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• Upgrade to Windows 8 64 bit XP 64 bit error Windows8 Upgrade Assistant

  Simple question. Is the ISO downloaded both 32 and 64-bit?  I have Win XP 32 and 64-bit on the same machine, but wish only to install 8 64-bit windows.

  I have Win XP 64 bit when I try to run the windows Update Wizard 8 I get an error that stops at all the process with an error "platform is not supported", so I can't run I'm trying to upgrade the operating system.  Please if you do not understand that to reread the question otherwise I'm sorry but do not build your number of answer on my question (yes I'm being nice).  The point is there is no upgrade for win xp, you must do a clean install.  For my part I want to enjoy this upgrade. All I want is an official response. Is the upgrade of $39.95 available for Win Xp 64 bit users?

  You do not get an "official response" probably on a peer-to-peer forum.
   
  As much as my number of 'response' - I've been on forums such as these for so long I have and have always said the same thing: none of this issues.  Trying to be nice would be were just stop at "OS I am trying to upgrade", after that, pretty much fail in this attempt, huh?
   
  Google might have gotten you here:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx
   
  You answered "unofficial" No. you cannot move Windows XP x 64 to Windows 8 because it is not in the path for help because you must have Windows XP with SP3 to upgrade Windows XP x 64 has never exceeded the SP2.  You can spend $69.99 and get the of Windows 8 Pro Upgrade retail media rather - 64-bit.  However, as you have said - it is essentially a CLEAN installation.
   
  Depending on why you use 64-bit in any case, it may not matter that much if you run Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit.  Memory?  Some applications?

• Cannot find CD-ROM after windows8 upgraded

  I upgraded my desktop HP Pavallion from Vista to Windows 8 Pro computer. I installed a CD-ROM drive program. Today, the computer can't find the CD-ROM drive at all! I tried to go to the HP site for upgrades of the pilot, but they have not yet supported for this OS. I then tried the utilitty of hardware troubleshooting, but that did not fix it. Finally, I tried the registry fix recommended by someone on this forum for MS. Even that did not work.

  Help, please! Thank you.

  The CD-ROM appears in Device Manager?

  If this is not the case, try the following:

  Start > type cmd.exe , and then right-click on cmd.exe, and at the bottom of the screen, click 'run as administrator '.

  Then, at the command prompt, type the following (you can copy and paste) and press "enter":

  Reg.exe add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi\Controller0" / f/v EnumDevice1 /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00000001

  Restart the computer

  However if the CD = ROM appears in the Manager of devices, but with an error you can

  Check the following registry key? :

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  To the registry for this key, in the right window, in the world is here, under 'Name', a LowerFilters and UpperFilters value?

  If so, for UpperFilters and LowerFilters, value which is listed under "data"?

• Windows8 upgrade problems

  Just upgraded my toshiba satellite c660 Windows 8 7, a big improvement from the first time I tried to upgrade almost a year ago. However this time around I have no cd/dvd drive, doesn't show is not in the computer, no messages or error codes, showing everything simply do not. If I insert a disc of any kind, the reader turns for a few seconds but nothing more. Run a couple of tests after having read other people with same issue, software driver is available, up to date the best apparenlty.

  Here, any help is good!

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  Fix for CD/DVD drive missing:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

• How to upgrade to Windows 8 - useful information

  Hi community

  I would like to share interesting page of Toshiba, providing information and details on the new Win 8 upgrade.

  * How upgrading to Windows 8 *.
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/generic/Windows8-upgrade-stepbystep/

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

  Dear customer,

  Microsoft proposes to upgrade Windows 7 computers to Windows 8 Pro. The information contained in the present document explains the conditions and how to use the Windows 8 upgrade of the offer.

  The upgrade process consists of the following 5 parts:

  1. check if your computer is upgraded from Microsoft and supported by TOSHIBA.
  2. things to do before you move to Windows 8.
  3 order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it.
  4. download the upgrade Assistant TOSHIBA.
  5. upgrade software components using the TOSHIBA Upgrade Wizard.

  _ * Part one: verification of eligibility conditions and the list of models supported * _

  1. This offer is valid if you bought a PC preloaded with genuine Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, professional or ultimate edition between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013.

  2. check in the list of the supported models, if your computer model is supported by TOSHIBA for the upgrade. Visit https://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/windows8-matrix

  _ * Part II: things to do before moving on to Windows 8 * _

  1. upgrade your current version of Windows 7 to the latest version provided by Microsoft to: http://www.update.microsoft.com.

  2. save all your files and settings before the upgrade. Note: Do not back up files on the same hard disk that Windows is installed. For example, to make the back not files on a recovery partition. You can back up to another drive, or a DVD.

  3. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

  4. If Toshiba Disc Creator is installed on your computer, remove it.
  (a) click Start? Control Panel? Control Panel? Uninstall the program.
  (b) Toshiba Disc Creator, select and click the Uninstall/Change button.

  _ * Part III: order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it * _

  1 sign up for the upgrade of Windows 8 on Windows upgrade website managed by Microsoft https://windowsupgradeoffer.com offer and follow the online instructions. Submissions must be completed online by February 28, 2013.

  2. after registration, you will receive a confirmation email which will provide more information as to when the upgrade of Windows 8 is available for purchase.

  3. after the general availability of Windows 8, you will receive promotional code and purchase instructions.

  4. use the Recovery Media Creator utility to create media recovery (DVD or USB Flash Memory) that will allow you to restore the software pre installed from factory.

  5 buy the upgrade by following the instructions and download Windows 8. You will also be guided to perform a self test of qualification via a leveling tool step by step with information on the PC before upgrading.

  6. follow the online instructions to upgrade the operating system. During this process, select keep Windows settings, applications and personal files.

  ATTENTION: Operate your computer from the power supply current. Otherwise, you can run battery during the upgrade.

  _ * Part IV: Download the wizard upgrade TOSHIBA * _

  1. to receive the TOSHIBA Upgrade Assistant and the necessary software updates (e.g., BIOS, drivers, utilities, applications) to TOSHIBA, please visit
  https://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/windows8_drivers.jsp

  2. follow the online instructions.

• Portege Z930 - Win8 Upgrade offer fails

  Hello!

  31.Oct.2012 we bought Portege Z930 - G1S (PT234R) - quite an expensive laptop with Win7 Home Premium OS.

  We have reduced by thinking, we are entitled to Win8 upgrade, but as we walked into our data on the Microsoft site - they told us we are not allowed.

  We have tried to achieve the support of Toshiba in Russia - http://ru.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/contact_toshiba.jsp
  Several times a month.

  But all mails are back with the error "invalid recipient address.

  How is it possible that support Toshiba official site is an invalid address blacklisted?
  How is it possible that Toshiba laptop recent and rather expensive subject program of upgrade of Windows 8?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Please check this page how to upgrade to Win 7 to 8 Win:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/generic/Windows8-upgrade-stepbystep

  The point is that you must order Windows 8 from Microsoft and install it.
  If it fails, contact Microsoft why the order to win 8 failed.

  Of my knowledge Toshiba provides a Win 8 drivers. You can get this driver TOSHIBA Upgrade Wizard, but you can do this after the installation of Win 8!

  I found this page Toshiba win 8 Win 8 upgrade information
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/generic/Windows8-message

• Win 8 Upgrade - unable to play a DVD on Satellite Pro U500

  Hello! I recently updated my Windows to W8 on my Satellite Pro U500 - portable 1DJ.

  Now, I am unable to play DVDs on my DVD player.

  The problem is that I can not find drivers to reinstall. Can someone help me with this?

  Hello

  Check it please http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/windows8-upgrade-stepbystep/ document, especially part II: things to do before upgrading to Windows 8.

  You have already deleted Toshiba Disc Creator?

• IdeaPad Z580 trouble with smart touchpad after upgrade of Windows 8

  I own a Z580 Ideapad and upgraded to Windows 8 yesterday. I noticed that the smart touchpad stopped working after the upgrade. I installed the correct driver, Synaptics Touchpad Driver for Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit) - IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z580, hoping that it would work, but nothing helped. I also tried to reinstall/overwrite my existing 64-bit driver when prompted by my system to do so.

  Scrolling, pinch and side scrolling don't work at all. It is quite frustrating. Help, please.

  Hey guys lenovo recommends a clean install of windows on machines pad idea 8

  read this:

  http://download.Lenovo.com/Lenovo/content/Windows8/upgrade/IdeaPad/index_en.html

  And can get all the drivers for lenovo China site... use chrome to translate the page

  http://Support1.Lenovo.com.CN/Lenovo/WSI/modules/DriverDownload.aspx?SearchType=1&LogicType=0&Machin...

• Setup error assistant Windows 8 Pro Upgrade

  I am trying to upgrade my bits of x 64 windows Home Basic 7 to Windows 8 Pro with assistant windows8 upgrade, but when I try to run the Setup Wizard it says an error = 0 x 80070001 incorrect function. Please kindly help me

  Possibly a download corrupted, try to download a new copy:

  Upgrade Wizard:

  Go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=262205

  If this DOE not work, try changing the compatibility for Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista settings.

  Software:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx?type=software

  You can also try to run the program in compatibility mode

  You can find more information on compatibility modes in the articles below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-program-compatibility

• Satellite P850-12BZ - how to uninstall Toshiba recovery media library?

  I need to uninstall to upgrade to win 8 on toshiba satellite P850-12BZ

  Hello

  Check also this document - http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/windows8-upgrade-stepbystep/
  And here, you will find instructions how to proceed.

• Satellite L775: No download 'BlueRay Player' after update for Windows 8

  Hello

  Please help me...

  After upgrade from win 7 to win 8 it is not possible for playback of bluray on my Satellite L775.
  Where can I download the software for bluray playback?

  Under the following link, it says that Toshiba offers to install the TOSHIBA Blu - Ray player (last third section grey highlight).
  http://www.Toshiba.EU/innovation/generic/Windows8-upgrade-stepbystep/

  I'm looking for the web now for several hours, but could not find this software...

  Thank you.
  Carine

  Hello

  I read in the forum that Toshiba 'BlueRay Player' is a software under license and, therefore, it of not possible to download this software from Toshiba UE driver page.

  If you want to install and use the "Blu - Ray Player" Toshiba after updated Win 8, you must contact the center of Toshiba Support Officer (hotline) and ask these software download.

  There is also another option to play the Blu - ray disc. You could use a tool of 3rd pieces called VLC player (free) that allows you to stream movies.

• Need help with the demotion of win8 to win7

  Hey, thanks for taking the time to look at this post and help me.

  At Christmas I bought a Vibox pc without software, I bought windows8, upgrade, thinking it was the full version, but I was wrong, I recently bought Windows7 Home Premium, I do not know how to get down, can someone help me please?

  ~Rhys.Brook

  Hi Rhys.Brook,

  Please start from the disc of Windows 7 Home Premium and follow the instructions on the screen to install the operating system. You can consult the following link for the installation help:
  http://bit.LY/dIqTM3

  You can continue to use Windows7 after the installation completes, or can also upgrade to Windows 8 by using the upgrade disc you already bought.

• Dolby Advanced Audio Driver does not

  Hello, I have recently updated all my drivers on my computer that could be updated. (I have Windows 8), but now every time I turn on my computer it says

  The current version of the Dolby audio driver is 7.2.8000.17 and the software application expects that the version of the driver 7.2.7000.7. Please install a valid application of driver and software combination.

  Since this has happened, I can't watch videos in Windows Media Player and I can not play some full screen. Also when I go on Youtube, I have to wait 10 seconds before I can watch a video. My computer is an Acer Aspire 5560-8431. If you guys can help, that would be great, considering that this new driver is a pain.

  So should I remove Dolby Advanced Audio?

  You are using an operating system apparently does not support your computer manufacturer.  Your choices (as I see them) are:

  • Understand the exact brand & model of audio device you have in the machine and go directly to support manufacturer - you might get lucky and they support this component of your entire system.
  • Back to a supported operating system (it came with Windows 7 apparently) and who should run because the system was designed around him.
  • Do you think all that is right and makes things work the way you want.

  "Deletes" the "Dolby Advanced Audio" the right choice?  I don't think so - it will probably break something else.  But it might be for you - he might just silence the message and who can be your main concern.
   
  When you improved (I guess that's what you were doing) this system to Windows 8, did you use the Acer provided and suggests how?
  http://www.Acer.ca/AC/en/CA/content/Windows8-upgrade
  -->
  http://www.Acer.ca/AC/en/CA/content/upgrade-Assistant-tool
  or
  http://www.Acer.ca/AC/en/CA/content/manually-upgrade
   
  Either your system * equipped * Windows 8?  Once again-, we could have a failure in communications here.  When I visit the page drivers for the Acer Aspire 5560 15 "laptop - you can have something together."  What I see shows that the system is little close only supported by Acer with Windows 7 64 bit.

• Photosmart C3140: (Photosmart C3140) HP Solution Center does not work on my system after upgrading windows8.1

  When I try to launch the HP Solution Center, get the error like - "HP Solution Center cannot work because your device installation is not complete. Please connect the USB cable or re-run the Setup program from the installation to a network installation CD. "If it does not complete the installation, or you do not have the CD, access the HP help files by clicking on the Start Menu.

  HP Solution Center worked very well with Windows8. Windows updates updated Windows8.1 and Solution Center stopped Frank.

  Any suggestions to fix this? What is the Windows8.1 question upgraded or because of something else?

  Appreciate any help.

  Hello PradhanAK,

  You may need to uninstall the existing printing software.

  Restart the PC.

  Please, download and run the Installer printer HP www.hp.com/go/tools

• Problems encountered during the upgradation of windows7 for windows8 in my laptop Dell Inspiron 5520.

  I'm halfway to the upgradation of windows7 for windows8 in my laptop Dell Inspiron 5520. I wonder to uninstall software for USB 3.0, Dell stage, Bluetooth, ports etc. of windows7, citing compatibility problems. How do I proceed? Similar software will be installed during the process once I have finished installing windows8? Because now, my internet connection is through the USB data card. Please advice of emergency

  What I suggest you do is download Windows 8 and create a bootable on a Flash DRIVE or DVD you can do an offline installation. Although the wizard upgrade of Windows 8 is the first download before to actually copy the files.

  You can uninstall the proposed components that affect the download installation files.

  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/