Upgrades via anytime using any retail keys?

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• 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

• Windows 7 Anytime upgrade will not use my Windows 7 Ultimate key. Says it is not valid.

  I got an old laptop which is dead. I had installed upgrading to windows 7 ultimate retail on it, and it worked very well.

  Bought a new laptop which has Windows 7 sp1, and when I try to do the upgrade anytime, he says that the key is not valid. It has worked before and this IS the commercial version so I should be able to install it on my new computer.
  How can I get my Windows 7 anytime Upgrade?

  Try the Express upgrade without being connected to the Internet.

  If the problem persists.

  Refresh the computer then try the Express upgrade.

  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 CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  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".

• I am looking for an upgrade at any time key for windows 7 Professional or ultimate edition and cannot find a place to buy a

  I am looking for an upgrade at any time key for windows 7 Professional or ultimate edition and cannot find a place to buy one any where can someone help.

  Original title: Windows 7 Upgrade

  At any time the updates are most of the time is no longer available. However a commercial version of 'Upgrade' (not an OEM) will also do what you want. Only downside is the cost $$$ that Windows 7 is in short supply.

  Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-7-Ultimate-Upgrade/dp/B002DHLV8S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1390672154&sr=8-5&keywords=Windows+7+upgrade

  All you have to do is enter the product key.

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  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade: Instructions

  First read this: Windows Anytime Upgrade: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-frequently-asked-questions
  Subdivision: What should I do if I bought a package of Windows Anytime Upgrade key card, but there is no upgrade key inside?
  Answer: If you bought a package of key card upgrade and the upgrade key is not inside, carefully read the instructions on the packaging. You may need to go online to get your upgrade by using the PIN key which is included in the package.

  Note: Windows Anytime Upgrade is available for purchase online in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

  If you encounter problems recover your key product using your PIN code, please use the resources below.
  www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  Note: Retail 'Full' or 'Upgrade' product keys will work when you use the Express Upgrade feature.

  ======================= Upgrading ======================================

  No need to re - install Windows 7, just use the instructions of setting "Anytime" below.
  Note: This assumes that you upgrade from 32 bit to 32-bit Windows 7 OR 64 - bit to 64 bit.

  If you bought a package of key card upgrade and the upgrade key is not inside,
  read carefully the instructions on the package.
  You may need to go online ( https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/) to get your upgrade key
  using the PIN, which is included in the package.

  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.

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

  Enter the text below into the run (Windows KEY + R or a command prompt) dialog box:
  %windir%\system32\WindowsAnytimeUpgradeUI.exe

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

  A 'step by step' to go through an upgrade to a lower edition of Windows 7 to a higher edition of Windows 7:
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/14943/how-to-upgrade-your-NetBook-to-Windows-7-Home-Premium/

  -Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 - troubleshooting

  http://www.thewindowsclub.com/Troubleshooting-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-in-Windows-7

  Also 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).

  -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 of systems product keys, this applies also to the VL (Volume License), keys (KMS) users management server should consult with your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade. MSDNAA or key teaching will not work with the Express upgrade.

  -Anytime Upgade options-

  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Professional to Windows 7 Ultimate

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

• Can I use a product key Vista Business OEM with retail Vista Business install disc on the original OEM computer?

  In fact, I have two questions:

  [1] my niece has a HP laptop with a sticker of the OEM Vista Business product key on the bottom. She has no HP restore disks or something like that. The computer was demoted in XP and now there is something wrong and Windows fails to start (goes to blank blue screen with the mouse pointer, no further). According to the test material, the hard drive still works. I have a retail copy of Vista Business. Can I use its product key with my Vista disks professional retail to install Vista on her computer? It is the key to correct OEM, original to this computer product.

  If the #1 answer is Yes, is [2] possible to install without erasing its hard drive? Maybe by making an upgrade? She has files out there that are not backed up - mainly music and Word documents. Can I somehow save them because I install Vista?

  Monday, October 4, 2010 20:08:21 + 0000, kerasmus wrote:

  In fact, I have two questions:

  [1] my niece has a HP laptop with a sticker of the OEM Vista Business product key on the bottom. She has no HP restore disks or something like that. The computer was demoted in XP

  No, this is not possible. I guess that you don't really want
  "retired", and that XP has been installed clean.

  and now there is something wrong and that Windows will not start

  Something new, or it never does to start XP?

  (empty blue screen with the mouse pointer, not go further). According to the test material, the hard drive still works. I have a retail copy of Vista Business. Can I use its product key with my Vista disks professional retail to install Vista on her computer? It is the key to correct OEM, original to this computer product.

  No. an OEM product key does not work with a retail CD. The CD and the
  product key must match with respect to retail vs OEM, complete vs.
  Upgrade and family or professional.

  If the #1 answer is Yes, is [2] possible to install without erasing its hard drive? Maybe by making an upgrade? She has files out there that are not backed up - mainly music and Word documents. Can I somehow save them because I install Vista?

  Whatever you do, you must first copy the Word documents and music
  files from external media: CD, DVD, USB keys, eternal hard drive
  etc. Even if could do an upgrade (which you do not have a key for) you
  should do it because there is always a risk of losing everything.

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

• I bought 7 retail to upgrade to Vista and have since upgraded to 10. The product key is coming as invalid

  I have an old laptop that I am trying to set up for my daughter. It had XP on it and I have a physical disc of Windows 7 I have installed on it. I bought 7 retail to upgrade to Vista and have since upgraded to 10. The product key is coming as invalid. I thought that I could use it again since I upgraded from 7 to 10. Is the product key invalid, because I already used it once even if I'm not on 7? Can I buy just a key somewhere or I have to buy a new copy of 7 again? It installed fine that I just can't turn it on. Thank you.

  OT:

  Windows 7 product key

  Because the free update of Windows 10 used the license to the retail of Windows 7 as an eligible basic license, you cannot transfer it elsewhere or you reuse.

  You will need to purchase a new license of Windows 7 or buy a license for version full Windows 10.

  My recommendation to waive the license of Windows 7, I would buy a full version license Windows 10.

  Once you do this, you can just update the values of product key for your system runs Windows 10, and then reactivate the license of Windows 7 by phone.

  Buy Windows 10 family/professional edition

  then

  How to activate Windows 7 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 all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• 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/

• Use ultimate product key from computer defunct upgrading of hospitality on the new computer?

  Old computer has Win 7 Ultimate installed, but crashed. New computer has Win 7 Home installed OEM. Can I use Anytime Upgrade and the OLD ultimate product key to upgrade the new computer for Win 7 Ultimate?

  According to what I read in the forums, it seems it would work, but I would need to call Microsoft.

  Old computer has Win 7 Ultimate installed, but crashed. New computer has Win 7 Home installed OEM. Can I use Anytime Upgrade and the OLD ultimate product key to upgrade the new computer for Win 7 Ultimate?

  Yes, you can, but you may need to reactivate by phone:

  How to activate Windows 7 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 all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  According to what I read in the forums, it seems it would work, but I would need to call Microsoft.

• PuTTY of appeal via Powershell using Plink - how auto answer the key question of safety

  I'm working on a script that you call PuTTY via Powershell using Plink.exe.  However, we use automatically generated keys, so I need to answer the question "do you trust this security key" during the execution of my script.

  I found through this blog (http://www.virtu-al.net/2013/01/07/ssh-powershell-tricks-with-plink-exe/), you can use ' echo y | Plink.exe", however I do not know where to put this in the script to work properly.  Any help would be appreciated!

  Thank you!

  It's the "-batch ' option.  Remove that fixed the issue.

• After you have installed windows 10, I can't use apple wireless key board and mouse magic. any solution

  I am facing a strange situation. I used Win7 on BootCamp. Last week attempted to upgrade to Win10. After the upgrade is perfect, I could not connect to the wifi or wired internet. called the Apple support, Windows supports, no one would help you. Downgraded to Win7, after decommissioning, apple wireless key board and mouse magic does not work. Called Apple support, after nearly 90 minutes of interaction with them, ZERO, no solution result. Apple support told me that an Apple engineer will call me at my appointed time. A call came, but no one answered.

  So, today did a clean install of Win10 through BootCamp. All right, BUT I still can't use apple wireless key board and mouse magic. Can someone help me with this situation? Apple & Microsoft support engineers have failed to help out me. Thanks in advance.

  Have you installed the Boot Camp Windows Support software?

  If you do not see some Mac functionality if you are using Windows on your Mac - Apple Support

• Can I install a copy of Windows 7 retail and use the OEM key that came with my system to activate it?

  Help me asus laptop n55sf
  I bought asus n55sf notebook, The OEM OS (Windows 7 Home Premium) it comes preinstalled without any image or cd and I want to ask to download an original copy of Windows 7 Home Premium from microsoft using the key provided with the laptop

  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.

  If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling.

  Another option:

  Download the Windows 7 ISO Image

  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium x 64 (64-bit)

  English: http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65733/X15-65733.iso

  32 bit
  http://MSFT-DNL.digitalrivercontent.NET/msvista/pub/X15-65732/X15-65732.ISO

  ImgBurn - supporting the creation of CD more. ISO files,
  It supports a wide range of image file formats, and it's free.
  (BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, MDS, NRG, PDI and ISO)
  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+images+with+ImgBurn

  Download and install burn ISO Gear (free):
  http://www.GearSoftware.com/gear-ISO-burn.php

  Note: Use always slower burning (4 x or 2 x) speed is offered a choice.

  You will need to create a disk bootable thumb with the help of the. ISO so you can reinstall Windows 7 Home Premium using your product key:

  Download Windows 7 USB/DVD tool

  http://store.Microsoft.com/help/ISO-tool

• Install the SP1 OEM Win7, but use the license key of Windows 7 without SP1 retail

  Hi all:

  I had to order a new pc Intel NUC and to use the key to a copy the retail of Windows 7 HP without SP1, but prefer to use a usb key ISO a Win7 OEM with sp1 to install.   This new Windows O.S. facility will replace the copy that was previously on a homemade HTPC I have now in the bedroom using Linux Mint with XBMC.  I'm not sure that I can activate the OEM with SP1 version with a key to a retail version that did not have SP1.   I already made an ISO and copied on a USB key using the Microsoft tool.  I hope someone can tell me that it will work or I have to start all over again and make an ISO using the original retail disk before installing?

  Hi all:

  I had to order a new pc Intel NUC and to use the key to a copy the retail of Windows 7 HP without SP1, but prefer to use a usb key ISO a Win7 OEM with sp1 to install.   This new Windows O.S. facility will replace the copy that was previously on a homemade HTPC I have now in the bedroom using Linux Mint with XBMC.  I'm not sure that I can activate the OEM with SP1 version with a key to a retail version that did not have SP1.

  Yes, you can, as long as they are the same edition.

  
  

  I already made an ISO and copied on a USB key using the Microsoft tool.  I hope someone can tell me that it will work or I have to start all over again and make an ISO using the original retail disk before installing?

  SP1 or RTM (non - SP1), it doesn't matter, as long as you have a key corresponding to the edition being installed.

• Cannot use any USB device after the upgrade from XP.

  Hi, I guess that's an old problem, just my computer from MESH 6 to upgrade to Windows 7, Upgrade Advisor said that there was no problems. Now, I can't use any usb device and the mouse either. Tried evertything and am frustrated. IN XP, there is no problem at all. It must be a Windows 7 thing
  Robin

  Hi, I guess that's an old problem, just my computer from MESH 6 to upgrade to Windows 7, Upgrade Advisor said that there was no problems. Now, I can't use any usb device and the mouse either. Tried evertything and am frustrated. IN XP, there is no problem at all. It must be a Windows 7 thing
  Robin

  Windows 7 handles USB devices very well.

  Please describe your problem in more detail. Tell us what means "cannot use any usb device and the mouse either. Exactly how do you try? What happens when you try? If you get an error message, please quote verbatim.

• Can I use a product key UPGRADE from 32-bit Windows 7 to a new clean install of Windows 7 64-bit?

  In 2009, I upgraded my laptop from Vista to Windows 7 32 bit. This laptop recently died and is no longer in use.

  I am building a new computer and I want to install it on Windows 7 64 bit (there no initial operating system because it is a made to measure machine).
  Can I install Windows 7 64 bit on the new machine and then use the old product key, that I received in 2009, even though it was a upgrade for the 32-bit product key?

  If its a version upgrade, the answer is no.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

• I've upgraded to 2015 CC Photoshop today.  However, the quick selection tools and brush do not appear in a circular/round shape.  I tried to use the support key to enlarge to see if that brings the circle/round view form, but does not work.  All the I

  I've upgraded to 2015 CC Photoshop today.  However, the quick selection tools and brush do not appear in a circular/round shape.  I tried to use the support key to enlarge to see if it carries the form circle/round in sight, but it does not work.  All I get is a focus.  Can anyone help with this please.  Thank you.

  Remove the caps lock