Vista vs XP for music production
I had to order a Dell Inspiron 1525 and want to use it as a platform for my home studio. A lot of software and hardware that I use is greared for windows XP. What I would like to know if it is safe to downgrade the 1525 for Windows XP so that my hardware is compatible with the operating system. I'm afraid if I do that I might lose some features of the laptop. I ordered without the webcam and that you will use for the sequencing and recording. Thank you
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1. I get this error before moving on to the windows vista login ' configuration data for this product is damaged contact the support staff "I tried repairing the system by using the Windows disk installation and chkdsk/f/r and none of the steps helped.
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Method 1: Check to see if you can boot into safe mode. If you can start in safe mode, you can perform the clean boot and test functionality.
Step 1: Check the functionality of the computer in safe mode.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
If it works fine, you can check if the problem exists in a clean boot state.
Step 2: Perform the clean boot.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note: After you check the clean boot feature configure Windows to use a Normal startup using step 7 proposed in the above mentioned link.
Method 2: If you are unable to boot into safe mode, try to Start the computer using the disk and recovery options, select command prompt, run System File Checker tool.
How to access the System Recovery Options menu?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console
Download link for the tool (SFC.exe) System File Checker.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
I hope this helps!
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You cannot switch to windows 7 since Vista without activation of Vista.
For any question on Windows 7:
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.
You are in the Vista Forums.
See you soon.
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Hi I have a Satellite L300 and there Windows Vista. When I use Office at home thing he always asking me for a product key.
I put it in but he falis to recognize? Why? He says that I don't have 18 going to the left. I can no longer access the processor then? If its pre-installed but why it ask me the number?
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> Home Office thing
Nice description ;)In any case, I think you mean the version of Microsoft Office that is preinstalled on your laptop. As far as I know that s only a trial version of it and that means you need to buy a version of office if you want to continue using it.
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Sometimes when you uninstall programs it may be other applications of the dependent files. Some programs will leave them behind and others will take all during the uninstallation.
Troubleshoot installing or uninstalling programs
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Troubleshoot-installing-or-uninstalling-programs
Download the free version of CCleaner and use the uninstaller to uninstall the application
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Origianal title: lost cd key.
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I have Windows Vista dvd and reception, but I lost my cd key.
I can again cd key?
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This should help you.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224?WA=wsignin1.0
How to get a replacement product key
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To replace a Microsoft product ke for a product you have purchased separately from your computer, you must contact Customer Support and Microsoft. To locate the phone number, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
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You can buy Office 2010 here: -.
http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/buy/
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The system configuration required
-hyperlink on the page above.
If my comments have helped please vote as helpful.
Thank you.
You can buy an operating system here: -.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/PD/ProductID.235488300/TopSeller.true
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http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/Forum/office_install?page=1&tab=no
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Vista-64 bit for Windows 7 32 bit upgrade
I have a computer I bought with Vista 64 bit OEM factory needs reinstalled operating system installed (my kids computer - trashed by viruses). I bought a copy of Windows 7 32 bit. The upgrade to Vista 64-bit to 32-bit windows 7 will be a problem with system drivers or a problem at all? Or should I buy Windows 7-64 bit? If so, can I get a credit or upgrade to the 32-bit version I've already spent money on?
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ask whenever you bought windows 7 32-bit on a credit
64-bit to 32-bit or 32-bit to 64-bit is not a upgrade path
It must be done with a clean install with a final certificate of Windows 7
Information of Windows 7:
It depends on if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has windows 7 drivers available for him as to if it will work properly
check with them
and read this
Windows 7 upgrade advisor
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15
Windows 7 system requirements
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements
Windows 7 upgrade paths
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx
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and the link below is to an instance of installation of Windows 7 for any other questions about the installation of Windows 7
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install?page=1&tab=all
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Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista
Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it
they do it for a nominal cost of $
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also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought
you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer
Ask them of the exact key sequence
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or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc
Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer
they contain all versions of vista
This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed
http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html
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