Windows 7

[Bitter Rivals]

Thanks for the reply, i have done a bit more digging and there are loads of things about this on the MS site with people upgrading as you said and most are down to MDSN keys that are being sold when they are not meant to be

It's weird how it only failed validation after i changed my drive, surely its too much of a coincidence that a dodgy key is blocked the same time i turn my PC on after a upgrade

the change will force you to recactivate and you have failed the activation because of the key

adds up to me

 

[tobi]

Suddenly this morning my laptop is telling me that I don't have an anti virus program (I've had Kaspersky for months), anyone else have this issue?

 

[Placebo]

For some after installing a new DVD drive today windows is saying my copy isn't genuine

I can't find my product key either

You bought a key from the guy I know in Portugal? Mine's still fine but I don't think I've changed my hardware in any way that required a re-validation.

 

[Coopz]

Yeah i got it off the guy you said

I have emailed him and asked about it but he hasn't replied

 

[pesfan90]

Windows 7 is great, everyone should use it if they can.

 

[Metallica]

Would I be right in thinking I can just update from Vista to 7 without having to format my drive ?

Thanks

 

[Tim7]

You should be able to, yes.

 

[Coopz]

Would I be right in thinking I can just update from Vista to 7 without having to format my drive ?

Thanks

I wouldn't advise it though

A clean install is always the best way and will be like you have a new PC

 

[Metallica]

Im not really in a position to do that at the moment. I dont want to lose everything I have on my hard drive and dont really have the capacity to back everything up

 

[micro1990]

A clean install is always the best way and will be like you have a new PC

agreed, having a clean install is much safer, you will be much calmer knowing that nothing can go wrong with a clean install

 

[*aLe]

If you could, it would be wiser performing a clean install.
Even because there are some versions of Vista from which you can't upgrade to any version of Windows 7, but only to some (you may want to run the upgrade advisor to make sure).

By the way, refer to this article to see which version can be upgraded to which:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7

 

[kevano22]

Hey lads wonder if you can help.

Windows 7 has some brill features - but the ones I would use dont seem to work.

C:\Windows\system32 - this folder loads up when I click on "quick launch" things.

For example when I right click msn messenger or google chrome from my taskbar and want to "load a new chrome window" or anything under the "task" column - it just loads C:\Windows\system32

Happens on every quick "task" thing.

Any ideaS?

 

[Mart]

Sounds like something has messed with your registry. Try running the system file checker - info here.

 

[kevano22]

Sounds like something has messed with your registry. Try running the system file checker - info here.

Fixed, thanks a lot Mart.

 

[Mohanned]

hi guys i know this a windows 7 thread but this is an error with itunes when i try install it on windows 7 ultimate 64 bit



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can anyone help plz

i cant update my iPhone or nothing

 

[Bitter Rivals]

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2216957&tstart=0

related problem and remedy

 

[SanaS]

Can someone give me Windows7 Premium interaface pack in Serbian or English language! He is currently a German who does not understand the best! If someone can give me download? 64 bit!

 

[Placebo]

You just need this: http://www.froggie.sk/

We bought a cheap Alienware off Ebay which came with German Windows plus English Windows on a DVD, didn't even need to re-install Windows, just used Vistalizator

 

[SanaS]

Thanks forr help.Work now.

I have a problem with Windovs7. I accidentally made two administrators but now I do not know how to remove one, does somebody can tell me how to remove?

 

[Coopz]

Have you tried searching Google for any answers to these questions?

I'm in a good mood so here you go, but remember Google is your friend

http://windows7themes.net/how-to-remove-administrator-account-in-windows-7.html

 

[Tim7]

I need a new product key for my Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit as I've installed it as a dual boot on my MacBook Pro and my original key has been used before so Windows won't activate. Does anyone know any good and cheap websites?

I found this one: http://www.businessinbox.info/index...ducts_id=105&zenid=qinl61v1ibgjlp9tur270s6ta1

Not sure if it's any good? Kinda seems to good to be true...

 

[Placebo]

Considering that site is selling Windows 8 preview keys (ie the keys we all get for free) for $59 I'm not sure it's so reliable

At least pay through paypal then you can easily get your money back if the key doesn't work (or you don't get one).

 

[Tim7]

Balls!

So PayPal will protect me if I say there's been a problem?

 

[DagsJT]

Just call up Microsoft, speak to the automated service and it'll activate your key again. Even though Windows say it can't activate it, the telephone service has always worked for everyone I know who's called it.

Not sure on the number but a quick Google should find it for you.

 

[Placebo]

Balls!

So PayPal will protect me if I say there's been a problem?

In theory yep.

Just call up Microsoft, speak to the automated service and it'll activate your key again. Even though Windows say it can't activate it, the telephone service has always worked for everyone I know who's called it.

Not sure on the number but a quick Google should find it for you.

Yeah I bought an MS Office key from a guy in India I found on the net, cost me something like £6, activation didn't work through office/online activation but calling the automated phone system worked perfectly.

 

[Tim7]

Just call up Microsoft, speak to the automated service and it'll activate your key again. Even though Windows say it can't activate it, the telephone service has always worked for everyone I know who's called it.

Not sure on the number but a quick Google should find it for you.

Oh OK, thanks Dags! I'll give it a go.

 

[Tim7]

Wow, it worked! Thanks very much!

 

[Tim7]

Tomorrow I will be formatting my hard drive and doing a clean install of Windows 7 on my new SSD. What do I need to do regards the product key etc?

 

[Placebo]

I'd advise downloading your network card/adaptor drivers to a flashdrive just in case. Have the key written down somewhere (if it's not on a printed material) but I guess that's common sense! You really don't need too much more than that.

 

[Tim7]

Oh all the drivers are fine as it'll be via bootcamp! I've got the product key in the manual so that's fine, but I don't need to de-authorise this machine or anything first?