Vista Home Premium upgrade options

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• Re use Vista Home Premium Upgrade disc

  Hello

  I bought and Vista Home Premium Upgrade disc and upgraded to Windows XP.  Unfortunately my PC has not enough graphics to run Aero and DVD Maker (915 chipset), and I had tried unsuccessfully to introduce a new videocard (power problem).  So I gave up with this PC and will probably go back to XP or get a copy of Vista Home Basic which will be OK on this PC.

  I did the clean installation thing with the upgrade disk if my old XP system is not affected and can be restored without problem.

  My question is:

  If I buy a latest PC who has the necessary graphics to run the Home Premium edition, can I re reuse the upgrade disc, or the activation process will fail because of "improved" after having already.

  Thanks for your help

  Evereti

  Hi Evereti,

  You can try installing upgrade of Windows Vista on another PC as if you removed completely from Windows Vista to Windows XP PC. You will not be able to use the same copy on two different computers at the same time. It will affect the Product Activation.

  Check out the link:

  Activating Windows: Frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• If I use at any time update in windows vista home premium upgrade to complete, I need a Windows Vista Ultimate key to activate too?

  If I use at any time update in windows vista home premium upgrade to complete, I need a Windows Vista Ultimate key to activate too?. Please answer

  Yes.

  You will need to BUY a Vista Ultimate Upgrade product key/license disk

  Windows Anytime Upgrade Vista is no longer available; which you always had to pay anyway...

  Try to buy Vista Ultimate Upgrade online: newegg, amazon, etc.

  Alternatively, try your local computer store.

  This isn't for free.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Vista Home Premium Upgrade to Windows 7 failure

  Vista Home Premium upgrade to Windows 7, hang up to 63% finished!

  Try the following and see if it works:

  Microsoft Fix It Tool for 62%:

  http://go.Microsoft.com/?linkid=9693817

  If you have compatible hardware and your computer still stops responding, disable any unnecessary material. Remove (USB) universal serial bus devices. Remove or disable network cards, sound cards and cards of the series; and then restart the installation.

• Reinstalled windows (Vista Home Premium upgrade), will not let me activate

  I had to reformat/reinstall windows on my Vista Home premium computer, but now when I try to activate, I get an error indicating that the upgrade cannot be used for clean installation. That's fine, because I know that the activation of the phone will operate, but I can't find a phone number for the activation of the phone. When I do the slui.exe 4, he'll need just to options where it asks me to put in the code, then gives me just the error message. He will never give me the option for the offline or activation of the phone (I even tried to unplug my internet). I'm looking for a phone number to get it activated...

  The best thing for you to do is repeat the installation, this time as an upgrade of the current, ensuring that you enter the key on request the installation - it should then accept and activate normally.

• Complete PC Backup and restore | Vista home Premium | upgrade

  I want to create a full backup/restore of my system because 1 of my RAID volume has failed. (My computer is less than 6 months old). I was ignorant when I bought my new system Vista Home Premium won't let me create this type of backup.

  In order to get this feature that I have to upgrade to Vista Ultimate for $220? This seems a little high for a function. Also if I update can I erase on my current hard drive when you install the upgraded operating system (i.e. I have to reinstall everything anyway since the full backup/restore will not work until the new operating system is installed)?

  TIA

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/features/backup.aspx

  Above is the link to the complete PC Backup.

  It works in business and above.

  http://www.Acronis.com/

  A preferable and less costly, alternative is Acronis True Image.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Vista Home Premium upgrade

  I want to go from Vista home premium running on HP Pavilion dv5 series Entertainment Notebook PC to a later model program-can anyone out there advise program that would best suit this situation without making a major change to the PC, maybe Windows8 or later? At soon Billmac

  Original title: www.hp.com/upgradeassistant

  Hello

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

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

  Select your exact model number in the list here (there are 228 matches for HP Pavilion dv5 series Entertainment Notebook):

  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/support-search.HTML?tab=1#/qryterm=Pavilion%20dv5%20Series%20Entertainment%20Notebook&SearchType=s-002

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

  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

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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  Follow these steps before you buy Windows 8.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8 drivers available for your model (using HP link already given).

  If this is not available, Windows 8 do not install and work properly for you.

  Download and run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "System requirements" Windows 8 ".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

  See you soon.

• windows vista home premium upgrade to windows 7 Home Basic

  can I switch from windows vista home premium to windows 7 Home Basic for my thoshiba laptop satellite

  Hello

  Vista home premium to windows 7 Home Basic is not an upgrade path

  Vista Home premium - windows 7 Home premium or full

  paths to upgrade to the link below

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

  you need to buy windows 7

  You can then move on to windows 7 If your laptop meets certain requirements

  System requirements Windows 7

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

  Windows 7 upgrade advisor

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  for any other question of windows 7:

  Here is the vista forums

  Try the repost in Forum windows 7 the link below

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/default.aspx#tab=2

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• vista home premium upgrade drivers to support wpa/wpa2-psk for wireless network connection

  Implemented just a router Belkin Wireless home on Mac and intended to use a my laptop Toshiba (PC) via the wireless router wireless.  The PC has found the wireless connection and I am able to sign - on with the security key, however, is there no internet access.  After a phone call of support Belkin, I was told that my repressive operation, Vista Home Premium (on my PC), needs a driver update to support the security settings WPA/WPA2-PSK (which is how the Belkin router is set for more security, apparently).  How/where can I get this driver update?  Help, please?  Am about to throw computers out the window...

  You get the update appropriate for your device wireless to laptop Toshiba laptop model.

• permutation of windows 7 options to upgrade to upgrade from vista home premium upgrade?

  I just bought a PC with windows 7 Home premium.

  I would like to upgrade to windows 7 ultimate.
  I already bought an upgrade of the retail series Windows 7 Ultimate from Windows Vista that I've ever used.
  Is it possible to use it to upgrade to win 7 home premium to ultimate?
  I have a copy of Windows vista that is not used. So I guess I could first install vista and then use the upgrade bought at ultimate
  However, I would use an anytime upgrade
  Thank you.
  Stuart

  I just bought a PC with windows 7 Home premium.

  I would like to upgrade to windows 7 ultimate.

  I already bought an upgrade of the retail series Windows 7 Ultimate from Windows Vista that I've ever used.

  Is it possible to use it to upgrade to win 7 home premium to ultimate?

  Yes, you can.

  I have a copy of Windows vista that is not used. So I guess I could first install vista and then use the upgrade bought at ultimate

  However, I would use an anytime upgrade

  Thank you.

  Stuart

  If the license for Windows 7 Ultimate, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Ultimate edition at the request, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify its update of the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.

• What is the disk file part # or download vista home premium upgrade to the 32-bit version of windows 7 Home premium.

  I have a Dell xps 420 desktop computer microsoft vista home preimum sp2 and want to upgrade to windows 7. Go online to shop for the best disc and or the price for this upgrade is very confusing to me to say. I want just the version of windows 7 home preimum, but I see the price for these discs from $80.00 up to $ 300.00 million. I'm sure that they are not the same discs or there was not this price differential.

  I don't care if I get the cd/dvd or a download version, but I don't want any version which requires me to do a custome update as I do not know how to save all my programs and data re - install later. I think I should be able to upgrade for less than $ $100,00.

  Can someone help this old man (81)?   Thank you, Bob s.

  There is no electronic download for Windows 7 and Microsoft have removed most of the editions of sale general retail.

  Your only real option is an upgrade kit. All that would require a custom installation deletes all.

  Dell do not list Windows 7 drivers for this system.

  It would be risky to try something as important as an upgrade of the operating system without a backup and the means necessary to reinstall your system if you wish, how would recover you your data and programs if the computer has failed?

• Question for the Vista Home Premium upgrade to Windows 7?

  After you run the Upgrade Advisor, I like Windows mail is compatible with Windows 7. How can I save my emails filed so I don't lose them when I do the upgrade? Thamks

  Windows Update has nothing to do with the upgrade of Windows. That being said...

  Your Windows Mail data will be preserved when you switch to Win7.

  Unlike Vista and Windows XP, Win7 does NOT have any default mail client. However, you can install Windows Live Mail (free) or another e-mail Client (e.g. MS Outlook, which is not free) and then import data from Windows Mail stored in your new email Client.

  You can find more help in this specific Win7 forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads

  You will find public support for Windows Live Mail in this discussion group: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.live.mail.desktop

  You will find support for MS Outlook in this public discussion group: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.outlook.general

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Vista Home Premium upgrade to Windows 7

  Problem with Windows Live and DVD Maker. Shows installed but cannot start. To solve these problems and will upgrade is kept, as existing programs and settings.

  Have no problems with updates, but still cannot start Windows Live.

  Do you not understand that you posted in a forum specific to Windows Update?

  Windows Live Forums
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/windowslive

  Windows Live Messenger discussion group
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Windows.live.Messenger

  Windows Live Mail newsgroup
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Windows.live.mail.desktop

  PS: If you have Windows Live applications do not work on Vista, you'll want to do a clean install of Win7.

• Upgrade XP Pro SP3 to Vista Home Premium?

  I have XP Pro SP3 and a Vista Home Premium Upgrade disk. When I start the upgade of the workstation xp disc and put in the product key it gives me the option to clean install. It leaves me to upgrade.

  What is the problem and I can around it?

  I'd appreciate advice civilized!

  Hello

  There is no way of upgrading between XP Pro and Vista Home Premium.

  It must be done with a clean install.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-Vista

  See you soon.

• Vista Home premium, Vista Ultimate upgrade

  can someone help me with a Vista Home Premium upgrade problem

  I have a Compaq Presario F700 laptop
  2 GB of Ram
  Hard drive 80 GB
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium s/p 2

  I bought an upgrade to Windows Vista Home premium to ultimate disc but when I select install the upgrade option is disabled can someone help me

  On your installed operating system Service Pack level cannot be greater than what is on the disk to upgrade.

  Click Start > right click on computer > properties > system > it will tell you which SP you have install.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

  "How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs"

  If the OS installed Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 1 upgrade disk > uninstall SP2 installed operating system > install the upgrade > reinstall SP2.

  And run the upgrade of a Vista operating system.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner