IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE TO UPGRADE TOUCHSMART TX2 1274nr TO WINDOWS 7??? Many issues!

Please...any expert have advice on upgrading the Touchsmart TX2-1274nr model from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium using the HP upgrade kit?
I have had several HP help chats since I bought this touchsmart model, and I've only had it for a little over a week and a half. And, it seems the HPOP chat does not allow me to type my sentences out fully...always cuts me off and chops up my sentences. Plus, it seems the agents that "help me" never seem to understand ANYTHING I am asking. This is quite frustrating, irritating and perplexing.
I tried for the first time to upgrade yesterday, and I did not understand the compatibility report. First, it says to update the "KEYBOARD FILTER" prior to upgrade. I searched the computer and nothing comed up, so I have no idea WHAT EXACTLY this is so I can update the driver. Secondly, it recommends uninstalling 11 programs...6 of which are games (which is fine). However, it recommends uninstalling the ATI INSTALLER MANAGER and ATI CONTROL CENTER. This is another VERY CONFUSING and VAGUE recommendation. This is because only the ATI INSTALLER MANAGER is listed in Programs & Features list. When you try to uninstall, it becomes confusing as to does one remove ALL ATI COMPONENTS...and, if not, how do you removed just the CCC and the INSTALLER MANAGER. I managed to get the CCC uninstalled, by performing and "custom" uninstal of the ATI INSTALLER MANAGER in the Prgrams & Features list, but the INSTALLER MANAGER still remains on the computer.
These problems proved for me confusing. So, I go yet again to HP Help chat and the "tech" was NOT HELPFUL. A little sarcastic & vague and just kept saying follow the onscreen instructions. The instructions have me confused, which is why I was asking so WINDOWS 7 INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
So, I went to another forum and asked for help. I was advised that the Keyboard Filter most likely meant it was referencting the N-Trig DuoSense Digitizer, and I was provided the link to the manufacturer's site to download the Windows 7 compatible drivers. HOWEVER, I could not find out why the compatibility report kept telling me to update the "Keyboard Filter" prior to upgrading.
So, I ended up removing all on the compatibility report suggested removals prior to upgrading EXCEPT the KEYBOARD FILTER DRIVER UPDATE & the ATI INSTALLER MANAGER.
I performed the full UPGRADE anyway.
Sure enough, when all was said and done, after the "UPGRADE" it seemed my system was running noticably SLOWER THAN when it had Vista. Secondly, I LOST MY TOUCHSCREEN ability. So, I went back to the link the 3rd party forum person recommended for the N-Trip DuoSense Digitizer Windows 7 drivers...and the touchscreen function returned. However, I KEPT LOSING MY INTERNET CONNECTION. Well, my wifi apeared to show a full wireless connection to our home network, but I would open up internet explorer and it would load my home page. I was able to maybe retain my internet explorer connection for a miunute or 2, and then no matter what website I enetered or link I clicked...NOTHING. It would just keep indicating it was loading but minutes would pass and nothing would happen. Plus, the windows system in general seem to be running slower.
So, I am highly irritated & upset over this. And all my searching and researching on HP site and others seem to not giver SPECIFIC AND CLEAR ANSWERS to any of these issues. WHY????? Am I the only one to have ALL THESE ISSUES? This morning, I ended up performing a F11 Windows recovery back to Vista Home Premium. What should I do?
Please, if anyone has had similar problems, sound off. Moreover...PLEASE if you have updated your Touchsmart TX2-1274nr SUCCESSFULLY....PLEASE...PLEASE...ADVISE me as to how I may accomplish the same!
I thank any advice/suggestions any of you may have in advance. Kindly, Jimmyb30ohio

I have the TX2 1012NR and its can upgrade just fine! Here is a few recommendations "only if u have the HP Upgrade program disks"
If you have them you can install a clean copy and delete everything... Do not use the use me first disk included because it prompts you to install an older BIOS.... Just use the windows 7 upgrade disk and start the process. The clean install clears your entire drive but does not void your warranty! When you use the use me first disk after the install it actually loads everything else needed to get you up in running. The touchscreen driver and the HP Mediasmart programs will have to be downloaded from the HP support site. Once again its recommended that if there were any programs installed delete them do not try to update them! This causes issues and countless errors. Specifically with touchscreen drivers etc uninstall them before installing the ones from HP support. I found this was not the easy way to do it but the best way... I also recommend that when doing any sort of BIOS update that you remove your Battery and leave it connected to a power cord only! Last but not least if you really mess up and its under warranty... Send it to HP they will set it back up to factory defaults under Windows Vista with the more up to date BIOS installed. I hope my information helps! Sure you might loose some programs but in the end your computer runs faster and smoother because all the programs installed are made for Windows 7.... Also they did release the Touch Pack for download from the Microsoft website here is a link telling more about the features and benefits and how to get it as it is a totally free download...
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/windows7/archive/2009/05/27/introducing-the-microsoft-touch-pac...
Microsoft Link for download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b152fadd-82e4-4ddb-a46a-aebe49944428&displa...

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Volume Serial Number is 60E6-4F60
Directory of C:\system.sav\bbv
01/01/2001 02:29 AM     1,073,741,824 pagefile.sys
               1 File(s) 1,073,741,824 bytes
               0 Dir(s) 26,019,311,616 bytes free
[ 2:29:47.85] Launch PININST.exe for Offline ...
[ 2:30:13.27] Start SysID Check...
[ 2:30:16.34] Start Option Code Checks...
[ 2:30:18.37] Start PIN Tweaks...
[ 2:30:19.44] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 2:30:19.44] PIN Tweaks to hide All for BurnBoot BBV and BBV2 on restored image...
[ 2:30:19.44] Update PININST_BBV.ini ...
[ 2:30:19.46] Update PININST_BBV2.ini ...
[ 2:30:19.48] Update PININST_BBV2POST.INI ...
[ 2:30:19.49] Update PININST_BBVClean.INI ...
[ 2:30:19.52] ---------------------------------------------------------------------
[ 2:30:20.40] Start Factory Update(s)...
[ 2:30:27.43] Start QFE Offline installation...
[ 2:38:36.81] PININST_OFF: PASSED...
[ 2:38:36.91] Type C:\System.sav\Logs\BBFindEr.log...
[ 2:38:36.93] Type C:\System.sav\Logs\BBFindE0.log...
---------- C:\SYSTEM.SAV\LOGS\BBFIND4QFE.LOG
[ 2:38:36.93] Check FUList.log if there is duplicate Desc...
No duplication.
[ 2:38:37.05] No Duplicated Desc is found... PASSED.
[ 2:38:37.05] There was no Factory Update...
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Lets take a chance it is for W7
go here and download the correct version of W7 (home or pro, they don't have a starter edition), bit version 32 or 64, and language, it will be a very large iso file, once downloaded, burn it to a DVD+R blank disc as an Image, this can be done on a Windows 7 PC, by right clicking on the iso file and select "open with" > "windows disc image burner"
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/
This will make a regular windows 7 install disc you can use to get Windows installed, use the key to see if it will activate.
Then you will have to download drivers for your particular model from the HP site and install.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=4041813&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&task=&lang=en&cc=us

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Generally such upgrade is not supported by any notebook manufacturer.
But I read in some threads that some people were able to upgrade the Intel CPUs in own notebooks. But your notebook (what notebook model is it exactly???) seems to be equipped with AMD CPU and I guess the chipset is from AMD too.
In such case only AMD CPU would be compatible with the AMD chipset.
However, even if the AMD chipset would support another CPU, I guess you would get some problems with the BIOS. In many cases the BIOS compatibility could be the main reason why an CPU upgrade would not work.

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Hello DimtrijShal:
         Sorry to hear about Windows 7 failer. Are you able to do a full recovery using your orginal recovery disk? If so please back up all the files you have before doing it. Write down the Windows 7 product code also. We will need it ounce you have vista windows reinstalled. You can find it in the package it came in or in the control panel displaying computers information. This number is also none as product key.
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I'm a college student, and for my highschool graduation my family was kind enough to get me a laptop. Now the school I attend recommended an a Tablet. So my parents get me the Hp TouchSmart Tx2.
Now the computer ran great in the first few mins, intill my lap starting buring from the heat of the bottom.
The computer worked fine intill about 4 months in....the hard drive starts clicking...i send it in....still under warrenty get the hard drive replaced.
Get it back works fine, 5months later, screen goes black, can't even log on....hp tells me the motherboard needs replaced around 500 bucks.....now i've seen the constant chatter about the tx series and I've read that the dv series has the same motherboard as the tx series and the dv series got recalled. NOW, i'm not going to let my parents hard earned cash go to waste.....WTF is the point of this forum if HP DOESN"T EVEN ACKNOWLEGE ANY OF IT......I'm already neck deep in student loans....I can't afford fixing a computer with a defect.....So Hp i better hear something from you soon
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Lets take a chance it is for W7
go here and download the correct version of W7 (home or pro, they don't have a starter edition), bit version 32 or 64, and language, it will be a very large iso file, once downloaded, burn it to a DVD+R blank disc as an Image, this can be done on a Windows 7 PC, by right clicking on the iso file and select "open with" > "windows disc image burner"
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/
This will make a regular windows 7 install disc you can use to get Windows installed, use the key to see if it will activate.
Then you will have to download drivers for your particular model from the HP site and install.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=4041813&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&task=&lang=en&cc=us

HP touchsmart tx2 software

The Touchsmart PCs are supposed to come with a set of software applications like "canvas" and a music organizer and an image organizer all designed for touch screen usage correct? i dont think i have this... or perhaps i'm not seeing it? could someone help me find it or tell me where i could download it please and thankyou
~tunnelingcat
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You can see the new software here; http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/#/Whats-New
Canvas, Hulu, Twitter, Netfix, etc.
EXCEPT, you CANNOT get it if you purchased your touchsmart tx2 prior to the windows 7 release. I purchased one month before, and thought they would be on the HP upgrade disk. I was wrong.
When I contacted Customer service I was told:
" I want to inform you that this "Touchsmart 3.0 application" is bundled along with the Windows 7 operating system preinstalled on the computer release after 22/10/2009.
I regret to inform you that "Touchsmart 3.0 application" is Not available for download."

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I just bought this Touchsmart TX2 notebook (1250ED), but whenever I try to download Touchsmart software or updates from HP,the installation process just stops and disappears!!!!!!!!! the installation has to be retried with recommended settings, which then also fails........
This has happened with all sorts of Mediasmart software. Also with Paint IT! touch by Corel. ( all downloads clearly state that my OS & computer are compatible at the requirement section)
If my touchscreen computer ( and there aren't that many on the market) is not suitable for touchscreen-technology software then what's the use !!!!!!!!! I might as well sell it!
Can anyone tell me what the h... is going on with this?!!!!
I've installed the original software and upgraded to Windows 7 (32-bit). There is nothing wrong with the computer, it runs fine and passes all scans.

first download the programs on your computer then install them...
then tell us the results.. what happens...
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