Upgrade Windows Vista to a professional version?

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• I try to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 Professional and got the message that I can not upgrade to this version.

  upgrading Vista to Windows 7 Professional

  I followed the instructions given on the MS site to upgrade my vista to windows 7.  I answered the questions and MS said that I had to purchase the Professional upgrade from windows 7.  After purchasing, I tried to install it and the upgrade program says that I can't upgrade vista with this version.  Is there a work around for this problem, because I don't want to do a full install.

  64 bit HP machines

  Dual processor quad

  currently Vista SP2

  Hi JimNorman,

  1. What is the version/edition of windows vista installed on the computer?

  2. How do you try to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 (via anytime put at level or by using a disk)?

  Make sure that you upgrade to the correct version, some versions of Windows cannot be upgraded with the installation disc you are trying to use. For example, you cannot upgrade a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version, or upgrade a higher edition of Windows like Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, to a lower edition, such as Windows 7 Edition Home Premium. If this is the case, you will need to use the custom during installation option.

  Before you attempt to upgrade, please run the Windows 7 upgrade Advisor:

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

  Also, check if your computer is compatible for Windows 7, using the Compatibility Center:

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

  To learn more about the upgrade process, please visit the link below:

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

  Hope the above information is helpful.

• How to upgrade Windows Vista business to Windows 7 Professional?

  Hello

  Can someone help me to upgrade Windows vista business to windows 7 Professional. How upgrad? Since the location of the event it? What are the procedures? Required computer is windows vista is installed in the system to upgrade to windows 7? Can I clean install windows 7 Professional the disc?

  Please help me fix this.

  Thank you

  Prashant

  Where can I still get Windows 7?

  Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

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  How to upgrade:

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/how-to-upgrade-to-Windows-7/

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  How to do a clean install:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  To learn how to change your BIOS options to boot from the DVD drive, the following tutorial:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/05/05/How-to-load-BIOS-and-change-boot-configuration/
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

• 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

• I just bought Windows 7 upgrade Windows Vista. I get the error message: operation is not supported on this platform. What should I do to get this latest version in my computer?

  The upgrade from Vista to Windows 7

  I just bought Windows 7 upgrade Windows Vista. I get the error message: operation is not supported on this platform. What should I do to get this latest version in my computer?

  Have you tried to do an upgrade installation or a custom installation?  A custom installation requires you to back up your files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer and then reinstall everything after installing the new.  If an update install does not install work, you need to do a custom.

  In addition, a Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade will not work and you get a message from a platform if you have bought a UA and tried to use it with Vista.  Vista upgrade requires a detail, a copy in the Windows 7 box.

• The InstallScript engine on this machine is older than the version reqired to run this installer. Currently have IScript7.dll (dated from: June 2002). Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7.

  The InstallScript engine problem

  The InstallScript engine on this machine is older than the version reqired to run this installer.  Currently have IScript7.dll (dated from: June 2002).  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7.  I tried to install Word Perfect 10 on this machine.

  How to install the latest Version ofISScript . MSI

• Unable to find the option to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7.

  Original title: upgrading to windows 7 NO 8

  I am writing on behalf of my grandparents. My Grandpa has thought about his laptop computer to upgrade Vista to Windows 7 but I can't find downloads to upgrade to windows 7, only windows 8, which I am sure that they used to focus on after the reaction they had trying to use my windows phone.

  Can anyone find a link with a price please? :)

  Hi Sue & Johnarbon,

   

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

  From your problem description, I understand that you are unable to find the option upgrade Windows Vista to Windows7. Please let me know if you do not experience this problem.

  I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I'll help you solve the problem!

  Try the links below and check:

   

  Links to buy the upgrade to Windows 7:

  Windows 7 Home Premium: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/PD/Windows-7-Home-Premium/ProductID.235488300/VIP.true

  Windows 7 Professional: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/PD/Windows-7-Professional/ProductID.216645600/VIP.true

  Windows 7 Ultimate: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/PD/Windows-7-ultimate/ProductID.216647200/VIP.true

  For further assistance regarding the purchase, call: 1-877-696-7786.

  Reference links:

  Step_ By_ step procedure to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7:

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

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor: http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor

  Upgrading to Windows 7: http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/upgrade

  If the problem persists, post your reply with the results. We are happy to help you further in the advanced troubleshooting steps!

  It will be useful.

• I've upgraded windows vista to windows 7, now I need to reinstall it.

  Original title: Vista to 7.

  I've upgraded windows vista to windows 7, now I need to reinstlall and can not find my disk is there a way to do it without a disk

  Hello

  Reinstall the operating system?

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  This method will probably not available because you have installed Windows 7

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

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

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

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• I am trying to upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium. When I click on the UPGRADE button then it will display a window in Turkish. I need the window in English.

  Upgrade in an incorrect language window

  I am trying to upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium. When I click on the UPGRADE button then it will display a window in Turkish.  I need the window in English.  Can you please help?

  Thank you!!

  Hello

   
   
  1. You bought a Turkish version of upgrade CD?
  2. How you are trying to upgrade? (To CD using, every time that the update)
  3. What version you are trying to upgrade? Is - this Windows 7?

  Make sure you have the operating system to install a correct language.

  You can visit these links and check:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/products/anytime-upgrade

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-get-additional-language-files

  Response so that we can better help you.

• I'm unable to upgrade Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 to Windows 7 Home Premium.

  I am trying to upgrade Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 to Windows 7 Home premium. The compatibility report indicates no problem, except that the keyboard filter stops working after the upgrade. It is just information and no error, so I continued. In the 'Windows Update' step during the "collection of files, settings and programs" in point 32%, I get "Windows has stopped working" pop up and the only option given is "close the program". Tried twice with the same results at the same point. Help, please.

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

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

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

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  How to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium:
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/6892/how-to-perform-an-upgrade-from-Vista-to-Windows-7/

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

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 (custom installation)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7-custom

  As always create a backup of the Vista of the Image before you start. Use a backup software utility that works in both Vista and after you upgrade to Windows 7.

  Acronis True Image 2011 - has a fully functional trial version of 30 days available.
  (Note: install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first image backup)
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
  The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
  True Image User Guides and documentation:
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/

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

• Edition upgrade Windows Vista Edition family of WIndows Vista Business edition

  I am trying to upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium edition for Windows Vista Business edition on a Dell Vostro 400 computer. I get the message that I can only upgrade to the edition of Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. Is this correct, and if so, why when I already purchased upgrade of Windows Vista Business edition?

  Hello

  go to vista home premium vista Professional is not a upgrade path

  You must save your data in the home premium and then do a clean install of vista Professional using a vista business FULL license

  When professional vista was released, it has been used to upgrade some XP editions

• is a downgrade or upgrade windows vista-windows xp form

  is a downgrade or upgrade windows vista-windows xp form

  A downgrade.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/compare/versions.aspx

• I am unable to have Firefox remember passwords. The 'KEY' icon which is supposed to be on the left side of the address bar is not there. Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Firefox Version 9.0.1

  I need to have Firefox remember passwords. When I go to 'HELP' to get the instructions to do this, I am told to click on the 'KEY' icon on the left side of the address bar. But there is no icon.
  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Firefox Version 9.0.1
  I could use some help, thanks.

  Make sure that you are not Firefox running in permanent private browsing mode.

  • https://support.Mozilla.org/KB/private+browsing

  To view the history settings and cookies, choose:

  • Tools > Options > privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: use the custom settings for the story of
  • Uncheck the box: [] "always use the navigation mode private.

  Start Firefox in Firefox to solve the issues in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is the cause of the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > appearance/themes).

  • Makes no changes on the start safe mode window.
  • https://support.Mozilla.org/KB/safe+mode

  See also:

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/User_name_and_password_not_remembered

• Pavilion d61 40f PC: upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 (64-bit)

  I am trying to upgrade Windows Vista Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 (64 bit) on an older machine.  In order to go forward the installation, I get the message that I need to uninstall the following programs: Business Manager and Anti-Malware Core.  I looked under "programs" and "programs" on my C: drive, but I can't find any progams by those names.

  Can someone tell me what I should look for, and where/how do I uninstall these files?

  I am a novice and would appreciate your help in simple language. Thank you very much!

  What you have is a rogue malware. Get the free Malwarebytesand scan.  During installation, you will see one already ticked box (trial) enabled. Just uncheck that.

• Pavilion dv6500: upgrade Windows Vista (32 bit) to Windows 7 (32 bit) or install for Windows 7 (64-bit)

  Do you have a recommendation about knowing it would be preferable to upgrade Windows Vista (32) to Win 7 (32), or make a new installation for Win 7 (64).  Laptop has currently 4 GB of RAM installed.  Should I wait for an improvement of the notable performance with the additional hassle to install Win 7 (64)?  I guess I have to pay money to Ms. be it (?)

  This Windows 7 Guide may be useful to do the clean install:

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/notebook-operating-system-and-recovery/General-Windows-7-upgrade-guide-for-HP-laptops/m-p/236036#M34291