When you try to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 I get this error: "Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer."

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• Try to install Windows 7 from XP, receive the error message "Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer.

  Try installing Windows 7 from XP and keep having this error message before choosing my instalation method, Windows not able to retrieve information about the disks on this computer.

  Because the migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 requires a clean install anyway, might as well you are backing up your important files and settings using Windows Easy Transfer and do a custom clean install by booting from the Windows 7 DVD.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/13/WinXP-to-Win7/

• Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume, because it is write protected & Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer

  I have Vista o/s & I am facing this problem. Please tell me the good soultion on it.

  Hi Sarang_982,

  ·         When exactly you get the error message you at startup of the computer or when you open any application or when you try to run chkdsk on his machine?

  I suggest that you put your computer in a clean boot state, and perform the steps below.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  You will need to disable automatic disk check, and then run the disk of the WINRE (Windows Recovery Environment) command prompt check and check if the c: drive error (there) get fixed.

  You try to run the audit from WINRE for drive C: disk drive and if it helps. Here are the steps to open the command prompt in Windows RE:

  Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer and restart your computer by using the power button on the computer.

  b. do one of the following:

  1. If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you must try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then stop and restart your computer.

  2. If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.

  c. on the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to select repair your computer and press ENTER. (If your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer doesn't understand no repair preinstalled recovery options, or your network administrator has disabled the.)

  d. Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.

  e. in the System Recovery Options menu, click command prompt to open.

  f. Type "chkdsk/f" and enter.

  g. Type "chkdsk/r" entry.

  Check if the HARD drive is encrypted or not if yes then decrypt and see if it works well or not.

• transition from xp to windows 7 I get windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer

  why I get this message?... try to improve the hp mini 110-1037nr from xp to windows 7

  This means that the hard drive of your HP system controller is not supported by Windows 7 with pilots from the box and you need specific drivers to install Windows 7 on it.  If HP does not have drivers on their website then you're probably not going to succeed.

  "painter113" wrote in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy * _xp...

  why I get this message?... try to improve the hp mini 110-1037nr from xp to windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/message/d0607091-A900-49ED-A054-ff6a7868f0ad
  Meta tags: windows_install; windows_xp

  Friday 6 April 2012 00:47:27 + 0000: CreateMessage painter113

• "Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer."

  I have Windows XP x 64 installed on my Maxtor Sata II 250 GB HD, and when I boot the DVD in the restart of the operating system, after clicking Install now, it shows this error. How can I solve this problem?

  You must enable the service of virtual disk before you perform the upgrade, if you encounter this error.

  1. click on start / run and type SERVICES. MSC
  2. search for the virtual disk Service
  3. right click and choose 'properties '.
  4. make sure that the Startup Type is automatic, and then click the Start button.
  5 reboot and try the upgrade again.

  I hope this helps.

  If you find my answer was what you're looking for, remember to click on the box "mark as answer" below!

• Install the new windows 7... The message "Windows Installer... windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer" no operating system on the pc only thanks

  New installation,

  Windows 7 x 64 (OEM)
  Card mother Gigabyte GA-A75-D3H
  Load os first time and no problem had pc upward and work... Has had a drive failure and to reinstall the operating system on a new hard drive but get the error message.
  Have disabled CMOS and BIOS flashed but still have the same problems...
  Any help much appreciated...
  Steve :(

  Hello

  You use the installation disc for the full version or an upgrade disc?

  You can see the following link.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall?SignedIn=1

  This could be a problem with your hard drive. You can contact the manufacturer of the hard drive for better assistance.

• Receive an error message that Windows can not retrieve information about the disk when I try to put upgraded Windows XP to Windows 7.

  XP Home to Windows 7 upgrade Peoblems

  I can't update my laptop to windows 7, that he will enter the upgrade options, then it will say cannot retrieve information about this disk of computers. What should I do I deleted all leave them and still get this error. Thanks Chris

  It's a little late for this, but anytime you do an upgrade, you must be sure that your computer is compatible. My guess is your drive for windows 7 is a DVD and you have a CD or a witch of CD - RW drive can not read CD

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Upgrade-Advisor

• When you try to upgrade to photos in app store I get this message "the object you requested is not available in the store US." does anyone else have this problem or can you tell me how to find pictures in the app store

  "When you try to upgrade to photos in app store I get this message"the object you requested is not available in the store US."does anyone else have this problem or can you tell me how to find pictures in the app store" someone else meets this.  Is it me or is it pictures?

  Ever photos first? It should have been included when you first update of Yosemite and now El Capitan. I know that iPhotos updates get a message like that, but I didn't know the Photos app with a message with it.

  Update to iPhoto to Photos for OS X - Apple support

• Store does not recognize my administrator user account when you try to upgrade Windows 8 to 8.1 Windows

  I bought an Inspiron 17 7737 directly from dell.com on 05/12/2013.  It was delivered 12/182013.  The operating system was Windows 8.  I had assumed that he would have the last version of Windows when it has happened since 8.1 was released in October. I opened the app Store and the Windows 8.1 upgrade was not available for me.  I realized it was one problem for others and that he has not pursued further at that time.  I was out of town for 2 weeks in January and has not used the laptop during this 2 week period.  When I got home, I opened the store and found placed prominently on the invitation to the free update to 8.1. I signed up using the administrator account and when I hit the download button for 8.1. I received the message "You must use an account with administrator privileges to install Windows 8.1, try connecting with the user of an administrator on this PC account and try the update again".  I checked my account has administrator privileges and tried again and got the same message. I created another user account and gives privileges to administrator and try the download again signed on this account and received the same message.  I called technical support and for more than 5 hours on 2 different days, the technician tried to solve the problem by uninstalling and reinstalling the Windows updates. When that has not resolved the problem, it "refreshed" my PC which I understood to be given to the State at the time of delivery. He had to do all the Windows (about 65) updates and tried to re-download 8.1.  This does not change the error message when you try to download at 8.1.  At that time, I was told that they were raising a technical team that search every newspaper in my machine and find a solution.  They said they'd call me at the time where there is a solution. Although my administrator account has not been recognized during an attempt to make the download 8.1, it acknowledged the role of the administrator when the technician needed administrative approval to all uninstall and reinstall activities in trying to solve the problem.

  Everyone knows about this problem?  It is resolved, and if so, how is it resolved?

  You are not alone. Many have had the same problem with no resolution. I think there's something funny to do with user accounts. Making a second account with admin privleges does not work. I would try to reinstall the operating system of hidden image and try again. A refresh like tried Dell will not do because it retains much of the data before the update; you need a clean start. Do nothing witht the account Admin other than to let Windows put up and set your password. All updates must be installed before the upgrade is displayed in the store. I have improved five facilities to win 8 and have had zero problems.

• No upgrade option given when you try to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium with version complete DVD

  I am trying to upgrade to Windows 7 on my Lenovo x 200 tablet which is currently under Vista 64-bit.  My first attempt was with a version of Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit which, once started let me choose the upgrade option but then I notified (obviously) that would work to upgrade Vista 64 bit to 32 bit 7.  Since I also have a DVD of Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - bit, I moved forward and put this disk to try to upgrade.  However, when I run the Setup it goes right to the choose what partition I want to put a new installation, do not allow me the upgrade option at all.  Why is this and how do I fix this if I can do an upgrade rather than a new complete installation then I won't lose all my programs and others and end up with a folder of big 'windows.old '?

  Which edition of Windows Vista are you attempt upgrade from?

  If they editions do not match, you will not be able to make a place in the upgrade:

  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. In addition, you can make 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.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/how-to-upgrade-to-Windows-7/

• error message: 0x80072EE7 - 0 x 90017 when you try to upgrade Windows 7 to 10

  When upgrading to Windows 7 Windows 10, I get the following error message: 0x80072EE7 - 0 x 90017. Please tell us how to solve this problem. Thank you.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-Update-error-80072ee7#1TC=Windows-7

  or

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/883821

  How to manage Windows 10 notification and update options
  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/3080351

  IMPORTANT: To upgrade for free, select upgrade this PC now in the tool. One should NOT ask for a product key during the upgrade process. If you create a USB stick and use it to install, be sure to remove the USB key as soon as the installation program starts. If you do not, you may be prompted for a product key. In this case, remove the USB and reboot your PC to continue the installation.
  Use the download tool to create ISO support to update your windows.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/Windows10

  The media authoring tool can be used to upgrade your current PC to Windows 10 or to create a USB or DVD and install 10 Windows on another PC.

• 0xC1900101-0x4001E error when you try to upgrade Windows 8 to 8.1 Windows

  I try to update my Win Win 8.1 8.0. First of all, I got the error 0xC1900101-0x49991D. After a few changes, updates, disable the defender and the firewall and so on... I tried again and now the error 0xC1900101-0x4001E download.

  Can someone help my with this frustrating update?

  Hi André,.

  Issues could be due to various reasons such as third party program, antivirus, the origin of the problem.

  I suggest you to run Windows upgrade advisor to check what is causing the problem.

  Upgrade Wizard: FAQ
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/Upgrade-Assistant-download-online-FAQ

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you have other problems with Windows in the future.

• Download "Windows has encountered an unexpected error when you try to upgrade Windows 7 Windows XPI

  While trying to install Windows 7 from Windows XP, I get to the point where he's going to start the installation (after copies of the temporary installation files) and stop this error and says "Windows has encountered an unexpected error. To install Windows, restart the installation. "I rebooted it and have also restarted my computer all and the same thing.

  Hello

  I suggest you to check the requirements for windows 7.

  Windows 7 system requirements

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/systemrequirements/

  I also suggest you to see link and check.

  Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

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

  See also:

  Windows 7 installation problems: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-installation-problems-frequently-asked-questions

• When you try to send pictures to family via email I get this error: 'your message seems to have triggered our spam filters. Could you edit your post and try again? Learn more. »

  original title: strange error on emailing photos
  I used Hotmail and Google Chrome on the front, send and receive emails and attachments without any problems until recently.

  Lately, trying to send a few family photos (no message) I got the following error message:

  "Your message seems to have triggered our spam filters.  Could you edit your post and try again?  Learn more. »
  I tried to "Learn more" and did not.
  The question is, how can a bunch of private photos trigger anything, especially because the real junk that reached me obviously don't.
  Any help with this would be most appreciated.
  Read

  Hi read,

  The question you have posted is related to Windows Live Mail and would be better suited to Windows Live help community. Please visit the link below to find a community that will provide the best support.

  http://www.windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=15

• When you try to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7, I got this error message "do not have permission to open the file. Contact the administrator. »

  I bought Windows 7 two years to upgrade my Windows Vista laptop. The upgrade went well. In November, my hard drive reported a failure to come so I took it to a technician to replace my hard drive and reload everything. I didn't have the product key for W7 so they have recharged to factory install WVista. Last night, I bought another copy of W7 and installed. When the time came to 'Unpack the box' I got one "don't have permission to open the file. Contact the administrator. "message. I found a solution in a post since 2009 and followed the instructions to the command prompt: sfc/scannnow. The scan came back with no violation of integrity. I don't know what to do now.

  original title: hang up administrator permissions.

  Right-click on the configuration, the exe file and select "run as Administrator".