Does anybody know if it is possible to install windows Vista with a Windows 7 license key? I'm planning to buy a new pc but I don't want to switch to 7 right away, I prefer to upgrade only later on. If I'm correct it was possible to install XP with a Vista license, but I can't seem to find the same information for Windows 7.
View 8 RepliesWhy is there no ng for Windows7?
View 4 Replies View RelatedWhy are useless "applications", business people could give two flying craps about, like MOVIE MAKER - I spent half hour to delete because it required me to gain Ownership and assign Full Control to that folder before the pest could be deleted (100MB+ freed!), why are they included.
But useful applications ar enot, nowadays?
The VolumeControl is abhorrent comparing to WinXP.
But now I hear Win7 won't include Email Client?
I have to download separately?
Is that due to antitrust/antimonopoly regulations?
If so, can Microsoft please to ALSO not include goddamn MovieMaker, PhotoGallery, etc. and leave it for download for people who care about crapware?
Can Microsoft NOT include other dubious applications, if Email is removed.
Or at least do NOT crate pest foledrs which can't be deleted w;/o resorting to DOS tools or elaborate file killing techniques as I was forced to w/WinPhotoGallery?
What is more important - an Email Client or yet another image/video player or another shiny useless object (useless for busieness & educated people who work, not play on computers)?
Did a search of groups carried by my news server and could not find a windows 7 group.
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View 6 Replies View RelatedI want to upgrade a machine from Windows7 Home Edition to Windows7 Professional, but the package say, "Designed for Windows Vista". Will this work for me, or do I need another upgrade version? The salesman said it would work, but I don't want to open the package unless I can verify that.
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View 9 Replies View RelatedI prefer 32 bit Windows - 64 bit requires special versions of some programs? Is there some benefit for 64 bit Home Premium over 32 bit?
View 9 Replies View RelatedBecause right now this is turning into a Vista/Windows 7 group!
View 9 Replies View Relatedcan someone tell me if these 2 share drivers?? what about win2008/server? are they all on vista cores?
View 9 Replies View RelatedI bought a computer with a hard drive that had been completely clearedand i dont have the installation DVD but i do have a legitimate os license code. How should i go about installing vista?
View 9 Replies View RelatedSince Windows Mail is part of Vista, when I do a Windows 7 Upgrade, and since Vista will be replaced by Windows 7, what will happen with Windows Mail? Will it be deleted as Vista is removed? Should I update to to Windows LIVE Mail.
View 9 Replies View RelatedUsung Vista Home Prem 32bit. I have utilized the Remote features to assist a friend in another state by taking control of his PC remotely. I was just reviewing a comparision Chart of the new Windows7 versions. It shows Desktop Remote Host is not available in Windows7 Home Prem....have I understood this correctly?
View 7 Replies View RelatedExpect to get a new PC as soon as te new ones come out with Windows7 installed in late Oct. Presently using OE 6 and XP. Trying to learn about some of this now, though. Imagine the transferring problem is the same for Vista as it will be for Windows7 probably.
I guess I will be forced to use Windows Live rather than OE with Windows7 My needs are simple, and OE has done everything I require, but I understand that Windows Live is a pretty basic one also. Is it possible to transfer all my saved OE Folder files like SENT, etc. from OE to Windows Live (easily) ?
Read a brief mention that if you go to OE/ TOOLS/ OPTIONS/ MAINT. there is "some" way of creating a folder with all the stuff you want to transfer, and then loading it into WindowsLive. A bit on in years now, so please bear with me. Is this the (best and easiest) way to do it, or?
I'm assembling the components to upgrade this machine (it is a 939 mobo with a nForce3 chip and early releases of Windows7 didn't play well with the chipset). I'm not a gamer, I don't need the latest and greatest cpu and I don't plan on any overclocking. The most demanding things I do are video recoding of HDTV, some audio recoding and some simple image editing.
I already have a mobo that takes AM3 processors and DDR2 memory. I'm considering a Athlon II x4 or a Phenom II x3 both running at 2.6. They are about the same price and the only difference, other than the cores, is the L3 cache. The Athlons don't have any and the Phenoms have 6 MB. What are your opinions? Will I see any difference in the performance in my real world situations?
windows vista home premium/windows media player 11. Today I can no longer play certain mp3's I have. I am told I need a license and to get it, I am sent to a website that does nothing. No information on the website is offered to obtain the license other than to go to certain other websites, and pay for the license.
Up until today, I could play the mp3's with no problems. Perhaps due in part in using "Rhapsody" for the first time. My problem is, how and where exactly do I obtain this "license" which should be free, or at least at bare minimal cost for ALL of my mp3's? Not just a select few. It's my damn property, microsoft ain't gonna tell me how and when i can use it.
I got a message two days ago saying that my licence was due to expire on Vista Ultimate.
Now I cant access my control panel or print.
What do I need to do?, can I buy an upgrade Home Premium / Ultimate?
Do I need to buy a full OEM version
I have a license of vista business and dvd media is for 32 bits. I used this version on my old machine Microsoft send me now a 64 bits version for my new machine but when i try to activate license it shows me that it is in use. How do i can activate again ?
View 5 Replies View RelatedCould anyone please help me uninstall windows 7 and retain pre-installed Vista ultimate?
Could formatting the windows 7 partition from Vista solve the issue?
I dont have the installation disc for vista. I was provided only with the vista recovery disc.
There is a new newsgroup on the *Microsoft* newsgroup server: (msnews.microsoft.com). The "IT" is not information technology, it's Italian! Ok, I'm all for supporting alternative languages, but why is *Microsoft* hosting a Windows7 newsgroup in Italian whereas they will not support a Windows 7 newsgroup in (the universal language of the web) English?
View 4 Replies View RelatedThe F-lock key may start Windows7 in Safe Mode, but it's more efficient to use:
a) Condom while using Windows7
b) Helmet while browsing Web at high speeds.
c) Reboot & Repent periodically.
I am looking at buying a laptop at an online auction site, but the item states the "Operating System License Key" is included. However the items not included are:
Installed Operating System
Operating System Restore Partition
Operating System Restore Disc (s)
I am looking at buying a laptop at an online auction site, but the item states the "Operating System License Key" is included. However the items not included are: Installed Operating System ,Operating System Restore Partition, Operating System Restore Disc (s). How can I use this computer or do I have to buy a full OS version?
View 5 Replies View RelatedI bought a computer in a silent auction at work. I thought the version of Vista was legit but found out it has an enterprise license. I would like to purchase and install Vista Home Premium but since I have a licensed copy of XP Home, I am wondering if a) I'm entitled to use an upgrade license of Vista, and b) can I install Vista Home Premium over top of the existing enterprise edition and reference the XP license keys when prompted?
View 5 Replies View RelatedMy system keeps telling me that my Windows-license will end in x days, though I have a valid Vista-copy. I have installed SP1 in september and from that date it says 'evaluation-copy' in the right-bottom corner. Does anyone know what the problem is?
View 5 Replies View RelatedI had a laptop that had Vista home preium. I upgraded to vista Ultimate thru anytime upgrade. That laptop Is no longer in Use. I got another laptop Which has Visa Home Basic. The Question Is "Can I transfer My ditgal License To the laptop I have now and upgrade to vista ultimate ?
View 4 Replies View RelatedI'm trying to do the in-place upgrade - Vista Home Premium to W7 Home Premium. It says: "The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue. There is not enough free space to store temporary Windows installation files. Try using Disk Cleanup, uninstall old programs, or move files to an external location such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive." I just installed a new 320 gb hard drive and restored Vista on it. It works perfectly. 220 drive C: and about 80 gb D: so there should be no problem I checked each drive's properties to make sure each had much unused space - I came from an 80 gb disk.
View 9 Replies View Relatedrunning XP try to install 7 but get a error message unable to find partition error 0x80070490. i ran compatability which stated ok
View 9 Replies View RelatedIs it possible to remove the hibernate file on a Windows7 desktop machine. I've made sure that in power options the machine will never hibernate, but the system still prevents me deleting the 2.5Gb file.
View 5 Replies View RelatedI recently installed VMware on my Vista 64-bit desktop. I used the Vista 32-bit software that I have on my laptop to set up a guest system. I believe that I now need to activate this latter system by purchasing a new license.
When I go the ComputerProperties route to activate the system and to purchase a new license, I keep getting the message "Unable to process your order at this time. Please try again later." (I am now several days later...) Is there another route I should use to activate my software before my time expires (and my computer self destructs)?
I have a Sony Vaio VGC-LA1. Originally it was running Windows XP Media Centre 2005. I upgraded it to Vista Home Premium using a Vista Express Upgrade Disc sent to me from Sony. this included all the relevant updated drivers and applications. A few weeks ago the HDD died and had to be replaced. I've reinstalled XP from my recovery disc, then upgraded again to Vista using Vista Express Disc. However I can't activate Vista as it says its already in use and I require another license. How can I activate it?
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