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• 2015 retail Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade

  A DETAIL will modernize key (new/sealed) bought today (March 2015) always updated and load correctly?  I have a machine that still has the Starter and upgrade to the Home Premium edition.  Microsoft will always honor the upgrade?

  A DETAIL will modernize key (new/sealed) bought today (March 2015) always updated and load correctly?  I have a machine that still has the Starter and upgrade to the Home Premium edition.  Microsoft will always honor the upgrade?

  Yes, it will still work.

  If the Windows 7 Home Premium license you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium. 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 to enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Home Premium, when asked, 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 you updating 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 Home Premium files the stored settings and programs.

  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

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look in the package and the maintenance of records and fix corrupted data, the tool is listed under kb947821 it is located at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the 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 PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  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, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

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

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  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

• Windows whenever the upgrade failed

  To make the windows anytime upgrade, that I run the program, enter the key, click Next, accept terms, wait 10 min thing and two minutes later, the error appears. "Windows Anytime Upgrade was not successful"-"the upgrade has failed. Please retry the update' and 'go online to try to solve this problem' below, so I. Please tell me how to fix, I think that its probably my internet (if you look at my other question).
  Thank you

  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

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the 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 PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  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, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

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

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  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

• Failure of Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade on the new computer laptop

  Hello

  We just bought a new Asus laptop that came with Windows 7 Starter as standard.

  A week later, we bought an Express Upgrade Home Premium 7.

  The upgrade has failed at first time around; following the advice of the community, I tried the following:

  Check all updates;

  Installed the CheckSUR tool fix;

  Disabled user account control;

  Disabled antivirus;

  The hard drive to find errors;

  Profiled selective startup in MSConfig.

  In the end, I got was a "invalid product key" - which it is not.

  Windows displays as entered, and I have SP1.

  As a last resort, I have reset the specifications of the factory and tried the Express upgrade as the first thing on the PC 'cost '. Upgrade failed after 25 minutes.

  In the very final resort, I reset all the solutions above workaround to the specifications of the factory again, re-directed (except by disabling the antivirus because I have not reinstalled which again - there is only Windows Firewall between me and the world wide). Update failed.

  I just tried to disable the Windows Firewall and tried the upgrade - my product key verified program, was asked to accept the terms, told me it would be as little as 10 minutes - but now it's to say the upgrade button that I entered is a version of Windows that does not work with the Express upgrade... but it IS an Express upgrade.

  It took nine days so far - please you have the magic answer? Thank you waiting...!

  You have already done most of what I have posted, but it can't hurt to read and review as it is possible that you missed.

  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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  (C) 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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  (D) if still Anytime Upgrade fails, disable the 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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  (E) 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 also applies to the VL (Volume License), - MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) or products keys that do not work and take over the Anytime Upgrade option. KMS users consult your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

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

• I am running Windows Vista Home Premium and want to know if I can upgrade to Windows 7 using Windows 7 anytime upgrade?

  I am running Windows Vista Home Premium and want to know if I can upgrade to Windows 7 using Windows 7 anytime upgrade [starter to home premium]

  original title: Windows Update

  I am running Windows Vista Home Premium and want to know if I can upgrade to Windows 7 using Windows 7 anytime upgrade

  No, it will not work.

  Windows 7 anytime upgrade: you have Vista or XP currently installed?

  If the product you have Windows 7 'Anytime Upgrade' does not allow to move from XP/Vista to Windows 7. You can buy the product at retail of Windows 7 Upgrade not the ' Anytime Upgrade '.

  Windows 7 'Anytime Upgrade' is for moving from one version of Windows 7 to a higher version, such as Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional.

  http://store.Microsoft.com/Microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

• Reinstall "Windows 7 Anytime upgrade.

  My computer has Windows 7 anytime upgrade available when I bought it. I've updated when he was available and received the disks. Since then, I had to reinstall everything on my computer that rely on Windows Vista.
  The 'Windows 7 upgrade Express' is no longer available. Can I use the discs I received initially and reinstall the upgrade
  Thank you

  The "Anytime Upgrade" is for the upgrade of a small version of Windows 7 to a higher version of Windows 7 (example: in Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional).

  Probably you have, it is the promotional offer about 2 years ago which would allow you to buy a computer with Vista installed and then upgrade to Windows 7, when it became available.

  If this is the case you must install Vista and activate with the Vista product key, and then use the Windows 7 upgrade DVD and associated Windows 7 product key.

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

• Invalid product key Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade

  I just bought from best buy on 21/02/2011 the upgrade to window 7 Professional. It is a perferated card, which opens and inside is the PIN # for the recovery of the product key into windows Anytime upgrade. I followed the impulse entering pin # I received a product key code, but as I entered the scheduled slot, which is only a crack, after 10 seconds, I received a warning of "invalid product key". I bought a product upgrade of Microsoft Windows software with the granting of licenses and patents and my object still does not work. My Acer computer, came with a starter to home premium from windows, and the geek squad said I was all good for the upgrade, why I feel this messege difficulty or error or invalid product key messege

  Please be correct and accurate when the retailer that you have installed. There is no such thing as a "Windows Home Premium Starter"

  Do you have Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Starter installed?

  Please understand that any time updates are for specific upgrade paths.

  Anytime Upgrade paths are as follows:

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade prices list of the U.S..

  * Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium: $79.99
      * Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional: $114,99
  * Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate: $164.99
      * Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional: $89.99
  * Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate: $139.99
  * Windows 7 Professional to Windows 7 Ultimate: $129.99

  One you have? Please note that you need the right key for the edition that you want to upgrade to.

  Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• Can I use "Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade [Home Premium to Ultimate]" upgrade to Professional to ultimate?

  "Can I buy" Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade [Home Premium to Ultimate] "and use it to upgrade Windows 7 Professional to ultimate?

  # Anytime Upgrade is specific edition.  If Home Premium was the original OS on the computer and then restore it and then use the HP upgrade last month to THE or buy a professional for the last update.

  Except if you have language packs that come with Ultimate I'd stay professional.  Professional is expected to support up to 2020, while Ultimate is limited to supported until 2015.

• Can I still buy windows 7 anytime upgrade home premium to ultimate?

  Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, seems to be making it impossible to upgrade windows 7 (the OS want) and trying instead to us force to buy windows 8 (BONE, no one wants to).  All I want to do is add the functionality in Remote Desktop Host for desktop of my wife so that she can use its CAD software, sitting by the fire with his laptop.  I see several key product available online from sources, which I do not trust.  How can I get a key to upgrade without being constrained to Win *?

  Paul

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fell under the retail licenses, Microsoft took the end sales in October 2013.

  You could try buying a code upgrade Express at amazon.com, if one is still in stock.

  Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade (Home Premium to Ultimate) [Code online]

  If its not available, you can buy Home Premium to professional, which includes the remote desktop:

  Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade (Home Premium to Professional) [Code online]

  If this is not available either, your best option is to purchase an upgrade to Windows 7 Professional or ultimate edition retail and use the product key with the Express Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Wizard:

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

  You can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional Edition-full. 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 Professional/ultimate 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 Professional/ultimate your files, programs and settings retained.

• Can I make Windows 7 anytime upgrade now that Windows 8 is out?

  I want to buy an older ultrabook which has Windows Home Premium, but I need Windows 7 Professional for the job. I was wondering if I would still be able to upgrade at any time, given that Windows 8 is released. Microsoft or their reseller still selling Windows 7 Pro licenses for the anytime upgrades?

  You can try the Express via the built-in Wizard upgrade:

  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 the option to purchase a key. Wait while loading of the Express Upgrade page, click on the Windows 7 Professional Upgrade to buy it.

  Click Next, fill in your details (it is important that you do this because the product key will be sent to you as a backup in case you need to reinstall) enter your credit card information, click next to begin the upgrade, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement , click upgrade, wait while the software updates, (it may take 10 minutes or more, depending on the case, 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 windows will pop up by notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional, your files, programs and settings stored, proceed to activate Windows 7 Professional.

  If its not available, you buy on amazon.com and enter the key in the Express Upgrade Wizard:

  Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade (Home Premium to Professional) [Code online]

  

  As of Windows Vista, you can launch the wizard Express upgrade of the Start menu > all programs group or in the control panel. The wizard provides two methods to unlock a higher SKU, you can go online, purchase of a license, or if you already have a key, simply enter it. This is a major positive for customers who do not have a credit card or access to Internet.

  

  Enter your product key

  

  Check the product key

  

  Accept the license agreement

  

  During the process at any time to update, your computer will be restarted.

• Windows 7 Anytime upgrade will not use my Windows 7 Ultimate key. Says it is not valid.

  I got an old laptop which is dead. I had installed upgrading to windows 7 ultimate retail on it, and it worked very well.

  Bought a new laptop which has Windows 7 sp1, and when I try to do the upgrade anytime, he says that the key is not valid. It has worked before and this IS the commercial version so I should be able to install it on my new computer.
  How can I get my Windows 7 anytime Upgrade?

  Try the Express upgrade without being connected to the Internet.

  If the problem persists.

  Refresh the computer then try the Express upgrade.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...

  For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

  Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

• Can I have Windows 7 anytime upgrade right now?

  Can I have Windows 7 anytime upgrade right now?

  Original title: upgrade to Express Winn.7pro.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting the question. If I understand correctly, you learn more about Windows Anytime Upgrade. Before that, can I confirm the problem with a few questions?

  1. you have a Windows Anytime Upgrade key with you?
  
  2. did you try to upgrade the Express Windows on the computer? You get the error message?
  3. what version of Windows 7 you are trying to upgrade using Windows Anytime Upgrade?
  If you want more features than you currently have in your existing edition of Windows 7, you can upgrade to another edition using Windows Anytime Upgrade.
  I suggest you to return the item to learn more
  information.
  Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/help/videos/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade
  Windows Anytime Upgrade: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-frequently-asked-questions
  Windows Anytime Upgrade
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/shop/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade
  Hope this information is useful. Answer comes back with more information so that we can better help you.

• Frozen Windows 7 install, upgrade failed

  I started the installation of Windows 7 in upgrade mode, and when he got to the last step (transfer files and settings), it froze. It remained frozen for 24 hours to leave her alone, and would not move the mouse. I tried to restart the computer, but it says installation failed and restored Vista (home premium). I tried to restart the installation, and exactly the same thing happened again. How can I solve this problem?

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/GettingReadyforWindows7/threads

  Link above is "Preparing for Windows 7" Forum.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/category/w7itpro/

  Link above is Windows 7 Forums.

  Windows 7 questions/answers/suggestions should be directed there.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows 7 anytime upgrade

  Hello

  I have the disc of Windows 7 Home Premium and bought professional through AnytimeUpgrade.

  Now I want to reinstall my win7 and just wondering if I'll be able to get the edition pro again? I don't remember if these 2 share the same product key...

  Thank you!

  The first thing you need to do is to get your key to Windows 7 Professional upgrade Express:
   
  An e-mail containing your product key will be sent to the e-mail address associated with your Windows Live ID account or e-mail address you provided if you ignored the account configuration. Note: If you use an email tool or spam blocker spam filter, be sure that you can receive e-mail messages from microsoft.com.
   
  What happens if I lose my product key?
   
  If you lose your product key, you can return to

  www.Windows7.com/GetKey and sign in using the "Sign In" link in the upper right of the page. This will allow to recover your product key if you have established your account with your Windows Live ID. If you do not configure a Windows Live ID account initially there is no record of your online product key. Check your e-mail since it is the only trace of your product key.
   
   
   
  or

  Here are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)
   
  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features.
   
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  The next thing you need to do is to ensure that your data is backed up:
   
  http://notebooks.com/2010/12/27/how-to-backup-to-an-external-hard-drive/
   http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-restore-a-backup-from-an-external-hard-drive-in-Windows-7/
   
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  The next thing you need to do is to reinstall the base license that you upgraded, Windows 7 Starter Edition or Home Premium.
   
  If your computer is pre-installed with Windows 7:
   
  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...

  For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

  Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

  In general, look at the screen during the POST for a tip for what is possible.
   
   
   
  If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling.
   
   
   
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  If it was a store bought retail license:
   
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
   
   
   
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  After you have reinstalled your original license, make sure that it is enabled before doing the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional:
   
  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

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  Redo the Express Upgrade:
   
  Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, 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 you updating 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 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.
   
   
   
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  Go to reactivate the license again.

  You can create a system image, which you can easily restore when you want to do a new installation in the future:

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-Windows-7/

• Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade key does not

  I BOUGHT WINDOWS 7. IT HAS AN ANYTIME UPGRADE ON IT. WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN IT IS SAID THAT THE KEY IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS VERSION, BUT ON THE DRIVE REAL, HE SAYS THAT IT IS. What is going on???

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community. I would appreciate it if you could help us with more information.

  -What is the exact full error message?

  Windows Anytime Upgrade is not available in some editions of Windows 7. If you have a professional Windows 7 volume license, you may not use Windows Anytime Upgrade upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Please refer to this help link that contains information on the Express Windows upgrade: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-anytime-upgrade-faq#1TC=windows-7

  This problem can occur because partially installed Service Pack 1 for Windows 7. Some Service Pack components are always stayed in the system. You can also view this help article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2658652/en-us

  Answer us with more information on this issue. If you need help, please after return. We will be happy to help you.