Hosed WIndows Vista to Windows 7 upgrade in Bootcamp

I tried upgrading my 64 Bit Vista Partition on my 2008 Mac Pro and followed the instructions.
I first tried to upgrade my bootcamp drivers from 2.x to 3.x via my Snow Leopard DVD and when the updater ran I got an error that said that it could not update because a restart was pending. I just booted into Vista so there should have been no restart. Then the NVIDIA drivers then tried to install it got to about half way and hung. I tried rebooting and it wouldn't let me so I had to do a full power down.
When it rebooted my Mac Pro the video never came, up. I tried booting to safe mode, but there doesn't seem to be any safe mode. So I am going to attempt to do a custom install of Windows 7 over my Windows Vista 64 partition, by basically wiping the partition and installing. I am not sure how to do this safely. The instruction in the Boot Camp Installation and Setup Guide aren't specific enough for me to feel safe doing this without some guidance.
Has anyone else tried to do this.
Here is some information on my Mac.
My Bootcamp version under OS X is 3.0.1 (313)
My Mac Pro is a dual quad core (8 core)
I have three drives.
The main Macintosh HD drive in Bay 1
a 750 GB drive in Bay 2 with a Windows XP partition
a 750 GB drive in Bay 3 with the 64 Bit Vista Partition
How easy is it to just start the windows installer and go from there?

I don't know of a workaround for your situation, I'm afraid.

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I'm running OSX 10.9.1 and would like to install Windows 7 on Bootcamp.
Unfotunately, I have a Windows 7 upgrade disk and an XP full version disk.
If I install Win7, Windows won't accept the license because it wasn't installed as an upgrade. Bootcamp won't let me install XP.
Any ideas or workarounds?

I don't know of a workaround for your situation, I'm afraid.

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Hi,
I want to install Windows 7 on my imac in bootcamp. I have a windows 7 upgrade disk and a full vista disk. Normally on a PC I would install Vista, then upgrade to Windows 7. I see that bootcamp 4 only supports Windows 7.
Can I install the Windows 7 upgrade disk without first installing Vista? Will this work in bootcamp?
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Install 7. Don't bother with applying drivers and such, just reboot again from DVD and install again, it will see the existing system and this time activation will be possible.
Vista is mess, takes longer etc. Hope you have SP1 version of 7. And for Vista, only SP2+ are even supported now, by MS.

Equium A200 Vista to Windows 7 upgrade

Trying to find out if it's OK to upgrade Equium A200 with Vista to Windows 7
I ran the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor". It lists several Toshiba Apps and/or drivers with the comment "we don't have any compatibility information about this version of the program". It helpfully links to Toshiba's Windows 7 ugrade site, and eventually to this link -
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OK, I understand not all or no Win7 drivers will be available for the 2yr old laptop. (I take it there is no way to determine which relevant drivers will not be available.)
If I make a Clean Install you say (and it makes sense) I will need to get install all drivers. However it that does not seem a sensible option as it's not clear which of the required drivers will be available. IOW could install then find I can't get some important drivers, unless I'm missing something.
If I upgrade from Vista to Win7 you say "many Vista drivers are compatible with Win7, actually I didn't know but it makes sense. Also the Win7 Upgrade advisor application didn't mention any problems with drivers on this laptop (it only flagged several unknown Toshiba applications).
Seems the best or rather only viable option is to Upgrade. FWIW I notice that Vista Home Basic & Premium can only be Upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate. Other Win7 versions, in particular Win7 Professional, need to be Clean Installed. Shame as I wanted that for its additional networking capabilites.
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I cannot Upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 using Windows Anytime Upgrade

A little while ago I bought an activation and serial key so I could upgrade my Windows Vista to Windows 7
My PC is FULLY compatible and I checked 3 times with Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor ,
I launched Windows Anytime Upgrade and there was no option to upgrade only to go to the website and comapre different versions of Vista
I was a bit fustrated and I have been looking for an answer all afternoon
If someone could help me that would be amazing
System Details
HP Pavillion Slimline
Windows Vista ( 32- Bit )
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What is needed to upgade to Windows 7 is an install disk. You can borrow one or download the one needed, depending on the key purchased. Windows Anytime Upgrade will only upgrade in the product line that is installed. Which version of Windows 7 did you purchase? And do you need/what 32bit or 64bit?
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Restore Computer Back to Vista after Windows 7 upgrade and back again?

I got Satellite L505-S6946 that came with Vista Home Premium installed (I immediately made backup-5 disks in all). I got the free Windows 7 upgrade disk from Toshiba and upgraded my laptop. I messed up and did not make the backup disks like I should have. I had to reinstall windows 7 more than once (shouldn't let others use my computer!) and it hasn't seem to run quite the same after reinstall. I also noticed that for a driver Intel ICH9 Family SMBus Controller 2930 it says no device driver installed. I didn't notice that before. And I have tried to install it. Whatever the cause, to me it just doesn't seem to run the same. I was wondering if I could go back and reinstall Vista from my disks and then upgrade to windows 7 with my upgrade again (and this time make backup copy!)? I apologize in advance if this is a stupid question but I am not really computer savvy. Thank You. Jakey58

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Just adding my two cents worth...
We have lots of machines running Windows Vista. (I'm typing this message on one.) They work just fine. I never even consider upgrading them to Windows 7.
Just because the Geeks don't like Vista and just because Microsoft wants you to use the latest and greatest doesn't mean you must upgrade.
I've heard some people put solar panels on the shady side of the house where the neighbors can see them.
-Jerry

Windows Vista with Windows 7 Upgrade on Boot Camp 4.0.1. Is it possible??

Hello everyone,
I own a genuine full installation Windows Vista and a genuine upgrade to Windows 7. I'd like to install these ( i.e. install Vista and then upgrade to 7) on a MacBookPro running on OSX Lion 10.7.2 with Boot Camp 4.0.1. Is It possible???

Try the Bootcamp forum: http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=237

Vista with Windows 7 upgrade

If I get a Windows 7 upgrade disk and install it over my current Vista, and then upgrade to Lion, what will I have to do if I ever need to reinstall Windows 7 since I will only have it as an upgrade disk? I don't want to buy a full version for the one thing I need it for. Any help is appreciated. Thanx In Advance!!!

OK, here come the details:
Scenario 1: Vista works, Boot Camp 3.x is running with no issues, and you have SL or Lion on the Mac side.
A reminder: If you already had a Boot Camp Volume, do not repartition it or you will lose data!
If you have Vista and have not yet upgraded to 7, do nothing on the Windows slice of your hard drive at this time.
In Lion, run the Boot Camp Assistant and select the option to make a CD with drivers. This should fetch Boot Camp 4.0 from Apple's servers. Quit the Assistant when done burning the disc--we'll use it *after* the upgrade..
Now, in Windows:
Follow the instructions in this article to prevent the Win 7 installer from crashing The utility linked there turns off Windows' ability to see the Mac volume.
Make sure you have a valid upgrade edition of 7, which also matches your current Vista's architecture (32 or 64-bit) Generally, use the same "flavor" of 7 as your Vista is now. Ultimate trumps all, but few really need it
Insert the 7 upgrade disc, and run Setup from inside Vista.
Specify an Upgrade install.
Wait patiently while Windows performs the upgrade
Complete the first-run setup and activate Win 7
Get your Boot Camp 4 disc, and insert it to begin the Boot Camp update Access to the Mac volume should be restored as Boot Camp restarts.
Scenario 2: You can't install Vista first for whatever reason, or you are crossing architectures from 32-bit to 64-bit or the reverse
Insert your Win 7 upgrade
Restart the Mac with the Win 7 DVD in the DVD drive. As the tone sounds, hold "C"
Step through Windows Setup and perform a Custom install until you get to the partitioning screen. Select "Drive options" here.
Select the partition which was set for Boot Camp. Click Format.
Continue with Setup and load Win 7. You'll get asked for your product key, but you should skip this entry while setting up the OS--this first install isn't meant to last long, as it will be "upgraded"
Eject the disc via My Computer--the eject key doesn't work yet!
Install Boot Camp 4 as above
Now, run the Setup from inside Win 7. This time, do an Upgrade as per Scenario 1 above.
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Hp pavilion dv6-1030us with windows vista 64 bit now upgraded to windows7 32 bit.

hp pavilion dv6-1030us originally with windows vista 64 bit now upgraded to windows7 32 bit. mic is unable to send sound in skype after upgradation.
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Hi,
Try the following.
First, uninstall Skype and when this has completed, restart the notebook.
When windows has reloaded, download and reinstall the Chipset driver Here.
When the installation has finished, restart the notebook again.
Let windows fully load, then download the IDT Audio installer on the link below and save it to your Downloads folder.
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45044.exe
When done, open windows Control Panel, open Device Manager and open up Sound, Video and Game Controllers. Right click the IDT device and select Uninstall - you should also get a prompt to remove the current driver, tick the box to allow this and then proceed with the uninstall.
When complete, shut down the notebook, unplug the AC Adapter and then remove the battery. Hold down the Power button for 30 seconds. Re-insert the battery, plug in the AC Adapter and start the notebook.
Let Windows fully load, then open your Downloads folder, right click on the IDT installer and select 'Run as Administrator' to start the installation. When this has completed, restart the notebook again.
Reinstall Skype and see if the Mic now works Ok.
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Vist OS was deleted when Windows 7 Upgrade was installed

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965. Vista OS was deleted when Windows 7 Upgrade was installed and failed to activate, because the Internet was down for a week. Now there is just the Toshiba basics but no OS on the hard drive. No Vista and no 7. The problem now is that my 7 is an upgrade and cannot be installed on a computer that does not already have Vista installed, and my Toshiba Vista recovery discs also won’t work unless Vista is installed.
I presume that reinstalling Vista will then enable me to reinstall the 7 upgrade and all will be well. However, it seems that I will need a full version of Vista. Maybe my Toshiba Windows Vista serial number will work or maybe I do not even need to activate Vista. I only need Vista on the drive long enough to install and activate 7.
Where can I find a Vista download or disc that will do the job?
Maybe it will be easier to take the computer to a tech shop and let them install a temporary Vista? If I don’t need a serial number or wish to keep Vista I certainly do not want to buy Vista.
Am I on the right track or is there another solution?
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It may be an upgrade disc but you can install Windows 7 thru it.
I'll sum it up:
Back up any files that you need.
Insert the Windows 7 Upgrade disc.
Turn computer off.
Power on the computer then hold F12 right away until you get a boot menu.
Select CD/DVD using the arrow keys and press enter.
follow thru the install process.
You can only do a custom install.
Make sure to have the Windows7 product key ready.
After installing windows 7, run the Toshiba Software Installer to install toshiba's own software and drivers.
For detailed info, read more at:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/bulletin.jsp?ct=SB&soid=2455564&ref=EV

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It's not fair! If I know only vista home basic cannot be eligible for the free windows 7 upgrade when I bought my T400, I would rather pay more to have other OS. Lenovo have never mentioned this before. I think I should have the right to know my future benefit. Does anyone have the same question about that upgrade program? I feel terrible.

Microsoft has given all OEM's the requirments for the free upgrade to Win 7.
Lenovo is only following Microsoft's guidelines.
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Windows 7 upgrade: discs will include the option for a 32 to 64-bit upgrade via a clean install?

I would like to know whether the Lenovo Windows 7 upgrade discs will include the option for a 32 to 64-bit upgrade via a clean install? I called Mentor today and was told the answer is no, but I was hoping someone here could tell me differently.
If "no" is truly the answer, I would like to voice my complaint: The upgrade discs from Microsoft (i.e. the retail upgrade discs) include both the 32 and 64-bit versions, so I don't completely understand why Lenovo's upgrade program doesn't offer the same thing. I purchased my T500 in August, and back then Vista Ultimate 64 was not offered, so I chose Vista Ultimate 32 thinking that I could later upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate 64. This assumption was based off of the info. on Microsoft's website indicating that all upgrades would contain the 32 and 64-bit versions. I even customized my computer with 4 gigs of RAM thinking that I could take advantage of the extra gig once I installed Windows 7 64.
I don't understand what Lenovo or Mentor Media have to gain by restricting a 32 to 64-bit install. I voiced this opinion to Mentor Media over the phone, who responded by saying that I should be happy since I am receiving a "free" upgrade. I don't think this is an accurate assessment for two reasons: (1) I had to pay $17.03 for shipping, and I still haven't received the upgrade and (2) The total cost of my computer was almost $3,000, and the purchase was made a mere few weeks before Windows 7 was released. $3,000 is a lot of money. I waited for the details of the Windows 7 Upgrade Program to be announced BEFORE purchasing my machine. When I finally bought my computer I accounted Windows 7 into the price I was paying. In addition, when I bought this computer I did so expecting good customer service as a given. Not providing a 64-bit upgrade without a rational explanation as to why does not qualify as appropriate customer service.
As most of you know, 4 gigs of RAM is useless with a 32-bit OS. Also, NOW Lenovo is building new T500s with the option of having Windows 7 Ultimate 64 (why wasn't Vista Ultimate 64 offered when I bought my computer???).  And the price for choosing Windows 7 Ultimate 32 is EQUAL to the price for choosing Windows 7 Ultimate 64, which proves that there is no cost difference. I just want to know what Lenovo has to gain by denying customers a 64-bit upgrade? There would really be no additional cost since as I mentioned before, Microsoft's retail upgrade includes the 32 and 64-bit OS on one disc. If anything I would think that it's costing Lenovo money to strip the 64-bit install from the upgrade discs.
Can anyone please address my problems? Do you think there is anyone at Lenovo I could contact to voice my opinions? I have been a loyal Thinkpad customer for over 5 years now, and I expect better from Lenovo. Thank you for reading!
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Daventry wrote:
Is there any way to request a 64-bit OEM? Why should Lenovo care whether I want a 32-bit or 64-bit as long as it's the same edition (Ultimate edition)?
if your system shipped with a 32-bit version of vista then you will be sent 32-bit windows 7 upgrade media.   the reason for this is two-fold.
first, because this is upgrade media, it's impossible to install a 64-bit version of windows over a 32-bit version.   doing so would require a clean installation and upgrade media simply won't allow this.   this is the case with retail media, too.   if you had 32-bit vista installed and wanted to upgrade it to 64-bit using retail media, you'd have to wipe your system or set up a dual-boot.
second, the COA (certificate of authenticity) on the bottom of your system is for vista.   because of this, your new license is of an upgrade from vista to 7.   this is how microsoft licenses it and it is their policy, not lenovo's.   microsoft's policy with OEMs is that you must install vista first, then upgrade to 7 (unless, of course, you purchased your system native with 7 on or after the 22nd).   since your original lenovo preload is of a 32-bit OS, the issue becomes circular and you'll have to refer again to the first reason.
i understand your frustration and wish this stuff were made easier for everyone.   it's repetative reading post after post of people with 4GB installed who don't understand the limitations of a 32-bit environment. i wish both manufacturers and users switched to 64-bit OSes sooner. the same thing happened when the industry went from 16-bit windows 3.11 to 32-bit windows NT4/95 and limitations went from 16KB all the way up to 4GB (which, in 1995, no one thought we'd ever exceed).   the difference is that people were complaining on BBSes over 14.4k modems instead of on GUI-based forums using broadband connections.   times sure have changed.
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Touchsmart IQ504 and windows 8 upgrade

I tried upgrading my IQ504 from Windows 7 to Windows 8 when it was first released and had no luck. Has anyone had any luck upgrading their 504 yet and if so anything specific I should know? Thanks!

Here are the specs for your HP TouchSmart IQ504 Desktop Computer. According to the specs, this model shipped with Windows Vista 64-bit and was introduced for sale on or about 13-Jul-2008... making it over 5 years old. Due to its age, HP has no intention of providing specific support or drivers for this model. Please read HP's position below.
THIS is HP's position on Windows 8 support and any HP computer not originally supplied with Windows 8;
1) Not all Windows 8 features may be available on all PCs.
2) Your particular experience with Windows 8 will be determined by the capabilities of your PC.
3) HP is providing upgrade instructions and drivers will be available for most Windows 7 systems sold after 1st October 2011.
4) If you want to restore the original operating system after upgrading, you must create HP recovery media before you upgrade.
5) Please note that if you purchased your system prior to October 1, 2011, HP has not tested these PCs or developed Windows 8 upgrade instructions or drivers for them. Upgrading such systems may be difficult or impossible.
and
Important information regarding additional limitations and requirements;
1) Screen Resolution Requirements
2) Limitations with DVD playback software
3) Limitations with Blu-ray playback software
4) Limitations with TV Tuner software
5) Secure Boot & other UEFI dependent features
6) Limitations with touch screen capabilities
"Windows 7 (also includes Windows Vista) PCs with touch screens will not have full Windows 8 touch capabilities after upgrade. HP PCs with touch input hardware designed for Windows 7 will provide a comparable experience for only two touch point applications after the upgrade to Windows 8. HP Windows PCs with touch input hardware will not support Windows 8 applications that require more than two simultaneous touch points. Additionally, Windows 8 edge swipes may not be available due to the recessed bezel on HP touch systems shipped with Windows 7."
7) HP TouchSmart Magic Canvas and HP TouchSmart applications are not compatible with Windows 8 and must be uninstalled before upgrading. Note that content created using the TouchSmart applications such as Graphitti will not be available after upgrading.
With all of that said, you may be able to clean install Windows 8 or upgrade your current OS to Windows 8 and it may work but many of its features may no longer function under Windows 8.
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HDX 16 1370 us notebook/ Windows 7 upgrade/ Boot Manager Missing hit ctrl + alt _ delete to restart

Hard drive was going south. I replaced it with new one. The original OS was Vista but I had upgraded to windows 7 a year ago. I placed the Windows 7 CD into the optical drive and windows begin to load. I got past the point of the screen that ask for language and so forth then my dog jumped on me and pulled the power cord from the computer. I plugged the cord back in and tried to restart the process. Now the first thing that happens is I get the message Bootmgr missing hit ctrl alt delete to restart.
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Are you saying that you inserted the Windows 7 upgrade disc to boot to? Was Windows Vista already installed on the hard drive? Have you run the hard drive test in BIOS?
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