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• While Windows anytime upgrade from Win7 Home Premium to Win7 Pro received the notice that failed.

  Original title: upgrade Express failure.

  I'm doing an anytime upgrade from Win7 Home Premium to Win7 Pro. I get a notice that failed and get back to home premium.

  Any thoughts would be appreciated.

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

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  (A) if at any time the upgrade fails: run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

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

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  (B) If Internet Explorer is not configured as default web browser,
  you need to make sure and try the Express upgrade.

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  Only one solution was either by picking up the Internet
  and removal of SP1 - or a combination of both. Then re-installation of SP1
  Save this method for a last resort.

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  (C) you get a PIN number with the "Anytime Upgrade", if yes enter the PIN here to obtain a product key: https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/

  Support for your product key: https://windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/Home/Support

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  (D) stop and restart your computer.

  (1) implementation of 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).

  (2) disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  (3) disconnect external devices of unneccesarry.

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  (E) if still Anytime Upgrade fails, turn off 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 computer

  5. repeat the process "Anytime Upgrade"

  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.

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

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  (F) if it continues to fail, try the following 3 methods:

  Method #1
  (1) run Chkdsk and see if it helps.
  Click Start / type: CMD and right click 'CMD' and select 'run as administrator '.
  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r
  Restart your system, hard drive of your computer is analyzed to find errors and will try to correct them.

  (2) run the Memory Diagnostics to look for problems with the system hardware. Type of memory in start search and press ENTER to open the memory diagnostic tool open. Click restart now and check for problems. Your computer will restart and will start the diagnostic program. Please note the reported errors.

  Method #2
  1. click on start, type: "msconfig" (without the quotes) in the box and then press the ENTER"" key.

  User account control permissions: 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", uncheck the "Load Startup items".

  4. click on the 'Services' tab, click to select the box "hide all Microsoft Services" and then click on disable all.

  5. click on 'OK '.

  6. When you are prompted, click "Restart."

  7. once the computer has been restarted, check if the problem is resolved.

  Method no. 3
  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

  -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 systems product keys, this applies also to the VL (Volume License)-MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) / DreamSpark or pedagogical keys that does not / do support the Anytime Upgrade option. KMS users consult your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

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

• Can I switch from Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit?

  I wanted to basically triple - check the compatibility of my laptop current in what concerns the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7.

  As a student, I can get windows 7 professional 64 bit for £30. Their moment I'm running a 32-bit version of vista Home premium, and I wanted to confirm my laptop is up to running a 64-bit operating system, and that the upgrade from a 32-bit version of Vista to a 64-bit Windows 7 version is also possible.

  I ran the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, and it is said that everything should be correct regarding my hardware specifications.

  The results of the 64-bit Upgrade Advisor version:

  -"Your graphics card supports Aero de Windows interface.
  -Processor: 2.1 GHz
  -3.0 GB of RAM (I know it's 4 GB but 32-bit vista can not handle the truth)
  -80.7 GB free on C:

  The consultant warn me that I'll have to do a clean install, rather than an upgrade. I'm not worried about it, I can back up my files to an external hard drive.

  What I want to know is, I will certainly be able to upgrade Vista Home Premium 32 bit to Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, with the upgrade kit here http://store.digitalriver.com/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayHomePage&Locale=en_GB&SiteID=msshgb at the bottom of the page?

  Thanks for your help.

  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/

  Upgrade paths:
  When important changes to your computer, for example an upgrade, it is always recommended that you back up your system before installing a new version of Windows. In your case, you can upgrade to Windows 7 depending on the edition and the architecture of Windows Vista, you have installed. If you are running a 32-bit version of Vista and upgrade to a 64-bit (Windows 7 edition) version, you'll have a pure make install, it is the opposite case.

  If you are using Windows Vista Home Basic or Premium consumer editions, you can only upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate. Also, you can make the downgrades, which means, if you are running Windows Vista Ultimate Edition now, you cannot downgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. You perform logical upgrades:

  Windows Vista Home Basic > Windows 7 Home Basic, Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium > Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Professional, enterprise or ultimate edition
  Windows Vista Business > Windows 7 Enterprise
  Windows Vista Ultimate > Windows 7 Ultimate. Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

• Converted existing Windows XP machine, now I want to switch from XP Home, XP Pro in the virtual machine

  I am running Windows XP on a Sony Vaio laptop.  It is Win XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3.  I have successfully used VMware converter, wrote the files to an external USB hard disk and set up the VM on my MacBook Pro.  And up to this point, I am very, very happy.  BUT...

  ... I have an older version of Win XP Pro I would use in the VM instead of XP Home.  When I try to install XP Pro, I get an error message indicating that Windows will not an older version over a newer version installed.  I guess I could by wake in Win XP pro SP3, then create a bootable disc, but I hope that there is a simpler solution.

  Additional details: I'm under VMware Fusion 2.0.4 (159196).  The MacBook Pro is v.5.2 running OS X v.10.5.6 with a dual core processor Intel 2.66 ghz and 4 GB of RAM.  Only really is setting up dual monitor.  The second screen is a LG Flatron W2353V.  (For those who seek it, relax - it was a gift from my wife who is trying to preserve my view ;).))

  Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated and tested as soon as I can.  I'm hoping to use the MacBook as my main computer, but there are a few Windows programs I can't do without (Forte' mail and news Agent, SnagIt! for the lightweight editor).  Thanks in advance. -Tony Lima (TonyLima)

  I think that you have to slipsteam XP Pro with SP3.

  nLite is the way the best documented to do what I know: http://www.nliteos.com/

• Switch from Vista Home Premium to new computer

  Apologies that this has probably been asked many times before, but my searches have confused only me!

  I have a PC with Vista installed which unfortunately is intended for large COMPUTING service in the sky. I can always start, etc. but there hardware and software issues. I bought a new PC under DOS only - I use especially a laptop under Win 8.1, so the PC is used by my wife - and I want to move the Vista operating system from the old to the new PC. The old HD is a bit dodgy and fine, I don't want to move in the new PC HARD drive, not least on the basis of lack of capacity of the HARD drive. I have an installation disc that came with the old PC and an activation code, but after so many years I don't remember whether or not the operating system has been pre-installed. I guess not, because I have a drive?

  Simple question: what can I a) uninstall Vista on the old PC (it has been re-installed over there several times over the years) and reinstall on the new PC, search for Service Packs thereafter. or b) I will save money by using Linux (which is not not a geek, I just don't understand!) "I hope that the experts will say option one)...

  Thank you very much

  I have an installation disc that came with the old PC and an activation code, but after so many years I don't remember whether or not the operating system has been pre-installed. I guess not, because I have a drive?

  Hello

  Older computers have come with disk or a recovery Partition.

  It's something you need to know; as to whether or not it was preinstalled or OEM System Builders license.

  Where you have the product key?

  Is there a COA sticker on the casing of the computer with the product key?

  And what is written on the DVD?

  The COA sticker is on the underside of your laptop or in the battery compartment.

  With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.

  

  This is the information that you need, but depends on the type of license Windows, but also to find out if you can transfer it to another machine.

  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.

  If it were licensed OEM System Builders that someone bought and installed themselves as the foregoing also applies to this

  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

• How can I switch from Vista Home Premium to Vista Ultimate?

  How can I change my operating system of windows vist Home premium to windows vista ultimate

  Hello Johnnie,

  As Palcouk said, you need to buy Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

  You can perform an Installation of Windows Vista Edition upgrade Home Premium to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

  You can upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate a higher edition of Windows.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-Vista

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows Vista

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-Vista

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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• Impossible to upgrade to windows vista ultimate from vista home Basic using the upgrade disc

  I bought a disc "to upgrade use only" Windows Vista Ultimate at my University and tried to upgrade my current version of Windows (Vista Home Basic).

  At the stage where I had to select the 'Upgrade' or 'Custom' installation option, I noticed that the interface was telling me, 'Upgrade Disabled"with a message that has been along the line"this version of windows is already installed and cannot be upgraded."
  I know that the upgrade disc was probably intended for the upgrade from an earlier version of Windows like XP, but I assumed that because Microsoft also sells discs "Anytime Upgrade" to do exactly what I'm trying to accomplish this I would have had no problem.
  For any help or suggestion that contact would be greatly appreciated.
  Thank you in advance.

  It's all about Service Pack.
  We don't know what you have.

  If Service Packs came pre-installed on the operating system, there is no way to uninstall them.
  You will need to swap the disk to upgrade to a later version that includes the missing Service Pack.

  In this case, your upgrade disk has NO Service Pack installed with it.

  Take it back to the University, if you cannot uninstall SP1 operating system.

  See you soon... Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows 7 upgrade from Vista Home Premium fails continuously at the end

  I tried to spend 3 times.  I ran the Windows 7 Upgrade advisor, and he said that I can directly switch to the 32-bit version of W7.  I currently have 2 SP installed in Vista Home Premium.

  When I run the upgrade, it goes through all the steps successfully. While in the part near the end of the process data conversion (about 5 hours) the system restarts in W7 and then I got an error message stating that the version is not compatible and it cancels automatically to Vista Home Premium.

  Help, please!

  Windows Update has nothing to with the upgrade of Windows. Please repost your question in the support forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ 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

• How can I do an update instead of a new installation if you are using Windows Anytime Upgrade from Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate?

  I have a server at home, but one of my main computers cannot remotely access because it is running Vista Home Premium.  As a result, I bought a Pack anytime upgrade to upgrade to Vista Ultimate.
  When I ran the installer, it downloaded updates to update and then opens a screen where the options are updated or install fresh.  However, the update option is grayed out and there is a message at the bottom of the screen saying that if I want I must must upgrade to a newer version of Windows.
  A new facility is out of the question for me.  I'm almost 2 years of work on the machine and it is set as I want.  I have a few training licenses, I don't think I'd be able to reinstall it.  Besides, I don't want to spend days and days software and reconfigure my system.
  I have a Windows 7 Ultimate machine, but I want to leave this machine as a Vista machine.  At I throw my money on the upgrade pack or is there someway around this problem?

  Looking for a difference in numbers/Service Pack levels.

  If Service Packs came pre-installed on the operating system, there is no way to uninstall them.
  You will need to swap the disk to upgrade to a later version that includes the missing Service Pack.

  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.

  Run the upgrade of a Vista operating system

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• What about the Windows Vista Edition full Edition-Home Basic / Home Premium after April 10,2012

  I read that Microsoft will end support and eventually none of these versions will be supported. Why isn't Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, which is marketed as "Designed for" more supported. It can be used by customers and the high - end or low-end companies.

  They provide the update for all versions of vista and Office 15 and other programs after April 2012 compatible with Vista. It's support in my book.

• Not to say could not upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional

  I pre-ordered Windows 7 months with no indication that I couldn't switch from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional without performing a new installation.  Now I learn that I have to re - install all THE programs, once I have perform this upgrade / 'clean install '.  All the criticism of Windows Vista pales in comparison to my irritation at says this news AFTER the purchase, and not before.  Failure of the installation of the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to note any problem.  All previous Windows upgrades went flawless.  Needless to say I am extremely disappointed by this turn events and we hope that Microsoft will improve its pre-purchase counseling in the future.

  I guess I have no choice now but to do a clean install of Windows 7 and then reinstall on my computer that will put me out of use for a long period of time?  I backed up the entire hard drive before trying to install, but I doubt I can get by simply restoring this backup.  Is this correct?

  Hi pwcushman,

  Thank you for visiting Microsoft Answers.

  Windows Live OneCare Backup works in stages. You start by setting up how you want Backup to run and save the configuration. The backup will then run according to schedule and backup your files according to the saved configuration. You can make changes to this list or add other files and folders.

  You can restore all files and folders, but you will have to reinstall all the programs.

  Check this link for more information:

  http://OneCare.live.com/standard/en-us/prodinfo/backuprestoredetails.htm

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• Upgrade to Windows 7 Pro to Vista Home Premium

  I bought Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, but I'm currently running Vista Home Premium 64-bit.  I would like to avoid having to do a clean install and reinstall my programs.

  What are the viable upgrade path from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Pro?

  Do I need to move to Vista Business and then upgrade to Windows 7 Pro?  Upgrade to Windows 7 Home Edition Premium then to Pro?

  You can not put Windows Vista Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional.

  Check this page for Vista Home Premium upgrade paths:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

• Can what Windows operating system I switch from Windodw 2000 Advance Server?

  Need to upgrade the operating system

  Can what Windows operating system I switch from Windodw 2000 Advance Server running an AMD Athlon 64 processor?

  Hi SCB99,

  You can read the following article.

  Paths supported for upgrading to Windows Server 2003 or to Windows Small Business Server 2003

  For more information you can contact Microsoft Support.

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service

• Can satellite P300 - I switch from 32 to 64-bit Windows?

  Hello
  Soon I'll receive the CD with Windows 7 and the drivers for my laptop (P300-20 b). I warned for Toshiba Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program. And currently I have Vista 32 bit.
  Can I switch to Windows 7 64 bit of Vista 32? And another question, what is the optimal amount of RAM for 64-bit system? Currently I have 3 GB.

  Thanks for the reply!
  Kind regards
  Gregory.

  Hello Gregory

  Unfortunately, you can't switch from 32 to 64 bits. If you want to use the 64-bit operating system, you must do any new installation. Install Vista 64-bit using the recovery disc or HARD drive recovery option.
  After doing this update install Win7.

  Optimal RAM? You can use it with current 3 GB, but if possible you can upgrade RAM and more powerful laptop. ;)
  Laptop specifications that your PSPCCE can be upgraded up to 8 GB of RAM. Not bad.

• Can I switch from Windows XP to Windows 7 by installing Windows 7 without uninstalling XP?

  Original title: improvement of the operating system.

  Can I switch from Windows XP to Windows 7 by installing Windows 7 without uninstalling XP?

  Yes, and in fact you must do in order to qualify for the upgrade price.  You must realize, however, this update of XP to 7 involves a "custom installation" - that is, you must save your data first (on external support) and to reinstall all your applications after that Win 7 is running.

  Under certain circumstances, installing Windows 7 might create a windows.old file, but it's not clear to me what is stored in memory in the transition from XP to 7. you will certainly be able to run one of your older applications without having to reinstall them.  See, for example, http://www.chron.com/business/silverman/article/Going-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-7-It-s-not-1609463.php