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• I want to upgrade to Windows 7 or Vista (HELP!)

  Hey I have a Latitude D620 (old laptop) with Windows XP Home Edition I think. I want to be upgrading to windows 7 or Vista for free or at low cost. Can someone give me a tutorial how to do step by step? Im getting enough good old Windows Xp-. -.

  Thank you!

  Hi, Dalton_733,

  Sorry for the delay in answering your question but you are in the wrong forum.

  Before you do anything, run these advisers upgrade

  Windows Vista

  http://download.CNET.com/Windows-Vista-Upgrade-Advisor/3000-2086_4-10563929.html

  Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor

  Upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-Vista

  Are you aware that you might be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro - $39.99

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/buy

  Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-7

• I am running Windows XP Professional, can I upgrade to Windows 7 or Vista?

  The upgrade to Windows XP Professional edition

  I am running Windows XP Professional, can I upgrade to Windows 7 or Vista?  I want to run the iCloud but need a more recent version to do.  Thank you.

  The first thing to do is to download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor--> http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=20

  If your hardware and your applications are compatible with Windows 7 (and there are drivers available for your hardware devices) then you can buy a copy of Windows 7 and install it.  You will have to do what Microsoft calls a "custom installation" which is a facility clean Windows 7 in force and which is to format your hard drive.

  Thus, you must first save all your data (files, documents, music, photos, etc.) on another medium (the best is an external hard drive), and then import this into the computer after the installation of Windows 7.  Microsoft is a tool for this called Windows Easy Transfer, but you can use any method you like.

  Also, you must reinstall all of your applications from their original installation media.  If any of these applications has been downloaded, you'll need a copy of the downloaded installation package or a way to re - download.  You must also make sure that you have all your license keys.

  If you go ahead with this, one thing you need to do before your existing XP installation is more usable is to download and run Belarc Advisor (free).  Belarc is mainly intended to let you know if your security patches are up-to-date, it also gives you a list of license keys for a large part of your installed software.

  PS: Don't waste your time with Vista.  If you can not go to Windows 7, stick with XP.

  PPS: You might be interested in reading this thread--> http://forums.tipb.com/icloud-forum/220359-icloud-can-not-used-windows-xp-computer-any-solution.html

• Can I upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista without having to install Vista Service Pack 1?

  Several years ago, I made the huge mistake of update Win XP Pro to Win Vista Ultimate. In doing so, I immediately fell on so many questions that I spent more time each day trying to solve problems, to do the calculation and in some cases it was practically impossible to calculate all. It took about a dozen days before I have just abandoned, thrown my Windows machine into the closet and balance to a Mac. I've not looked back since.

  Well, relatively recently I bought a new laptop from lenovo with the intentions of immediately wiping of Windows 7 and Linux installation, with the hope of avoiding the headaches that I had previously with Windows. However, just out of curiosity, I decided to try Windows 7 before cleaning off the coast of the laptop and I have not had any major problems with it. So, I'm now thinking that I can dust off that Vista machine (the one that was put in the closet), if I can only he move to Windows 7.
  Almost immediately after plugging the thing, the headaches have come back with a vengeance.  I ran the Win 7 Upgrade Advisor, which basically said that everything was fine and that all that I had to do was to install Service Pack 1. Well, there is no service pack 1 in Windows update so I just downloaded the standalone file.  However, after trying to run the stand alone file, he said something to the effect that I can't because it is for installations of Windows language English, French, German and Spanish. He said in English, you the spirit, and it does because I have an English version of Windows.
  I'm now thinking that there could be another language pack on my computer so I googled how to uninstall language packs. The only information I can find on how to uninstall the language packs is to insert the Windows installation disc. I don't have the installation disc. There are years I paid an arm and a leg for a software that was virtually unusable.
  Is that anyway to upgrade to Windows 7 without having to deal with Vista and still not the upgrade price? I'm certainly not going to pay for the full version, as the last time, I would have probably had a better experience if I would have just thrown money into the fire. I don't understand why we should stop both to upgrade the operating system.
  I paid for Windows Vista and now I'm ready to pay to upgrade to Windows 7 because Vista doesn't help, but I can't because the Windows Vista I paid for is once again, pretty useless.
  Is anyway to avoid to jump through all these hoops or get all these headaches to put Windows 7 on my computer - upgrade price since I already have a useless Vista license?
  For what it's worth, I don't want to be negative, because I'm just completely frustrated at a task that should be simple - not to mention that this is the second time I'll have to post because the first time he said the server was unavailable after all the effort to write this first. I am a disabled veteran, so I did not have money to be plopping down hundreds of dollars to check if the software works or not, then that cost when he is not eating. I am now looking to mitigate my loss of Vista upgrade to Windows 7 (at least a little), but still, Vista prevents me to do.

  To remove the headache you cleaning 7 via BIOs Setup. You must then install 7 Service Pack 1 (if not included on the DVD), then the system drivers.

  A complete guide to a Dell system is available here. It will take e slightly modified for a non-Dell system, but it will give you an idea. Note that I wrote each step out in its entirety with a lot if you do not have this or that to get here, so it's a much more long/more scary looking at first sight than it actually is.
  Note: Vista is very stable (~ as stable as 7) when it's done via a clean installation and its Service Pack 1 and 2 service are installed before the drivers in the system (also mentioned in the guide). Via an upgrade, it's a nightmare that you met.

• I've upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista on a Tablet PC and have since upgraded to Windows 8. Can I re-use the upgrade of Windows 7 on an another Vista PC?

  I have a Tablet PC originally shipped with Vista installed. I've upgraded to Windows 7 disk 3 license and have since upgraded to Windows 8 with promo code I got when purchasing a new office.

  Can I reuse the license to move an other PC from Vista to Windows 7, since the upgrade to Windows 8 would have been valid for a Vista upgrade?

  Yes, you can transfer the license of Windows 7 on another computer. Why, because the basic license is Windows Vista.

• Updates Windows 7 has won 13 59 while finalizing the upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista. I shut down the computer?

  Updates Windows 7 has won 13 59 while finalizing the upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista.  I shut down the computer?

  Yes. Close and restart, the updates will catch up.

• I have a computer that has Windows 2000 Pro, I can use the disk to upgrade to Windows XP with this OS?

  I have a computer that has Windows 2000 Pro, I can use the disk to upgrade to Windows XP with this OS? It's

  an old computer, but it works very well.  I want to switch to XP using the Windows upgrade disc. But

  in the specifications it lists only 98, 98 Second and ME as an operating system you can upgrade.  Thanks John

  Provided the specifications of the computer meets Windows XP you can switch from 2000 to XP. If it does not meet the specifications, you may upgrade the computer first or get a new one which is more cheaper today.

  In addition, please note that you can only switch to Windows XP Professional. If it is a home edition you have then it will not work. You can refer to the link below on how to update your copy of Windows 2000 to Windows XP Pro.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978307

• How can I reinstall Windows XP? I don't have my OEM of Windows ME records. I don't have my Windows XP to upgrade the disks I got the OEM. It was a free upgrade to Windows XP with my purchase of the computer with Windows Millennium Edition.

  How can I reinstall Windows XP?  I don't have my OEM of Windows ME records.  I don't have my Windows XP to upgrade the disks I got the OEM.  It was a free upgrade to Windows XP with my purchase of the computer with Windows Millennium Edition.

  I'm sorry, but you will need a Windows 9 x / ME drive to provide during the XP installation from the XP disc is a version upgrade. There is no way around that. See if you can find a friend with an older operating system disk (not a recovery disk) to support qualification. Otherwise, you would need to buy the full version (not upgrade) of XP to install on the computer. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• I can up grad to windows 7 with vista? It shows that I have windows 6, but have 2 pack

  It shows that I have windows 6 have pack 2

  Hello

  Yes, you can upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista. Check below the link to the FAQ on this subject.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/upgrading-to-Windows-7-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope this helps,

• Create a disc of the Encyclopedia Britannica, which is designed for up to Windows XP with Vista work. Is this possible?

  Create a disc of the Encyclopedia Britannica, which is designed for up to Windows XP with Vista work. Is this possible?

  Hi Silas Martin,

  I have not used Britannica for many years now, but I suppose there is a program of "installation"? If so, try compatibility mode.

  1 / locate the setup.exe (or install file) for the program of Britannica

  2 / right click on the file setup.exe or install.exe, and in the drop-down menu, select Properties.

  3 / in the Properties window, click the Compatibility tab

  4 / on the Compatibility tab place a 'TICK' in the box beside the box "run this program in compatibility mode for", then select the operating system Windows XP (Service Pack 3). This should automatically appear in the box under the run this program in compatibility mode for option. If Windows XP is not visible, then click on the arrow down to see a selection of the available operating system options.

  5 / click OK

  6 / the installation program will now begin to install the program in compatibility mode for Windows XP

  7 / once done, you should be able to run the program as if you were using Windows XP

  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 Desktop Experience: Web:http://www.winuser.co.uk;  Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org;  Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org;  Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

• Upgrading to Windows 7 from Vista to get rid of the Virus?

  I currently have VISTA, but I just got the CD to upgrade Windows 7 from my school, its necessities by my program (paid with the included activation key). I would like to format my whole hard drive and do a clean install of Windows 7 from scratch. One, I wanted to Windows 7 on the PC anyway and two, I don't know that a good formatting should help get rid of this annoying virus I had trouble with for so long. However, keep in mind that I have only a Windows 7 'Upgrade CD', not the 'full' Version It let me install 7 times I do the formatting, or it only allows me to 'upgrade' to a currently installed operating system? I really wouldn't want to format my drive together and get stuck without being able to install Windows 7. I hope my question is clear. Please let me know if I need to be more specific. Thank you!

  Do not reformat the entire disk (leave the partition recovery and system, partitions reserved in place). Then, follow these instructions and be perpaired to activate by phone. Your only other option is to reinstall Vista and then you pass, this can do less annoying activation.

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
  5) stay on the phone (do not select/press options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  Also:
  Windows 7 activation error: invalid product key
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-activation-error-invalid-product-key

  How to resolve common activation problems
  http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/CNS! E8E5CC039D51E3DB! 67219.entry? a = 584475978

  Windows Activation video
  http://www.Microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/c09aefc0-1986-4C2F-Bad4-67487854f13f
  This video will show you: - how to enable Windows - where to find your product key
  How to use your product key - how to get support for the product activation

  How to activate Windows 7 by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

  How to activate Windows Vista by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Product Activation Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_prodact_master

  Stuck key (error 0xC004C4A2):
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinewindows7/thread/a2444f34-0AFF-4f29-a8ac-67e28b0c0285

  Windows 7 activation error: 0xC004F061
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-activation-error-0xC004F061
  "If the error"0xC004F061"when you try to activate Windows 7,
  This means that you are using a product key for a Windows 7 upgrade version and
  a previous version of Windows wasn't on your computer when Windows 7 was installed. »

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Upgrading to Windows 7 from Vista unregistered (long story there)

  Hello!  I hope someone can help me.  I don't know if I'm in the right place.  I bought a computer HP 9005 XP about 2 years ago.  He constantly reminded and back for the service.

  The last time I sent it in for service they had installed a Vista motherboard into in (keep in mind the 9005 is a XP).  One day it just wouldn't run more, so rather than send new AGAIN fourth time) at HP I took it to a store office supplies nationwide, which also makes computer repair.

  For weeks, they have worked on the problem and could not understand what was wrong.  I have F-Secure so there is no worms, viruses, Trojans, etc.  FINALLY, they took that part and discovered that HP has installed a motherboard Vista inside which, as you know, is not compatible with XP hard drives, controllers, etc.

  Because Vista and XP are incompatible, they also installed a version of Vista.  A big big glitch. I have now discovered that the Vista Software "is not a legal version" and I keep on gettting messages from MicroSoft.

  I ordered a new computer customized HP which has 7 top (if it works anything like Vista just call me crazy... it's still in the box).

  NOW for my question.  , I want to buy the 'UPGRADE' to 7 for the dv9005 computer but do not know if he will be executed and, of course, once you open the box you cannot return the software.  The 'upgrade' to 7 is around $90 - $119 depending on where you buy it.  The full version is almost as much as a new computer and I paid about $1,500 for a new one.   I'm not paying penny #1 for a legal Vista upgrade.   The upgrade, as I said, is already here.  It is simply not registrable.

  I'll be able to put the 7 in addition to this upgrade (dv9005 with the)
  software for illegal/temporary Vista) or he's going to run to the mega-snags? I HATE VISTA so bad... it's like h * to use.

  Once again, question is, can I buy and write about the "unauthorized" copying Vista?

  Thank you

  Karen

  "TuffKitten" wrote in message News: 4ae3f00f-89e8-4a27-b021-c3a7b7ff8b80...

  Please, Carey, to pay attention to my cry for help.

  I refined my original question with the right terminology and relevance in bold.  I appreciate your making it clear that I was not going to clear.  Looking back, I saw where I was everywhere in the "Council" here.  I've got 5 HP puters from MS98 to still to be installed the new 7 MS (this is the dv7 which is still sitting comfortably in its shipping box).

  I have myself not clear and I'm sorry.   I have not yet taken 7 out of the box yet.  It's the dv9005 that got all screwed up.  I REFINED MY QUESTION... Thanks for letting me know that my question was not clear.  I refined my post to make it more clear that I want to talk about the dv9005 who began his life as a XPa and is now a temporary Vista (temporary, I mean the software is something that the repair service put in and it is now for me to buy legal and good software required.)

  Is the one I want to know if I'm having problems putting 7 on top of the "temporary or illegal (call it what you like) ' program Vista on theHP DV9005, who began his life as a normal XP (old times!... normal puters to halfway!)

  Thank you for paying attention to my question, but I apparently did not say my question correctly.

  Again, it is the dv9005 that HAD XP on it, HP changed the motherboard to motherboard Vista and after that the computer was toast because Vista motherboards are not

  compatible with XP is then the computer had to be rebuilt to essentially.

  The Vista software that was put in is not a "legal" copy  I learned this today.  It is where is my concern.

  I want to install Windows 7 on Vista but if Vista is not a legal copy, I'm afraid to spend $$$ on the upgrade because you can't return opened software and I wouldn't pay a thin to a computer Vista, not to mention penny of Vista software just if I can upgrade to 7 legally.

  I HATE Vista and this computer is USELESS for me with Vista inside.

  Thanks again.

  First thing to do is to visit the HP website and determine if there are drivers for the current material - you must also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.
  Note that if your current installation is not valid, you need to do a clean install of Windows 7, you use a full commercial license. This will destroy all information on the drive - but back first!
   
  Also note that your computer is probably still a license for the original operating system - XP, and you should be able to persuade the HP to provide an appropriate set of disks so that, assuming that the motherboard supports XP.
   
  Other than that, it is possible that the installation of Vista is not 'illegal' - just a bit borked. To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) tool
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
   
   
   
  
  --

  Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The lazy three fingers

• Cannot connect to internet after a reboot before you uninstall and then reinstall the network card. (After the upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista)

  This problem started immediately after the upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) to Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit).  Again, I want to remind that I never had this problem before installing Windows 7.

  -After a reboot, I am presented with the impossible to connect the network indicator (yellow triangle with!) in the task bar.  (It was how I was welcomed after the installation of Windows 7 is said by the way).

  -The only way I found to regain connectivity is to uninstall and reinstall the network via the device manager card, date at which the computer always successfully connects and remains connected until the next reboot.

  Network card: Realtek RTL8168C (P) / 811C (P) Family PCI - E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20)

  Driver provider: Microsoft
  Driver date: 14/05/2009
  Driver version: 7.2.1127.2008
  Digital signer: Microsoft Windows

  Thus, we have solved the problem! There are two possibilities of your problems:
  1 company Adobe uses the Bonjour service , this service should be disabled.
  Computer > Manage > Services and Applications > Services => find the bonjour service (sometimes stated as long numbers), stop service and if the Disabled value. It works!

  2. If it is not signed as Bonjour service. Try to disable the service:
  Shutdown mDNSResponder .exe (he is represented by # Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762 #).

  It is installed with Adobe software. If you upgrade the Vista, it will generally many users problem!

• Software Numark Cue crash or gel to the top after I've upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista-Help!

  I do experience intermittent freezing or the software simply disappears into the Office of many laptops! Just recently went through an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. If I try to solve the problem of compatibility with Vista, SP1 or SP2 settings it shows that the program is not compatible. Is there a problem known with Numark, regarding Windows 7 or 64-bit... or a patch that I can download... anyone knows? BTW, when the software has been reinstalled it could work properly for months and then the experience of these questions!

  Thank you, Kathy

  The Numark Support site, I found the following page where you can upgrade to the latest version: http://www.numark.com/cueupdate

  Nuance community forum site also has a discussion http://community.numark.com/numark/topics/dj2go_issue_with_cue_full_verison when it appears that Cue can go also under the name of VirtualDJ and contains a link to a free download of http://www.virtualdj.com/download/free.html which is indicated as being compatible in the following description http://www.virtualdj.com/products/comparison.html Wndows 7

• Upgrade to Windows 8 with the student discount

  So I want to update my desktop PC for Windows 8 by using the student discount price, but I have a problem. Can I replace my hard drive soon to something faster and more reliable (most likely a SSD). Without a drive, how can I reinstall Windows 8 on my new HDD (or at all) if I'm downloading online?

  To install a Windows 8 upgrade version, you must already have Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP installed on your PC.

  If you have formatted the drive until the upgrade of Windows 8 version has been installed, you will not be able to use your upgrade product key to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8, you will need to install your previous version of Windows, and then reinstall Windows 8. Help with the activation process, contact technical support.

  As long as you have an eligible license, you can upgrade from the following link:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only