Will reinstall Vista 32 - bit key work for Vista 64 bit?

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• Will be a Windows 7 upgrade works for me, or is there a solution for Vista

  Due to a full HARD disk, I cloned it on a new larger HARD drive. Windows will now do no updates. Copy from one place to the other often hangs and needs to reset to do something else. I tried a re installation of Vista, but starting to think than to go to Windows7. An update will work which is obviously a Vista with something missing? I saw that I have Live and he began to make my address book, that he was advised that an update is available, but it also stops. Can I go to 7 or is there a solution for Vista

  Mike

  An upgrade installation can fail if there is already a problem with Vista.  It is better to solve the problems you are having with Vista first.  First see if you can solve the problems of update.  Visit the Windows Vista update forum

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update?page=1&tab=no

• Why used my key work for 8.1 windows media creation tool

  I have a valid key of Windows 8 Pro.  I downloaded the media help authoring tool
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  When it prompts me for the key, before it allows me to do something else, I get the following error:
  This product key failed.  Check it and try again.

  It is a valid key that I bought and you want to use.  I have the email receipt and confirmation.  My order number is WD06988653.

  Why is it not work?  I need to reimage my computer and Microsoft is always ridiculously hard things to do.

  There is a special step necessary if you use a product key of Windows 8 to 8.1 Windows Installer Clean which is explained in the link in step 4.

  * Edition

• My KEY will not work for both windows 7 32-bit update and 64-bit version?

  I have two, a copy and a key for the upgrade to Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit.  (Key separately for each version, purchased about 6 months apart.)

  The computer that is running the 32-bit version had a hard drive failure.   After replacing the hard drive, I decided to install 64-bit on this computer using the key provided with the 32-bit version.

  I was led to believe that the key is not related to the 64 or 32 bit version and that it could be used for both, but only installed at the moment.

  After getting to step to enter the key, using the key provided with the 32-bit version, he couldn't say invalid key.  After several attempts and checking of typo, it's a no go.

  So, I went and started around and installed the 32 bit version and the key worked fine.

  So the key provided with the 32-bit version of 'upgrade' tied to only this version?  Every search I do, says that you can use the key for 32 or 64 bit.  They never mention the version "upgrade" is different from the "full" version

  Thanks for any info,

  SDM

  Because it is an upgrade version.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  So using phone activation is the work around:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• The contract of affreightment for my VISTA Home Premium 32 bit [oem] will work for VISTA Ultimate OEM Dell disk shape.

  Mine has the Express Vista Upgrade Help Express upgrade DVD from Dell for Vista Home Premium 32 bit in March 2007. [XP to Vista was a promotion at the time]. I did a clean install of vista Home Premium 32-bit using the DVD upgrade at that time here.

  Now, I got Dell VISTA 64-bit DVD to reinstall [Dell Rep told me that she did not have the Vista Home Premium 64-bit and is - this okay for me to receive the DVD of reinstalling Vista Ultimate 64 bit-for which I accepted]

  Resettlement 64bits Ultimate DVD arrived today, in an envelope. I can't find a certificate of authenticity [COA] inside. However the sleeve that wrote this about the following:

  "The Microsoft certificate of authenticity [COA] operating system is a multicolored label located on the side or the bottom of your computer. The certificate of Authenticity contains the product key code, which may be needed to complete the installation of the operating system. »

  Now where's position? Can I go ahead with my clean install of Vista Ultimate 64 bit with the disc I received after formatting my drive where my Vista Home Premium 32-bit far is present.

  I am owner of a single computer in the home environment.

  Snow

  As Dell-Jesse has already been said, "COA at the back of the system is ONLY for Vista 32 and 64 bits and NOT Vista Ultimate or business House. Computers Dell will not have a certificate of authenticity if you use the Dell supplied DVD on a Dell computer. The bios detects that it is a Dell disk and a Dell system and is not a certificate of authenticity'.» Good luck with the new OS!

• I have a computer laptop advent who got a license key for vista, but is running xp how can I reinstall vista?

  How can I reinstall vista on a coming under xp?

  Hello

  Here are the different ways to reinstall vista

  Contact the computer manufacturer 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 $

  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

  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

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• My product key of Windows 7 Ultimate 32 will work for 64

  I bought a disc of windows upgrade 7 ultimate 32. The product key will work for an upgrade to windows 7 ultimate 64 installation? If it works, do I have a disk to upgrade to windows 7 ultimate 64 to install properly or can I use a standard windows 7 ultimate disc and do an upgrade installation?

  Additional details:
  I bought a University is a legal copy of Windows, is only 1 disc with 32 bits, no 64

  All the legitimate upgrade packages include 32-bit and 64-bit discs.

  The only exception is the purchases on the MS Store of a download.

  If you have purchased an upgrade, and it had only a single disc, so you bought a counterfeit.

• Lightroom 6 key will work for LR4?

  We bought Lightroom 6 and wanted to install it on a Mac with OSX10.6.8, which does not work. Will be the key for Lightroom 4 work (like a key of windows 8 works for windows 7)?

  Update of the OS is no solution, because the other software does not work with current OSX.

  Thanks for the tips:

  PS. : My fault, but as a Windows user for the game and user of Linux for work, I don't even think to check the compatibility of software 2 years on a 4 year old PC.

  Nope. For LR4, you need a key LR4.

  If you have purchased LR6, why would you use LR 4 anyway?

• I can't update windows until I reinstall windows vista service pack 2 CD but I do not have the CD. I have just the product key. How can I reinstall it with the key.

  I tried to update to windows, but get error 80070490 that says I have a corrupted file (CBS Manifest) that is to be updated... so I check the error and it says to uninstall windows and reinstall using the dvd... but I don't have the dvd for windows vista service pack 2... I have the id... product help, my pc is done to the breakpoint until I make updates! I tried Fix - It, and it says error can not continue... I ran to day thought advise that I could upgrade to windows 7... but apparently so that I can fix the problems of windows, I'm stuck. Thanks for any help!

  Hello

  Error code 80070490 claims a repair upgrade install, not an uninstall and clean reinstall.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Update-error-80070490

  If you receive the Windows Update 80070490 error, it means that a file (CBS Manifest) that is needed to install updates is corrupt. To correct this problem, you will need repair Windows. Repair Windows will not damage your personal files or the programs that are installed on your computer.

  Have you tried the other option for system update readiness tool in the link I just gave you?

  The System Update Readiness Tool for Windows can correct some conditions that cause Windows Update 80070490 error. You can access and run this tool by reading this Knowledge Base article on the Microsoft Web site.

  And you need a DVD of Vista from Microsoft to do a repair installation upgrade according to the instructions, NOT the normal manufacturer's recovery disks.

  You will need to borrow a Microsoft Vista DVD from a friend or working knowledge.

  Here's how a repair upgrade installation:

  "How to perform a repair for Vista Installation"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

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  And if you can't get a loan from a Vista DVD from Microsoft, you may need to do a reinstall of Vista:

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

  See you soon.

• Restore factory settings doesn't work does not and did not reinstall Vista drive, download Windows Vista Home Premium

  Original title: Vista

  I need to re download windows vista home premium because: 1-workstation is not come with a disk and 2 - my system back to factory settings does not work

  Hello

  Here are the different methods to reinstall Vista; See suits you the method...

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Lost my product key after you have reinstalled Vista caused by a virus

  I had a nasty virus on my laptop which has not been picked up by my anti virus software.  I had to have the hard drive wiped and reinstalled everything, however, I have more the validation for preloaded delivered Vista key.  Vista has now stopped working.  Anyway is to discover the key?  I always use the same laptop so hope there is a solution.

  Hello

  as you reinstalled vista but not activated key finder programs may not help you find lost product keys

  Look on the underside of your laptop for the product key

  It will be on a sticker and contain 25 digits divided into 5 groups of 5 digits

  If it is not there, contact the manufacturer of your computer

• Try to re - install ZoneAlarm on laptop, BUT it tells me that I must upgrade to the Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 (SP1) to do this... I am running Windows Vista and when I click on windows update it works for literally hours without anything happeneing

  Hello

  Try to re - install ZoneAlarm on laptop, BUT it tells me that I must upgrade to the Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 (SP1) to do this... I am running Windows Vista and when I click on windows update it works for literally hours without anything happeneing.

  Zone Alarm has a key valid license - but for some strange reason, he will not have, so I had to uninstall and reinstall ZoneAlarm - he tells me that I need this update - who will not come?

  Note: Windows Firewall is turned on right now and when I look at 'exceptions' does not offer updates of windows as part of the selection list.

  Please, any advice on this will be greatly appreciated.

  Alan

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  You will receive the best help here.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Hi, I just reinstall vista 32 bit hm.prem

  Hi I just reinstall vista hm prem.32 bits but my product key sticker is trashed,

  When in the registry to find the product key or can I use a generator of key because when I try to update my system after install when I goto det updates from microsoft, I get "your copy of windows is counterfeit" and don't know what to do about...

  Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

  Hello

  So thank you for your trust in the Microsoft community

  You do not mention Vista OEM preloaded was given by the provider of your laptop or you had bought the DVD of vista... If it was preloaded so there is no such should find the product key in the registry
  Suppliers provide a product key so that you had a back sticker of the laptop, it connects to the Microsoft server while activating the product,
  Another way to find the product key, you need third party software which is finder key

  1. Any search of product keys which locates the Windows vista product keys will locate the product keys for any version of Windows vista: Ultimate, business, professional, Home Premium, Home Basic edition and Starter.

  2. Download and run the key finder program. Follow all the instructions provided by the software.

• I need to reinstall vista. I have the product key but no cd.dvd. where can I get the vista op sys to load?

  I need a vista clean reinstallationof. I jave an Acer laptop and I have the key product for the vista operating system installed which has completely disappeared. How can I get a copy of vista to reinstall?

  Hello

  See if you have a Recovery Partition of Acer.

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Wireless does not work. Reinstalled Vista and update latest drivers.

  Original title: Wirelless does not

  I reinstalled Vista home 32-bit on my Dell inspiron 1525. My wireless does not always work. When I go into Device Manager, I see a yellow exclamation next to the wireless driver. I downloaded all the drivers of network from the Dell Web site. I uninstalled the driver and rebooted to let the computer attempt to automatically install the driver, then he told me that

  device driver software was not successfully installed

  Please consult the manufacturer of your device to help get this device installed

  Failure of the Broadcom 802.11n network adapter

  How can I fix it?

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  Please follow the methods.

  Method 1:

  Run the Microsoft fixit for the link.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/

  Method 2:

  Follow the steps from the link

  http://www.Broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/determine_driver.php

  If you are still experiencing a problem, I suggest you to contact the support team of Broadcom for assistance.

  http://www.Broadcom.com/support/