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• On Windows 7 upgrade from vista 64 bit stops after that it says the settings and files of collection

  I am tring to install Windows 7 upgrade from vista 64-bit.  I'm to the point where it says collect files and settings, and it stops running, and then in the details it shows 3 files located in the c: users\my name\appdata\local\temp\WER followed by numbers.tmp, then version, appcompat or mdmp. (example: wer5090.tmp.version.txt)  He said that these files are the reason. Any ideas how to solve this problem?

  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

  If the upgrade continues to fail, you might want to consider doing a custom installation:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
  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/

• Blue screen after upgrade from Vista 32 bit on September 4, 2010 evening.

  After update from September 4 for Vista 32 bit on a dell Inspiron 1545 computer I get continuous blue screen with code 0 x 0000007.  I tried the Dell disk install Vista and went to an old system save on September 2 before the update, but still with the same problem.  Windows starts but as soon as I try to log in, go to the same blue screen.  Run Dell diagnostic programs shows no hardware problem.  I ran chckdsk also and fixed a few things but same result.  No matter who else have similar problems with this update.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Hi pat,

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/293857

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• Can I switch from Vista 32 bit to Win 7 64 bit on hp pavillion d4790y?

  I have 2 gig ram, but really need to accelerate up to 8 GB. I would also like to get win 7 for the office. Before all this, I need to know since my current OS is 32-bit, but 64-bit capable, if I install windows 7 64 bit will it pass from 32 to 64? And then the 8 GB of RAM will actually work if I buy that as well? Will I run into all the problems of the material inside (processor or motherboard (intel core 2 cpu [email protected] ghz))? I do not understand 32-bit to 64-bit conversions... Thank you

  Hi, Ciaroman:

  As I explained to wb2001, there is a difference between an upgrade on the spot and a custom (new installation).

  An upgrade in place means that you keep all of your files, programs and settings when you upgrade to Windows 7.

  While I always recommend backing up your files in case something goes wrong, all you do is pop in the disk on the Windows desktop and it installs Windows 7 and other than that, your PC is just the way it was before you upgrade, except that you now have Windows 7 instead of Windows Vista.

  You may need to install a couple of pilots, but that should be all you need to do.

  When you move from a 32-bit to a 64 bit OS OS, you can do an upgrade on the spot.

  You have to backup all your files and completely reload all programs, files and personal settings once your new 64-bit OS is installed.

  This installation method is called a custom or clean installation.

  Now as for the memory... Basically, Crucial memory is the same as the memory that I posted from NewEgg.

  If you feel 'safer' purchase of Crucial, by all means do so.

  I just give you options for less expensive, but also as a decent memory.

  This choice is yours.

  I can't say, I bought my memory from NewEgg (essential or patriot) for laptops and for a few years now and never had a problem with backward compatibility still.

  Here's an article on the latency CASE that explains better that I could. Basically the more latency, faster memory performs. This is not the same as the speed in MHz, it performs to.

  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/CAS_latency

  So, as the number 5 of the same 800 Mhz memory chip should give you a slightly better Windows experience index # a chip number 6.

  I'm not an expert of memory. I didn't even know there were fleas in CASE 5 PC2-6400. I thought they were all CASES 6 and that all modules in memory PC2-5300 cases5.

  In any case, I went with Crucial memory because it was cheaper at the time.

  So, to summarize...

  Upgrade on-site is NOT the same as a custom upgrade.

  In place keeps all the files and settings and install just the OS on the existing.

  Custom: All files and programs must be reinstalled after installing the OS.

  CASE 5 memory 'faster' than the memory of 6 CASES.

  Just for fun, when you get your floppy drive to install W7 (I recommend buying retail package so that you get a 32 bit version and 64), put the 64 bit OS installation disc in the DVD drive on the windows desktop and see what happens.

  Then, remove the disc and insert the W7 32-bit installation disk and see what happens.

  You will then have proof positive, there is no way you can do an inplace upgrade to an OS 64-bit to a 32 bit OS.

  Personally, I would do a custom (clean install) of a 32 to an OS 32 bit or 64 64-bit OS anyway. I am suspicious of an upgrade inplace carrying luggage old to the new facility.

  Please report if you have any other questions or need additional assistance.

  Paul

• Problems after upgrade to Vista 64-bit for Win 7 64 bit - iq506t

  Updated Vista 64 bit on '7' 64-Bit.  I'm experieincing the following questions:

  1 - my wife is ready to kill me now that his favorite game, Mahjong, disappeared!  Download the EXACT same version that was on my Vista IQ506t somewhere?

  2 - my microphone does not work.

  3 - Win 7 feature "Glance at the office" does not work.  'Show Desktop' works perfectly.

  4. I want my old screen savers that were on the back of iq506t of Vista as well.

  5 audio, (flight +, vol - and mute), the keys works do not.  KB audio buttons work fine.

  Message edited by robdam1001 on 10/31/2009 17:19
  Message edited by robdam1001 on 10/31/2009 17:19

  awesome! Well you all this that is functional. I don't know how you can get your screensaver back however.

  regarding the Mahjong game you must activate the functionality of your control and features Panel\Programs\Programs and click on the features of Windows turn on or off, then expand on games and checkmark the Mahjong - (I really should be paid for this - lol)...

• Difficulty of upgrading from Vista 32-bit to 32-bit Windows 7 Home Home

  I'm trying to upgrade a 32-bit vista home to a host of windows 7 32 bit that I get all the way to the transfer of files section, then the computer should restart after it restarts the computer gives me the blue screen of death. I tried this several times and same result. I disabled my antivirus as you suggest and disconnect all devices useless usb but same result. I was wondering if I would need the disc to do a custom installation. The file that I downloaded from DigitalRiver.

  ·                                 This is the Forum for Windows Update .

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7install/threads

  "Download Windows 7 installed and activated on your PC."

  They will help you in the Windows 7 Forum at the above address.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/get/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  For any other issue of Windows 7, here is a link to a list of the Windows 7 Forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 forum for questions on windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I am trying to upgrade my vista 32 bit to win 7 ultimate, but it crashes at 6% of the collection of files

  2011-09-22 23:03:07, COutOfProcPluginFactory::CreateInstance MIG WARNING [0x0809c7]: [C:\Windows\system32\migration\MediaPlayer-DLMigPlugin.dll {8179C2CA-2B60-49D6-BC81-D796378B024E}] does not support interface {CCEC0752-DC07-4C83-A9F1-3CC9D1A1822F}.
  {"2011-09-22 23:03:07, MIG WARNING [0 x 080386] failure while instantiating IPreGather for Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\migration\MediaPlayer-DLMigPlugin.dll ', CLSID = {8179c2ca-2b60-49d6-bc81-d796378b024e}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}. Error: 0 x 80004002
  {2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0 x 080722] MIG call IDiscovery::Gather for Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\migration\MediaPlayer-DLMigPlugin.dll', CLSID = {8179c2ca-2b60-49d6-bc81-d796378b024e}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}, userContext: System
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info MIG Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\migration\MediaPlayer-DLMigPlugin.dll IDiscovery::Gather ', CLSID = {8179c2ca-2b60-49d6-bc81-d796378b024e}, ThreadingModel = Apartment} - working directory: C:\$UPGRADE.~OS\OnlineMigGatherWork\agentmgr\CCSIAgent\005AD766.
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0 x 080723] MIG IDiscovery::Gather for the Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\migration\MediaPlayer-DLMigPlugin.dll', CLSID = {8179c2ca-2b60-49d6-bc81-d796378b024e}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0 x 080724] MIG call IPreGather::PreGather for Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\IasMigPlugin.dll', CLSID = {6df2d9df-1294-4637-82d3-d53761ca2c11}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}, UserContext: System
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, COutOfProcPluginFactory::CreateInstance MIG WARNING [0x0809c7]: [C:\Windows\system32\IasMigPlugin.dll {6DF2D9DF-1294-4637-82D3-D53761CA2C11}] does not support interface {CCEC0752-DC07-4C83-A9F1-3CC9D1A1822F}.
  {"2011-09-22 23:03:07, MIG WARNING [0 x 080386] failure while instantiating IPreGather for Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\IasMigPlugin.dll ', CLSID = {6df2d9df-1294-4637-82d3-d53761ca2c11}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}. Error: 0 x 80004002
  {2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0 x 080722] MIG call IDiscovery::Gather for Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\IasMigPlugin.dll', CLSID = {6df2d9df-1294-4637-82d3-d53761ca2c11}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}, userContext: System
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info MIG Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\IasMigPlugin.dll IDiscovery::Gather ', CLSID = {6df2d9df-1294-4637-82d3-d53761ca2c11}, ThreadingModel = Apartment} - working directory: C:\$UPGRADE.~OS\OnlineMigGatherWork\agentmgr\CCSIAgent\005A9981.
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0 x 080723] MIG IDiscovery::Gather for the Plugin={ServerPath="%windir%\system32\IasMigPlugin.dll', CLSID = {6df2d9df-1294-4637-82d3-d53761ca2c11}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0 x 080724] MIG call IPreGather::PreGather for Plugin = {ServerPath = "microsoft-international - core\nlscoremig.dll ', CLSID = {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}, UserContext: System
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, COutOfProcPluginFactory::CreateInstance MIG WARNING [0x0809c7]: [C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\ReplacementManifests\microsoft-international-core\nlscoremig.dll {36AF497C-C440-4282-A59E-02ED63498B7C}] does not support interface {CCEC0752-DC07-4C83-A9F1-3CC9D1A1822F}.
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, MIG WARNING [0 x 080386] failure while instantiating IPreGather for Plugin = {ServerPath = "microsoft-international - core\nlscoremig.dll ', CLSID = {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}. Error: 0 x 80004002
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0 x 080722] MIG call IDiscovery::Gather for Plugin = {ServerPath = "microsoft-international - core\nlscoremig.dll ', CLSID = {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}, userContext: System
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, IDiscovery::Gather MIG Info for Plugin = {ServerPath = "microsoft-international - core\nlscoremig.dll ', CLSID = {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}, ThreadingModel = Apartment}-working directory: C:\$UPGRADE.~OS\OnlineMigGatherWork\agentmgr\CCSIAgent\005AF6C7
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0x0808fe] MIG Plugin {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}: [nlsmig]
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0x0808fe] MIG Plugin {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}: [nlsmig]
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0x0808fe] MIG Plugin {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}: [nlsmig]
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0x0808fe] MIG Plugin {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}: [nlsmig]
  2011-09-22 23:03:07, info [0x0808fe] MIG Plugin {36af497c-c440-4282-a59e-02ed63498b7c}: [nlsmig]
  2011-09-22 23:03:09, method of information entering UpgGetThreadSafeEstimationData
  2011-09-22 23:03:09, method of information leaving UpgGetThreadSafeEstimationData
  2011-09-22 23:18:09, AsyncCallback_GatherStatus MIG WARNING [0x080ab3]: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-22 23:33:10, AsyncCallback_GatherStatus MIG WARNING [0x080ab3]: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-22 23:48:11, WARNING [0x080ab3] MIG AsyncCallback_GatherStatus: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 00:03:12, WARNING [0x080ab3] MIG AsyncCallback_GatherStatus: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 00:18:13, WARNING [0x080ab3] MIG AsyncCallback_GatherStatus: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 00:33:14, AsyncCallback_GatherStatus MIG WARNING [0x080ab3]: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 00:48:15, WARNING [0x080ab3] MIG AsyncCallback_GatherStatus: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 01:03:16, WARNING [0x080ab3] MIG AsyncCallback_GatherStatus: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 01:18:17, WARNING [0x080ab3] MIG AsyncCallback_GatherStatus: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 01:33:18, AsyncCallback_GatherStatus MIG WARNING [0x080ab3]: progress seem to be stuck. Status: 6
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d2] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] - C: drive-
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d3] Total number of bytes on the disk IBSLIB [using the installation disc]: 226549,4 MB (237554278400 bytes)
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d4] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] available bytes available for the user: 130707,7 MB (137056935936 bytes)
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d6] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] found the folder/file [BT] Setup program.
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d6] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] found Setup folder/file [LS folder].
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, IBS Callback_DeployImage info: interrupt the application image (if it has already begun).
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d2] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] - C: drive-
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d3] Total number of bytes on the disk IBSLIB [using the installation disc]: 226549,4 MB (237554278400 bytes)
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d4] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] available bytes available for the user: 130707,7 MB (137056935936 bytes)
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d6] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] found the folder/file [BT] Setup program.
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0640d6] IBSLIB [using the installation disc] found Setup folder/file [LS folder].
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0a013d] UI accept Cancel. Leaving the Page's progress.
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info UI entering Page Cancel.
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info UI issues Some soft appcomapt
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, UI info shouldn't be here for drv issues
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0a0035] UI permission Page "App Compat" look
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info UI issues Some soft appcomapt
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, UI info shouldn't be here for drv issues
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0a0035] UI permission Page "App Compat" look
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, info [0x0a011c] IU WizardDialogPost::SetActive
  2011-09-23 01:39:08, counts of Info [0x0a005a] [UiStats] written UI resource ID

  Hello

  1. How did you start the installation process?

  2. you perform a new installation or an upgrade?

  3. do you have security software installed on the computer?

  Before you begin the upgrade process to ensure that your computer meets the condition of equipment to install Windows 7 and check on the website of manufacturer computer if the computer is good to run windows 7 or not.

  I suggest you to follow the methods and check.

  Method 01:

  Upgrade stops responding (hangs) at 62% when you upgrade to Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/975253/en-us

  Method 02:

  And run the Advisor update windows7 and check.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=20

• Can I re-use an upgrade from Vista to W7 on a different computer if I uninstalled it from another computer?

  I bought a family pack (3 computer) of Vista to W7 upgrase pack. I installed on 3 computers, but have removed a computer and now want to use it on another computer (that is always only use on 3 computers). My new computer now says my installation of W7 (new) is not valid. I can do this, and how do I activate the new copy?

  use telephone activation:

  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 meet all the automatic guests) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  (6) explain your question clearly to the support person.

• What is the correct procedure to upgrade Windows Vista 32 BIT to Windows 7 home one '?

  I'm running Windows Vista Home premium 32-BIT.

  I bought the upgrade disc to install Windows 7 Edition home premium.

  Where can I find a procedure step by step to install the upgrade?

  Hello

  This is a very good guide for what you want to do:

  Make sure you go from Vista 32 bit to Windows 7 32 bit to be able to do an upgrade.

  «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/

  Make sure that you first run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

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

  See you soon.

  Edit:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

• During the upgrade of vista 64 bit, 7 64 bit process hangs about 2/3 of the way through the last part and I have to reboot that restores Vista.

  7 Windows vista upgrade problem

  During the upgrade of vista 64 bit, 7 64 bit process hangs about 2/3 of the way through the last part and I have to reboot that restores Vista. No idea what could be the cause of the crash?

  Hello

  I suggest you perform the steps in troubleshooting from the following link and check how it works.

  Upgrade stops responding (hangs) at 62% when you upgrade to Windows 7

  Check out the following link for more information about how to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

• the upgrade to vista 64-bit for windows 7 64 bit.

  I recently bought a pack of conversion from microsoft for windows 7 64 bit.

  It downloaded as files from the BOX and im extremely frustrated, I can't do anything with these files. I assumed it would be a simple download and upgrade to vista 64-bit for windows 7 64 bit and have tried everything available to me.

  Please help someone

  You can download the .iso file correct 64-bit instead:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/w/microsoft_os/Microsoft-Windows-and-Microsoft-Office-downloads.aspx
  The format of the box is the old version.

• Pavillian HP g60: upgrade hp pavillion laptop WIN VISTA 32 bit TO wIN 7 64 bit need drivers

  Looking for drivers to fix CD plays but no longer will be writing said too slow speed may also need MB driver update upgrade win Vista 32 bit to WIN 7ULTIMATE 64 BIT SP1

  @wendy1959

  Try.

  http://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp45501-46000/sp45648.exe

  Your other drivers can be found here.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-G60-notebook-PC-series/3837658/model/3860119

  REO

• I've upgraded from vista home premium to windows 7 Professional and had to do a custom installation

  I've upgraded from vista home premium to windows 7 Professional and had to do an installation custom and lost all my Hp software, HP Advisior, PC doctor among others. Is there a way to get them without reinstalling everything again

  Here are the specifications of your HP Pavilion Media Center m8120n desktop. According to specifications, your computer comes with the following software factory installed;

  Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)

  Roxio Creator Basic 9

  Roxio MyDVD 9 Basic

  (Not available in Canada French) Rhapsody

  Real Player

  My HP Games (not available in French Canada)

  Adobe Reader

  Microsoft Works 8

  Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 trial edition

  HP Photosmart Essential 2

  muvee autoProducer 6

  Norton Internet Security 2007 (60-day security update subscription)

  HP Hardware Diagnostic tools

  If you don't create HP recovery discs for your m8120n, you can buy a set of ComputerSurgeons.com for $27. You will find the software included in the HP disc #1 folder.

• What is the best operating system to upgrade from Vista? Should I buy Windows 7, 8 or 8.1?

  I have Vista 32 bit Home Premium.It does not support Windows Mail.Which is the best operating system to upgrade from Vista? Should I buy Windows 7, 8 or 8.1? I do not have a touch screen system, my system is five years old.

  Original title: upgrade

  Hello WilliamPopat,

  If you want to buy an another operating system, you would do better to buy the latest version, i.e., Windows 8.1 it doesn't matter that you don't have a touch screen like Windows 8.1 will work just as well on a desktop PC / laptop normal.

  However, before rushing and buying a copy of Windows 8.1, I suggest that you look at this link http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/11885-windows-8-upgrade-assistant-download-run.html the link above shows Windows 8 Upgrade Wizard you can download (free) and allows you to check that your PC is compatible with the latest version of Windows.

  According to me, one of my office machines is around 5 or 6 years and Windows 8/8.1 works fine on it.  However, it is best to check your own machine with the wizard upgrade just in case.

  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 Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• I'm upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 and download repeat myself "content of the file could not be verified."

  I tried to download the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 (32 bit) and get the following message is displayed.

  "The file could not be verified."

  Please directly contact the Microsoft Store.