Upgrading to Windows 7

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1. Are You Ready?

Software, including Windows 7, is non-returnable for any reason so before purchasing please make sure your system is ready.

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Compare your PC's specifications with the Windows 7 system requirements:

1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit) 16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20GB (64-bit) DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

b. c.

Check with manufacturers to ensure that your applications and attached peripherals are Windows 7 compatible Be prepared in case you need wipe your drive and do a clean install.

***Backup your data before upgrading to Windows 7!***

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2. Install
TheStudentMediakitsavailablethroughtheCampusandSchoolAgreementsStudentOptionand SelectLicenseforAcademicsStudentSelectprogramscomewitheithera32bitor64bitWindows7 DVD,notboth.Yourinstallationmethodcanvarydependingonwhichversionyouhavepurchasedand whatoperatingsystemiscurrentlyrunningonyourcomputer. Important:ThelicenseandproductkeyincludedwiththisprogramisasingleactivationUpgradekey. ThiswillrequireyourinstallationtofollowaspecificpathinordertoinstallWindows7,successfully enteryourproductkeyandactivateyouroperatingsystem.Donotremoveyourpreviousoperating systemfromyourcomputerpriortoinstallationoryoumayhavedifficultlyenteringandactivating Windows7.BynotformattingthedriveorremovingthepreviousWindowsoperatingsystem,most userswillnotencounteranyissuesinstallingtheWindows7Upgrade.

RecommendedSteps(DetailedInstructionsFollowforEachStep):
1. 2. 3. InstalltheWindows7UpgradeAdvisor SelecttheInstallationOptionthatisRightforYou ActivateYourWindows7UpgradeLicense

Windows7UpgradeAdvisor(WUA)
Ifyouhavenotalreadydoneso,wehighlyrecommendinstallingandrunningtheWindows7Upgrade AdvisoronyourWindowsXPorWindowsVistabasedcomputer.Thisprogramwillgiveyouimportant informationabouthowtobestinstallWindows7andwhetheryoumeettheWindows7system requirements.ItwillalsoinformyouofwhichversionofWindowsyouarecurrentlyrunningwhichwill beimportantwhendecidinghowtoinstallWindows7. ClickthefollowinglinkformoreontheWindows7UpgradeAdvisor http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor

UsingtheinformationcontainedintheWindows7UpgradeAdvisorreport
AfterrunningWindows7UpgradeAdvisor(WUA),youwillbeshownapagewithtwotabsatthetop; 32bitreportand64bitreport.ClickthetabthatcorrespondswiththeversionofWindows7youhave purchasedorwouldliketopurchase.

WUATheSystemSection
Atthetopofthereportpage,undereachtab,isthesystemsection.Thefirstlinewillindicate whetheryoucanperformanupgradetoWindows7andpreserveyourinstalledprogramsand files,orifyoumustdoacustominstallation.Acustominstallationwillrequireyoutobackup yourpersonaldataandreinstallyourprogramsafterWindows7installationiscomplete.This processisexplainedinStep2onthefollowingwebpage: http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradewindowsvistacustom Onthedetailssideofthatfirstentry,youaregivenmoreinformationonyourinstallation optionsandanimportantlinktogetthefullinstallinstructionsfromyourlocalizedWindows Help&Howtosite.WehighlyrecommendusingtheprovidedlinksandusingthePrintthis tutorialforyourassistanceduringinstallation.

WUAWhattolookforinthereport.
ScandowntherestofthereportpageandlookforitemsthataremarkedwitharedXora yellow!.Theseitemsindicateactionsyoumusttakeeitherbeforeinstallationorafter installationcompletes.Buttonsatthetopthereportpageallowyoutosavethereportorprint itoutforlateruse.

InstallationOptions
Followtheprocedureinthesectionbelowthatappliestothetypeofinstallationyouaretryingto perform:

InstallingWindows732bitonacomputerrunningWindowsXP
WithyourcomputeronandWindowsXPrunning,dooneofthefollowing: IfyouhaveaWindows7installationdisc,insertthediscintoyourcomputer.Setupshouldstart automatically.Ifitdoesn't,clickStart,clickMyComputer,opentheWindows7installationdisc onyourDVDdrive,andthendoubleclicksetup.exe.Fullinstructionsforthiscanbefoundat http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradewindowsxp

InstallingWindows732bitonacomputerrunningWindowsVista32bit
WithyourcomputeronandWindowsVistarunning,dooneofthefollowing: IfyouhaveaWindows7installationdisc,insertthediscintoyourcomputer.Setupshouldstart automatically.Ifitdoesn't,clickStart,clickComputer,opentheWindows7installationdiscon yourDVDdrive,andthendoubleclicksetup.exe.Fullinstructionsforthiscanbefoundat http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradewindowsvista

InstallingWindows732bitonacomputerrunningWindowsVista64bit
YoumuststarttheWindows7installationbybootingyourcomputerfromtheWindows732bitDVD anddoacustominstallation.Thefullinstructionsforthiscanbefoundat:
http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradewindowsvistacustom

DonotremoveWindowsVistabeforeinstallingWindows7.Ifyoudo,yourWindows7installation willnotactivatewithouttechnicalassistance.

InstallingWindows764bitonacomputerrunningWindowsXP
YoumuststarttheWindows7installationbybootingyourcomputerfromtheWindows764bitDVD anddoacustominstallation.Thefullinstructionsforthiscanbefoundat
http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradewindowsxp

DonotremoveWindowsXPbeforeinstallingWindows7.Ifyoudo,yourWindows7installation willnotactivatewithouttechnicalassistance.

 InstallingWindows764bitonacomputerrunningWindowsVista32bit
YoumuststarttheWindows7installationbybootingyourcomputerfromtheWindows764bitDVD anddoacustominstallation.Thefullinstructionsforthiscanbefoundat
http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradewindowsvistacustom

DonotremoveWindowsVistabeforeinstallingWindows7.Ifyoudo,yourWindows7installation willnotactivatewithouttechnicalassistance.

InstallingWindows764bitonacomputerrunningWindowsVista64
WithyourcomputeronandWindowsVistarunning,dooneofthefollowing: IfyouhaveaWindows7installationdisc,insertthediscintoyourcomputer.Setupshouldstart automatically.Ifitdoesn't,clickStart,clickComputer,opentheWindows7installationdiscon yourDVDdrive,andthendoubleclicksetup.exe.Fullinstructionsforthiscanbefoundat http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradewindowsvista

InstallingWindows7onacomputerthatdoesnotcurrentlyhaveaWindows operatingsystem
YoumustlaunchWindows7SetupbybootingyourcomputerfromtheprovidedWindows7DVD anddoacustominstallation.Thefullinstructionsforthiscanbefoundat
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=169406

TheCampusandSchoolAgreementsStudentOptionandSelectLicenseforAcademicsStudent SelectprogramsallowlicenseduserstoinstalltheWindows7Upgradeiftheirqualifyingoperating systemfallsoutsidethenormalrangeassociatedwithstandardretaillicenses.Thisrightispartof theMicrosoftVolumeLicenseprogramanddoesnotpertaintoanyotherretailprograms. IfyouhaveaqualifyingoperatingsystemasdefinedintheMicrosoftProductList (http://www.microsoftvolumelicensing.com/userights)otherthanWindowsXPandWindowsVista, youwillneedtofollowafewimportantstepstouseyourprovidedproductkeyandActivate Windows.SeethesectionbelowentitledUsingyourKeyandActivation Note:UserswhoacquireaWindows7UpgradelicensethroughtheStudentOptionandStudentSelect VolumeLicensingprogramsaresuppliedwithasingleDVDofeitherWidows732bitorWindows764 bit.MicrosoftisnotabletosupplyanyadditionalDVDs.

UsingyourKeyandtheActivationofyourUpgradeLicense
Windows7UpgradeLicensesaredesignedtobeusedoncomputersrunningapreexistingqualifying Windowsoperatingsystem;themostcommonbeingWindowsXPorWindowsVista.Ifyouarenot

 runningoneoftheserecentversionsofWindows7,youwillneedtofollowafewspecialstepswhen installing.
1. AfterinstallationiscompleteyouwillbeaskedtoenteryourProductKey.Ifyouhaveinstalledonacomputerthatwasnot runningarecentversionofWindowsoperatingsystem,youwillreceivetheerrorTheproductkeyisnotvalid.Toby passthiserror,leavethekeyfieldblankandclickNext.Continuewithfinalizingsetup. Whenyoureachthedesktopofyourcomputer,youwillneedtoverifywhetheryoucanactivateinthestandardfashion withoutcontactingMicrosoftWindows7TechnicalSupport. OpenWindowsActivationbyclickingtheStartbutton,clicking Computer,clickingProperties,andthenclickingClickheretoactivateWindowsnow.Ifyouarepromptedforan administratorpasswordorconfirmation,typethepasswordorprovideconfirmation. Ifactivationfailswithanerrorcode0xC004F061andtheerrordescriptionTheSoftwareLicensingServicedetermined thatthisspecifiedproductkeycanonlybeusedforupgrading,notforcleaninstallations.Thiserroroccurswhen Windows7cantfindapreviousversionofWindowsduringinstallation(requirementforactivatinganupgradelicense). PleaseensureyouareinstallingtheWindows7upgradeontoasystemwithaqualifyingOS.Pleasereviewthefollowing informationforvolumelicenseprograms.http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9683048 IfyoudohavetherequiredqualifyingOSbutstillreceivedthiserrorthentoresolvetheerrorcontactMicrosoftOnline AssistedSupportathttp://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=162720.Indicatethatyouneedtechnicalsupportinresolving anactivationissueonyournewWindows7installationthathasbeenupgradedfromaqualifyingOSthroughtheCampus andSchoolAgreementsStudentOptionorSelectLicenseforAcademicsStudentSelectprogram. YouwillbetransferredtoTechnicalSupport.Explaintheaboveandyouwillbewalkedthroughverificationstepsand TechnicalSupportwillassistyouinactivatingyoursystem.

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