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  I have always used the windows logo + L key to lock my computer, I remove things from my hard drive and now it locks not for me... need your help :)

  Hi ddbowers01,

  The other shortcut keys work?

  Try pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE and then try to lock the computer and check.

  Check the setting below:

  a. in the Control Panel, click user accounts.

  b. click on change the way users log on or off the power.

  c. Click to uncheck use the screen of welcome for a quick and easy connection.

  d. click OK.

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• 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

• 32-bit Windows 8 Pro OEM activation using a 64-bit OEM key activation - is it possible?

  I have one still to be put in service oem 64-bit of windows Pro 8 copy and I was eager to install the 32-bit version on an old pc running Windows XP and with only 4 GB of memory. The 64-bit activation key can be used for this installation of 32-bit version?

  I downloaded an iso of the equivalent of 32 bits, it installed OK but when I tried to activate it using the 64-bit activation key I got the message "this product key does not work. Is it because the key provided with the 64-bit oem disk is usable only on a 64-bit install (unlike the commercial versions non - oem where the same key works for 64-bit and 32 - bit)- or is the invalid key for some other reason?

  64-bit disc is titled HRM_CCSA_X64FRE_EN-US_DV5 and the 32-bit version, I downloaded HRM_CCSA_X86FRE_EN-US_DV5

  Product keys are not specific architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), the problem is, some keys do not work in some channels.

  A touch of detail will not work with OEM media and vice versa OEM key will not work with the media to detail.

• Unable to enter some charatcers, i.e. a, e, i, o, u, s but can eneter other i.e. h, w, q, etc. When you use the Windows product key update tool

  I am changing the product windows on a machine key recently image. To do this I use the Windows product key update tool. Usually, when I use the tool all right and there is no problem; However, in this case it I cannot enter certain keys as in a, e, i, o, u, s, etc.. I tried copy and pasting from Notepad and it sticks only certain letters like h and q.

  Someone at - it suggestions/ideas on how to solve this problem without having to re - install Windows?

  Sorry, we had used the wrong key for the version of the o/s.

• Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 never come for sale at retail or oem like integrated single install?

  I only see Windows Vista SP1 in retail and OEM, SP2 must be downloaded. Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 never come for sale at retail or OEM like integrated single install?

  Hello

  Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
  Unfortunately, Windows Vista is not available for sales that Windows Vista has been replaced by Windows 7 and Windows 8 (mainstream support ended on April 10, 2012). As a result, he was arrested in SP1. But, the extended support is available until 2017, then you can find updates and SP2 is a part of this update.

• Use the Express Upgrade product key to Windows 7 Edition upgrade Home premium to Windows 7 Professional.

  Original title: Win7 pro anytime upgrade/Win XPmode.

  I just installed Win7 64 bit Home Premium (Retail) on a new PC.

  There are a few applications that works properly (or at all) on the new Win7 64 bit PC. (they ran OK on win7/32 and XP/32)

  I wanted to try and install on win7/64 PC XPMODE and run these applications from there, when I tried to install XPmode on the win7/64 home premium, the only choice who would have even tried to install was Win XPmode 64 bit (but of course, all this was doomed to failure because XPmode requires Win7 Pro).

  I have a 32 bit (Retail) win7 which has been upgraded with anytime upgrade to Win7 Pro.

  Can I use the Anytime Upgrade prod. key at least temporarily (I know that this license is for 1 PC ONLY) update the new Win7/64 Win7 Pro, install XPmode 64 bit to see if these applications will run on a 64-bit XP?

  If it works I'll tell you how to disable the worm on the old PC Pro and use it on the new PC.

  DRM for any help

  Hachiko

  Hello Jerry,.

  Thanks for the quick response.

  Yes, you can install the 64-bit applications and also compatible with the version of Windows you have.

  You can also check out the article below and see if that helps.

  Understanding hardware and software for 64-bit Windows

  () See: 32-bit programs on a 64 bit version of Windows ()

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/understanding-hardware-and-software-for-64-bit-Windows

  Please do not hesitate to write us again for assistance and we will be happy to help you come.

• Can I use the Windows key from another computer non-working on my computer?

  Can I use the Windows key from another computer non-working on my computer? I took the key of this computer and used on my current computer, but I get a message indicating that the key is not authentic, even if it is directly from a previously active computer.

  Original title: Activation

  Hello

  No.; If the operating system on the other came computer preinstalled (Dell, HP, Acer, etc.) 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.

• When I click on anything it either in the Outlook Express Preview window to stop answer and I have use the ctrl-alt-del combination for her all over again.

  When I click on anything it either in the Outlook Express Preview window to stop answer and I have use the ctrl-alt-del combination for her all over again. Anyone out there have the same problem? If so what did you do about it.

  Original title: I'm under Oulook Express 6 Windows XP Home SP3 environment.

  Bruce:

  The problem has been fixed (I think) but in a most unusual way. Let me explain.

  When I was closing down to give the computer a rest yesterday, there was a pop up saying that vprotector expected to close. He really wanted the process of closing until I clicked on finish the process. Curious to know what vprotector is, I searched on the net and got a lot of shots, saying: it is a virus and should be deleted pronto. So I searched the hard drive for the vprot. * and found in the folder program files for AVG!

  I then went to AVG to see if it's really a part of AVG and they said yes. If there is a problem with vprot, the toolbar is at fault and needs to be reinstalled. There was one click here to download and run the part of the program to fix the problem. However, I had WebRoot antivirus running that stopped the download of this program as a virus. Because I trust AVG, I've disabled WebRoot and reinstalled the AVG search bar.

  I haven't restarted WebRoot and computer flying along as it should, and OE is the link to IE when I click on a link as it has always done.

  Seems to me to be the faulty AVG toolbar and a cross with two virus programs upward was at fault. Thank you for your time. Your reply gave me a chance to think differently this problem could arise.

  Computers are really complicated machines and we have to be complicated to deal with their problems.

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  Fred

• When I try to use the Windows Update link for my XP computer I get a message indicating that the location where the Windows Update stores data has changed and it needs to be repaired. How can I solve this problem?

  When I try to use the Windows Update link for my XP computer and after using Windows Mr. Fix - It, I get a message indicating that the location where the Windows Update stores data has changed and must be repaired. How can I solve this problem?

  I'm not that computer literate and do not understand what needs to be fixed.

  This problem just started a few weeks when I noticed that I had any recent download automatic update that I regularly get. So I tried to do it manually through access via my control panel.

  I use ESET Antivirus Node32 software.

  Hello

  1. What is the error message or an exact error code?

  2 have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  3. you try to check the updates?

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  Reset Windows Update components and then try to download the updates.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Warning: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

   

  Method 2:

  File system scan tool checker and then try to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and check.

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe):

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Please respond with more information so that we could help you more.

• where to find and use the (HCL) hardware compatibility list for Windows xp3

  Original title: where to find and use the Windows (HCL) hardware compatibility list

  HCL for Windows xp3

  That does not "response" from MS Support Engineer Umesh was particularly useless.

  Unfortunately for you, the HCL XP (or Windows Catalog or Windows Marketplace or whatever it is renamed) no longer exists.  I guess Microsoft is not particularly interested in letting you know what the material is compatible with an operating system that is no longer, it sells and supports only.

  The trail begins here: "the latest Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List" (314062 KB) that leads to theWindows 7 Compatibility Center.  KB 314062 is also linked to the http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/ which used to have a list of compatible with XP hardware and software, but now redirects to the Microsoft store, another dead end that XP is concerned.

  If you really want to dig, your best bet is probably used the Wayback Machine (archive.org) looking for old copies of

  http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx - but a lot of links are broken or "not supported" unless you use Internet Explorer 6 (the message claims 6 'or more' but 8 does not work).

• I have no sound on my pc am under XP service pack 3 have tried to use the Windows XP disk to install the driver for the Audio system built-in Audio of P17.sys without success.

  original text: P17.sys

  I have no sound on my pc am under XP service pack 3 have tried to use the Windows XP disk to install the driver for the Audio system built-in Audio of P17.sys without success. I bought Rocketfish to a sound and turns off sound internal on the bios and still get the same error and the show. Help, please...

  Hello

  1. What is the exact error message you get?
  2. Are you not sound on the computer or Rocketfish?

  If you do not get the sound on the computer, then all first activate the sound Board in the BIOS and check. Also, follow the steps in this link and check if that helps:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

  Otherwise, I suggest you to give us more information about the issue, so that we can help you better.

  It will be useful.

• I can install windows 7 using the windows vista product key?

  I can install windows 7 using the windows vista product key?

  I can install windows 7 using the windows vista product key?

  Hey angelside

  None

  You cannot install windows 7 using the vista product key

  You can buy windows 7 and then you will get the own product key windows 7 install

  read the windows 7 price microsoft below link

  http://store.Microsoft.com/Microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• use the windows key 8 to activate windows 7

  As I bought a windows original 8 and I do not use it, is it possible to use the windows button 8 to activate windows 7? How can I do?

  No, you will need to purchase a license of Windows 7 If you want to install and activate Windows 7.

  You can use your Windows 8 product key to install and activate Windows 10 If you don't mind:

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• WINDOWS 7 error the application failed to start because the side by side configuration is incorrect, please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe for more details.

  «WINDOWS 7 error the application failed to start because the side by side configuration is incorrect, please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe for more details.»

  This cams almost for all the applications that I try to open. I read all kinds of things to solve problems, but I can't install anything because it is constantly on the screen.

  I think it's like that because my computer shuts off when I was doing the system restore, because he has not started.

  I don't know what to do.

  Hello

   
  You can view the event log by using Event Viewer. See the link below for more information about how to use Event Viewer to check the error message or information,
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer
   
  Please check the information in Event Viewer and let us know the problem more briefly for a better solution.
   
  
  Method 1:
  However, try the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer. Check out the following link to do the same thing:
  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
   
  Method 2:
  You try to run the fixit given in the following link and check if it works:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/

   

  Method 3:

  You have recently updated with Microsoft Visual C++?

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistaact/thread/5491a46a-57f4-444D-a1fd-2600fa6d587e

  I hope this helps!