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• I'll be able to perform a clean install of Windows 7 (Vista Upgrade Option)?

  I was wondering if I would be able to perform a clean installation of Windows 7 with "upgrade drive" we are is sent when Windows 7 is released October 22, 2009. I had read that we will be able to upgrade the sense we will keep all our old stuff, however I just want to perform a clean install without all the garbage that comes preloaded on the computer when you buy it.

  Yes, you will be able to clean install with upgrade disc. Generally, everything you had will go into a folder named windows.old, if you have backed up everything you can delete this folder but if not only get what you need, then delete. This issue will take place. The folder contains all the files you had, the programs, but you can not open them or he'll tell program not found and the files of vista or xp. I hope this helps. Just at the moment where you see the menu level or custom installation, click Custom install and who should be the ability to clean the facility.                  OS: Windows 7 Professional. PC: HP DV4t.

• How to get the key of Activation Windows 7 (Vista upgrade)

  I just replaced a broken in my Dell Inspiron HARD drive.
  Initially, it came with Vista Home Premium as the operating system standard. The product key to which is attached to the base of the laptop.
  I've upgraded to Windows 7 in the middle of the year last using a purchased upgrade DVD, it used the existing prouct key to run as much as I can make out.
  Everything was fine and everything worked well and saved OK.

  I replaced the HARD drive and subsequently had to reinstall Vista from DVD, the recovery once that has been completed I reinstalled Windows 7 from the DVD upgrade. Its now ask the activation key for Windows 7. The vista it won't work (as it is a Vista one). I don't have a key to windows 7 I had a DVD upgrade.

  I think I must have missed the activation step when I reinstalled Vista and before you reinstall 7, is it possible to sort without having to buy a new copy of 7? Should I go back to Vista and enable that first, then reinstall 7?

  Any suggestions?

  TIA

  Not good, I don't remember come with a key in the back of a case of cd cover. I would have kept it safe until he did! It was not a d/l, so no info in this way.

  However I managed to find a small program that retrieves the registry keys. It will also find them in the old registry if you point to the correct folder on an external HARD drive. I should have said it does not appear that the portion of the BONE of the drive that broke the other files and folders are almost always intact and accessible.

  I am now running properly, now fix itunes!

  Thanks for your help anyway.

• Arrive not portable to print to Deskjet D2460 under Windows 7 (Vista upgrade)

  I have an Advent laptop and am trying to print on a Deskjet D2460.  I have recently updated from Vista to Windows 7. Under Vista, I could print without any problems. However, everything that happens now is that the printer ejects a blank sheet of paper.

  I have a PC with Windows 7 installed OEM - it also allows to print to the same printer without any problems.

  I tried to use the same print drivers on both machines. I tried to allow Windows 7 to determine which driver to install on the laptop. I installed the extra HP patch (dot4patch.reboot.exe). All this without success.

  I ran the HP Print Diagnostic Utility. That said, there's a conflict pilot. He me says uninstall, reboot and then let Windows 7 install the driver. What I've done. It still not print. I re - run the utility and got exactly the same diagnosis!

  Does anyone have any suggestions?

  In case anyone is interested...  I've been advised by Microsoft to re - install Windows 7 using a clean installation. I've done this and can now print. (I also had another problem - (I couldn't disable the Touchpad) - which is also resolved.)

• Windows Mail, vista upgrade to windows 7, how can I get my contacts from Windows Mail in Windows Live?

  I just updated my computer from Vista to Windows 7.  I understand that Windows Mail is compatible with Windows 7.  I have Windows Live Mail but do not know how to reach my mail/Windows Live contacts.  I'm really in a bind I use Windows Mail to work, I have to uninstall Windows 7?

  Help, please!

  Please see import your e-mail messages, contacts, and calendar into Windows Live Mail . Best wishes, Steve Winograd

  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional (desktop experience)

• Not able to use my MSN browser windows vista upgrade to sp3

  Original title: windows vista upgrade to sp3

  I want to upgrade Windows Vista sp1 to sp3. Kindly ping me as soon as POSSIBLE because I'm not able to use my MSN browser. I have problems of compatibility with IE 7. Waiting for your quick response.

  Hello

  Click Start > right click on computer > left click on properties > see if you have Vista 32 bit or Vista 64-bit installed.

  It will also tell you which SP you have installed.

  Then, choose the download of 'bit' OK to use to install the Service Pack.

  Vista SP2 32-bit (x 86): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16468

  Vista SP2 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17669

  This Information Microsoft can help you resolve problems that you encounter during the installation of Service Packs for Vista.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  See you soon.

• Try using the Vista upgrade disc supplied with the system displays error Windows version is not authentic

  original title: with Acer Aspire Vista Help
  Well, here's the story, I bought an Acer aspire T180 a few years back from Best Buy with Windows Vista installed. The only drive I received was a Vista Upgrade disc. Fast forward a few months computer slows down, etc so I thought I'd see any control and maybe cleaning the system some. Put my disk to upgrade looking for the way to do it. Make the mistake of installing the upgrade. now I have the upgrade on my computer and it always tells me that I have a version of windows that is not authentic. I tried to use my COA on upgrade drive, does not recognize and COST on the case of my Aspire, once again with the same result. I have my old version under windows.old, but can't seem to install it. I would just go back to my Vista OEM install. I have access to another computer, but it is an Apple and prefer if I didn't use this option unless it makes it easier. I guess what I'm asking, it's just to get back to my legal version on this computer, would like to keep files, but if can't, I would like to do a clean reinstall. Mine is out of warranty, so no help from Best Buy or Acer without paying their

  You are welcome.

  But try first to borrow a Microsoft Vista DVD of an acquantance of work for this restoration instead of a full recovery.

  See you soon.

• 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

• I've upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista on a Tablet PC and have since upgraded to Windows 8. Can I re-use the upgrade of Windows 7 on an another Vista PC?

  I have a Tablet PC originally shipped with Vista installed. I've upgraded to Windows 7 disk 3 license and have since upgraded to Windows 8 with promo code I got when purchasing a new office.

  Can I reuse the license to move an other PC from Vista to Windows 7, since the upgrade to Windows 8 would have been valid for a Vista upgrade?

  Yes, you can transfer the license of Windows 7 on another computer. Why, because the basic license is Windows Vista.

• Vista upgrade to Windows 7

  Hi, need help on the Windows 7 upgrade.

  I did an upgrade from Vista HP for Windows 7 HP without reading the literature and realized I should have used the upgrade wizard to complete the task, ie remove the incompatible files etc and replace them with compatible.

  But having already made this blunder, I wonder if I should do a clean install. If I do it again with a clean install can I reinstall the Toshiba Software preloaded on after installation?

  Is there an another way to prefer to deal with this - perhaps already delt with on another thread.

  Thank you

  Fred

  Hello

  To be honest your ad is a little difficult to understand, but generally the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 can be done without using the Toshiba drive, but the point is that it contains the tools you need from Toshiba. So I guess you miss now some Toshiba tools

  If everything works fine now, it should be possible to install from the Web from Toshiba website. Otherwise, it would be necessary to recover to factory settings and then restart the upgrade.

  By the way: it should first read the manual! ;)

  Welcome them

• Satellite A100-998: Vista upgrade disc may be used without the Toshiba disk?

  Hi all

  After 8 weeks waiting I finally got my vista upgrade a couple of weeks, but when I put in a disk by toshiba, he said to use first of all, I found that the drive is faulty. I contacted moduslink but received no help from them. I want to know is can I upgrade to vista without using the toshiba disk?

  I have a laptop Toshiba Satellite A100-998 with Windows XP Professional with the Media Center. the upgrade is for vista professional. Any advice on this issue would be welcome!

  Thank you
  Dave

  Hello

  I m a bit confused that CD or DVD is defective?
  The received Vista DVD or the Toshiba Recovery CD?
  To my knowledge the received CD of Vista upgrades the old Toshiba XP to Vista so I think you have to pass the original picture Toshiba XP for Vista

• Damaged HARD disk, need to reinstall windows... but I had installed the Vista upgrade 7!

  Hello

  A few months ago, my computer (HP Pavilion a6700f) decided that he no longer wanted to live. The hard drive is corrupted and I could never get anything from him. I tried many ways, sent him, put it in another computer... it is as if there is never nothing about it initially. (Sad because I stupidly did not save my content). I have come to terms with her being gone, and I'm now looking to reinstall and start over.

  I tried to run the install disc and it won't go to the point where she wants to give me drivers... my question is, because I had updated the computer to its original operating system Vista to Windows 7 when they offered the free update, I have to reinstall windows Vista, and then upgrade again? Or it will allow me to install drivers windows 7? Also, is there somewhere where I can download the installation for my specific computer disks? I used the upgrade disk to reinstall, but he wants than signed drivers.

  I know that sounds a little crazy, but I want to fix it than to buy a new HARD drive. I have my windows for Vista key... Although I don't know if there was another key for the upgrade to Windows 7, as on the package or something... like I did that more.

  I hope this makes sense to someone! Thanks in advance!

  As you have no recovery disk, you will have to order them from service to HP customers in your country if they are still available for a nominal charge:

  http://welcome.HP.com/country/W1/en/support.html

  If you decide to replace the hard drive, to have one that is not less than 500 GB SATA 7200 RPM like the one you have now.

• Windows Vista Upgrade shut down my computer at 03:00 and 7 hours disappeared

  After working on an Excel 2003 worksheet for seven hours on my computer (Windows Vista) most recent. A box suddenely appears asking if I wanted to save the spreadsheet I was working on that. Just as I clicked on save the computer automatically stop apparently down to install the updates, it had downloaded earlier (every day at 03:00 I see). My spreadsheet now appears as it did seven hours before. Is there a way to recover my work? Left on file temp perhaps, hidden away somewhere.

  I can't believe this kind of programmed computer crash is the parameter defaoult for Windows Vista upgrades, but it seems that to be this way.

  For future use, in addition to change the settings for upgrade by default to ask before downloading anything, as I do, is it possible (as it was years ago) to set up a recording every few minutes in Office 2003 automatic? If so, how should I do that.

  Hi ttam24,

  Thanks for posting answers.microsoft.com

  If you wish, you can set your updates to install only if you are recommending.

  Here are the steps;

  1. Open Windows Update (click on the Start button, click all programsand then click Windows Update).

  2. Select change settings and choose how you want Windows to install updates.

  For Microsoft Office you can post your question on the forum of Microsoft Office.

  Here is the link;

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/default.mspx

  Thanks for posting answers.microsoft.com

  Debbie
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• If I have a computer with Windows XP, can I use a disk given to me with Windows Home Vista on a download to update my Windows XP it

  I have a computer comes with a Vista disk to the Windows Welcome page and now have acquired another (employee) computer that has Windows XP, service pack 3 on it.   Can I take the Windows Home Vista disc and put it in my computer that has Windows XP on it and use the disk to upgrade to Windows Vista Home page?

  Simple answer - No.

  If the Vista machine is preinstalled, the software is locked to this motherboard and cannot be moved or installed on any other machine.

• Error on blue screen after Vista upgrade and also don't can't activate Windows Vista.

  Original title: help

  I have a HP Pavilion which is preinstalled with Windows Vista Home premium, after 3 years, I have the problem of blue screen with windows said, did a vista upgrade from the old drive to computer diff. now more problems, can I uninstall to retrieve the version preinstalled? STIL, blue screen, F11) key doesnn can't work, not activate the product key... Please help...

  Hello

  Here is the HP for Vista recovery information.

  "Performing a recovery of the system HP (Windows Vista)"

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00809678&LC=en&DLC=en&cc=us&product=18703

  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.