will be installed.

  > What's the deal with BIOS? I put t understand!
  > If I were to upgrade to windows vista should I upgrade my BIOS before or after the upgrade to vista?
  To my knowledge, that this laptop was already shipped with Vista, so you need not update the BIOS if you want to reinstall Vista.

  Some series Satellite A200 needs a BIOS update if you want to use the XP.
  In such cases, it s advisable to upgrade the BIOS to version XP first, then install OS X.

  Best regards

• Tecra M7: Upgrading to Vista SP1 of XP - what drivers/utilities to use?

  I'm installing from a DVD of MS Vista with SP1 included. Then, direct upgrade to Vista SP1. Vista is in and everything seems to work fine, except the screen rotation and probably a few specific applications, I've not yet tried.

  Toshiba offers a set of drivers and utilities for upgrades from Vista. Some of them are for 2006 and 2007.

  I think that if everything works well, why rock the boat?

  So I'm looking to install only the drivers and utilities that Vista does not already cover. Minimum play.

  Has anyone tried this before? Any informed guesses?

  Toshiba recommendations are included at the end of this pdf Vista upgrade: [Vista Upgrade Link | http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_dtlViewDL.jsp?soid=1715396&moid=1364134&rpn= PTM70U&BV_SessionID=@@@0821127523.1220637683@@@& BV_EngineID = ccccadefdidkeeecgfkceghdgngdgnj.0 & ct = D L & all_docs = false]

  There was an issue witht sp1 driver Intel wireless. I'll make this one to include.

  And thank you!

  John

  Hello

  > I think if everything works well, why rock the boat?
  I agree with you that I would install only the drivers that are really needed.

  In my opinion, you need:
  Display driver
  Flash Media Driver
  Audio driver
  Touch Pad Driver
  Value Added Package
  LAN and WLan driver

  In my opinion, these applications are recommended
  Other software like driver Config Free, Bluetooth, Fingerprint Software, etc. are not neccessry for me because I don't use it every day or every time

• Can I upgrade Edition Vista Home premium to windows 7 using vista anytime upgrade for free?

  anytime upgrade is included with the purchase of windows vista

  can I upgrade Edition Vista Home premium to windows 7 using vista anytime upgrade for free?

  Lol you cannot use Anytime Upgrade upgrading Vista to Windows 7.   The Vista program to THE was the upgrade of a Vista edition to a higher edition of Vista only.  The Vista program to THE ended when Vista was removed from retail sales.  It has never been free.

  THE present program is to upgrade an edition of Windows 7 to a superior and is only available to current users of Windows 7.

  If you want to upgrade Vista to Windows 7, you must purchase a standard upgrade of Windows 7 at retail price.  Please see

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/list/parentCategoryID.44066700/CategoryID.50726100

• I am running Windows Vista Home Premium and want to know if I can upgrade to Windows 7 using Windows 7 anytime upgrade?

  I am running Windows Vista Home Premium and want to know if I can upgrade to Windows 7 using Windows 7 anytime upgrade [starter to home premium]

  original title: Windows Update

  I am running Windows Vista Home Premium and want to know if I can upgrade to Windows 7 using Windows 7 anytime upgrade

  No, it will not work.

  Windows 7 anytime upgrade: you have Vista or XP currently installed?

  If the product you have Windows 7 'Anytime Upgrade' does not allow to move from XP/Vista to Windows 7. You can buy the product at retail of Windows 7 Upgrade not the ' Anytime Upgrade '.

  Windows 7 'Anytime Upgrade' is for moving from one version of Windows 7 to a higher version, such as Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional.

  http://store.Microsoft.com/Microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

• My original laptop crashed, using my fathers laptop and used my upgrade to Vista but it wont let me turn it on

  My original laptop crashed (hard), using my fathers laptop and used my upgrade to Vista but it won't let me activate it... can how I get my activation reset if I can use it on my new to me computer?

  original title: reactivation after crash

  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to activate Windows?

  2. do you get any error code or error message?

  You will not be able to activate the Windows operating system using the Windows Upgrade DVD. You must have a full version of DVD to perform activation.

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article and check if it helps.

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product Activation Center:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

  And also check out the following articles for more information.

  How to activate Windows Vista:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  Activating Windows: Frequently asked questions:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Hope the information is useful.

• 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.

• 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

• Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 will reduce the performance of my PC?

  I look to upgrade my laptops Windows Vista Edition software Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium! My laptop can be slow sometimes and I was wondering, the upgrade to Windows 7 will make slower or it will just remain the same?

  Hello

  We cannot advise you as to which is better/more fast/slow more of your particular computer.

  But we suggest you follow these steps before moving on to 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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  And how to improve the performance of Vista:

  See if this helps you:

  Search for malware, if necessary using the safe mode with networking.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with the Boot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  Once in Safe Mode with network, download and run RKill.

  RKill does NOT remove the malware; It stops the Malware process that gives you a chance to remove it with your security programs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/rkill/

  Then, download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

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  You can clean your hard drive using these two methods.

  "Delete files using Disk Cleanup"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

  Using the free CCleaner program:

  http://www.Piriform.com/CCleaner

  In NO case use the registry cleaning Option in CCleaner

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  Update drivers:

  Access the site on your computer or equipment manufacturing > Driver and Software Support Section > search your computer or hardware model number > then your operating system > locate the correct drivers > download and install.

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  "Optimize Windows for better performance.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/optimize-Windows-better-performance#optimize-Windows-better-performance=Windows-Vista

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  It would be a good idea to run the System File Checker tool if you have corrupted files

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

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

  Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally made programs, Accessories, right-click guest, and then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click allow.
  2. Type the following command and press ENTER:
     sfc/scannow

     The sfc/scannow command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  If SFC detects serious flaws, you may need to perform a repair upgrade Installation or relocation complete if you don't have a Vista DVD from Microsoft.

  If you can borrow a DVD of Vista from Microsoft you save doing a reinstall full:

  "How to perform a repair for Vista Installation"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  See you soon.

• Satellite L300 - upgrade from Vista Home Basic to Home Premium issues

  Hi all

  I recently got a Satellite L300 with a basic family OEM of Vista Edition version.
  I have a copy of Windows Vista: drive home edition Premium (upgrade) and decided to use it on the laptop.

  I put the disc in and followed the steps but the upgrade option is removed... It is if I use the product key provided with the disc or not.
  The laptop comes with Service Pack 1 is already installed and the drive I have is released in stores before Service Pack 1.

  My main question is really how can I get my drive to upgrade my version of Vista. I tried the Google search, this Web site, Microsoft Web site and I get the same answer.

  Basically, go into options and upgrade Express. They're all for me to buy from Microsoft that would be kinda useless as I already have a copy.
  I read something to a site that said my drive would have to have service pack disk and I've seen a site with some sort of disk editing program for Vista but I am not too keen to use it and the 'how' was not very easy to understand.

  Also, I am not too keen on appellant Toshiba or Microsoft on surcharge numbers to get something, I already bought and paid for and should be as simple as a few steps.

  Anyway hope someone can help as I really want to upgrade.

  Hello

  I understand and it is really annoying, but what to do now? the fact is that Toshiba has offered this book with some version of Vista. This version should be updated to better Microsoft security and the most recent available. Because of this Toshiba supply with the last option of SP1.

  So now, you try to install proposed update it there long and probably offered before SP1 was on the market. I understand your point of view but, in my opinion, has nothing to do with Toshiba now, and you should try to find the solution with Microsoft. For example you can also get info from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930733

  Clean Vista Home Premium can be installed without any problem. All the drivers, tools, and utilities are downloadable on Toshiba support & download page.

• Upgrade satellite Vista M30 - need drivers

  Hello

  I'm pretty clueless about computers and upgrades to Vista to realize I needed drivers. I have a M30-604, and where I would be able to find drivers for I can use wireless etc.

  Thank you

  Carol

  Hello Carol

  Unfortunately I have to disappoint you. Satellite M30 is quite old and it will certainly not supported in Vista. Because of this, you will not be able to find a driver for Vista on Toshiba download page. As far as I know Just notebooks with Vista capable sticker must be supported.

  I have Satellite M70 and it is also not supported, but I managed to install Vista and everything works fine. Driver audio I found Googling autour.

  Sorry! :(

• Satellite Pro L - upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 possible?

  Does anyone know if the Pro Satellite (Vista) recovery disk qualifies as a base for the upgrade to Windows 7 using a disc of the edition of upgrade of Microsoft? Or is the full retail version necessary?

  Hi seoras,.

  I don't see a reason why it would not be possible...

  I want to say if install you Vista from Toshiba recovery disk it s the same Vista as a disc of Microsoft, but with all the drivers and tools of Toshiba.

  So just buy a Windows 7 upgrade disk that is cheaper version full and start the upgrade. All that s!
  If you need new drivers after installing Windows 7, simply check the Toshiba site. On this page you will find all downloads for your laptop.

• Upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Vista Ultimate

  This is a question for someone at Toshiba:

  I have a copy of the Windows Vista Ultimate DVD (given a conference I attended) and I would like to use it to upgrade my Satellite laptop to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. This morning I did a clean install using this DVD, but then when I installed the drivers Toshiba I found that the HD-DVD player will not settle.

  I guess that because it did not recognize the laptop as a Toshiba laptop, is that correct?

  So I used the Toshiba Recovery CD to return to a working laptop again once (and has spent all afternoon recovering all my backup files), but I always upgrade to Vista Ultimate. I could change just the product key of my system (from the control panel-> system) on a Vista Ultimate key, but I fear that the software Toshiba value added (HD-DVD player, etc.) will stop working.

  Otherwise, I could do a DVD upgrade install but this will take ages and again, I'm afraid that the Toshiba value added software will stop working.

  Someone at Toshiba can confirm the safe way to upgrade to Vista Ultimate.

  Thank you

  Darren

  Hi Darren

  Just one thing at the beginning:
  > This is a question for someone at Toshiba
  Sorry, but you have misunderstood something. This is the forum user and you will not receive response from Toshiba directly.

  Return to describes the problem:
  I have very good experience with the Vista upgrade. I installed the clean version of Vista Ultimate on my laptop Satellite A200. All the necessary drivers, tools and utilities that you can find on Toshiba supports the page.

  On a Toshiba DVD drive I can't tell at the moment but the reading of similar positions, it must be just a update and because of this it cannot be installed on your laptop.

  For me the best solution for you is to change the activation key and use Vista Ultimate. When activated you can update all Toshiba including PPV stuff. It has no influence on the version of the OS preinstalled.