Programs not even launching - folders and other files such as pics are

Megahertz07 said:
What kind of license is your Win 7 Ultimate (Retail or OEM)?
Retail license can be transferred to another computer.
OEM license, once installed on a computer cant be transferred to another computer.
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On my laptop, it is a retail license of Ultimate that I bought.

My PC came with it installed, so I guess that is OEM, is that right? Also, that one is Professional, not Ultimate.

It would be cool to transfer the Ultimate one to the PC and keep it on laptop, but I am guessing this would not be possible.
 

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BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/15 18:58:26 Ver: A07.00
Win 10 only have two types: Home and Pro

You don't need to buy a Win 10 license to install on you Win 7 laptop or desktop.

- Backup your data on an external disk.
- Download the Win 10 iso (it has the Home and Pro in same disk). Extract it to a folder using 7-Zip
- Run setup. Choose the Pro version. As you launched setup from win 7 you wont be asked for a key code.
- If you wish to do a fresh install, use the win 7 key code.

My suggestion is to try it fist. Use your desktop and do a win 10 fresh install on a clean disk.
- Detach all other HDD or SSD leaving on only the target disk
- Boot from a Win 10 installation disk.
- Choose win 10 pro
- Delete all partitions and proceed
- When asked for the key code, skip.

You will have 30 days to try. If you want to use it, insert your Win 7 key code. It will activate.
 

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Hi Megahertz07,

Thanks for this. The more I think about it, the more I want to switch to Windows 10.

I read somewhere that the free upgrade has expired, but if the steps you mention still work - that will be great!

One thing is, it took me a while to get 7 setup the way I wanted, as I am no expert on this stuff. I think it was mainly people on here that helped so I will have to backtrack through all of that. Like I remember I wanted the OS on my SSD, then to have all data etc. on the separate 4TB drive. My Documents, Pictures, Videos and them folders got sent to live on the bigger drive with the instructions I had followed. Which is what I will want to do again on Windows 10.

Is this all still possible in Windows 10?
 

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Dell Precision Tower 7910 Workstation
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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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Dell Inc. 0215PR
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BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/15 18:58:26 Ver: A07.00
Wow, I just found a thread from 2015 with some guys on here trying to help me get my PC sorted out.

Namely gregrocker and GokAy were the two forum members who helped out. My God, I didn't realize the thread was this big! 27 pages! First it was about my laptop, then about my PC. The two lads were excellent help.

Windows Startup Repair query

Hoping I don't have as much queries/hassle when I make the switch to 10.
 

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Dell Precision Tower 7910 Workstation
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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Dual Xeon(R) CPU E5-2687W v3 @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0215PR
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32.00 GB
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NVIDIA Quadro K4200
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BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/15 18:58:26 Ver: A07.00
Most people on this Forum had tried Win 10 and didn't like it. Even M$ is trying to kill Win 7 with the free upgrade, Win 7 still has
36% of the share x 51% of win 10.

My suggestion is to try it fist. Use your desktop and do a win 10 fresh install on a clean disk.

Yes you can install Win 10 on the SSD and use the HDD for data. Same way you do on Win 7.
You can use Kari tutorial to move C:\users to D:\Users
 

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    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
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    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
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    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
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    GA-Z170-HD3P
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    IG - Intel 530
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    Samsung 226BW
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    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
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    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
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    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
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    500Mb/s
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    Firefox 64
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    Realtek
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    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
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Megahertz07 said:
Most people on this Forum had tried Win 10 and didn't like it. Even M$ is trying to kill Win 7 with the free upgrade, Win 7 still has
36% of the share x 51% of win 10.

My suggestion is to try it fist. Use your desktop and do a win 10 fresh install on a clean disk.

Yes you can install Win 10 on the SSD and use the HDD for data. Same way you do on Win 7.
You can use Kari tutorial to move C:\users to D:\Users
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Hi,

About trying it, I think I am just going to go for it. And then if I don't like it, I will just have to like it anyway as everywhere is going to have to move to it at some stage anyway. We will be moving to it in work in about a year I think.
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Precision Tower 7910 Workstation
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Dual Xeon(R) CPU E5-2687W v3 @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0215PR
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K4200
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) High Definition Audio
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BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/15 18:58:26 Ver: A07.00
At the end of M$ win 7 support, nothing will change. Win 7 will work the way it works today.
 

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    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall

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    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
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    Laptop
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    Asus Q550LF
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    Windows 7 Pro
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    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
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    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
True but we will all eventually change. I think so anyway!
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bitDual Xeon(R) CPU E5-2687W v3 @ 3.10GHz32.00 GBNVIDIA Quadro K4200
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Precision Tower 7910 Workstation
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Dual Xeon(R) CPU E5-2687W v3 @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0215PR
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K4200
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) High Definition Audio
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(1) SK hynix SC210 2.5 7MM 256GB ATA Device
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BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/15 18:58:26 Ver: A07.00
Hi again,

Just some update from me:

1. I tried to install Windows 10 only to be given the message "Setup has failed to validate the product key" (This is a fully legit version of Windows 7 Professional by the way)

Probably even more bizarre:

2. Mysteriously my PC is acting 'normal' now this morning. I can open up programs without any delays like before. Only yesterday, I had to wait almost 15 mins for the PC to come to life before I could open any program.

You gotta love technology. It never ceases to surprise me.

:)
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bitDual Xeon(R) CPU E5-2687W v3 @ 3.10GHz32.00 GBNVIDIA Quadro K4200
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Precision Tower 7910 Workstation
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Dual Xeon(R) CPU E5-2687W v3 @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0215PR
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K4200
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) High Definition Audio
Hard Drives
(1) SK hynix SC210 2.5 7MM 256GB ATA Device
(2) ATA WDC WD4003FZEX-0 SCSI Disk Device
Antivirus
Avast Free and Malwarebytes Free
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/15 18:58:26 Ver: A07.00
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