Can`t install W7

[Axxell]

Hello guys ,
I have a problem while i`m installing my Windows 7.Actually i have Vista SP1 and i want to upgrade to W7, but i can`t because it says : "Windows Vista Ultimate Extras have been discontinued and will no longer be available after upgrading to Windows 7." and "Windows needs to be restarted so necessary changes to system files can be made before continuing." I restarted my pc twice.I don`t know what to do .
I restarted my pc twice and it still have the same errors.

Sorry for my bad English,

Axxell

 

[Zepher]

When it reboots, it needs to be able to boot from the DVD drive.
When the computer reboots, does it say on the top of the screen to "press any key to boot from CD or DVD"?
If not, then you either need to press a certain key, sometimes F12, to choose your boot device, or go into BIOS and change the boot order and have the DVD Drive listed before the HDD.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Try this

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

To see if your PC is ready for Windows 7, download the free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. It scans your PC for potential issues with your hardware, devices, and installed programs, and recommends what to do before you upgrade

 

[Jonathan_King]

What version of Windows 7 are you trying to upgrade to?

 

[zigzag3143]

Hello guys ,
I have a problem while i`m installing my Windows 7.Actually i have Vista SP1 and i want to upgrade to W7, but i can`t because it says : "Windows Vista Ultimate Extras have been discontinued and will no longer be available after upgrading to Windows 7." and "Windows needs to be restarted so necessary changes to system files can be made before continuing." I restarted my pc twice.I don`t know what to do .
I restarted my pc twice and it still have the same errors.

Sorry for my bad English,

Axxell

Hi and welcome

Ehat version of win 7 do you have? (ultimate<pro,etc) It may be telling you that you have to do a clean install instead of an upgrade


Ken J+

 

[Axxell]

I tried with Upgrade Advisor and it says that is compatible .
The version i`m trying to upgrade is Windows 7 x64, Ultimate. I want to upgrade because i don`t want to reinstall a lot of programs or games and this would be very useful

 

[Jonathan_King]

What version of 7? Home Premium, Professional, Home Basic, Ultimate?

 

[Axxell]

I edited the first post , x64 Ultimate .

 

[Jonathan_King]

Okay, good. First off, most of us here at SF recommend a clean install over an upgrade. It reduces the risk of problems later on. If you are intent on doing an upgrade, try disabling all Extras on Vista before upgrading. See if that works.

 

[Axxell]

Sorry for my delay ..
I can`t find how to disable them.Can you tell me how ?

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Open up Control Panel and go to the Programs and Features section. Find the link for “Turn Windows features on or off” Dialog is quite self-explanatory… uncheck the things you don’t want, and hit the OK button

 

[Jonathan_King]

Try finding "Turn Windows features on or off".

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

 

[Axxell]

They`re disabling right now, it takes some minutes, if it works I come back with a post

 

[Axxell]

Unfortunately, it still says : "

The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue.


Windows needs to be restarted so necessary changes to system files can be made before continuing.


Upgrading Windows will affect the following features:


Windows Vista Ultimate Extras have been discontinued and will no longer be available after upgrading to Windows 7.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

The Ultimate extras were Bitlocker and EFS enhancements, Hold Em Poker game, Microsoft Tinker, Ultimate Extra Sounds from Microsoft Tinker, Window DreamScene and Windows Sound Schemes.Did u disable them all ??

 

[Axxell]

I uncheck that box ...

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Go through this article ActiveWin.com: Microsoft Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit) - Review then see whether you missed out anything...

 

[Axxell]

I did a clean install today , thanks a lot