So I would like to go ahead and update a desktop PC from Vista to Win7, the only setback is, I lost some of the install cd's that I had for programs like Adobe photoshop which was $1500 (CS4) Is there some way that I can basically save the programs and their contents to an external and then put them back onto the PC after it has been given new life?
View 1 RepliesHow you can get back to vista from windows 7. I have tried formatting and re-installing but whilst formatting an error comes up to say the partition is not allowed to be cleared.I have tried rebotting with the vista operating system disc but it won't run properly.
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If you have been missing the Windows Calendar in Windows 7, here is smart way to get back this feature in Windows 7. And if you are new to Windows Calendar program, read how to get most out of Windows Calendar program guide.
Follow the simple instructions given below to get back Windows Calendar in Windows 7:
1. First of all, navigate Windir/Program Files (C:Program Files, where C is your Windows 7 drive) and create a new folder named Windows Calendar.
2. Now, download this ZIP file and extract the contents to C:Program FilesWindows Calendar.
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4. Click on the Windows Calendar shortcut on the taskbar to start running Windows Calendar program in Windows 7.
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I am going to buy a Windows 7 laptop, but I have had experience with Windows 7 and personally hate it, so when I get this laptop I want to revert back to Vista operating system... How do I do it? Can the Vista be downloaded from Microsoft's website, or do I need to buy Vista in a CD?
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View 1 Replies View Relatedi want to back up all other programs & files (music, games, docs, etc), and but not the c:drive system disc, how do i do this using macrium free (or windows back up which ever works best)?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI'm not sure if this is the best category/sub-category, but it seemed like the best option.
I've got two programs - Photoshop Elements 9 and the latest Microsoft Office - that restrict the number of installs. I was told that MS Office allows 3 and Adobe only allows 2.
I have heard that there is a way to back up a program such that if you had to reformat, you could retrieve the program - and so not need to do a reinstall.
Is this true? If so, does anyone know how to do it, either the steps I'd need to take or the program I would need to get?
can I use acronis to reinstall my programes after I install win7
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View 2 Replies View RelatedBut I installed Windows 7 64 with the dual boot option, and have Vista 32 as my regular OS. Is there any way to transfer the programs from the Vista partition over to the Win 7 partition without re-installing each and every program?
On a related note - is there a way to transfer my old desktop from Vista over to Win 7 just the way it is?
Can I run programs from my Vista partition and access files, etc from it while on Windows 7? I just installed it on a 150gb partition and I really don't want to reinstall everything, transfer over data, etc, etc. Will this work or no?
View 3 Replies View RelatedOkay so I set up a new partition on my hard drive to boot Windows 7 from, so that I could have both Vista and Windows 7 on my laptop. However, is there a way that Windows 7 can use all of the programs and files I already have in my Vista partition? I can manually go over and start them, but they aren't on my "Programs" list in Windows 7 or the start menu or anything.
is there any way to automatically integrate all my files/programs with both my operating systems? I don't think I should have to download two instances of google chrome or firefox. you know? Any insight would be appreciated. I am new to dual booting. This is is the first OS i have ever installed myself.
I find that the Windows 7 boot screen slows down the boot process on my machine. Is there a way to restore the old Vista scrolling loading bar? I know it's there as my netbook uses it.
View 6 Replies View Relatedrecently went from the pre installed vista on my HP dv6920ea laptop to 7enterprise.
When i put in a cd or usb key there is no autorun box that appears now.
Also ive lost the pre installed cd / dvd burning / copying program. Where might i find that again?
I have a brand new Toshiba laptop with Vista. It arrived just a few days before the Windows 7 release so I put the Toshiba aside and waited for the free Windows 7 upgrade disk, which just arrived.
Since I haven’t used the Toshiba yet, there’s no data or personal programs to protect. I don’t want to keep Vista, and of course I don’t want to keep all the bloatware. Currently, Vista is on the C disk; there is a recovery or backup partition (D); and E is free for data. The Toshiba did not come with a Vista restore disk so I will burn recovery disks with Vista before I install Windows 7.
Like everyone, I want a fresh, clean sparkling brand-new install of Windows 7. I can follow the tutorials to boot from the Windows 7 upgrade disk, go to advanced tools and re-format the partition with Vista (i.e. C) and then install Windows 7. I should have no problem with registration or activation since Windows 7 will see Vista before it’s deleted. I’m not 100% clear whether the recovery partition (D) will be maintained but it shouldn’t matter much because I’ve got recovery disks … right?
My two questions:
1) Do I need to worry about losing my drivers in this scenario? Should I be taking a copy of all drivers ahead of time, and if so, is there somewhere (on the Toshiba) I can easily find them all? Or will they all be on the recovery disks I burn, should I need them?
2) What about the one or two Toshiba-specific programs I might want to keep, like Config-free and facial recognition software? Are they gone with the clean install, or can I also get them off the recovery disks (or recovery partition, if it still exists post-clean install)?
Is there anything else I need to know before I get started?? I’d like to make this as painless as possible ..
I just upgraded a 32 bit windows vista Sony Vaio to 64 bit windows 7, but all the shortcuts and original programs (accessories, dvd writers, etc.) installed by Sony are gone. Would like to know how to get these programs back. I had try to use the disc that came with the computer but it actually wipe out windows 7 and reinstall windows vista back onto the computer.
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View 1 Replies View RelatedNew laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit. I have two business programs that won't run on a 64bit system. Partitioned the hard drive to install Vista Home Premium 32bit to create a dual boot system solely to run these two programs.Can't get Vista to load. Followed tutorial meticulously. All goes fine until the "Vista will boot for the first time" step. After this first boot, the screen returns to the "completing installation" page. However, the process dies here and the progress bar across the bottom of the screen never moves, even after an hour. Reformatted the partition and started over with same results. Multiple attempts always die after the first boot.
View 9 Replies View RelatedI have two drives (C and D) with Vista on one and Win 7 on the other (not sure if they're actual drives or partitions of a single drive, how do I tell?). I am dual booting and never use Vista. Starting to need the disk space and want to delete Vista. Is this difficult in this scenario?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI had recently installed windows 7 on my laptop running windows vista. I did not remove the existing windows vista installation, and thus win 7 was installed in a dual boot combination. Now, i want to remove vista from my laptop and use windows 7 only.The problem is that during installation, win 7 was installed on logical drive and windows vista was on the primary drive. Thus, i cannot delete/format the windows vista partition. Also I cannot transfer the boot drive to the partition containing win 7 because the vista partition is the active one.
View 6 Replies View RelatedI have a legitimate copy of Windows Vista with key codes etc and I have a legitimate upgrade disk for Windows 7. I had Windows 7 installed on a previous system build which had a HD crash and now I am starting again from scratch (wiyh backed up data).
Like a dolt, I installed Wondows 7 before I remembered it was an upgrade edition. I've looked all over the MS site and don't see a method I can use to Activate Windows 7 from this point. way to use my legitimate Windows disks and keys without having to wipe the drive, install Vista and then install Windows 7 yet again.
It's aggravating to have legitimate software and not be able to use it without needing to trick the system - surely there is a way to not have to start all over?
I have recently upgraded my win vista 32 bit to windows 7 32 bit home premium. If my comp crashes do i need a vista bootable cd or can i repair it from windows 7 cd which i purchased
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have just bought a new acer aspier 5750z-4830 intel core b940 processor 4gb ddr3 memory 500 gb hdd 3 days ago and I am unable to install any new programs.I have tried to download meny sotwer not at the same time but the results are horrable.google chrome: 7 hours and never downloads. yahoo mesenger: connection is always lost and retrys never work. when i click cancle it says that it maybe my firewall but even when i allow the progrom through it won't work. so i turned if off for a little while still nothing. java: my laptop dose not come with java so i tried instlling it...121 hours to install this is rediclious.The download speed may not be so good right now beacuse we where hit by a storm 3 days ago however i have to ability to downlod but not the ability to install which i think is a bit weird
View 3 Replies View RelatedI accidentally deleted some important files/folders which caused the whole downloaded videos/games get lost in a few minutes,i didnt even notice that it was deleting.I tried system restore but it didnt work,is there any other way to get your systems time back up for 2-3 days back?
View 6 Replies View RelatedI have dualboot XP SP3 and Vista Ultimate on my system,,and now i want to install Windows 7 over the XP OS. I wish to keep Vista with Windows 7 without reinstalling Vista.
Can I just install Windows 7 over XP , or should i be careful for MBR,or boot....
I have read pitting imaging against registry backup which are clouding my choice.
1-Erunt requires that you turn UAC off for ERUNT and not to use it automatically. ERUNT has not been updated since 2005.
2-System restore and Norton = must Norton turn tamper protection off to restore.
3-system restore = do not use safe mode(good back up) but you cannot restore afterwards.
I have 2 questions, assuming the above is true;
1= does registry backup cause more trouble than imaging.
2-Acronis and Macrium are good but is Win 7 back up restore as reliable with 64 bit? It is limited but I am concerned about the reliability as oppsed to the other two.
I had an older computer that had XP on it so I installed windows 7 and it ran OK, but slower than when it had XP. To go back to XP do I just do as you normally would and use my XP disk and format it and install and when it calls for the previous operating disk stick my windows ME disk in.
View 5 Replies View RelatedSo a while back i decided to install Ubuntu linux, i got a boot cd and whent through set up and all. But when i told me to choose between dual boot and full installation i stupidly chose to fully install it and delete all other partritions, i now want to get windows back.P.s i had windows 7 64 bit and i have the serial key on a sticker on my computer
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