Upgrade Wizard indicates the active partition is compressed

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• Installed new HARD drive with the new installation of XP, old HDD ShowAs saw as the active partition, how to change this?

  I installed a new HARD drive with a new installation of Windows XP Edition family. I want to keep the old HDD and reformat the drive, but I can't because the second HDD is listed as active in the management of the computer. Why? It's not the drive that contains the operating system (Windows XP) that is initialized from.  I put the BIOS such that the new HARD drive is the boot drive. The old HDD has Windows XP on it, but isn't the startup disk. I just don't understand.
  If only the new HARD drive is installed, the computer management doesn't show that it or any other of its partitions are the active partition (C drive is listed as the system partition, of course).

  How can I get an active partition and no active partition when the new HARD drive is installed on a HARD drive that is not the boot drive, when I have two hard drives installed?

  In case it is necessary, the new HARD drive is a SATA and the old HARD drive is IDE with the cavaliers as a slave.

  The system partition is the Active partition. The system volume contains the system files needed to start Windows, Windows XP, these system files are:

  NTLDR
  Boot.ini
  NTDETECT.COM
  Ntbootdd.sys (present/used only with older SCSI controllers)

  Windows files are not necessarily on the system volume, they can reside on another volume, when on a different volume this volume holding Windows files is called the boot volume.

  When you install Windows on a computer, playing a mixture of IDE and SATA setup discs tends to favor with IDE drives on SATA drives and tends to use the IDE drive to house the system partition, (even if Windows is installed on a different drive).

  Running the command SYSTEM SET at a command prompt may shed some light on the problem...

  John

• Failed to start after the active partition changed by mistake

  By mistake partition active of my hp laptop pavilion has been changed to recovery disc (D) and WINDOWS DOES NOT START. I can access prompt f11 (hp system recovery) when starting. How to change the partition active (command prompt in recovery when you start using f11 Manager) command there? Help, please

  Hello DipayanSaha ;

  Let me welcome you on the HP forums!

  I read your message on the orders you want to change the volume Actiive and wanted to help.
  
  The basic command is diskpart - and you run from an elevated command prompt window.  You should know that, since it is a steering control system, it will do exactly what you tell him to do it-no questions asked.  So, if you say to format the wrong volume, there is no going back from that.

  Once you enter diskpart in the command window, wait until you see DISKPART > appear on the command line.  This indicates that you are now inside the diskpart command environment.

  Type help to see a list of commands and options.

  Enter the volume in the list to get a list of partitions.  Note that they are numbered from ZERO, not one.  Take note of the two volumes that you want to change the attributes. Make sure you write down the correct volume numbers.

  For the sake of discussion, let's assume the volume numbers are 1 and 2, 1 being the volume of the BONE and 2 being the recovery volume - volume numbers may be different.

  To remove the active indicator of the volume of recovery, follow these steps:

  Select volume 2

  inactive

  To now add the active indicator for the OS volume, follow these steps:

  Select volume 1

  assets

  Active flags have now been reset correctly, and you're done, so type exit

  The command window will display Exit DiskPart...

  That's it - good luck

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• Windows 8 Upgrade Wizard indicates which programs are not compatible with your system

  I don't know about everyone else, but she answered a lot of questions, I was wondering about before jumping and spend money for Windows 8.

  Windows 8 Upgrade Wizard

  After running it, I discovered on the programs that I have that are not compatible with Windows 8, which will cost me more money to put to level. After checking prices for updating my software, Windows 8 would be too expensive to upgrade for me?

  Consider you the dual boot of Windows 8 OEM System Builder License with Windows 7 or run it in a virtual machine. It cost $99.

  Its also portable:

  Windows 8
  64-bit (OEM)

  Windows 8
  32-bit (OEM)

• ESXi 3.5 4 problem to upgrade by adding the VMFS partition existing on iSCSI SAN

  Hi all

  I've got 2 x Dell PowerEdge 2950 III linked directly with Dell MD3000i iSCSI-SAN and today I had once hard to improve my production ESXi 3.5 u 4 ESXi 4.0,.

  First is that the upgrade is failed miserably after following this thread: url = http://communities.vmware.com/thread/211413;jsessionid=47217F9BCCA2DF1325DBE7A266D48A8D?tstart=0VMware communities: error on upgrade the host: this host is not compatible with this upgrade. [url]

  with the following error message: ERROR: unsupported boot disk

  The layout of boot device on the host computer does not support the upgrade.

  That's why I did a clean reinstall of ESXi 4 on top of ESXi 3.5 u 4 and lost all unique settings on my ESXi host. I am now stuck in SAN iSCSI partition mapping after following the guide from: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/eslvmwre/AdditionalDocs/cnfigrtnguide/storage_guide.pdf [/ URL]

  See the following attachment.

  I wonder how people make their upgrade in ESXi 4.0 in the production system running ESXi 3.5 u 4 filled with hundreds of VM? The reason why I use 2 x ESXi server connected to unique SAN server, is that I can just start the virtual machine on the SAN from the other ESXi - & gt; that's fine and tested, but then when I rebuild the failed server, I need to delete all the data inside the shared partition that contains my VMs.

  So in conclusion after one of the ESXi server failed, mapping of iSCSI would eventually destroy all data in the partition?

  CMIIW, any idea and suggestion would be gladly appreciated

  Kind regards

  AWT

  The configuration-> tab cards storage, you should be able to recrawl and find existing VMFS volumes.  You shouldn't need to add storage.

  Andy

• change an active partition in windows server 2008 r2 makes me can't open a windows session and be invited to the compaq recovery system

  Dear all,

  I struggled with this problem for 3 days. I can't connect to windows server 2008 R2 because I accidentally change the active partition of the system partition to another partition whose size is very small (only about 1 GB). When I try to watch through the back, the sequence is all wrong. The previous system partition was becode D c. The other partition which is becoming C f.

  I tried to use startrep to fix this, but the problem remains the same.

  I also try to use bcdedit /? bootsequence, but because I don't know how to see the partition guid, I can't change the bootsequence.

  Can anyone help to open a windows session? Your help is appreciated production. I need it as soon as possible...

  Concerning

  Henry

  Dear all,

  I struggled with this problem for 3 days. I can't connect to windows server 2008 R2 because I accidentally change the active partition of the system partition to another partition whose size is very small (only about 1 GB). When I try to watch through the back, the sequence is all wrong. The previous system partition was becode D c. The other partition which is becoming C f.

  I tried to use startrep to fix this, but the problem remains the same.

  I also try to use bcdedit /? bootsequence, but because I don't know how to see the partition guid, I can't change the bootsequence.

  Can anyone help to open a windows session? Your help is appreciated production. I need it as soon as possible...

  Concerning

  Henry

  Hey henry cs

  These forums are for help on problems with vista

  I suggest that, for the best help repost you in the forums windows server 2008 below

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/forums-blogs.aspx

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Oddity of the Bootcamp Partition

  Hi all

  Recently, I created a Boot Camp partition on my drive of Fusion that I then had to remove the Windows could not be installed (different question).  Then, I see that my drive looks like which is very good:

  

  But curiously, the player is actually two partitions:

  

  And when the partition Boot Camp put it in the middle of my drive of Fusion.  Logically, I guess this is not matter as long as the operating system knows that OSX partition 1 and partition OSX 3 are a logical drive of fusion (with WIN 2 Boot Camp partition) but it does seem weird. Why it would be doing Boot Camp instead of put the score at the end?

  For clarity, the Fusion drive was wiped clean and so it was not because of the fragmentation of the files.

  Thank you.

  This is normal and expected behavior. On a Mac, when a hybrid MBR is used to support the old BIOS/MBR facilities, it has two limitations.

  1. it supports only four 4 entries.

  2. it supports only 32-bit integers. This limits the size of addressable blocks 2 TB and 2 to the MBR.

  BCA wizard locates the Windows partition in the middle of the LVG CS and then spans the two pieces into one. Use Time Machine to blend in the contiguous physical disks.

  This limitation does not exist on Mac GPT/EFI (the latest models 2013 and following). W7 has many problems with GPT/EFI and is not used on the Mac, but can be installed using GPT/EFI on PC.

• How to change the bootable partition? __

  I have 5 Partition on my hard - 2 system partitions and 3 extended partitions drive. I install windows 7 in the 2nd partition system, such as installation of windows 7 is 'disk error' for the 1st partition system. But before windows 7 was in 1st partition.

  Now when I format 1st Windows system partition is not to start at all.

  So I try 'Start Up Repair' using Windows 7 DVD. I havet find installing Windows 7 successfully, but it cannot solve the problem.

  I use ""bootrec.exe/fixmbr ' and "bootrec.exe/fixboot" advance Service Options console repair using Windows 7 DVD. "

  Please tell me that I change the partition bootable C: to another drive (for example, D: or e :)).

  [When you use Windows XP, I use fixboot (like fixboot G :) to change the partition bootable. )]

  Y at - it such a command or option to do so. ]

  Hey Divinemoon,

  Try changing the partition Active of C on the second system partition where Windows 7 is installed so that when the computer starts, it loads the appropriate operating system. After you change the active partition, perform the Startup Repair.

  a. Open command prompt in Windows recovery menu.

   

  Reference: What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?

  a. type diskpart in command prompt.

  b. at the DiskPart prompt, type in disk list. You will see the list of drives currently connected to your computer.

  

  c. now type in select disk n, where n is the disk number. In this example, disk 0 is selected.

  

  d. now that correct drive is selected, type in the partition from the list for a list of all partitions on that disk.

  (e) to select the partition that you want to set as active, type select partition n, where n is the partition number.

  

   

  f. now that you have selected the disk and partition, mark it as active by typing the word active simply pressing ENTER. Now, the partition is set to active.

   

  g. out of the command prompt and run the Startup Repair tool. Reference: Startup Repair: frequently asked questions

  This should be it.

  If you want more information about the commands Bootrec.exe, see:

   

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  Similar threads: change bootable partition

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• Windows 7 does not have the activation key - has WORKED in THE PAST

  A year or two ago, I upgraded my computer from Vista to Windows 7. I bought Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade online. The activation key worked exactly as it is supposed to. A few months back, I had a hard drive crash. I had to wipe the hard drive and reinstall Vista then install Windows 7. Once more, everything works great. Key agreed without any problem. Then about a week and a half, I did an upgrade to my computer. New motherboard, CPU and power supply. I installed Vista on another hard disk, loaded the drivers of the new motherboard and CPU, then installed Windows 7. The activation key has been accepted (the same I use all along) and had no problems until tonight. I'm going to be out of town for the weekend, start and I get a window saying that my version of Windows is not registered and enter the activation key. This time IT would BE NPOT ACCEPT THE KEY what is CAME WITH MY INSTALLER DISK. 3 TIMES. What gives? # ! ? The dey was good a week ago and now it isn't? What has changed while I was out of town and my computer was closed. This looks like a problem with Microsovt and Windows 7. How to get Windows 7 activated as if it was 4 days ago?

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  Activate Windows 7 manually:
  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Impossible to format the unallocated partition

  Hello

  I would extend the active partition of my hard drive. The unallocated partition cannot be formatted with the vista disk management tool.

  I have a 750 GB hard drive

  Partition active 80,42 GB

  Unallocated partition Go 618,22

  Someone knows why?

  Also, I was wondering if it is normal that the total size of these two partitions is 698,64 GB being the ability of the 750 GB hard drive.

  Are there hidden partitions will not appear in windows? If so, is there a tool to view these scores?

  Thank you

  Benur

  Dell Dimension 4300

  Vista Home Basic

  
  

• Pavilion dm4: Windows 10 upgrade fails with the message error "we couldn't update the system reserved partition."

  Both HP and Microsoft indicate my laptop was ready for the upgrade to Windows 10, but when I tried to do the upgrade there not - several times - with the error message of Microsoft that "we could not update the system reserved partition."

  What should do?

  Other threads of error indicate the system reserved partition must be larger.  This partition is usually small.  Try making at least 400 MB instead of the 100 MB to 250 MB it is probably now.

• 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 we use this product key on the back of the laptop for the activation and the windows 7 Professional 32-bit to windows 7 Professional 64-bit upgrade?

  I have a laptop HP originally shipped with windows 7 32-bit professional. Now I want to upgrade to windows 7 professional 64 bit. I don't have with me installation disk. So I thought that it is possible (and legal) to resume an installation of windows 7 professional 64 bit disc from a friend and use this product key on the back of my laptop computer to activate windows after the installation of 64-bit? I'm a bit confused.

  NOTE: This sticker on the laptop has windows 7 pro oa, and a product key to 25 digits (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx) written on it.

  In addition, the product ID in the information system in the control panel is OEM.

  Yes, you can use the product key located on the COA sticker with a full retail version or the version upgrade Windows 7 Professional disc.

  You will need to do a clean install, there is no place on the way to upgrade Windows 7 32 bit to 64 bit.

  Using the disk of 64-bit Windows 7, install Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (to find it, simply navigate to x:\support\migwiz, "x:" is the name of your hard drive. (In this case, you will see a collection of files, the important"that you must search for and double-click is 'migsetup'.) run it and create a DAMP (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard drive, you can access it later when you perform a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit disk so you can stored there.

  Once you have done this, just do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disc. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, start Windows Easy Transfer, follow the wizard screen, tap on which is stored the WET file (external hard drive) and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall the applications needed.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

  Boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7
  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/

  See also:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

• looking to purchase a copy of the elements after the trial. However, basket indicates platform: Windows. I need for Mac. Before I commit the activation code will work for the Mac. Impossible to find anywhere on the Web site to buy different versions.

  looking to purchase a copy of the elements after the trial. However, basket indicates platform: Windows. I need for Mac. Before I commit the activation code will work for the Mac. Impossible to find anywhere on the Web site to buy different versions.

  Hi Mljohno,

  If you search for items 14, go into products from Adobe, click on 'Buy' in front of the name of the product and use the drop down menus to specify Mac or Windows full version or upgrade.

  Best,

  Del

• HP 450-011: delete the recovery partition after upgrade to win 10?

  I have a new HP 450-011 and it came with Win 8.1 and the recovery with the letter D: drive partition.  I did the upgrade to windows 10.  I made a set of recovery DVD for win installation 8.1.  Is there a reason for me not to delete the D: drive and replace it with my information?  I seriously doubt I'll want to roll back to 8.1 Win.

  Greetings,

  Have you tested the Win 8.1 HP Recovery disks before installing Win 10?

  A question is: If you need technical assistance from HP tech for a possible hardware problem. HP normally requires that the factory installed operating system to take in charge. This policy of HP may have changed during the upgrade to win 10. I do not suspect.

  You can export the recovery, Partition because it will not work now in any case.

  But you need a way to go back to win 8.1 when you need HP warranty support.

  Since you have already upgraded to Win 10, the only way to check the recovery of 8.1 Win disks is to use them and start all over again. Or the support of disks/USB recovery HP Win 8.1 on a new equivalent or larger HDD or SSD. A good installation means that you have now the factory install on this disk.

  It's a lot of work.

  The problem of guaranteed support is your problem.

  I have eliminated this problem by installing Win 10 on a new SSD. I have HP Win 8.1 on a separate SSD and win 10 on a different SSD. Possible guarantee problem solution means earn 8.1 running on HP SSD factory to check the problem of winning 10 SSD.

  Hemdani