I just received my copy of Windows 7 Home Premium (that I actually bought ) in the mail. On the top left corner it says "Upgrade designed for Windows Vista." I'm currently running a "cheap" version of XP. Will it let me upgrade normally?
Should. There was an old trick I used with a Vista upgrade only version. Not sure it'll work with Win7. I had Vista upgrade but it would only a non-upgrade, or full, verison of windows, which I had lost that disk. So, I did the following:
1) When installing you select Fresh or Clean install which reformats the drive. Also, ignore or skip the part where it wants the key and to register on-line. It gives you 30days to register.
2) Once that was complete, you reinstall, but this time you select Upgrade and input the key and register on-line.
So, basicly your upgrading windows but its a Win7 upgrade of Win7.
Hope that helps.
I am a Mac guy running XP with Bootcamp, so I can only tell you what I've read.
You can only " upgrade " from Vista. From XP, you have to do a " clean " install.
Hope that helps, before you wipe your machine accidently and lose everything.
Oh ok I get it now. Thanks for the help.
Windows 7 cannot be installed from XP using the upgrade option.
However, I'd recomend always doing a clean install anyway. Just means more time doing backups...
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I had many difficulties to install windows 7 to my shift, maybe because of my USB stick. And then every guide was a little bit complicated - too many instructions, too many steps, too easy to make a mistake and then go back to the beginning..
Didn't want to buy an external dvd-drive either..
Anyway, all this before I found this article.
Check this out
Installing Windows 7 without using a DVD or USB via direct method - No USB stick required. No USB drive required
In this method we install Windows 7 on a clean partition like the normal DVD boot method. Only change is we don’t use a DVD drive in this guide. Please follow the below instructions carefully and don’t skip any steps to make things quickly!
1. Download the Windows 7 ISO files from Microsoft. I hope you have already downloaded one.
2. Download and install Virtual Clone Drive from http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html
3. Firstly, go to the directory where you have saved Windows 7 ISO file. Right-click on the ISO file, select Open with and then select “Mount files with Virtual Clone Drive” to mount your ISO file.
4. Go back to My Computer (or Just Computer) and then double-click on the Virtual Clone Drive icon to start Windows 7 installation process.
Yes, you are installing Windows 7 without a DVD or USB drive!
5. Next, follow the normal Windows 7 installation procedure to finish the installation. Windows may restart during the install process. Worry not, everything will go fine.
From
http://www.intowindows.com/installing-windows-7-without-using-dvdusb-drive-method-2/
P.S Any good site to download NON-aero themes?
apoparis said:
P.S. Any good site to download free non-aero themes? Thanks in advance.
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There already are some from microsoft availabale via the link in the personalize menu. Have you already downloaded those ?
Unfortunately those are aero themes, I'd like some NON-aero, to fit with both resolutions.
ok, now the short way to make a bootable USB Disk to install Vista/7
cmd
diskpart
list disk
select disk $ [where $ is the number of the USB Disk listed in the list disk command]
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick label="InstallUSB"
assign
exit
exit
Copy the content of your Installation Disk on USB and boot from it, just simple as that
do this method install the new windwos over the existing windows, or on a new partition in HDD.
As far as I know, no version of windows allows installing of a new windows except from booting.
N_M_S said:
do this method install the new windwos over the existing windows, or on a new partition in HDD.
As far as I know, no version of windows allows installing of a new windows except from booting.
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I just tried it out and it installs it over the existing running windows, doesn´t matter if it was downgraded to xp, or already upgraded to 7, it will install a new and fresh copy of Win 7 in your local drive, regardless of the existing vista recovery partion, which can be used in any time... (I hope to get ride of it once Win 7 final version comes out...)
When the installation is complete, a folder called "old windows" saves all the files from the preivous running operating system, bt since it´s over 10 GB, I suggest you erase it..
Win 7 is fantastic!! I have my shift now running both Internet Explorer 8 and Opera, Office Pro 2007, Skype, Live Messenger, Eset Smart Security 4, Adobe Reader, and more.... as smooth as butter
Great..............Shift on W7.
Please someone could tell me if the differences are big using W7 instead Vista.
So, it's a great solution to move Shift to run on W7, or not ?
I upgraded my hard drive then changed to windows 7 with a clean install. It is amazing how much better my shift runs now that it is on W7. It is really worth it to upgrade.
upgraded to windows 7 ultimate
Hi,
i upgraded to windows 7 ultimate and changed the drivers compitibility mode to windows vista service pack 1 and they all run smoothly but except the wifi and bluetooth, also the shag control doesn't run
would you please advise?
i am planning to buy the windows 7 upgrade
thanks for your help in advance
cadc82 said:
I just tried it out and it installs it over the existing running windows, doesn´t matter if it was downgraded to xp, or already upgraded to 7, it will install a new and fresh copy of Win 7 in your local drive, regardless of the existing vista recovery partion, which can be used in any time... (I hope to get ride of it once Win 7 final version comes out...)
When the installation is complete, a folder called "old windows" saves all the files from the preivous running operating system, bt since it´s over 10 GB, I suggest you erase it..
Win 7 is fantastic!! I have my shift now running both Internet Explorer 8 and Opera, Office Pro 2007, Skype, Live Messenger, Eset Smart Security 4, Adobe Reader, and more.... as smooth as butter
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would you please help me in installing the drivers?
i have a problem with the VGA display driver (i can not increase the reslution), wifi and bluetooth.
hope to hear from you soon
Can someone pls give me the microsoft windows mobile 7 iso download link???...
I am still confused which iso file to download
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Can someone pls give me the microsoft windows mobile 7 iso download link???...
I am still confused which iso file to download
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Windows mobile 7?
Hi All,
I was trying to install Win 7 on my HTC Shift using the USB disk method. The installation goes well until it get to the last step configuring windows or your machine.... then it gives me an error, Installer was unable to configure windows to run on your hardware restart installation.
Any ideas why is that or how it can be resolved?
Thanks
There's the RTM version now available, check for Hash to be sure it's the real deal, and use the same install instructions. I recommed you use Windows Update before drivers, then install what is left because there's some new drivers like Authentec TrueSuite which is only downloadable through manufacturers. All works
mrabie said:
Hi All,
I was trying to install Win 7 on my HTC Shift using the USB disk method. The installation goes well until it get to the last step configuring windows or your machine.... then it gives me an error, Installer was unable to configure windows to run on your hardware restart installation.
Any ideas why is that or how it can be resolved?
Thanks
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I'm running Win 7 RC for a while now on my shift... and everything is fine... I don't know what is the issue you have. maybe you should try to reinstall it and check if you have a correct version of Win 7 RC.
I have Installed windows 7 in my shift and evrey thing is working fine except the touch screen it,s not working
i have followd the instruction but still didn't work
any one can help me to make it working
regards
Try this Guide http://gadgetmix.com/index/how-to-install-windows-7-on-htc-shift-umpc/
The touchscreen does work on the Windows Mobile side, right?
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Try this Guide http://gadgetmix.com/index/how-to-install-windows-7-on-htc-shift-umpc/
The touchscreen does work on the Windows Mobile side, right?
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thanks i got it working but i got another problem
if i update the display driver i get the blue screen and it keep on rebooting automaticly
any solution for this
regards
That's because AERO doesn't run at the moment at screen resolutions higher than 800*600.
Boot into SAFE MODE - Delete New Installed Graphic Card Drivers - Enable Windows 7 Classic theme in Windows and Reinstall drivers!
Can someone PLEASE reply ?
I am desperate. I deleted the HPA Partition in order to free up 3Gigs and installed Windows 7.
I followed all the tutorials, so i installed ECDriver (Vista Compatibility Mode + Run as Administrator) and Touch Screen Driver.
I mention that i see HTC Embedded Controller (in device manager) after installing ECDriver , but touch screen doesnt work (after installing touchscreen drivers) = No Pen or Touch Input is available for this Display
What am i doing wrong ?!?
I also had the same problem, so, I've installed the VGA driver from the package the way mentioned somewhere here and in the same order, as I think the new VGA driver installed with the Win7 installation is missing an important bit at the end of the installation. After that, and after a reboot, the touch started, but I did not get a calibration screen. Even without the calibration, the screen seemed to be fine. I've also disabled Aero just in case as I did not want any more blue screens.
So you have installed ECDriver, Touchscreen and VGADriver (WinVista Compatible & Run as Administrator) in this order ?
When i install VGADriver, i get a 'Cannot copy'. I thought the driver was corrupt and tried re-downloading it, but this didn't solve the situation.
How did you manage to install it ?!?
First I've installed just touchscreen driver and it did not work, so I've installed EC driver and then touchscreen and it also failed. So, I've added the VGA. I think it did not want to install with Vista compatibility so I think I forced it through with XP compatibility, got a message saying the driver was older than what I had installed, I said yes, please, go ahead! It then installed and at the end some CMD windows poped up and then closed and I then installed touch screen again. Nothing seemed to have happened then, so I've restared the computer, had all my fingers crossed (very, very technical!) and voilá, touch screen was there.
Thanks for the support. I tried several times, following exactely your steps, but i didn't manage to make it functional.
Unfortunately I had to go back to Windows Vista.
Now i have Windows 7 Vista Ultimate SP2, instead of the preistalled Windows Vista Business OEM.
Althought it's running ok, i am waiting for the final version of Windows 7 (not the RTM that i tried installing).
Win7 installed = 7 GB, Windows Vista Ultimate = 14 GB :|
Hi
Sorry to hear that it did not work for you. Like I~ve mentioned elsewhere, the only thing that did not work for me all the way is the sd card that keeps dropping from explorer.
Did I mention that I did not do a clean install? I've installed it as an upgrade and had all the functions (Wifi, BT, Phone) on while upgrading to avoid the problem some people have of the wifi connection going missing when upgrading(W7)/downgrading(XP). I've been busy at work so did not have time to use it much or test it some more.
Well, you missed to mention that
I tried a fresh install, after deleting the HPA partition (now i have 37GB Hdd, instead of 33).
Maybe that's why it didn't work for me...
A friend of mine gave my his Shift to try installing Win7 via Upgrade. Maybe it works.
BTW : Windows 7 Ultimate SP2 is running just perfect on Shift. Too bad it occupies 20GB (after drivers and updates)
Hey people. Think you have seen a thread like this before? Well, that's because you have. But THIS thread is different! For two reasons:
1-It's written in GOOD English. No offense folks, but spell checking is really not that hard.
and
2-It deals with EVERYTHING you need to do to get Windows 7 retail up and running on the Shift.
If you see something that needs to be changed/corrected/updated then please feel free to let me know!
HOW-TO INSTALL WINDOWS 7 RETAIL VIA USB ON THE HTC SHIFT X9000 SERIES
Now, before we begin, this guide assumes a few things:
1-that you are using a RETAIL or RTM copy of Windows 7. This guide WILL NOT work with beta or RC versions of Windows 7 OR versions that are N-lited, stripped or altered in anyway. You MUST be using a retail image, either made from a disc you own or from other sources. Please note that we at XDA do not support piracy and suggest that you buy a legal copy of Windows.
2-That you are using a GSM version of the Shift, IE the X9500 or X9501. While these instructions will work with the CDMA version of the Shift, I personally do not have one so I cannot confirm if/how the CDMA radio works using this installation method.
3-That your version of Windows 7 ISN'T Home Basic. While Home Basic will work, it doesn't support touchscreens. I personally installed Ultimate, as the requirements are the same no matter what version you use.
To install you will need:
1-A Shift(duh!)
2-A copy of Windows 7 RTM or a retail disc
3-A USB drive that is 4GB or greater, but no larger than 32GB for Windows
4-A USB drive(any size really) for the storage of HTC drivers for post installation
5-Some time on your hands
6-Either another PC with a CD drive or a USB CD drive
Now onto the good stuff!
1-Let's begin. Insert your Windows 7 DVD into your CD drive. If you are using an ISO image, skip to step 4.
2-Make a folder on your desktop called Windows 7.
3-Copy ALL the files from your Windows 7 DVD into the folder you just made. Be patient as this process will take some time, especially if you are doing this on your Shift.
4-While the files are copying(or after they are done, whatever) go ahead and insert your USB drive into a free port.
5-Open "My Computer" and locate your USB drive. Right click on it and select "Format". Click the menu which says-"File System" and select "NTFS" from the options. Then click Format and let it finish. It should take just a few moments.
6-Once your USB drive has been formatted, open a command prompt and type the following command:
BOOTSECT.EXE /NT60 H:
Where "H" is your the letter of your USB drive.
7-Your USB drive should now be ready to use!
8-Insert your USB drive into your Shift's USB port, press the power button and repeatedly press F10 as it starts to be brought to the Boot Menu and select your USB drive and hit enter.
9-Windows should begin loading setup information now. It should take around 5-ish minutes to get to the graphical part of the installer.
10-When you are presented with the graphical portion, select your country and whatnot, then a username and such, and when it asks you if you want to Upgrade or Custom install, select Custom.
11-You will now need to format your Shift's harddrive. Select the partition that is displayed and select "Format". PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL DELETE WINDOWS VISTA FROM YOUR SHIFT. YOU CANNOT RECOVER ANYTHING THAT IS DELETED. Your recovery partition however is not touched in anyway, so if Windows 7 doesn't work for you, you can reinstall the stock Vista from the recovery partition.
12-Once it is finished formatting, select that partition to install to and continue on with the installation.
13-When it finishes you SHOULD be presented with the Windows 7 desktop. And that's about it. No WiFi. No sound. Pretty much nothing. Now, you DID download the drivers and put them on another USB drive right? Right? GOOD!
14-Insert your USB drive and let Windows install it. Now, ALL of the drivers that we are about to install MUST be installed in the same fashion as I am about to describe. Right click each one and select properties. Click the compatability tab and select the option to have the installer run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista. This MUST be done or the drivers WILL NOT install.
15-Once you have done that, go ahead and install the following drivers. Don't worry about the other ones for right now. Install them IN THIS ORDER OR ELSE THEY WILL NOT WORK:
1-Vista Intel Chipset driver
2-Vista ECD
3-HTC Touchscreen
4-HTC ShagCTRL
5-Marvel SDIO WiFi
After you have installed those 4 drivers, restart your Shift.
16-Once your Shift has restarted, go ahead and press the Comm. Manager button. Shift Control Center should pop-up and your WiFi card should begin installing. If it doesn't, click on the button for WiFi and make it say "ON" and it should then start installing.
17-Once your WiFi card is succesfully installed, click Start->Windows Update.
18-Click on "Check for updates" on the left hand side and let Windows do it's thing. It should find 60-ish updates for download, around 6 of which are drivers for your various devices such as sound and Bluetooth and the like. Don't worry, your screen resolution WILL get better!
19-After Windows has installed updates..you are pretty much done! EVERYTHING should now be working in Windows 7!
20-ENJOY 3(!) HOURS OF STOCK BATTERY LIFE ON YOUR SHIFT RUNNING WINDOWS 7!
That's about it folks. I worked for 2 days straight to devise this method for installing Windows 7 on my Shift, and it couldn't work any better. If you find a mistake, or have a suggestion please let me know!
Great!
I´ll move it to [REF] Guides | Tutorials | FAQs | Stickies | Read here before posting thread located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772017
it went fine till step 16, the Comm. Manager button doesnt open anything, however the wifi works ok.
please tell me how does the Comm. Manager work
and now it just wont boot, it gives a blue screen and tells me theres an error, and automatically shut down.
What error does it give you? Are you ABSOLUTELY SURE that you are using a GENUINE untouched OEM RTM copy? This process ONLY WORKS with the legal untouched OEM RTM. If you are trying this with some kinda downloaded ISO it WILL fail and bluescreen on you. It must be build 7600 or higher. Comm. Manager just works for me under 7 following these instructions.
Hi! Thank you for the guide, everything is fine! The only thing doesn't work is the touchscreen. I've installed the touchscreen drivers in compatibility mode Windows Vista SP2 and as Administrator. Do you have any idea?
EDIT: Solved! I reinstalled the driver for the 8th time and it worked!
Once again, we tried to Restore using the Recovery CD's, and we did the Full Wipe with CD1, and then we turned the laptop off as stated. We then turned it on with the CD2 in there, but when we boot it from CD2, it gives us the following error:
Code:
CDBOOT: Couldn't find BOOTMGR
The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite M305D-S4829 with Windows Vista. This is our second time doing this. We did it once before a few month's ago, then Upgraded it to Windows 7, but now we're having problems so we're trying to go back.
When I try to insert CD1, it either goes to a screen asking me if I have a backup (which I don'y), and when I press no, it ejects the CD and turns off. The other option doesn't work because I can't find the Drivers anywhere. Can anybody assist me?
To tell the truth, your probably gonna have to install windows 7 again, simply because it has default drivers.
Look at the bottom of your laptop. You see the sticker with the numbers and which edition of Vista it's for.
Download that copy of Vista.
In case you are wondering, it is completely legal to download the contents of the disk, counterfitting the KEY is not.
Burn, install. After install you have a 100% clean copy of Vista without all the bloatware.
Now from a different PC, or before the install download the drivers from the manufacturer website.
Download updates.
Clean system, and no "Try Napster for 30 Days FREE!!!!ZOMG!!!"