upload from vista to Windows 7

[thelma]

hello, not been here for a very long time, Ok :

My old laptop (HP) with windows 7 Professional is almost dead. There are wires sticking out the back, cannot open or close anymore.

Now a friend gives me a SONY laptop with windows Vista edition Familiale Premium servP 2 on it.

I have no CD s of either Vista or Windows 7.

Can I somehow via USB or other transfer the windows 7 from the HP to the SONY ?

Many thanks for any answer,
Thelma

 

[RoWin7]

No, you can't transfer an OS. You need a copy of Win 7 with a legitimate product key. You can get an ISO of the OS online, but you must provide a product Key for it.

 

[thelma]

Thanks Rowin7 . I will look into that. Can I buy a product Key somewhere ?

 

[RoWin7]

I don't think retailers are selling 7 any more. And stay away from Ebay, where the copies are usually illegal. Check over here and see if you qualify for an upgrade to 7.

Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

 

[SIW2]

Yes if the sony meets the minmum hardware requirements for windows 7. You diidn't state the exact model, but it probably does.

1. If you want to transfer the hard drive - or clone/image from a different laptop:

a) You will probably need to adjust to new hardware, which can be done using this boot media:
Make Windows 7 bootable after motherboard swap

b) Windows 7 might not have all the drivers needed for the sony laptop - so go to sony website first
and download the windows 7 drivers for that model and store them somewhere - for example ausb stick.

c) You will need to activate windows on the new machine:

EITHER
i) Run 7oemistaller

The third program listed at this link

3 Tools to Backup and Restore Windows 7 and Vista OEM Activation License • Raymond.CC

OR

ii) Use the key on the sticker on your old machine which is probably in the battery compartment


2. If you want to clean install windows 7 you need the installation media. What language, edition, and bit version do you need?

It can be installed in the normal way from dvd or usb - skip entering the product key during installation. Then after reaching the desktop, use method i) or ii) above to activate.

In both of cases, it is wise to get the drivers from the sony website before installing

Clean Install Windows 7

I have no CD s of either Vista or Windows 7.

Can I somehow via USB or other transfer the windows 7 from the HP to the SONY ?

Many thanks for any answer,
Thelma

 

[thelma]

Thank you both Rowin 7 and SIW2.


i have to read your information a couple of times to understand it al.
Looked at the bits of CD I have and found one made by me.
I wrote on it Windows 7 Pro SP 1 English 6/4/2016, Brian ????
Think that was ADRAM, I wonder if he is still in the forum.
Am gonna look in my history here on the forum to see what threat I was in on the 6th of April 2016 and then come back here ....

 

[thelma]

this Sony is model G-7Z1M

it has Intel (TM) 2 Duo

I have a Service tag number and a Product key number on the back

 

[SIW2]

pgc-721M isn't much help. You should be able to get the support page with your service tag. That is one way to find any win7 drivers for the model.



Why can'''t I find my Sony VAIO PCG-#####X product page? | Sony UK

 

[thelma]

yess have more now, VAIO PCG-7Z1M is the model. from 2006.

managed to get it on and working, even on wifi now so I can get on internet. very old version of Google, cannot be updated on Vista. the keyboard was a real nightmare ( A was Q and so on ) till I changed the language from English to French. getting there slowly

 

[SIW2]

 

[thelma]

SIW2
I am going for your first suggestion transfer a)
from Kaktussoft as Biohazard was really happy with that in 2013 and it went really smooth.

He did not have to reenter his Key and install extra drivers.

I have a number in the battery it is : 07D 17573141034792.

I also have a product key, a Service tag and a Proof of licence number ready for if it is demanded.
I have a SONY CD - R 700 MB disk. Can I use that ?

Have folloed the thread till the last entree by you on &" th april this year.
I don't understand it all .

Will I encounter problems with Windows Update ?

I ill have to laptops next to each other so I can watch the instructions on the PH and carry them out on the Sony.

I can always system restore when it goes wrong ? This thing is unfortunately in french but I can change that later maybe ?

I am very dyslectic so fingers crossed. :huh:

 

[thelma]

Anyway I will wait for you're reply, thanks for you're help and time so far

 

[SIW2]

1. Take an image of the win7 installation before you do the transfer as an insurance policy. If necessary, you can restore the image and you are back to where you started. There is almost zero chance you will need to. I have never known anybody have to do that in this scenario.


You can use aomei backupper free ( standard) to create an image. Make a Sytem backup.

The image file will be about half the size of the source and can be stored anywhere - on a hard drive partition, an external drive - even on a usb stick ( if the usb stick is large enough ).


Best Free Backup Software for Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP




2.

Will I encounter problems with Windows Update ?

You might need a different different driver for the network card to connect to the internet. You can get it from the sony website - there should be a page of drivers for your model.

Personal message me the service tag and I will have a look.

 

[SIW2]

The Sony site is tricky to navigate. Can you get the model number like this:

How to Find Your Model Number | Sony USA


You can export the vista 3rd party drivers instead ( or as well ). They should work fine for windows 7 if it is the same bit version .

View attachment DoubleDriver.zip


click Backup - scan current system - backup now









The third party drivers are already ticked - you don't need to tick anything, just click Backup Now

 

[thelma]

thanks again, i send you an other pm with additional information.

 

[thelma]

are you recieving my personal messages ? I send you 2 with model munbers of this Sony laptop of 2006.

 

[SIW2]

sony no longer has a support page for your model, because it is old.

Support for VGN-NR11SR | Sony UK


That shouldn't be a problem. If you export the vista drivers as explained here they will work for 32 bit windows 7.

I found a brief specification for your sony laptop
Sony Vaio VGN-NR11S - Notebookcheck.net External Reviews


It says the wireless card is Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG. although your exported vista drivers will work, there are also windows 7 drivers for that card here:
Download Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software and Drivers for Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

direct download for win7 32bit

 

[thelma]

SIW 2 Hello,

I think I made the wrong choice and need to do a clean install instead, because I don't want anything of the old owner on this Sony.

Sorry about that, but I think that I understand now that with the first option ( Kaktussoft ) i keep all the old stuff on.

Am I rightly thinking here ?

Oh, poor man, you are gonna regret this

 

[SIW2]

Sorry about that, but I think that I understand now that with the first option ( Kaktussoft ) i keep all the old stuff on.

No. If you transfer your windows 7 to the sony, you can delete the vista partition on the sony. Then there won't be any of the previous owner stuff on the sony.



If you prefer to do a clean install, I recommend you export the vista drivers first.

 

[thelma]

Ok, which one is the best fool prove and what would you do in my situation ?