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  1. suewatters1

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Pro reinstalled

    I have Windows 7 pro on my desktop PC and I didn't get the message to upgrade to Windows 10. My desktop is running slow and I need to do a fresh install but I don't have the disk . The disk was an upgrade for my system a few years back. I found the location on Microsoft website on how download...
  2. Nimit

    Windows 10 One day to go for Windows 10 Upgrade.

    So, today this is the last day of my Windows 8.1.
  3. S

    Windows 10 Building new computer

    Hello everyone, I am currently looking for computer parts for a custom built computer that I will make over the summer. I was wondering if I take the hard drive (1TB) from my current computer and put it into my new computer could I still use the free windows 10 upgrade? WIll I have to reset the...
  4. Josephur

    Windows 10 Microsoft Confirms - Windows 10 Free for Insider Program Members

    Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will be free for Insiders, even if the machine did not have Windows 7/8/8.1 on it beforehand. Testers will be able to do a fresh installation. "As long as you are running an Insider Preview build and connected with the MSA you used to register, you will...
  5. M

    Windows 8 Windows 10 Free Upgrade

    Hi I currently have Windows 8.1 and I have a issue with some updates that are required for the Windows 10 Upgrade. At the moment i can't install KB3035583 as it seems that I already it installed due to that I have the files when Microsoft releashed a update to upgrade to Windows 10 Technical...
  6. Paul Simpson

    Windows 10 When Windows 10 releases

    Just a quick one. When 10 finaly becomes available are we going to be able to install on top of the TP or are we going to be required go back to win 8/7 then update from there again? The reason I ask is I have just broke my win 8 disc and would need to download the iso again just in case I need...
  7. kemical

    Windows 8 Windows 9 free to Win 8 users?

    Fudzilla are running article about the rumours concerning update 8.2 scheduled for the Autumn. Full article: http://www.fudzilla.com/home/item/34558-windows-82-likely-in-autumn
  8. Ralph Bromley

    VIDEO 9 Things Microsoft needs to do to make windows 9 good

    Okay so as an outsider to windows it seems that Microsofts move to come out with a new version of windows is both a laugh riot and a sad sight. I think Microsoft done goofed once more and maybe its time to see how it can undo its mistake. The key to the failure is Microsofts need to do a mobile...
  9. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 What Microsoft should do, but never will...

    Hi I was answering a question from someone who lost their Windows install disk but had their serial number today and I had this thought. ISO files for Windows 7 are still available from Digital River with Microsofts blessings. The could create a lot of good will if they just made a way for...
  10. davidhk129

    Windows 8 What is my option ?

    I have run into a quagmire. Presently, I have installed win 8.1 preview into an old Dell Inspiron laptop which used to run Vista. I like the preview so much that I am ready to install the Final Release of 8.1 when it becomes available. The thing is, I do not have a valid upgrade path to install...
  11. J

    Windows 7 Can I update non genuine windows 7 ultimate with professional

    I purchased a new PC loaded with Vista just before Windows 7 came out. I have a program that did not work very well with Vista but I discovered that it worked well with 7 so I purchased a unopened Windows 7 Ultimate complete with COA and key and did a fresh install on my machine. The Operating...
  12. lostsoul65

    Windows 7 Upgrading to Windows 8?

    I have Windows 7 upgrade, Vista upgrade, XP upgrade, and Windows 2000 full so do I need to load all these OS's to upgrade to Windows 8? That would mean I have to load 5 OS's?
  13. H

    Windows 8 Multiple computer upgrades?

    After reading the info on downloading the $39.99 upgrade offer I have this question. For upgrading several systems would I have to do separate downloads and purchases on each computer or is there an upgrade path for this situation with Windows 8 pro during the promotion period?
  14. S

    Windows 7 Vista & W7 license options

    I have a PC with full legit W7 Ultimate installed. I also have a currently unused full legit Vista license. (originally came with PC .. I bought new OS not upgrade) I am building a new PC and wish to use the W7 license so I can put 64bit W7 on my new PC ... easy enough as it will be a clean...
  15. Drew

    Windows 8 Can I do a clean install to a blank drive w/ a Win8 Upgrade?

    Ok, here's the answer... after a couple of E-mails & a long phone conversation w/ my cousin who works in Redmond, for MS, who was, actually on the Windows7 Build Team & is, obviously close, in his position, to what's what w/ Windows8. Furthermore, before we talked, on my behalf, he took the...
  16. Xarzu

    Windows 7 I am trying to go from 32 bit Vista to 64 bit Windows 7.

    I am trying to go from 32 bit Vista to 64 bit Windows 7. The 32 bit Vista was installed by mistake. My system can handle a 64 bit OS. Now I have finally found the time to upgrade. But the 64 bit intallation DVD can't be read from my OS. Any Advice? I have tried setting up my CMOS so that I...
  17. Z

    Windows 7 Clean install from XP to Win7 x64 (already dual boot system)

    I have a dual boot system with Win XP (installed first) and Windows 7 x64 (installed second). I want to replace XP with a clean install of another Win7 x64. Are there any concerns, issues to be aware of ? Will multiple boot menu be still available after installation? Thanks! Zabukowski
  18. R

    Windows 7 Windows 7 clean install from windows vista, software questions!?

    I have a Windows vista Home edition and will be upgrading to Windows 7 professional. Windows 7 professional doesn't allow an upgrade path from vista home so i'll need to do a clean install. My question is if there is some way to make a backup of my programs and then just transfer them into...
  19. A

    Windows 7 How can i downgrade from Win 7 Pro to XP Pro?

    I have windows 7 Pro and i want to downgrade to XP Pro, because some uplications i use don't work ok with 7 even if i run it as compatible to XP. Any, i know that win 7 Pro can downgrate to XP Pro by using the same key, but i can not figure uot how. i try to install XP Pro using Win 7 key put...
  20. T

    Windows XP Trouble Installing Windows XP: Missing Files and Setup Loop Issues

    I am trying to install XP Professional onto a friends laptop and I have caught a little snag. I installed it from the hard drive with a setup.exe. I went through the setup and it restarted a couple of times and I think I am done until after a restart I get a pop up saying...
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