Unable to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7


  1. Posts : 156
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
       #1

    Unable to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7


    Hello, I am trying to perform an upgrade from Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate. But I get this error when I press upgrade.

    Windows Vista™ Ultimate cannot be upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate. You can choose to install a new copy of Windows 7 Ultimate instead, but this is different from an upgrade, and does not keep your files, settings, and programs. You’ll need to reinstall any programs using the original installation discs or files. To save your files before installing Windows, back them up to an external location such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive. To install a new copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, click the Back button in the upper left-hand corner, and select “Custom (advanced)”.
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  2. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #2

    Are you trying to upgrade from Vista 32 bit OS to Win 7 64 bit OS? You can't upgrade from 32 to 64 bit, that must be a complete new install.
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  3. Posts : 156
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Yes it's 32-bit to 32-bit
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  4. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #4

    That is supposed to work.

    Check the forum Vista to Win 7 upgrade tutorial, in case you have missed something.

    Upgrade Install with Windows 7
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  5.    #5

    Is Vista fully updated? Check now for Updates and install all Important and Optional. After reboot check again until there are no more offered. Check a day later.

    Try unchecking everything in msconfig>Startup and >Services (after Hiding all MS Services) and if necessary uninstall your AV. Reboot to try again.

    Run SFC and check for infection in Troubleshooting Windows 7,
    same as for Vista.
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  6. Posts : 156
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I'll have a look later. Right now, I need to fix my main computer.

    It was a clean install, so I will update and report back
    Last edited by microbillgates; 10 Sep 2014 at 13:12. Reason: time passed. fixed my main machine, damn NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM bsod
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  7. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    Doing an upgrade from Vista will only give you problems, better to do a clean install with your Windows 7 Upgrade disc

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

    Remember, backup all your data before starting.
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  8. Posts : 156
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    AddRAM said:
    Doing an upgrade from Vista will only give you problems, better to do a clean install with your Windows 7 Upgrade disc

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

    Remember, backup all your data before starting.
    I know it will, but this isn't a machine I will use daily :P it's more of my mess around machine
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  9. Posts : 156
    MS Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    gregrocker said:
    Is Vista fully updated? Check now for Updates and install all Important and Optional. After reboot check again until there are no more offered. Check a day later.

    Try unchecking everything in msconfig>Startup and >Services (after Hiding all MS Services) and if necessary uninstall your AV. Reboot to try again.

    Run SFC and check for infection in Troubleshooting Windows 7,
    same as for Vista.
    Thanks man, updating fixed it
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