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• Windows 8.1 upgrade is not possible because win 8 is not enabled

  A few months ago, I bought a new laptop of Toshiba Satallite with 8 Windows preinstalled
  Now I want to upgrade Windows 8 to 8.1 Windows. But I don't see the upgrade of Windows 8.1 in Windows store. I think it's because my current installed windows seems not you be activated...

  When I try to activate, I get error: 0xC004F074.
  I found a solution using the command: SLUI 3 and then enter the product key to activate it, but I don't have a product key! There is no sticker with a product key on the laptop.

  Could someone help me with this question, so I can activate my current installation of Windows 8 and upgrade to Windows 8.1?

  Post edited by: mbarten

  Hello

  I had some problems with an upgrade to 8.1 to win in the past...
  Finally, I managed to install the Windows 8.1 update once the laptop has been set back to factory settings.

  I'm not sure if this should be done in your case, but where the 8.1 Win update is not possible after installing all the windows updates, you should reset the PC back to factory settings. After that the upgrade should work.

• Re: Satellite Pro A300 - 2C4 "Windows 7 Professional Upgrade DVD" upgrade

  We have a Satellite Pro A300 - 2C4 (bought on 23-11-09) that came with Vista Business 32-bit installed, but has been downgraded (using the provided diskette) to Windows XP due to the demands of corporate network.

  When Windows 7 became available, I bought the DVD to upgrade to Windows 7 Toshiba provided so that if the company decided to upgrade to the new operating system, we could do it on this laptop.

  That's what I tried recently to discover that we can't do as the DVD is for Win Vista upgrade Windows 7 Pro. What is the best way to upgrade without having to buy another drive to upgrade. I have a set of recovery disks for an another Toshiba SatellitePro A300 - 2 4 which was bought about 2 months before this one. These were created using the Toshiba recovery software before any changes have been made on the laprop. Would I be able to restore the system to its state of Windows Vista using these disks and then use the Windows 7 Professional Upgrade DVD to make the upgarde?

  Suggestions or recommendations would be greatly received.

  This upgrade package offered by Toshiba is upgraded from Vista to Win7. So if you want to use it, you must install Vista recovery image at first.

  After that, you can upgrade pre-installed Vista to Win7 following the Toshiba s implementation instructions.
  I did the same thing my Qosmio X 300.

  If you cannot use created recovery disc either s order Toshiba Vista recovery disk or (perhaps the best solution) install the clean version of Win7. A300 is fully supported for Win7 and you can download all the necessary drivers and tools specific to Toshiba and utilities.

• 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.

• Wiping Hard Drive, Reinstalled with Windows 7 with upgrade disk product key error

  My computer has been acting upward, so I back up hard drive and erased the hard drive with the BACK CLEAN ALL command. I then reinstalled windows 7 from my Windows 7 Upgrade disk and restore my files on hard disk. The computer works fantastic and returned half of the memory of the hard drive. A few days later, I get a message on the screen that I have 30 days left until I can produce a product key from the original Windows installation, does not accept the upgrade product key.

  I tried the product key located on the bottom of my laptop for Windows Vista comes with the HP computer. It does not work and it gave me no disk backup for Windows Vista from HP.

  I called Microsoft and they told me to contact HP for the product key. I see on this forum that someone else has written a similar plea, because it is a plea, and HP said to contact Microsoft. In other words, Microsoft says to contact HP and HP says to contact Microsoft.

  I use Microsoft since Windows 3.2 operating systems and have bought a lot of products of them. It's my 3rd HP laptop, my wife is on her 2nd HP laptop. Well you know what? If I don't get this resolved quickly by one of your companies, and I'm not remember Microsoft, I'm through the two of you.

  I don't see where Microsoft is not being fooled off but when it's to the detriment of a loyal customer, so don't worry. HP is also responsible for this. An upgraded version of Windows 7 (to upgrade from Vista or XP) should be smart enough (and I thought it was) to remember that I had the original version and its product key should be enough. Also I don't never told me that I had to keep the old product keys, and it doesn't matter anyway because the product key is always available in my laptop HP, but it does not work.

  I'm not buying another HP without your help and actually buying an Apple Mac for my wife and my next computer if it is not resolved. I think that HP is probably as bad as Microsoft so that it will not be solved and I'm not shelling out more money for something I already own.

  System information:

  Other OS Description not available OS manufacturer Microsoft Corporation system name MADRONA system manufacturer Hewlett-Packard model system HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC OS name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Version 6.1.7600 X 86 - based PC processor Intel (r) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU P7450 2.13 GHz, 2133 MHz, 2 Lossnay Build 7600 system type, 2 logic or the BIOS Version/Date Hewlett-Packard F.24 processors , 12/06/2009 \Device\HarddiskVolume1 SMBIOS Version 2.4 Windows directory C:\Windows directory C:\Windows\system32 peripheral initialization system local United the States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7600.16385" username madrona\majoraward Pacific Daylight Time zone installed physical memory (RAM) 3.00 GB Total physical memory 3.00 GB available physical memory 1.74 GB memory virtual 5.99 Total available virtual memory 4.66 GB Page file space 3.00 GB Page file C:\pagefile.sys

  I used here from method 3 with success. Basically just throw the disc to upgrade from in Windows and make install an inplace upgrade.

  http://www.winsupersite.com/article/Windows-7/clean-install-Windows-7-with-upgrade-media-128512

• I bought a new computer with Windows 7 free upgrade. We also have another office.

  I bought a new computer with Windows 7 free upgrade. We also have another desktop computer. My son has paid and downloaded Windows 7 Home Premium on this computer (Asus), not knowing that I had the free update. ASUS sent me free upgrade disks. Can I use these on another desktop computer? Or I can download Windows on another desktop computer and transfer my registration to it, and then use the Asus drives on this computer?

  Your question has nothing to do with the functionality of Windows Update (vs Windows upgrade), Jan.

  That being said, Asus only can answer your specific question. Good luck!

  Post a question other/other on Win7 upgrade in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Can HP Mini with Windows XP - I upgrade to a supported Windows version?

  I have a 210-1000 HP Mini with Windows XP Home Edition.  Given that XP is no longer supported, can I put the Mini version of Windows supported?

  Hi Runincary,

  To know if your PC is capable of running Windows, you can run Upgrade Wizard of the version of Windows that you want to update your PC to. Below, I've posted links to the wizards for the version of Windows that you want to update to upgrade.

  Note:  Windows Vista is always support however, sales have ended for this version of Windows.

  Windows 7 upgrade Assistant

  Windows 8 Upgrade Wizard

  Windows 8.1 Upgrade Wizard

  Hope that answers your question.

• Why used my windows xp sp1a upgrade to sp2

  ORIGINAL TITLE: HELP ME URGENT!
  
  Why my windows xp sp1a upgrade to sp2 used when I try to use the download from the micrsoft websit it dose work ' nt it will come with a message saying "the expeted to your product version is not found on your system.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  NOTE: windows update does not work I tried it.

  Hello

  You can even try just going straight to SP3 the link above. I believe that SP3 can be installed SP1 or SP1a.

  Tricky

• Cannot boot from the Windows 7 installation DVD. Error when installing XP "this installation disc is not compatible with your version of windows. To upgrade, you need the correct installation disc.

  Please help me

  Why my cd not DVD boot? will have a difficult time install my win7 home ed I have xp and the note ""this installation disc is not compatible with your version of windows. " To upgrade, you need the correct installation disc. For more information, see your computer system information. To install a new copy of Windows, restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc, and then select custom (advanced option). "always keep flashing... I already did your post, but I cant stand dvd always turn to windows xp? and my driver working I just installed win xp months ago

  Hi the prey,

  ·         What is the brand and model of the computer?

  You should check the settings of the computer BIOS (Basic Input\Output System) to boot from the CD/DVD. Check the manual or the support of the computer Web site for the same.

  Note: Be careful when you change the BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users, and it is possible to change a setting that can prevent your computer from starting properly.

  Run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your computer is compatible to install Windows 7.

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - download - Microsoft Windows

  See also:

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7

• How can I reinstall Windows XP? I don't have my OEM of Windows ME records. I don't have my Windows XP to upgrade the disks I got the OEM. It was a free upgrade to Windows XP with my purchase of the computer with Windows Millennium Edition.

  How can I reinstall Windows XP?  I don't have my OEM of Windows ME records.  I don't have my Windows XP to upgrade the disks I got the OEM.  It was a free upgrade to Windows XP with my purchase of the computer with Windows Millennium Edition.

  I'm sorry, but you will need a Windows 9 x / ME drive to provide during the XP installation from the XP disc is a version upgrade. There is no way around that. See if you can find a friend with an older operating system disk (not a recovery disk) to support qualification. Otherwise, you would need to buy the full version (not upgrade) of XP to install on the computer. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Y at - it a link to the free update or I must first upgrade to Windows 7 and upgrade them to Windows 10?

  Original title: Dee

  I have an old Dell Inspiron 15 with Vista Home Premium and want to switch to the window of 10. Y at - it a link to the free update or I must first upgrade to Windows 7 and upgrade them to Windows 10? Or could it be the Windows 10 Pro?

  The free offer of Windows 10 is not available for Vista.  You need to upgrade to Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1.

• can upgrade you vista Home premium to vista professional in order to install windows 7 Professional upgrade?

  Husband bought the windows 7 Professional upgrade.  Of course when it did not work and the message was to do a "clean install", we both had type light headed as we thought it that will take all day and probably does not work smoothly since is the most "literate" computer.  I did some internet research and according to microsoft, windows vista business upgrade to windows 7 Professional is an upgrade and not a clean install.  Is it useful to try and uprade my 64-bit edition windows Home premium windows vista professional in order to upgrade to windows 7 Professional?  I don't think we can get our money back because the packaging is open or I would say just that we trade it for ultimate.  If anyone can help I would really appreciate it.  Also I don't know even where to download vista business or haow only as much as it would cost.  Thanks in advance.

  N ° there is no way to go from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional OR Vista business without what you call a 'clean install', so there is no point in spending money to upgrade to Home Premium to business before the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional.  Upgrade Vista Home Premium only allowed on-site is ultimate.

  Use Windows Easy Transfer to keep your files and settings.  Then, start the computer with the Windows 7 dvd installation and moving forward.  Do not remove Vista.  Windows 7 upgrade installation should detect a copy installed Windows so that you can use the upgrade product key.  Once you reach the installation type selection screen, you will see the upgrade option is grayed out.  Choose the custom option to continue.

  If you want to do a clean install, you can use the tools on the installation type selection screen (until you click on custom) to reformat, etc., but this is not necessary if you don't mind remove the old Windows folder later.  If you start with a blank hard drive your upgrade license will be a problem then don't attempt is not a clean install of the old way.

• 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

• Windows 7 free upgrade, and the upgrade is involved?

  Same as above

  * original title - I have windows vista installed and ive been offered to upgrade to win 7 is free and how much is *.

  First run the Windows 7 Compatibility Checker
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Here are answers to some common questions about the 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/compare/32-bit-64-bit-FAQ.aspx

  -Update paths--your free upgrade answer - following

  Windows 7 upgrade paths
  Microsoft has released a downloadable document from MS word with a list of paths to upgrade to Windows 7.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e170eba1-5bab-401F-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fb

  Note: The 'Upgrade' from Windows 7 version you are the owner requires a previous version (and ligitimate) from Windows XP or Vista. If you do not meet these requirements, then you must purchase a full version of Windows 7.

  Windows 7 upgrade paths
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579%28WS.10%29.aspx

  Decrypt Windows 7 upgrades: the official rankings
  http://mossblog.AllThingsD.com/20090804/deciphering-Windows-7-upgrades-the-official-chart/
  (Save the graphic, and then open it using a photo editing software or Viewer to expand to a size more readable)

  Which is right for you?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  List feature that provides each edition of Windows 7:
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-Windows-7-editions.html

  Windows 7 Professional upgrade - Vista owners: Be aware that the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional can be used only to perform a upgrade in place for computers that have Vista Business Edition. Unfortunately there is no indication on the box or retail in the EULA/license restrictions of Windows 7 Professional
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/windows7proupgade.html

  Users of Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, your choice of upgrade: Windows 7 Home Basic Edition, Premium 7 or 7 Ultimate
  Users of Windows Vista Home Premium, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate 7
  Users of Windows Vista business, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise edition
  Users of Windows Vista Enterprise: only one way upgrade of Windows 7 Enterprise
  Windows Vista Ultimate users: once again as a way to upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate.

  -Update from Windows Vista to Windows 7-

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  How to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6892/how-to-perform-an-upgrade-from-vista-to-windows-7/

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 (custom installation)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7-custom

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• 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