Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7 using a HD partition

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• How to format and re - install Windows 7 using recovery disks/Partitions?

  Hello..

  My product-

  HP DV4-5109tx

  Windows 7 (64-bit)

  I have a free space of 78 GBs that I'm not able to use... As when I try to use the "disk management" and right-click on the free space to "format partition" this option has been grayed out... !!

  Please suggest if I can use this space without formatting? (I was suggested for formatting)

  In addition, due to some other issues too I want to format my Windows (and reinstall) IE drive C so that the free space problem can be solved... Also I don't want no data in my other drives to be formatted...

  I have the recovery partition and the recovery disks sent by HP...

  Please help me how I can use them to solve my goal...

  Thank you

  It's simple, as I suggested in my previous post.

  Once you have a drive like the one on the image management window simply click New Simple Volume. Create a new partition called "New Volume". Make a right click on it and the option to format it will appear.  The strips on the 75,38 GB of free space in your image indicates that the selected action will take place on this point in the disk management window. You can change the name for the new volume in Windows Explorer.

• Direct Download of Production Premium CS6 (upgrade / Windows) still possible?

  Hi all -

  Can I download CS6 Prod Premium (upgrade / Windows) without using a download manager?

  I've seen links to the ProDesignTool site, but someone has them used recently? They appear outdated - or put to day I should say as they take you to the CC of Adobe pages.

  So is it still possible to get CS6 Prod Prem upgrade without the help of the Adobe Download Manager?

  Thank you!

  If you follow the 7 steps, you can dl a free trial here: http://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cs6-direct-download-links.html

  and activate it with your serial number.

  If you have a problem with dl, you don't follow all 7 steps.  as a general rule, a failure to meticulously follow steps 1, 2 or 3 is the problem.

• Return to Windows 7 by using the recovery partition

  I installed Windows 8 on Windows 7 and want to go back to Windows 7 using the recovery partition.  Is it possible that I can do this?

  No it is not possible, unless you make the recovery disks that copy the recovery on an external partition. This partition is unnecessary after windows installation 8. Consider using windows 8 and 8.1 upgrade and always start on the desktop instead of the Start Page. It is very similar to windows 7 with a few improvements.

• How to upgrade to Windows 8 - useful information

  Hi community

  I would like to share interesting page of Toshiba, providing information and details on the new Win 8 upgrade.

  * How upgrading to Windows 8 *.
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/generic/Windows8-upgrade-stepbystep/

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

  Dear customer,

  Microsoft proposes to upgrade Windows 7 computers to Windows 8 Pro. The information contained in the present document explains the conditions and how to use the Windows 8 upgrade of the offer.

  The upgrade process consists of the following 5 parts:

  1. check if your computer is upgraded from Microsoft and supported by TOSHIBA.
  2. things to do before you move to Windows 8.
  3 order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it.
  4. download the upgrade Assistant TOSHIBA.
  5. upgrade software components using the TOSHIBA Upgrade Wizard.

  _ * Part one: verification of eligibility conditions and the list of models supported * _

  1. This offer is valid if you bought a PC preloaded with genuine Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, professional or ultimate edition between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013.

  2. check in the list of the supported models, if your computer model is supported by TOSHIBA for the upgrade. Visit https://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/windows8-matrix

  _ * Part II: things to do before moving on to Windows 8 * _

  1. upgrade your current version of Windows 7 to the latest version provided by Microsoft to: http://www.update.microsoft.com.

  2. save all your files and settings before the upgrade. Note: Do not back up files on the same hard disk that Windows is installed. For example, to make the back not files on a recovery partition. You can back up to another drive, or a DVD.

  3. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

  4. If Toshiba Disc Creator is installed on your computer, remove it.
  (a) click Start? Control Panel? Control Panel? Uninstall the program.
  (b) Toshiba Disc Creator, select and click the Uninstall/Change button.

  _ * Part III: order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it * _

  1 sign up for the upgrade of Windows 8 on Windows upgrade website managed by Microsoft https://windowsupgradeoffer.com offer and follow the online instructions. Submissions must be completed online by February 28, 2013.

  2. after registration, you will receive a confirmation email which will provide more information as to when the upgrade of Windows 8 is available for purchase.

  3. after the general availability of Windows 8, you will receive promotional code and purchase instructions.

  4. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

  5 buy the upgrade by following the instructions and download Windows 8. You will also be guided to perform a self test of qualification via a leveling tool step by step with information on the PC before upgrading.

  6. follow the online instructions to upgrade the operating system. During this process, select keep Windows settings, applications and personal files.

  ATTENTION: Operate your computer from the power supply current. Otherwise, you can run battery during the upgrade.

  _ * Part IV: Download the wizard upgrade TOSHIBA * _

  1. to receive the TOSHIBA Upgrade Assistant and the necessary software updates (e.g., BIOS, drivers, utilities, applications) to TOSHIBA, please visit
  https://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/windows8_drivers.jsp

  2. follow the online instructions.

• 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

• can I upgrade vista to windows 7 using the media of pre-release?

  Lucky

  Hello

  I have Windows Vista SP2 on my machine. can I he move to Windows 7 using Windows 7 Ultimate draft?

  A preliminary version is not a permanent solution and to this date can not activate or update properly.  You have two choices:

  (1) get you a Windows 7 upgrade version.  (2) Windows 7 Trial (see the last part of my post).

  With a choice, it is always a good idea to create a backup Image of your hard drive before moving from Vista to Windows 7.

  = Windows 7 Upgrade paths.

  Windows 7 upgrade paths
  Microsoft has released a downloadable document from MS word with a list of paths to upgrade to Windows 7.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e170eba1-5bab-401F-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fb

  Note: The 'Upgrade' from Windows 7 version you are the owner requires a previous version (and ligitimate) from Windows XP or Vista. If you do not meet these requirements, then you must purchase a full version of Windows 7.

  Windows 7 upgrade paths
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579%28WS.10%29.aspx

  Decrypt Windows 7 upgrades: the official rankings
  http://mossblog.AllThingsD.com/20090804/deciphering-Windows-7-upgrades-the-official-chart/
  (Save the graphic, and then open it using a photo editing software or Viewer to expand to a size more readable)

  Which is right for you?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  List feature that provides each edition of Windows 7:
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-Windows-7-editions.html

  Microsoft product lifecycle
  http://support.Microsoft.com/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?Alpha=Windows+7

  Windows 7 Professional upgrade - Vista owners: be aware that the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional can be used only to perform a upgrade in place for computers that have Vista Business Edition. Unfortunately there is no indication on the box or retail in the EULA/license restrictions of invalid paths to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional.
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/windows7proupgade.html

  Users of Vista Home Basic, your choice of upgrade is: Windows 7 Home Basic Edition, Premium 7 or 7 Ultimate
  Users of Vista Home Premium, is your choice of upgrade: Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate 7
  Users of Vista Business, your choice of upgrade is: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise
  Users of Vista Enterprise: only one way of upgrading that is: Windows 7 Enterprise
  Vista Ultimate users: once again as a way of upgrading that is: Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Update: $119.99
  Windows 7 Professional upgrade update: $199.99
  Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade Update: $219.99

  Windows 7 Edition home full Premium: $199.99
  Windows 7 Professional full: $299.99
  Windows 7 Ultimate Full: $319,99

  Update of prices:
  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/HTML/pbPage.Windows_Upgrade_Matrix

  =========================== Trial Version ====================================

  Windows 7 Enterprise 90 - day Trial
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc442495.aspx?ITPID=wtcpgs

  (Note: for the "what better occupation describes you?" select "IT worker")

  Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day trial FAQ
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ee388361.aspx
  On the Please read the license terms page, if you agree to the terms of the license, click on I accept the terms of the license.
  (You must agree to continue the installation.)

  Be warned that the end of the trial there is no permanent activation method
  and you must purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 7.

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

• Used the recovery partition to get rid of a virus. Can I upgrade to windows 10 now or do I have to install all the updates first?

  Used the recovery partition (windows 7) to get rid of a virus. Can I update immediately for windows 10 or do I install all the updates of Windows 7 first of all?

  You can update immediately:

  • How to download official Windows 10 ISO files
  • How to: upgrade previous versions of Windows using the file ISO for Windows 10

  Check that Windows 7 is active.

• Can I upgrade my HP xw8200 Workstation to use windows 7?

  Can I upgrade my HP xw8200 Workstation to use windows 7?

  Hello:

  You should be able to run W7 64-bit on your PC, since Vista business is the operating system recommended by HP. normally if a PC can run Vista, it can work in W7.

  For a nice report of its ability to run W7, download and run the Advisor of W7 upgrade on the link below. Connect all devices to your PC, so it will analyze these devices as well as for the ability of W7.

  Here is the link to the download page for the W7 Upgrade Advisor:

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

  Paul

• Can I use a key to upgrade Windows 7 32 - bit for the upgrade to Vista 64 - bit, 7 64-bit, with a 64-bit upgrade disc?

  It's a bit complicated, but I appreciate all help.

  I have the following:
  1. access to a genuine copy of Windows Vista 64-bit (regardless of the version I want) through IEEE Computer Society.
  2. a Windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgrade disc purchased through a program of student software in 2010. Shortly after using the disk and the key, the laptop I was using died due to hardware problems.
  3. a drive to upgrade Windows 7 Professional 32 - bit bought via the same pattern of student software, including an unused key.
  Student software system only allows users to buy a copy of each version, so I can't buy it simply another copy of the 64-bit version.
  I wonder if it is possible to use the key of the 32-bit version with the version 64-bit upgrade disk to upgrade a 64 bit Windows Vista installation to Windows 7? If this is not the case, unfortunately, I'll be stuck with Vista.

  It's a bit complicated, but I appreciate all help.

  I have the following:

  1. access to a genuine copy of Windows Vista 64-bit (regardless of the version I want) through IEEE Computer Society.

  2. a Windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgrade disc purchased through a program of student software in 2010. Shortly after using the disk and the key, the laptop I was using died due to hardware problems.

  3. a drive to upgrade Windows 7 Professional 32 - bit bought via the same pattern of student software, including an unused key.

  Student software system only allows users to buy a copy of each version, so I can't buy it simply another copy of the 64-bit version.

  I wonder if it is possible to use the key of the 32-bit version with the version 64-bit upgrade disk to upgrade a 64 bit Windows Vista installation to Windows 7? If this is not the case, unfortunately, I'll be stuck with Vista.

  Hi Paldor

  Windows 7 Professional 32 bit product key will attempt to activate the Windows 7 Professional 64 bit installation. The only condition, in this case, is that the (Professional) edition is the same.

  Concerning

• When you try to upgrade using the Windows Anytime Upgrade feature, it tells me to use a different key.

  Upgrade in Windows 7 Home Premium to professional

  I have Windows 7 Home Premium (OEM Version) installed in Australia and bought a Windows 7 Professional upgrade key in the United States. When you try to upgrade using the Windows Anytime Upgrade feature, it tells me to use a different key, yet my upgrade pack tells me to use the Windows Anytime Upgrade feature! I bought the upgrade from a reputable store in San Francisco. Any ideas why it does not work?

  What is a retail upgrade or full version or an Express upgrade?

  If its OEM license, it will not work.

  If at any time the upgrade fails, Windows Anytime Upgrade Fail:

  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

• Is it possible to upgrade Enterpsie from Windows Vista to Windows 7 using the upgrade HP program?

  Hi all

  I want to upgrade to Windows 7 Windows Vista Enterprise. I read on the ability to upgrade to Windows 7 at low administrative cost by HP upgrade program. However, the site mentions that I can only upgrade from Vista Home Premium, business or ultimate edition. My laptop HP (the EliteBook 8530w) had Windows Vista Enterprise is installed. So I want to know if it is possible for me to upgrade to Windows 7 using the upgrade HP program.

  I bought this laptop from my University. They had a program, so we could buy our laptop with many applications that we need for our study pre-installed. It could be that they have replaced the Vista HP installed with Windows Vista Business version. If this is the case, is it possible for me to somehow re - install the previous version of Vista, so I can still take part in the upgrade program?

  I bought my laptop at my University. They have installed all the software and it is possible that they also installed Windows Vista business. When I looked at the description of the Elitebook 8530w, he mentioned Windiows Vista Ultimate as the operating system. So I am clueless why my University is using Windows Vista Enterprise.I have decided that I will contact HP support on this issue, to see if I can install Vista Ultimate and then upgrade to Windows 7.

  UPDATE: I contacted just HP support by phone. The Elitebook 8530w comes with Vista Bussiness installed and they send me an installation disc within 14 days. They have also described here it might be possible to do a clean install with upgrade cd, although they did not know for some. I think I'll try the clean install first, and if that doesn't work, I'll install Windows Vista Bussiness and then perform the upgrade.

  In any case, I want to thank everyone for the help they provided.

  Message edited by Bliepo on 10/29/2009 05:57

• License to use Windows 7 upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7.

  Original title: Windows Vista to Windows 7.

  My laptop running windows 7 is dead.  I want to know if I can update my old laptop on Vista, which I now have use to Windows 7 using the license key provided when I bought the laptop that is running Windows 7.  Windows Vista is the operating system that you are slower.  It seems that I wouldn't have to buy an additional license, especially if I'll still be run on a computer.  Thanks for any help and information on this topic.  PS: I am not currently interested in Windows 8 in all.

  Hello

  No.; You can't use it on another PC.

  If the laptop/computer came with preinstalled Windows operating system (Dell, HP, Acer, etc.), this product key provided with your computer/laptop to the OEM license preinstalled and is not transferable.

  OEM license/product key (systems of operating pre-installed on Dell, HP, etc.) is related to the first machine it is installed on and dies when dies of this machine.

  Only retail Operating System license that you buy and install yourself, are allowed to be transferred to another machine.

  And retail licenses also can be installed on a machine at one time.

  See you soon.

• upgrade Windows 7 for win 8 on 2012 mac pro?

  I just loaded win 8 via boot camp on my laptop and windows 7 on my mac 2012 pro.

  I /had/ a windows installation on a mac pro 8 but my WD caviar black 1 TB drive, but this player 1 + year giggling like a rooster and unresponsive.

  Can I upgrade to windows 8 using my existing installation of windows 7?

  I'm now thinking that instead of a new window installation 8 that I could just use my existing installation of windows 7 and put 8 top as soon as I'm comfortable to work with the new windows 8 install on the laptop.

  can anyone advise as to how I can do this or if it is a good idea?

  Thank you

  W8 on the MP installing an update to W7 previously or a new installation?