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• Error: The installer cannot set Windows XP required configuration information during the upgrade to Windows XP Home SP3 of Windows XP Pro.

  Original title: OEM Windows XP Home SP3 update XP Pro

  Here is a compilation of the messages from another forum regarding
  My problem:
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  I'm trying to upgrade a Windows XP Home Sp3 OEM system to
  Windows XP Pro. (There are a few Pro features
  that are not available in the House I now need: (1) the files offline and
  (2) an add-on available for free to Onenote 2007, Top2onenote, requires a Pro).
  I don't want a clean install, but an upgrade. I bought a Windows XP Pro
  Upgrade CD on Ebay that was Windows XP Pro
  Gold (v2002). I'm sure that's true for the following reasons:

  It has been listed as an upgrade, but the CD is not labeled "Upgrade".
  It seems very authentic with all Microsoft holography.
  He came in the standard package of Windows XP (without box),
  and it was sealed.
  The name of volume for the CD is WXPFPP_EN. The Internet,.
  It is the retail of Windows XP Pro RTM (gold)!

  Here are things I tried initially.

  (1) I tried to upgrade to Pro from the purchased CD. It is immediately
  has refused to upgrade indicating the upgrade OS (Pro) is older than the
  installed OS (home)...

  (2) I read about "slipstreaming". "Slipstreaming" allows to integrate
  a service pack with an earlier version of the operating system. I created a
  upgrade XP Pro SP3 with Nlite slipstreamed CD image (and
  Autostreamer later, but it made no difference) from the purchased CD
  and a file containing SP3.

  After you burn the CD and start the upgrade
  (Windows installation), the upgrade process
  product through "information collection."
  "Dynamic update" and "Preparation of Installation" with
  no problems. My computer restarted and returned to
  "Installation preparation". A progress bar called 'Progress '.
  quickly filled to about 90% and the hanging system
  at that time there for about 15 minutes.
  Then, I got the following error message:

  Setup cannot set the required Windows XP configuration
  information. This indicates an internal Setup error.

  This is where I am stuck. I had to leave the installation at this point.
  My drive is starts raining and I had to restore a backup.

  (3) just for the heck of it, I formatted my hard drive and
  reinstalled my original OEM XP Home SP3 OS (no clean up, no user file).
  I immediately used my XP CD slipstreamed Pro to try one
  upgrade to XP Pro and IT WORKED! I need to find out why the
  properly clean XP Home OS upgraded to XP Pro but my pre-existing
  (with the files users, drivers, etc..) XP Home OS does not level
  successfully to XP Pro.
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Another post:

  Yet once, today, I installed a new copy of OEM Windows XP Home Sp3.
  I continue with installation of all the essential and the add-on
  pilots (essentially all my original version). Then, I
  set up a network connection and firewall. With this configuration,.
  I ran the Pro XP slipstreamed SP3 CD. The upgrade to XP Pro
  success (even if the upgrade not configured my graphics
  card properly). I guess my current problem is either the registry,
  the WINDOWS, some user file or parameter file.
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  Another post:

  I made a file and the backup of the folder C:\Windows folder
  on my system that is pre-existing (OEM XP Home Sp3). I also did a
  separate the backup the State of the 'system' on my pre-existing system.
  These are added my full image backup of her pre-existing
  system a month ago.

  I did a backup image of my system (minimum fees OEM XP Home
  SP3 with all the original installed drivers over a network configured
  connection and a firewall configured). This system will upgrade
  XP Pro with XP Pro SP3 slipstreamed CD successfully.

  Experiment 1:

  I've restored my minimum system. I then restored the C:/Windows folder
  and the State of the pre-existing system backup system. A startup
  has managed (with a minor irritant). I had to activate Windows.
  Then, I tried upgrading the slipstreamed XP Pro processor. He stopped
  at the same place during the upgrade and gave the same error as before:

  Setup cannot set the required configuration information Windows XP.
  This indicates an internal Setup error.

  Experiment 2:

  I've restored my minimum system. I then restored the system state only
  the backup of the pre-existing system. After startup I was asked to
  activate Windows, but answer Yes to the question would be to disconnect me
  the system. I couldn't get connected to try the XP Pro upgrade.

  Experience 3:

  I've restored my minimum system. I then restored only the C:/Windows
  the backup of the pre-existing system folder. Once again, as in experiment 1,
  the upgrade failed at the same place with the same error message.

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  Before the experiment 3, I hoped that 3 experience would succeed so I
  could conclude that I had a registry problem. I'm not sure now.
  I don't know what to try next. Take the minimum system and reinstalling
  my files of the user is not an option that my hard drive has over 200 GB of
  programs! If I restore all files and folders of my pre-existing
  I would still have backup to restore a system state the reliable (read the registry).
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  Sorry for the length! If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate your responses.

  Thank you

  Hello

  This problem can occur if a piece of hardware that is installed on your computer is not compatible with Windows XP.

  For more information, see this link:

  Error message: Setup cannot set the required Windows XP Configuration information

  Hope the helps of information.

• I need the path necessary to upgrade to windows xp home edition office2000.

  I need the path necessary to upgrade to windows xp home edition office2000.

  Please see: Description of the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor Carey Frisch

• The upgrade from Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional SP3 SP3

  I need to upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition SP3 of Windows XP Professional.  I'm a small business and 3 computers running Windows XP Home Edition.  I need run Windows XP Professional to join a domain.  I was wondering if doing updated since XP Home SP3 I need to upgrade to XP Pro SP3?

  Hi jackieT387,

  Thanks for posting. To perform the upgrade, you must download the House to a pack of equal service than the Pro version. After having done that, you should have no problem, perform the upgrade.

  I hope this helps!

  Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• Can I upgrade to windows vista home Premium 32 bit on 64-bit operating system

  Im running windows 7 Home premium on opus 64-bit system.  Can I upgrade to windows vista Home premium 32-bit...

  Hello

  This is not an upgrade from Windows 7 to Vista.

  It is a downgrade that Vista is the previous operating system before Windows 7 came out and you would have to BUY a COMPLETE of Vista version and do a fresh install of Vista; but before you buy Vista, check first that your computer manufacturer provides the Vista drivers for your model computer.

  Microsoft sells more Vista; Try Amazon.com.

  See you soon.

• If I have windows vista Home Premium 32 bit genuien instalation in my laptop after how I can to update or upgrade in Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

  If I have windows vista Home Premium 32 bit genuien instalation in my laptop after how I can to update or upgrade in Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

  If I install windows vista Home premium genuine in my laptop after how I can to update or update 64-bit of Windows Vista Home premium 32 bit

  If I install windows vista Home premium genuine in my laptop after how I can to update or update 64-bit of Windows Vista Home premium 32 bit

  Hello

  You are unable to update or upgrade Vista 32 bit to 64 bit of Vista.

  32-bit to 64-bit, or 64 bit to 32 bit is done by a new installation using a full version of the operating system.

  32-bit and 64-bit are different operating systems.

  See you soon.

• The upgrade in Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate

  Hello

  I HAV downloaded the ISO file following from the MSDN (en_windows_7_ultimate_with_sp1_x86_dvd_u_677460.iso) site for the upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit for Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit.

  How should I now improve my OS from Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit for Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit.  Double-click the ISO file says that Windows cannot open the file.  How can I open the file?  Should it be converted into a .exe file.  If so, how?

  Thank you.

  A .iso file is an image of a dvd.  It is not a program or data file.  You need to burn this image on a dvd with your burning program.  Copy disc, burn to disc.  We'll then work the disc in your optical drive.

• You want to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 Professional. I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional?

  I want to install Windows 7 Professional.  I ran the Windows Upgrade Advisor, and he told me that I can upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. Why not professional? Or is this correct?

  You can still install Windows 7 Pro, but it requires a custom installation. This will remove all your programs (you will need to reinstall them), but you can save your files and settings to external storage before doing so.

  If you want to make a place in the upgrade you will need Home Premium or Ultimate.

  How to install Windows 7:

  If you have Vista:

  Update: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7

  Custom installation: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7-custom

  What Upgrade Options are available for Windows 7?
  If you are running Windows Vista , in some cases you can proceed directly to Windows 7, and in other cases, you must perform a custom installation. The following table shows what editions of Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7.

  Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition	Windows 7 Ultimate

  For more information, see upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 . (http://windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-vista )
  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit, a clean install is required. If you have any questions about the upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit or vice versa, please see this FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
  If you have any general questions about reinstalling Windows , please see this site:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows

• will vista ultimate upgrade to windows 7 Home premium and back up my files.

  will vista ultimate upgrade to windows 7 Home premium and back up my files.

  Hello

  Loy it won't

  Vista Ultimate upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate edition

  Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)	Upgrading to Windows 7
  Company	Professional, company, full
  Enterprise	Enterprise
  Home Basic	Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate
  Home Premium	Home Premium, ultimate edition
  Ultimate	Ultimate

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  and read this information, including where is the right Windows 7 Installation Forum for your questions:

  so eager to upgrade to Windows 7, it will depend on if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has windows 7 drivers available for your computer/laptop as to whether Windows 7 will work properly on your machine

  check with them

  and read this

  Windows 7 upgrade advisor

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  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 (WS.10) .aspx

  Compare editions of Windows 7:

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

  Windows 7 Compatibility Center to check software and hardware compatibility:

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

  Windows 7 price:

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

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  and the link below is to an instance of installation of Windows 7 for any other questions about the installation of Windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install?page=1&tab=all

• How can I activate the communication on my Lexmark Pro 901 printer now that I've upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium?

  The printer worked fine with Vista Home Premium. Lexmark online support is said to enable two-way communication in the printer properties window. This option is not present on my computer.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.

  With the publication of the description, I understand that you want to enable two-way communication on your Lexmark Pro 901 printer after upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. I will certainly help you get this fixed number.

  I suggest you refer to the suggestions of Nithyananda J replied on August 8, 2011 in the below mentioned thread and check if this is useful:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/my-Lexmark-x5470-says-turn-on-enable-bidirectional/3223f3e6-fcde-4e40-AF8F-3f2d3d2d410b

  Hope this information is useful. Please come back to write to us if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.

• Update for microsoft office 2010 (KB2883019) 32 - Bit edition broke free of charge upgrade to window 7 Home premium in window 10 gives error 80070643

  While the free upgrade my window 7 home premium to window 10, update for microsoft office 2010 (KB2883019) 32 - Bit edition could not give code error 80070643.

  Unable to upgrade Windows 7 to 10 window, error code - C1900101-4000 D - 1update failed.

  Contact microsoft online help-Mr. JACOB - Aff-[delete by MS MODs for privacy] dt 21/09/2015, unresolved problem.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft Forums.

  I understand that the problem with the upgrade of your Windows 7 computer to Windows 10 due to the failed updates for Microsoft Office 2010. I would certainly like to help you with this.

  I would be grateful if you can provide us with the following information to help us better understand the issue.

  1. What is the current status of your computer, you are able to check updates and install?
  2. How do you try to upgrade to Windows 10? Through Windows Update or the media creation tool?

  The most common cause of this error is a problem with the .NET Framework is installed on the computer. You can also encounter this error when installing updates for Microsoft Office. If you were installing Microsoft Office updates when you received the error, follow the instructions in the "Microsoft Office" section below. Otherwise, follow the instructions in the section "Windows.NET Framework".

  To resolve this problem, you may need to restart the Office Source Engine (OSE) service and try again to install the latest updates for Office products.

  Follow the steps in the "to restart the service Office Source Engine (OSE)" section in the link below and check if that helps.

  Windows Update error 80070643

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-Update-error-80070643#1TC=Windows-7

  If the problem persists, we can try to install the update manually

  You can download and install the update manually from the link below.

  December 9, 2014 update for Office 2010 (KB2883019)

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-AU/KB/2883019

  After you install the update successfully, check updates and install all pending updates. After a successful of all updates installation proceed with the opening of Windows 10 upgrade once more.

  I hope this helps. Please let us know the results. Do not hesitate to write back for any further assistance with Windows, we will be happy to help you.

• upgrade to windows 7 Home premium to windows 7 ultimate

  Hi everyone im wondering if I upgrade from windows 7 Home Edition premium to windows 7 Ultimate edition will I lose the ability to restore the laptop to factory State?

  You should be able to use upgrade wizard level Express in Windows 7 Home Premium using the Windows 7 Ultimate product key.

  If the license for Windows 7 Ultimate, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. 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 Ultimate edition at the request, 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 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.

  If you decide to restore the computer to factory in the future State, it won't affect it.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press F8 on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...

  For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

  Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

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  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 Home Premium to professional

  I have purchase Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 Home Premium to professional after payment succeeded my order that I received a confirmation email from Microsoft Store with an upgrade product key. Then I click on the: visit your historical purchases page to start to download the installer, but I can't download because there no link or button to start the download.
  Y at - it other way to find the link to download the Microsoft store or another site.

  Hoping someone can help me...

  Thank you

  Windows Anytime Upgrades don't require physical medium. All you need is the product key for the edition that you are migrating to and the wizard upgrade Anytime since the edition you are upgrading.

  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.

  If you do not have a license:

  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.

• The upgrade problem - Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium

  I just bought today (10 August 2013) button upgrade to Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium in Mumbai, India a supplier deemed authorized (Croma). When I tried to update using Windows Anytime update, I get a message that the key is a version of Windows that does not work for Windows Anytime Upgrade. Packing of the key says that its for use in India and I am based in India. What can be the reason?. -Joshi kazadi

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  -------------------------------------------------------------------

  (A) if at any time the upgrade fails: run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  (B) If Internet Explorer is not configured as default web browser,
  you need to make sure and try the Express upgrade.

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  Only one solution was either by picking up the Internet
  and removal of SP1 - or a combination of both. Then re-installation of SP1
  Save this method for a last resort.

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  (C) you get a PIN number with the "Anytime Upgrade", if yes enter the PIN here to obtain a product key: https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/

  Support for your product key: https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/Home/Support

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  (C) stop and restart your computer.

  (1) implementation of the reinforced system - method #2 tool (download and run the tool: "Checksur.exe")
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821
  (System resources, such as file of data, even in the data memory and registry data, can develop inconsistencies during the lifecycle of the operating system. The system update tool attempts to resolve these inconsistencies).

  (2) disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  (3) disconnect external devices of unneccesarry.

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  (D) if still Anytime Upgrade fails, disable the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4 restart the computer

  5. repeat the process "Anytime Upgrade"

  To start the upgrade process:
  Click on start/search and enter the words: Express upgrade
  Then, in the list of the search results, click on "Windows Anytime Upgrade".
  Then follow the prompts on the screen anytime upgrade.
  Basically, all you need to do is enter the Windows 7 upgrade product key.

  Another method:
  (Located at the top right) Start/Control Panel/small icons option / click the "Windows Anytime Upgrade".

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  (E) if it continues to fail, try the following 3 methods:
  Method #1
  (1) run Chkdsk and see if it helps.
  Click Start / type: CMD and right click 'CMD' and select 'run as administrator '.
  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r
  Restart your system, hard drive of your computer is analyzed to find errors and will try to correct them.

  (2) run the Memory Diagnostics to look for problems with the system hardware. Type of memory in start search and press ENTER to open the memory diagnostic tool open. Click restart now and check for problems. Your computer will restart and will start the diagnostic program. Please note the reported errors.

  Method #2
  1. click on start, type: "msconfig" (without the quotes) in the box and then press the ENTER"" key.

  User account control permissions: If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under "Selective startup", uncheck the "Load Startup items".

  4. click on the 'Services' tab, click to select the box "hide all Microsoft Services" and then click on disable all.

  5. click on 'OK '.

  6. When you are prompted, click "Restart."

  7. once the computer has been restarted, check if the problem is resolved.

  Method no. 3
  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:

  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

  -Anytime Upgrade may not work for all versions of Windows-

  Note: Retail 'Full' or 'Upgrade' product keys will work when you use the Express Upgrade feature.
  Upgrade Express 'can' not work (check with the manufacturer of the computer support team) for users who have the OEM and integrators systems product keys, this applies also to the VL (Volume License)-MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) / DreamSpark or pedagogical keys that does not / do support the Anytime Upgrade option. KMS users consult your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

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

• Can I use Windows 7 Professional (upgrade disc, not anytime upgrade) to Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade?

  I'm currently under Windows 7 Home Premium. However, I have the opportunity to get a copy of Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade Version) at a significant discount. My question is simple. Can I switch from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional through the Professional upgrade version?

  Please note that I don't want to use Windows Anytime Upgrade to Home Premium to professional. On the contrary, I want to use the disk to upgrade to Windows 7 professional real upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium. Thank you.

  Well, I tried it and the answer is no.  The only way to upgrade Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional is by using Windows Anytime Upgrade.
  The price is $ 89.95. Carey Frisch

• If I do a simple upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium to Ultimate, something happen?

  What happens if I update?

  I'm going to lose something or my hard drive will fail.
  Please tell me.

  If you are using the Windows 7 Ultimate key and the Express Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Wizard, you can evolve into ultimate and personal, files applications and settings will be preserved.

  If the license for Windows 7 Ultimate, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. 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 Ultimate edition at the request, 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 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.