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To quote from MVP Andre Da Costa....
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If Anytime Upgrade fails, Windows Anytime Upgrade Fail:
Shutdown and start your computer again.
Make sure the latest Windows Updates have been installed.
Download the hotfix containing a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look into the servicing and package folders and fix any corrupted data the tool is listed under kb947821 it can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821
If Anytime Upgrade still fails, disable User Account Control:
1. Go to User Accounts in Control Panel
2. Change User Account Control Settings
3. Pull the Slider down to lowest level possible
4. Reboot the PC
5. Go through the "Anytime Upgrade" as normal
Try the following:
1. Disable any security software before attempting to upgrade
2. Make sure your computer is updated (devices and applications)
3. Disconnect any external devices before installing.
4. Check your hard disk for any errors:
Click Start
Type: CMD, from the results, right click CMD
Click 'Run as Administrator'
At the Command Prompt, type: chkdsk /r /f
When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and attempts will be made to correct them.
1. Click Start, type msconfig in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
User Account Control permission
If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
2. On the General tab, click Selective Startup.
3. Under Selective Startup, click to clear the Load Startup Items check box.
4. Click the Services tab, click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All.
5. Click OK.
6. When you are prompted, click Restart.
7. After the computer starts, check whether the problem is resolved.
Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/upgrade-advisor.aspx
Who should I contact if I'm having trouble installing and / or activating my Product Key Card?
Please contact customer support at: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.
If all the above fails, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 then attempt the Anytime Upgrade again:
Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/learn-how-to-install-windows-7-service-pack-1-sp1
If your key is invalid and you need to change the keys you may have to open regedit and deleting the ProductKey value in the following registry key first:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade
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Last edited by NoelDP; 25 Jun 2012 at 06:03.
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