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• IF INTERNET EXPLORER 8 WILL SUPPORT MY LAPTOP HAVING WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC LICENSE

  IF INTERNET EXPLORER 8 WILL SUPPORT MY LAPTOP HAVING WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC LICENSE

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  Internet Explorer 8 works fine with Vista Home Basic.  You should have no trouble with the upgrade.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• How can I upgrade my windows 7 Home Basic license to windows 8 pro?

  Dear Sir.

  I have a laptop Lenovo G-570 with the basic House under license of windows version 7. I got to know that Microsoft allows people who have a windows license 7 in laptops it can be upgraded to windows 8 in only $ 18. I have 64-bit windows 7 and this is the service pack 1.
  I would like to know the process and could use your help to upgrade my windows to the latest operating system Windows 8. I'm desperate to upgrade to the revolutionary Windows 8 operating system.
  Kindly consider my application and guide me in the upgrade process.
  Thanking you
  Yaman

  Starting at http://www.windows.com/buy

  See:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/06/part-1-how-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

  then:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/07/part-2-How-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

• What is the diffrence between windows and internet explore it maintains want me to update windows 9 but I have windows 7 Home Basic

  I should date of windows 7 Home Basic to number 9

  Windows 7 is an operating system

  Internet Explorer 9 is an Internet browser.

  Update the browser IE 9. It's a better browser to use...

• I have a serial number valid for windows Vista Home Basic, but my hard drive crashed and I have no way to re - install vista on my computer. I am looking for a download so I can do it.

  Basically, I installed windows 2000 on my machine and I can't find a download for windows vista home basic that doesn't have some kind of crack or keygen. I want a legal copy not a hack. I have the serial number supplied with my computer. where can I find this download or get a drive.

  Here are all LEGAL for Vista:

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I am using windows 7 home basic 32 bit.i bought the copy under license in August 2012.how can I put my windows 7 32-bit to 64-bit? Wat is the cost?

  I use genuine windows 7 home basic 32-bit.

  I bought the copy under license in August 2012.
  How can I update my windows 7 32-bit to 64-bit?
  or can I put windows 7 32-bit to 64-bit windows 8?
  Wat is the procedure & fees for it?
  pls show me the right way.
  thanx

  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/

  For a DVD that contains all the flavors of 32-bit and a DVD that contains all the flavors of 64-bit Windows 7: Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate see here.

• I have the license of windows 8, can I upgrade my Windows 7 Home basic to Windows 7 Pro?

  I bought a laptop with Windows 7 Home Basic installed on it.

  and then I bought the upgrade for windows 8 and installed it.

  However, I didn't like windows 8 so I used the recovery partition on my laptop to return to windows 7 Home basic.

  But I read that I can downgrade windows 8 for windows 7 Pro.

  I can do on my laptop?

  I'm sorry, you have no great experiences with Windows 8 on your laptop, I promise you it will go better if give you it more time! There are many new features in windows 8, it is faster and more organized!

  However, if you have not the capacity as mentioned downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7. It's scheduled for compatibility reasons, to business and so windows 8 base will be not covered.

  http://www.howtogeek.com/133168/how-to-downgrade-Windows-8-Pro-to-Windows-7/

• I'm trying to activate my window Vista Home Basic but fails.

  Sir, I try to activate my window Vista Home Basic but fails. in front of many, I managed to activate, but now after re installing my window I do not activate online.

  Sir, I try to activate my window Vista Home Basic but fails. in front of many, I managed to activate, but now after re installing my window I do not activate online.

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista 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 any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) clearly explain your problem to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  To enable the use of the phone
  1. open Windows Activation by clicking the Start button, right-click computer, clicking Properties, and then clicking

  Activate Windows now. ?

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

  7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

  8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

  9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

  10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

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

• How can I download windows 7 Home Basic OA LATAM

  My problem is that I can´t find an OA LATAM of windows 7 Home Basic version.

  I wore my laptop (HP notebook 1000LA) to 'fix', but when they returned, they were installed Windows 8, but I Don t know if it is original and I want to go back to Windows 7 using the serial number supplied with the notebook, but when I put the serial number, it displays a message that the Don t series correspond to the version of windows 7.

  So some body knows how can I download the correct version of windows 7?

  For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.

  It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.

  Given that this option is no longer available, what are your options? See the article for more details:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

• The upgrade problem - Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium

  I just bought today (10 August 2013) button upgrade to Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium in Mumbai, India a supplier deemed authorized (Croma). When I tried to update using Windows Anytime update, I get a message that the key is a version of Windows that does not work for Windows Anytime Upgrade. Packing of the key says that its for use in India and I am based in India. What can be the reason?. -Joshi kazadi

  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

  -------------------------------------------------------------------

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

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

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

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

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  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.

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  (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

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  (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 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

• Bootmgr missing of error for windows 7 Home Basic

  Salvation;

  I want to restore my laptop to factory setting, because all network drivers are currupted and couldn't fix the laoptop. but I tried to restore to factory setting I'm missing bootmgr error fascing... .i have no any CD bootable...

  Here are the details of my laptop:

  Operating system: Windows 7 Home Basic

  Model laptop: HP pavilion dv6 notebook PC

  The system board ID: 1658

  Processor type: Intel Core i5 - 2430M CPU @2. 40 GHZ

  any help will be appreciated

  concerning

  khalid Khan

  When you request support, please provide the number full name or product model of the HP computer in question. HP/Compaq made thousands of computer models. Without this information, it can be difficult, even impossible to help you solve your problem.

  The information requested above are at the bottom of your computer or inside the battery compartment. , Please do not include your serial number. Please enter the product/model information in the HP Online Support page for consumers , and/or post it here for our review.

  

  Please indicate if the system recovery ran and finished or you were unable still to start the recovery. Depending on the exact cause, you may be able to fix the "bootmgr missing" error using a Windows 7 installation DVD. If you need a disc to Windows SP1, see 'How to install Windows 7 without the disc' to download and create your own. If you created this disk, you can boot from it and select 'Repair' to try to solve the current problem.

  Select repair your computer. After several screens, you will come to choice. Select command prompt. Type bootrec /RebuildBcd.  Then type Exit

   

  Select "Startup Repair" and let it run. Reboot the laptop.

   

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

  Please click the White Star of KUDOS to show your appreciation

• Windows Vista Home Basic activation Code is partially dissipated.

  I decided to change my operating system to windows Vista Home Basic. The problem is 2 letters on the license window have worn the label on the side of the computer. Is it possible to know what are the missing letters?

  Hello

  I suggest using a flashlight and magnifying glass and try and read the numbers.

  Others suggest to take a photo and enlarge the photo to read the doors numbers.

  _______________________________________________________

  Or try these methods.

  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.

  ______________________________________________________

  Install another operating system could destroy this option:

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

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

  The methods above resettlement generally do not require allows you to provide a product key during Installation, the recovery process uses the Installation product key factory to activate automatically during the resettlement process.

  See you soon.

• Windows vista home basic service pack1 and windows vista Home premium service Pack 2

  I WANT TO UPDATE WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC, WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM TO MY NEW LAPTOP TO MY OLD LAPTOP.  Can I update my laptop which has windows vista home basic service pack1 installed using my laptop which has windows vista Home premium service pack 2 by using a transfer program for example windows easy transfer? HOW CAN I DO THIS?

  Hi ronnieVron,

  Your copy of Windows is only allowed for 'a machine If you want to put Vista Edition home premium on your 'old laptop"you can buy a new copy of Vista premium. Another point is that copies of Windows was probably preinstalled on your laptop, which means that, putting license on one side, your copy is related to each specific laptop and so, because the copy is related to the material on each laptop, you would have problems on other transfer machine. Anyway you could invalidate your Windows license.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Error: 0XC004F050 Windows Vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation

  I bought this dell laptop 2 years. my laptop is to sometimes have blue error screen, but when I restart it, allows it to function normally. recently, when I turn on my laptop, my screen goes black and a box come up saying that the Windows Vista Home Basic product key you typed is invalid for activation.
  

  Then he gives me 3 options
  1. access your computer with reduced functionality
  2. enter a different product key
  3. contact Microsoft to help solve this problem

  I was trying to enter the product key as indicated on the sticker attached to the bottom of my laptop but still invalid product key. Code: 0XC004F050

  I had

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):

  -----------------------------------------

  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation status: invalid license

  Validation code: 50

  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012

  Windows product key: *-* - 4WD8X - M9WM7-CH4CG

  The Windows Product Key hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY =

  Windows product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096

  Windows product ID type: 2

  Windows license Type: OEM SLP

  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002

  ID: {B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324} (3)

  Admin: Yes

  TestCab: 0x0

  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic

  Architecture: 0x00000000

  Build lab: 6001.vistasp1_gdr.100608 - 0458

  TTS error:

  Validation of diagnosis:

  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->

  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Version: 6.0.6002.16398

  Windows XP Notifications data-->

  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0x80004005

  File: No.

  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->

  Caching the result: 103

  Version: 2.0.48.0

  OGAExec.exe signed by: Microsoft

  OGAAddin.dll signed by: Microsoft

  OGA data-->

  Office status: 103 blocked VLK

  Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 103 blocked VLK

  OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0

  Signed by: Microsoft

  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->

  Proxy settings: N/A

  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)

  Default browser: C:\Users\Tien Siew\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast

  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled

  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed

  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled

  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled

  Active scripting: allowed

  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->

  Office details: {B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324}1.9.0027.06.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002x 32*-*-*-*-CH4CG89572-OEM-7332166-000962S-1-5-21-2878899211-3288161655-3842348923Dell Inc.. Inspiron 1420 Dell Inc.. A07 20080203000000.000000 + 00034303507018400EA04090409peninsula malaise Standard Time(GMT+08:00)03DELL M08 103103Microsoft Office Enterprise 200712fFic3JgCreGGRxyF8uMWB4R4Jcg =89388-707-1528066-6588114 ACD7202654E586

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->

  C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(1635, 9) (null): 0xC004E017

  Windows Activation Technologies-->

  N/A

  --> HWID data

  Current HWID of Hash: PAAAAAEABwABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAnJ80kiKfGtPqTSSWoFyuf/yQRoPeS1K88vTm9 + 9aSGmsViqF

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->

  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->

  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes

  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000

  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes

  BIOS information:

  ACPI Table name OEMID value ValueOEMTableID

  REFERENCE DELL M08 APIC

  FACP DELL M08

  HPET DELL M08

  STARTING DELL M08

  Original title: my windows vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation

  MCFG DELL M08

  M08 DELL SLIC

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  How can I solve the problem? Thank you.

  Run the Diagnostics of Genuine tool at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012.

  Hi steph_ts,

  In addition to the suggestion of Andre.Ziegler, following links and check

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  You can consult the following KB articles and try the suggested methods for error: 0XC004F050

  How to troubleshoot the error codes Activation Volume Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and on Windows Vista computers

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/938450

  Error message when you try to activate a copy of Windows using the Windows Activation Wizard: "the Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not valid: 0xC004F050.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950756

  Also see the following link for more information about reduced functionality mode:

  Error message when you start Windows Vista: "your activation period has expired".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925616/

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• A POP-UP MESSAGE WARNING EXPIRATION OF WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC EDITION

  I have a laptop Compaq Presario V 3000, purchased by me on May 28, 2008 in Bangalore, India (Reliance digital) and delivered to me preloaded with Windows Vista Home Basic with a label number key to the laptop. (The 20 product ID numbers is also known).

  It worked OK all along.

  (For the PAST 3 DAYS, I get the following pop-up message when I boot on):

  THIS FIRST VERSION OF WINDOWS HOME BASIC WILL EXPIRE IN SEVEN DAYS. BACK UP YOUR FILES AND THEN INSTALL no matter WHAT EDITION OF WINDOWS (message on today morning: March 24, 2010).

  I'm confused by this warning that I have a lot of data stored in my laptop (with HDD of 160 GB and 2 GB of RAM).

  I'll be very grateful to expert MS Forum for helping me solve this problem of EMERGENCY, as I am only left with more than seven days!

  Thanking you,

  E Devadpss

  You should backup your data NOW by purchasing an external hard drive and copy your data files on it. Then, I would give the store where you bought it a call. If they do not, call the HP technical support immediately. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!