When my laptop was purchased back in 2009, it was given a free upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 because 7 was just about to come out. Now, I have restored my laptop to factory settings, which returned it to Windows Vista. Is there a way I can access the free upgrade again?
View 5 RepliesI have Windows 7 HP x64 on my computer and I just found out that an upgrade download version of Enterprise is offered free through my job. I have read through threads dating back to early 2012 that say that upgrading from HP to Enterprise is not possible because Enterprise has a different license key.
1) Is this upgrade version of Enterprise meant to be an upgrade from XP Enterprise, or is there now a way to upgrade from an existing Windows 7 version?
2) When upgrade version are offered to employees through a job like this, are employees required to get a key from the software admins, and does this also apply to downloaded version? There was no mention of a key on the download page.
3) Can a Windows 7 HP to Enterprise upgrade exist or would I have to do a clean install of the Enterprise using the upgrade image/disk?
I bought an Acer Travelmate with Vista installed and received a free upgrade to Windows 7. May laptop has a problem that requires a reinstall of windows however my update disk is scratched. Can I use any windows 7 home premium disk and my key or do I need to reinstall vista and obtain a new upgrade disk.
View 7 Replies View RelatedAfter a failed hard disk, I'm trying to reinstall W7 from my upgrade disk and I keep getting a "the product key is not valid" error. I read a MSFT support article saying you have to install Vista first, then upgrade to W7.However, how do I now boot from the Vista disk? I've put in the Vista disk, restarted my computer, but every time it just boots to the W7 install screen asking for the product key.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI bought a new computer with win 7 home basic and 2) I want to reinstall os of this computer which has been upgraded to win 7 ultimate from home basic. So I have a choice to reinstall the win 7 ultimate upgrade to this computer again or to the new computer which runs faster. But either way, how can I do it? I think (this is awhile ago) when I was doing upgrading to this computer I paid on line and got an email with an activation code and instructions. So my questions are 1) Can I find the code from this computer? 2) Can I use the code on the new computer? 3) should I format this computer first before I activate the upgrade copy on the new computer to avoid conflicts that both computers are using the same upgrade copy? The reason for the last question is I'd want to move every file to the new computer before I format this computer.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI just got a new computer and I'm selling my old one to a friend and I'd like clean everything out so it's nice and new for him. On that computer I upgraded from XP to 7 so I only have the upgrade disk. I was wondering if I can just do a reinstall from that or is there something else I would have to do?
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View 2 Replies View RelatedI am being offered KB 2753842 via auto updates on my new Windows 7/64 DT, even though it was already installed with Patch Tuesday earlier this month. (I have auto updates set to "notify".)
I understand that some systems ended up with broken fonts (and worse!) after KB 2753842 was installed with the December Patch Tuesday load. Many folks uninstalled it & some had to roll back their systems, etc. I did not. In fact, I was in the process of setting up a new Dell DT system around the time it was released. So, it was among the many patches needed to update the new rig. It went in fine (before I knew that it was potentially problematic) and it seems to be causing no issues. It is still listed as an installed update.
So, I'm a little nervous to reinstall it on my new, clean system ("if it ain't broke don't fix it"), especially since I've heard horror stories about BSOD and needing to roll back to RPs, and since it's already listed as installed. OTOH, it's a security patch. So, I'm likewise reluctant to hide or ignore it.
Questions:
1. Is this some sort of "patch for a patch"?
2. Is it safe to (re)install on a system that already lists it as installed?
3. Does it require a reboot?
want to upgrade pretty much my entire system except for my video card and my hard drives, mouse and keyboard. I read somewhere that someone did this, they booted into safe mode, removed all the drivers, upgraded and windows loaded fine, and operated fine.
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View 4 Replies View RelatedI always format my hard drive ever year so I get a fresh operating system to work with.
I bought a new laptop in August and am eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 7, but I am apprehensive to do because I'm not sure how I will do a reinstall. My computer did not come with restore disks and I don't want to buy them from the manufacturer. Do i need to reinstall xp or vista first in order to reinstall? If, theoretically, i used an activated version of vista, that isn't exactly...genuine (just to reinstall).... would it record that serial key and put my 7 installation at risk?
I recently bought a samsung NP-300V5A laptop for compsci at school, and picked it due to the fact that out of all the laptops at microcenter, this one was at a reasonable price with an i7 2670qm, however, coming from building 3 of my own very high end desktops (3930k w/ gtx 690 & ssd's) the 5400 rpm drive just was unbearable, so I went out and picked up a crucial M4, and replaced it. I also bought a copy of windows 7 home premium OEM and tried booting from that dvd, and it would not work, I just got a backlight loop, so I inserted the Samsung recovery install disc, and used it to install windows, worked just the same as any other win7 install, however, my internet is not working now, and my laptop's monitor/display is recognized as a generic nonPnP and won't go to its max resolution.
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View 4 Replies View RelatedI upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7. I was using Office 2007 on XP and when I went to reinstall it on Windows 7, it cannot find the earlier version to upgrade. I had upgraded from an earlier version of Office and I only have the upgrade office disk.
How do I reinstall Office Standard 2007 upgrade on Windows 7?
Windows update have not offered me (yet?) to install SP1 update. The only reason I can think of is that I have not installed KB976902, but as it has been dubbed as the "Blackhole" update until recently, you can understand my hesitation to install it. Most experts advised to wait. Another issue that arises is that after some research I did in the internet, one of the hotfixes installed with SP1 is KB971033. I guess many of you remember this update and that a lot of people (between them myself) were reluctant to install. What does it mean KB971033 hotfix installed?So I would like to hear your opinions and suggestions as to how to proceed with updating to SP1 (is it worth it? Should I wait until it is offered?) and if anyone has managed to install it without having to install KB976902.I have windows 7 ultimate x64.
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View 1 Replies View RelatedWhich version of Windows Vista would I have to buy in order to get a free upgrade to Windows 7? Any retail box version like from Newegg? Or would I have to buy the OEM version with the free upgrade coupon?
Vista Retail at Newegg with no 'Free Upgrade Coupon'
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116469
Vista OEM with 'Free Upgrade Coupon' tag
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677
Ive heard that there is an offer to upgrade to Windows 7 for free if you buy a new computer from your vendor. does anyone know where to see these (links) and is there any deadline on the upgrade?
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View 7 Replies View RelatedWhen I purchased my emachine last year it came with Vista. At the time of purchase they were offering a free upgrade to Win7. I received the upgrade disk a while back in the mail.I would rather use the win 7 upgrade on an HP machine that also has Vista. The disk I was sent 'seems' to be tied to only emachines.Is it possible to use this disk to upgrade my HP computer instead of my emachine computer?
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