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• Windows 7 Pro upgrade for reuse

  My last computer was shipped with Vista Home Premium. I bought Windows 7 Pro update for this computer. The death of this machine, I bought another HP with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed. I reused my disc of Windows 7 Pro upgrade successfully. I have Windows 7 recovery discs that were created before the installation of Windows 7 Pro upgrade. Now, I pre-ordered Windows 8 Pro. When it happens, I would use my Windows 7 recovery discs (Home Premium) to bring the machine to its original state, and then install Windows 8 Pro Upgrade. Then I would use the disc of Windows 7 Pro upgrade to upgrade to another computer that is running Windows 7 Home Premium. Will there be problems reusing this disc again?

  Hi flnettles,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  If it is a full license or upgrade retail - Yes. You can move it to another computer as long as it is installed on a single computer at a time (and if it's a Windows 7 Upgrade version the new computer must have its own XP/Vista license qualification). The previous installation of Windows 7 on the old computer must be in the format / deleted. You will have to perhaps call Microsoft and explain what happened to complete activation. Turning it on the second computer will automatically be in effect 'disable' the license for the first computer. The key works with 32 and 64 bit, but can only be installed at a time.
  
  If it is licensed OEM - No. OEM licenses, including Windows preinstalled on a computer before purchase and Windows purchased separately, are related to the first computer, they are installed on and cannot be transferred to another computer. To install Windows on another computer, you will need to buy another copy.

  Call Microsoft use the manual phone Activation

  If you have trouble activating Windows 7 you can call Microsoft to activate it by following these steps:
  1. with the operation of Windows, click Start, then in the search box type: slui.exe 4
  2. press enter on your keyboard
  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option, then dial the given number and hold for a real person.

  See also:

  FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/FAQ-common-Windows-7-installation-questions/6719ae72-7187-45CD-80f7-55e66f3ec686

• I don't have any coupon code that I can't offer get windows 8 pro upgrade

  Sir, I have no promo code I can get windows 8 pro upgrade offer? is billing address is in a city or available by postman nessary

  Microsoft said that since 2 June, people who buy a new Windows 7 PC will be eligible to obtain an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro when the final version will go on sale later this year.

  The upgrade will cost $14.99 and will be available until January 31, 2013 in 131 countries. Microsoft also announced that it will reveal plans for people who currently have a Windows 7 PC, a way to upgrade to the final version of Windows 8

  http://windowsupgradeoffer.com/en-us/Home/FAQ

• With the help of Windows 8 Pro Upgrade on my USB bootable on a clean system I need operating system called?

  (Looking forward to Friday).  I performed the upgrade of the W8 Assisitant, identified a qualified operating system, paid my $40 and downloaded the image bootable USB.

  I don't then take the USB to a blank PC, boot on USB and begin the installation, enter the new key etc.  Will this work?  Or tell the installation "ERROR: the partition you are installing on does not contain a qaulifiying OS.

  In order to install Windows 8 Pro upgrade, you must first reinstall your original version of Windows that has been run on your computer before installing the Windows 8 Preview version. If it's (Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7). After installing it, you can then do a upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. The output preview Windows 8 does not support upgrades to Windows 8 Pro. Windows 8 Pro will be available October 26, 2012.

  If you want to install Windows 8 Pro on a blank hard drive, you must buy the full version:

  Windows 8 Pro
  64-bit (OEM)

  Windows 8 Pro
  32-bit (OEM)

• I bought MS Windows 8 Pro upgrade from last year, but it was not installed until today. I get a message "installation failed." What should I do?

  Currently I have Windows XP, but cannot install Windows 8 Pro upgrade.

  If you have compatible hardware and your computer still stops responding, disable any unnecessary material. Remove (USB) universal serial bus devices. Remove or disable network cards, sound cards and cards of the series; and then restart the installation.

  Have you tried to boot from the disk and make a custom installation?

  Boot from the DVD Windows 8

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 8 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

• Download Windows 8 pro upgrade?

  I have a windows 8 pro upgrade disk that I want to put on a netbook, but it has no disk drive.  can I download from the internet and use the product code, I already without having to pay for another?

  Original title: upgrade Windows 8 pro

  Yes, you can, as long as you have not already used this code on another computer.  Codes can only be used once.

• Download of Windows 8 Pro Upgrade change installation language

  Hello

  I live in Bulgaria and was one of the birds 'midnight' buy download Windows 8 Pro Upgrade. My previous installation was in American English. However, for some weird reason, which ended up being downloaded as an upgrade installation is en - UK. Not that I do not write 'behaviour', but I still prefer the American version.

  So the question is:

  How can I download installation upgrade of Windows 8 Pro EN / ISO?

  I tried using a US proxy but without success.

  I don't know how you would be able to get the installer to run through a proxy.

  I just connected through this free USA VPN http://us.newfreevpn.com/ and ran the installation and when the download started I just changed my normal connection that is much faster and automatically resumed download, still download the US version.

• Clean install of Windows 7 Pro (upgrade of the disc) - Activation error

  Trying to install Win7 Pro (upgrade CD) on the laptop.

  Laptop computer has been previously installed with Ubuntu.

  Installation is fine and Win7 Pro can be used, but activation gives the error "0xC004F061"... code say that the license is upgraded only.

  I need to install an older version of Win before installing Win7 Pro, activation work?

  Or is it all still around that?

  You will need to purchase a retail / OEM version can

• EliteBook 2570p: Windows 7 Pro OEM activation error after reinstall onto the new HARD drive

  Greetings!

  I had to replace my laptop HARD drive and then clean installed windows iso downloads, burned on a dvd.

  I first tried Windows 10 (build 1511), then Windows 7 Pro 64 bit with SP1. Or activate using the key OEM COA sticker.

  I tried MS activation of phone also, but they said that they could not generate a confirmation key. They tried to transfer me to "get windows up and running support" but could not get through.

  The first activation says invalid key without being connected to the internet, which makes me wonder if there is an inconsistency between my product key and SLIC data, (which I do not have much understanding).

  The service 'Ask Tech' at Microsoft tried to sell me a license at a high cost, which I don't think I should need because I have the license OEM Windows 10 retail.

  I don't have HP recovery disks (and did not expect to need).

  Any advice would be welcome!

  (the location is the South Africa)

  NoKillBill

  The problem is that you should NOT use Win7 ISO downloads to reinstall your PC.  Given that your PC came with a preinstalled HP Win7 OEM version, and is NOT available for download, I have to assume that what you used to reinstall a retail version.

  And the problem is that the commercial version only lights up with a retail key.  The product key that came with your PC and is printed on the COA sticker, is a key to OEM HP product - and that cannot be used to activate any other than the version from HP OEM version of Win7.

  Your best bet at this point, is to restore your PC using HP recovery media - and then perform the upgrade of Win10 after that.

  It is a DVD and CD set that will erase the hard drive (removing all data, applications and settings, reinstall the original OS, drivers and utilities for HP. In some cases, you will be able to order a USB instead of discs.  You must order at HP; they cannot be downloaded.
  
  You can look online for recovery from the paged media related: http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers
  
  Once there, enter your product name or number. On your software page and download the drivers, select your operating system and version. Click on "Update".  If the HP recovery support is available for your computer, down near the bottom of the page, you will see an entry for the command Recovery Media-CD/DVD/USB. Click on the symbol '+' to expand this entty and click on order to press for more details.
  
  Or, if you prefer, you can do the same by contacting HP Customer Service:
  
  If you live in the United States or the Canada, details are on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/phone-assist.html#section1
  
  If you live elsewhere, contact details are on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
  
  Note that if HP no longer provides a recovery media for your model, a few other sites, you can check are: http://www.computersurgeons.com/ and http://www.restoredisks.com/
  
  Good luck
  
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• Windows 8 Pro - not activation

  Here's my problem.

  I had Windows 8 Pro Portable one. I was using the developer preview of Windows 8.1 for awhile now.
  Now that the final version of W8.1 will be available next month, I thought to install Windows 8 and put my phone to receive 8.1.
  But now, the Pro 8 Win is not activating. I get a message that says that the key is not valid, and I need to get another key.
  Is it because I had Win Pro 8 approximately 2-3 months back that has been activated and I try to turn it on again?
  If this is the case, how can I get this product active now and download the Windows Pro 8.1 for me that I am eligible?
  I know there are a lot of questions related to that, but please reply or give me a link where I can find an appropriate response.

  Try again by phone:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then clickrun, and then type: slui.exe 4

  2. then 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.

  Please note:

  To install a Windows 8 upgrade version, you must already have Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP installed on your PC.

  If you have formatted the drive until the upgrade of Windows 8 version has been installed, you will not be able to use your upgrade product key to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8, you will need to install your previous version of Windows, and then reinstall Windows 8. Help with the activation process, contact technical support.

• Windows 8 Pro upgrade possible for Satellite Pro C650?

  Read in forums, but can't see a particular mention of my model of laptop. Short part PSC13A.

  Just bought Windows 8 Pro with the intention of upgrading to Windows 7.
  Anyone with this model manages to do with success?
  Should I first download an update to the driver? Or install Win8 first and then update driver?

  Have run the upgrade wizard and seems mostly ok apart from "your PC firmware does not support secure boot if you won't be able to use it in Windows 8.".

  That's what worry?

  Thanks for any help that you can give a geek MOM. =-)

  Secure boot is a new feature of UEFI firmware. UEFI replace BIOS on laptop computers that are provided with Windows 8...

  Windows 8 will work on PCs that have a BIOS, you do not need UEFI / Secure Boot.

• Z400 disks with EFI partition not mounting after the Windows 7 Pro upgrade

  HP z400: after a repair/upgrade to sp1 of Windows 7 Pro (64), no matter what external disk with an EFI partition is not installed.  Player will be present in the BIOS and the management of drive, but without a letter. Cannot assign a drive letter.  All other discs mount correctly.  Disks with EFI partition will mount on other PCs.  All the drivers seem to be current and fuctional.

  I thought about it... after two weeks of puzzle, I finally found the cause.

  I run MacDrive 8 so I can play discs with HFS + formatting.  This program should be completely uninstalled and reinstalled after the upgrade.  I had turned it off before the upgrade, but it takes more than that.  Everything works now as expected.

  But wouldn't be INCE if Windows reads discs mac natively?

• Cannot access Windows software for Information management. Windows XP Professional Windows 8 Pro upgrade will not work.

  It started a month or two ago when the print spooler has stopped working. 'Systems', or had no dependencies. It turns out that none of the services had dependencies, but everything still worked (except the print spooler). Then, I could not access "system information". I tried to restore to an earlier date, that wouldn't work. Tried to do a picture of Macruim Reflect - no luck there either.  My laptop works fine, although slow. Got the printer to work. This lack of progress, I decided I would just upgrade to windows 7, then decided to Windows 8. Me am upgrading of Windows 8 Pro: he went through "preparation" 100% of the screen. On the screen "Get The Latest" I tried 'install updates now' and 'no thank you', the results were the same. On the page "Check your system", he comes back: 'something has happened. Sorry, we're having some difficulty to determine if your PC can run Windows 8. If please close Setup and try again. "He wouldn't have spent so far. The problem may lie in the fact that the upgrade can not see the information system and/or can not say that I am on Windows XP. Is there something I can do for the upgrade to continue?

  Hello

  Most of the older machines running XP are not compatible with the help of Windows 8.

  Follow these steps before you install Windows 8.

  Go to your laptop manufacturer's website and check if Windows 8 drivers are available for your make and model laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 8 does not work for you.

  Download and run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "System requirements" Windows 8 ".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

  See you soon.

• Reinstall Windows 7 Pro upgrade with X 17 - 24281.iso

  My computer has been infected by a virus that destroyed my startup directory. I have X 17 - 24281.iso and a Windows Anytime Upgrade key valid, I'll be able to reinstall my Windows 7 Pro with the DVD that I do with X 17 - 24281.iso?

  As long as the product key and the. File ISO of Windows 7 Professional, Yes, you will be able to.

  If the. ISO is not for Windows 7 Professional, create an ISO a set that will allow you to select Windows 7 Professional during installation:

  How to create an all-in-one Windows 7 install disk...

• Whenever the failure of Windows 7 Pro upgrade

  The upgrade from Win 7 Pro home. Complete upgrading to 100% then fails and returns home. The event log shows "Package Windows Home Premium Edition failed will be replaced by the Absent State. Status: 0x80070002.and Package Windows Professional Edition doesn't have to be changed to the Installed State. Status: 0 x 80070002. »

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

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

  = Other reasons and possible corrections =.

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

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

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

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

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

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  (C) you get a PIN number with the "Anytime Upgrade", if yes enter the PIN here to obtain a product key:

  https://Windows.getmicrosoftkey.com/

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

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  (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 in 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

  Free memory diagnostic tool. Click restart now and check for problems. Your computer will restart & program diagnosis

  will begin. 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 confirmation, type

  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 invalid and you must change the key, in that you may need to Open regedit and delete the value ProductKey

  the following registry key first:

  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

  - Express 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 some OEM and or

  Product keys for system builders, this applies also to VL (Volume License), - MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) or educational

  Keys that do not work and take over the Anytime Upgrade option. KMS users should consult with your administrator before

  you want to make an Express upgrade.

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