Upgrade from Windows XP/Vista to Windows 7: Product key & language version questions Upgrade from Windows XP/Vista to Windows 7: Product key & language version questions Windows 7 Installation, Setup, and Deployment Question 11 10/13/2009 12:54:23 AM 10/6/2012 4:21:39 PM Use this forum to discuss issues related to installation, setup, and deployment of Windows 7. 2 4 Question We currently run 3 PCs at home (all 32 bit): PC 1: German Windows Vista Home Premium PC 2 & 3: English Windows XP Home I'd like to purchase the Windows 7 family pack (English) to upgrade all of the PCs (clean install preferred). Questions: 1. Can all 3 PCs be upgraded to the English version of Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with the family pack, despite the different language versions? 2. When performing a clean install, is it sufficient to enter the product key of the previously installed system when using the upgrade disk/key or is the old system required on the harddisk? 3.

Just to confirm: The family pack comes with both, the 32 bit and 64 bit version for Windows 7 Home Premium? Thanks a lot for your help! Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:54 AM Sign in to vote 1. Yes. 2. The 'qualifying' install MUST be present on the hard drive. You will not be able to simply enter the previous product key as verification. 3. Microsoft has stated that all Windows 7 Retail packs will include both install disks. Marked as answer by Ronnie Vernon MVP, Moderator Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:58 AM Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:18 AM Sign in to vote 1. Yes. 2. The 'qualifying' install MUST be present on the hard drive. You will not be able to simply enter the previous product key as verification. 3. Microsoft has stated that all Windows 7 Retail packs will include both install disks.

Marked as answer by Ronnie Vernon MVP, Moderator Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:58 AM Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:18 AM Thanks for all the replies so far. In-place update is not important for me as I plan to do clean installs anyways. What I need to know is if the 64 bit English upgrade version of Windows 7 Home Premium will "accept" my 32 bit German version of Vista Home Premium and allow me to install and activate Windows 7 without any problems, despite the different language and bit versions? If I understand you correctly, this is the case as long as i perform a clean install. Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:19 AM Sign in to vote Yes, you will only need to choose the 'Custom' install option, (after you boot to desktop in Vista and run the windows 7 install disk from there) and then select the drive or partition where you wish to place windows 7.

You can choose the same partition that Vista is currently installed to, and your Vista install will be placed in a WINDOWS.OLD folder which you can later remove by choosing 'Previous versions' in Disk Cleanup. You can first recover any overlooked data from the old install, if need be, by browsing the WINDOWS.OLD folder and copy/pasting stuff to where you want or need it. The differing language versions will not be an impediment. Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:33 AM @ Techwrighter: I actually planned to completely format the existing Vista partition (after letting the Windows 7 upgrade validate that Vista is installed on the PC). Will this still be possible? 1. Boot German Vista 32 bit 2. Insert English Windows 7 64 bit upgrade DVD 3. Perform a clean install of Windows 7 without any traces of the previous Vista installation (i.e. no Windows .old folder etc.). Saturday, October 17, 2009 8:22 PM No. You'll be unable to boot from a Windows 7 Upgrade DVD to perform a clean install. Carey Frisch No.

You'll be unable to boot from a Windows 7 Upgrade DVD to perform a clean install. That needs to be clarified a bit. You can't do as Raldum suggested with an upgrade disk/key. The installer won't allow the intended system partition to be 'wiped' after the qualifying install is acknowledged. The installer won't allow booting from install disk to install on a machine with no OS in place if the install key is an upgrade key. But 'custom clean' install is effectively as good as what's traditionally been considered to be a 'clean install', and you can boot from install disk to do that. Matter of fact, if you are using a 64-bit install disk with a 32-bit install on the machine as qualifying OS install, you HAVE to boot from disk to do it. The 64-bit installer won't run if you launch it from inside a 32-bit install. Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:31 AM Windows Vista Product Editions | Product Review content from SuperSite for Windows Home > Type > Product > Product Review > Windows Vista Product Editions Windows Vista Product Editions Advertisement Got Windows Vista?

Check out my Windows Vista Activity Center for a cool front-end to all of the Windows Vista/Longhorn-related content I've created! Two days before the start of Professional Developers Conference (PDC) 2005 in September 2005, I received exclusive insider information about the product editions, or SKUs, which Microsoft intends to create for Windows Vista (previously codenamed Longhorn). While the exact breakdown of the Windows Vista editions had been the subject of much speculation, this list closely matches the editions list I first published on the SuperSite for Windows in 2004. Since then, in February 2005, Microsoft finally revealed what the final product line-up would look like and--no surprise--it's almost identical to what I posted several months earlier. Here's how the Windows Vista product editions break down, according to both the very latest internal Microsoft documentation and what the company's said publicly. Windows Vista product edition categories There will be two general categories of Windows Vista editions, which map closely to the two that exist today for XP ("Home," which comprises Starter, Home, and Media Center Editions, and "Pro," which includes Professional, Professional x64, and Tablet PC Editions).

In Windows Vista, the two categories are Home and Business. In the Home category, Microsoft will create four product editions: Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic (and Home Basic N for the European market), Windows Vista Home Premium, and Windows Vista Ultimate (previously known as "Uber" Edition). In the Business category, there will are two editions: Windows Vista Business (previously known as Professional Standard Edition; along with Business N for the European market), and Windows Vista Enterprise (previously known as Professional Premium Edition). A previous plan to include a third business-oriented edition, dubbed Windows Vista Business, has been dropped. In all, there are six product editions planned for Windows Vista (or eight, if you count the N Editions as being different). These edition names are now finalized, though the final feature set for each could change in the coming months. Windows Vista product editions Here's how the product editions look, along with a preview of Microsoft's marketing message for each version. Windows Vista Starter Aimed at beginner computer users in emerging markets who can only afford a low cost PC.

As with the XP version, Windows Vista Starter (it was briefly going to be called Windows Starter 2007) is a subset of Vista Home Basic, and will ship in a 32-bit version only (no 64-bit x64 version). Vista Starter will allow only three applications (and/or three windows) to run simultaneously, will provide Internet connectivity but not incoming network communications, and will not provide for logon passwords or Fast User Switching (FUS). Vista Starter is analogous to XP Starter Edition. This version will only be sold in emerging markets. Windows Vista Starter is lacking a number of unique features found in most of the other Vista product editions. There is no Aero user interface, for example, and no support for Microsoft's new domain-like home networking scheme. Other missing features include DVD Maker, gaming common controller support, and image editing with enhanced touchup. The marketing message: For beginner computer users in emerging markets who can only afford a low cost PC, Windows Vista Starter provides a more affordable and easy introduction to personal computing because it is lower priced, tailored to the needs of beginner personal computer users, compatible with a wide range of Windows-based applications and devices, and tailored to each market.

Windows Vista Home Basic A simple version of Windows Vista that is aimed at single PC homes. Windows Vista Home Basic is the baseline version of Windows Vista, and the version that all other product editions will build from. It will include features such as Windows Firewall, Windows Security Center, secure wireless networking, parental controls, anti-spam/anti-virus/anti-spyware functionality, network map, Windows Search, Movie Maker, Photo Library, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express with RSS support, P2P Messenger, and more. Windows Vista Home Basic is roughly analogous to Windows XP Home Edition. This version is aimed at general consumers, Windows 9x/XP Starter Edition upgraders, and price sensitive/first-time buyers. Like Vista Starter, Vista Home Basic will not support the new Aero user interface. The marketing message: For mainstream Windows customers, Home Basic is where it all begins. Here, Microsoft will be pushing "peace of mind" and "performance," and will promise consumers a faster, more secure and reliable productivity experience. Home Basic is secure by default and easy to keep secure. You can trust Windows with your most important tasks and data and complete everyday tasks faster. For a look at Windows Vista Home Basic, see my screenshot gallery .

Windows Vista Home Premium As a true superset of Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium will include everything from Home Basic, as well as Media Center and Media Center Extender functionality (including Cable Card support), DVD Maker DVD authoring, Tablet PC functionality, Mobility Center and other mobility and presentation features, auxiliary display support, P2P ad-hoc meeting capabilities, Wi-Fi auto-config and roaming, unified parental controls that work over multiple PCs, backup to network functionality, Internet File Sharing, Offline Folders, PC-to-PC sync, Sync Manager, and support for Microsoft's upcoming Quattro Home Server, a Windows Server 2003 R2-based server product aimed at the home market. Windows Vista Premium is similar to XP Media Center Edition, except that it adds numerous other features and functionality, including Tablet PC support. My guess is that this will be the volume consumer offering in the Windows Vista timeframe (today, XP Pro is the dominant seller). This version is aimed at PC enthusiasts, multiple-PC homes, homes with kids, and notebook users. The marketing message: Home Premium turns it up a notch.

In addition to the baseline functionality offered in Home Basic, this version focuses on such things as integrated entertainment (movies, memories, and more), mobility (media and productivity on the go), and connected living (connect with family, friends, and home). Home Premium supplies whole-home entertainment and personal productivity throughout the home and on the go. For a look at Windows Vista Home Premium, see my screenshot gallery . Windows Vista Business A powerful, reliable and secure OS for businesses of all sizes. Windows Vista Business will include domain join and management functionality, compatibility with non-Microsoft networking protocols (Netware, SNMP, etc.), Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows Web Server, and Encrypted File System (EFS). Additionally, Vista Business will include Tablet PC functionality. Windows Vista Business is roughly analogous to XP Pro today. This version is aimed at business decision makers and IT managers and generalists. The marketing message: Vista Business is a powerful, reliable, and secure operating system. It helps PC users be more effective at work and offers improved connectivity and access to information, so that companies can realize better return on their IT investment. For a look at Windows Vista Business, see my screenshot gallery .

Windows Vista Enterprise Optimized for the enterprise, this version will be a true superset of Windows Vista Business, available only via volume license to Software Assurance (SA) customers. It will include unique features such as single-instance Virtual PC, the multi-language user interface (MUI), and the Secure Startup/full volume encryption security technologies ("Cornerstone"). There is no analogous XP version for this product. This version is aimed at business decision makers, IT managers and decision makers, and information workers/general business users. The marketing message: Vista Enterprise provides an advanced application compatibility solution that will be crucial to many large business users, can be deployed to multiple language locales using a single image, and provides Secure Startup functionality for the ultimate in security on the go. It is the client OS that is optimized for the enterprise. Vista Enterprise reduces IT cost and complexity by providing tools that protect company data, reduce the number of required disk images, and ensure the compatibility of legacy applications. Windows Vista Ultimate The best operating system ever offered for a personal PC, optimized for the individual.

Windows Vista Ultimate is a superset of both Vista Home Premium and Vista Business, so it includes all of the features of both of those product versions, plus adds Game Performance Tweaker with integrated gaming experiences, a Podcast creation utility (under consideration, may be cut from product), and online "Club" services (exclusive access to music, movies, services and preferred customer care) and other "Vista Ultimate Extras" offerings (also under consideration, may be cut from product). Microsoft is still investigating how to position its most impressive Windows release yet, and is looking into offering Vista Ultimate owners such services as extended A1 subscriptions, free music downloads, free movie downloads, Online Spotlight and entertainment software, preferred product support, and custom themes. There is nothing like Vista Ultimate today. This version is aimed at high-end PC users and technology influencers, gamers, digital media enthusiasts, and students. The marketing message: Vista Ultimate is the "no compromises" version of Windows Vista. It provides the best performance, most secure and complete connection to the office, and is optimized for the individual. Everything you need for work or fun is included. It is the best operating system ever offered for the personal PC. For a look at Windows Vista Ultimate, see my screenshot galleries .

N Editions Finally, I should note that Microsoft is planning to offer so-called N Editions of Windows Vista for the European market, in order to meet the requirements of an antitrust ruling there. Windows Vista N Editions--Vista Home Basic N and Vista Business N--will mirror the Vista Home Basic and Vista Business versions, respectively, but will not include Windows Media Player and other media-related functionality. Features breakdown Many people are curious about which features will be made available in each product edition. Here's a partial list. Key to the table: 2 2 There's been some confusion about the difference between multiple processors and multiple processor cores (for example, both Intel and AMD are currently selling dual-core CPUs, and quad-core chips are on the way). While all of the Vista product editions support only one or two physical processors, none are limited to the number of processor cores they will support. Selling Windows Vista According to internal Microsoft documentation, the goal of the product edition differentiations in Windows Vista is to provide "clear value proposition" to all customer segments and take XP-era innovations, such as the Media Center and Tablet PC functionality, to the mainstream.

Windows Vista is also being positioned as a transitionary product for the x64 platform: Almost all Windows Vista editions will be offered in both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions, and these versions will ship in the same box. So, for example, when you purchase Vista Home Premium, the version you get will depend on which type of PC you have: If it's an x64-based PC, the x64 version will be installed. Microsoft expects to transition its client product lines completely to x64 after the release of Windows Vista. What's scary here, of course, is how widely Microsoft is expanding the Windows product line. As with its Office family of products (see my Office 2007 FAQ for details), Microsoft is stretching things a bit with this wide number of product editions, and this will lead to consumer and business confusion, which is never a good thing.

When the company revealed that they were componentizing Windows Vista in order to make it easier for the company and its PC maker partners to create various product editions on the fly (read a discussion about this topic in my showcase, The Road to Windows Longhorn 2003 ), few people expected them to take advantage of the situation like this. The sheer number of Windows Vista versions is going to cause massive consumer confusion, and some of these versions will likely be orphaned after they prove to be targeting niche markets. That will lead to further migration confusion when the time to upgrade comes. In any event, there's a lot of information to digest here, but I know that SuperSite readers have been waiting for this for ... well, years. Enjoy! Windows lifecycle fact sheet - Windows Help Windows lifecycle fact sheet Select Product Version Last updated: January 2016 Every Windows product has a lifecycle. The lifecycle begins when a product is released and ends when it's no longer supported. Knowing key dates in this lifecycle helps you make informed decisions about when to upgrade or make other changes to your software. End of support End of support refers to the date when Microsoft no longer provides automatic fixes, updates, or online technical assistance.

This is the time to make sure you have the latest available update or service pack installed. Without Microsoft support, you will no longer receive security updates that can help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software that can steal your personal information. For more information go to Microsoft Support Lifecycle . ﻿ Latest update or service pack End of mainstream support Windows 10, released in July 2015** N/A October 13, 2020 October 14, 2025 Prior versions of Windows, including Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, have limited support when running on new processors and chipsets from manufacturers like Intel, AMD, NVidia, and Qualcomm. For more information, please see the Support Lifecycle FAQ . * Support for Windows 7 RTM without service packs ended on April 9, 2013. Be sure to install ﻿ Windows 7 Service Pack 1 ﻿ today to continue to receive support and updates. ** Updates are cumulative, with each update built upon all of the updates that preceded it. A device needs to install the latest update to remain supported. Updates may include new features, fixes (security and/or non-security), or a combination of both.

Not all features in an update will work on all devices. A device may not be able to receive updates if the device hardware is incompatible, lacking current drivers, or otherwise outside of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (“OEM”) support period. Update availability may vary, for example by country, region, network connectivity, mobile operator (e.g., for cellular-capable devices), or hardware capabilities (including, e.g., free disk space). End of support: questions and answers How long will Volume Licensing be available for a prior version of Windows? For Volume Licensing programs, licenses will continue to be available through downgrade rights after the end of general availability. General availability of licenses for the previous version of Windows will cease as soon as the new version is available, or when otherwise determined by Microsoft. However, we will make media available for the current version as well as the previous two versions. Service packs and updates Service packs and updates are part of the process of keeping Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 up to date. Service packs combine the latest updates and fixes into one package or download. A service pack can include security and performance improvements as well as support for new types of hardware.

To install the latest service pack for Windows Vista, or Windows 7, or to install the latest update for Windows 8, visit the Service Pack Center . Desktop operating systems Miranda IM - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com + by: Download.com staff on November 07, 2008 Miranda IM lacks the slick design of most IM programs, but makes up for it by supporting most IM programs in one fully customizable package. It's easy to add your various IM accounts--including AIM, Yahoo, ICQ and MSN--and you'll have the same icons and status messages for each program. You can even manage the personal information for all your accounts from one central control panel. Miranda IM's plain, gray instant-messaging window offers just the basics for typing and viewing messages; you won't find the text formatting options, emoticons, or links that a program like Yahoo Messenger offers. You will find numerous options to customize how chat or IM windows behave, including a handy option to have messages from a specific person always appear in the same location on your screen. You also can assign hot keys for a few actions like opening the program or reading a message. Miranda IM is offered as freeware.

You'll give up some of the unique features of your IM programs, but Miranda IM allows you to conveniently monitor and manage many of your chat and messaging programs in one place. | Version: Miranda IM (Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7) 0.9.10 Pros Miranda is extremely customizable. If there's something about the program you don't like at first, odds are you can change it. There's an endless string of plug-ins available that will change just about every detail of Miranda. Cons Extremely un-user-friendly. It's true that every last single detail can be changed. But the process of changing them is laborious and unclear. Everything is in one Options screen that is filled with confusing, under-explained menus and sub-menus. Summary Miranda is like a fidgety kid. It's full of energy and ideas, but doesn't behave well. There's a million and one plug-ins, but each new one introduces new quirks and kinks. I installed a spell checker (why isn't that built in from the get go?), it changes the appearance of the message window. Why? Going into options to sort it out is never as straight forward as you expect. Layout is confusing and awful.

Changing the simplest things is more difficult than it should be and will probably require a forum search. If you like to tinker endlessly with a computer program (sometimes I do), Miranda will be right up your alley. If you want an IM program where you can set it and forget it, use Digsby or maybe Pidgin. I've kept Miranda installed and will sometimes launch it just to fiddle with the details. But I always wind up going back to Digsby for day-to-day use. | Version: Miranda IM (Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7) 0.9.3 Pros The most customizable chat client I've ever seen, light, lots of nice skins available (especially on deviantart), can do almost anything if you know how to utilize the plugins. Cons Confusing to set up, lacks forums with recent activity for help, takes about a year to customize the first time. Summary Miranda IM has proven to be the best client I've had so far, better over for pidgin for aesthetic customization, better over digsby for simplicity and better over Trillian astra because, well, Trillian is horrible.

While I was able to get this result ( it took almost an entire day to figure out exactly how to customize this program with skins and plugins. It doesn't seem that all of the tutorials found on forums are up to date to be used with the current version of the client. My overall opinion on this chat client is that if you're fed up with pidgin being ugly, this is your ticket. You need to be willing to spend some time working with it to make it better, so if you are looking for something with a setup wizard that will do everything for you, you will be very disappointed with this. You must add all files to the appropriate places and it takes quite a bit of patience. It lacks ALL features in it's "out of the box" state, but with customization, it has proven to do nearly everything that pidgin does and more with it's ability to...not look like pidgin. Thumps up from me and I recommend it to anyone who is sick of trying to mess with pidgin's gtk themes only to find that they're all just as ugly. My desktop looks about 10x better. The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our site terms of use.

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INTRODUCTION You may want to determine whether the platform of Windows Vista is installed. To have us help you determine which platform is installed, go to the " Fix it for me " section. If you would rather fix this problem yourself, go to the " Let me fix it myself " section. Fix it for me To determine which platform is installed automatically, click the Fix this problem link. Then click Run in the File Download dialog box, and follow the steps in this wizard. Download Note This wizard may be in English only; however, the automatic fix also works for other language versions of Windows. Note If you are not on the computer that has the problem, you can save the automatic fix to a flash drive or to a CD, and then you can run it on the computer that has the problem. Let me fix it myself To determine which Windows Vista platform is installed yourself, follow these steps: Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. The operating system appears as follows: For a 64-bit version operating system, "64-bit Operating System" appears for the system type under System. For a 32-bit version operating system, "32-bit Operating System" appears for the system type under System.

Note Microsoft Win32 uses the x86 processor in 32-bit flat mode. Therefore, a x86-based version means a 32-bit version operating system. More Information The main differences between the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista relate to memory accessibility, memory management, and enhanced security features. The security features that are available in the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista include the following: Kernel Patch Protection Support for hardware-backed Data Execution Protection (DEP) Mandatory driver signing Removal of support for 32-bit drivers Removal of the 16-bit subsystem One of the greatest advantages of using a 64-bit version of Windows Vista is the ability to access physical memory (RAM) that is above the 4-gigabyte (GB) range. This physical memory is not addressable by 32-bit versions of Windows Vista. Depending on the version of Windows Vista that is installed, a 64-bit version of Windows Vista supports from 1 GB of RAM to more than 128 GB of RAM. The ability to address more physical memory lets Windows Vista minimize the time that is required to swap processes in and out of physical memory.

Therefore, Windows Vista can manage processes more efficiently. This memory management feature helps improve the overall performance of Windows Vista. Advantages when you install a 64-bit version of Windows Vista Increased memory support beyond that of the 4-GB addressable memory space that is available in a 32-bit operating system Increased program performance for programs that are written to take advantage of a 64-bit operating system Enhanced security features What to consider when you install a 64-bit version of Windows Vista 64-bit device drivers may not be available for one or more devices in the computer. Device drivers must be digitally signed. 32-bit device drivers are not supported. 32-bit programs may not be fully compatible with a 64-bit operating system. It may be difficult to locate programs that are written specifically for a 64-bit operating system. Not all hardware devices may be compatible with a 64-bit version of Windows Vista. The main differences between the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista Architecture Windows Vista 64 Bit Full Version Free Adobe Product Key windows vista 64 bit full version free Vista 64 Bit Full Version. Links ...

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You only have to worry about your platform (currently, whether you are working with 32-bit or 64-bit platforms) since each platform is on its own disc. 'xxxxx' -- the Microsoft Product Code The xxxxx section is the Microsoft Product Code, which in this case describes the platform, build, and version of Windows. Other product IDs with the same format, such as those found in Microsoft Office (and many other Microsoft products), serve the same purpose. 'yyy' -- the Channel ID This section of the PID describes the channel (OEM, Volume License, Retail, bundle/Not For Resale) a given XP CD/system has come from. 000 : Other (includes some retail, upgrade and evaluation versions) (includes (some?) MSDNAA discs) 006 : MS or Partner promotions 007 : FIXME : Retail 76460 : XP Home - Spanish (Royalty OEM) ‡ 76470 : XP Home - Traditional Chinese (Royalty OEM) ‡ 76497 : XP Pro - German (OEM) Notes: ‡ : Royalty OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) means manufacturers that are special to Microsoft's endearing heart.

They get their own private key and generated product keys that typically don't require activation (or are different than the product key on the COA sticker affixed to the computer). Certain big OEMs [Dell, Gateway, HP, Compaq, and more] are Royalty OEMs, and the little guys (your local mom + pop store) are obviously not. The mom and pop stores get 55277 for Home and 55285 for Pro. Typically, generic OEM discs (such as 55277 and 55274) will work on these systems, but activation will often fail -- you will have to call Microsoft's activation hotline and speak to a representative in order to activate Windows. This usually only takes a few minutes. Windows XP complete list - English locale Edition Windows XP Pro Evaluation WXPEVL_EN Note: these Channel IDs (CIDs) were taken from i386\SETUPP.INI. Windows Setup may generate a completely different Product ID than you see here; this is soley based on your product key.

Server 2003 MPC list - English locale 69712 : Standard Edition 32-bit retail 69712 : Standard Edition 32-bit volume licensing 69712 : Standard Edition 32-bit OEM 69763 : Standard Edition 32-bit evaluation 69753 : Web Edition 32-bit retail 69753 : Web Edition 32-bit volume licensing 69753 : Web Edition 32-bit OEM 69763 : Web Edition 32-bit evaluation 69713 : Enterprise Edition 32-bit retail 69713 : Enterprise Edition 32-bit volume licensing 69713 : Enterprise Edition 32-bit OEM 69763 : Enterprise Edition 32-bit evaluation 69713 : Enterprise Edition 32-bit checked build 69754 : Datacenter Edition 32-bit retail 69754 : Datacenter Edition 32-bit OEM 69770 : Enterprise Edition 64-bit retail 69770 : Enterprise Edition 64-bit volume licensing

 69770 : Enterprise Edition 64-bit OEM 69763 : Enterprise Edition 64-bit evaluation 69770 : Enterprise Edition 64-bit checked build 69769 : Datacenter Edition 64-bit retail 69769 : Datacenter Edition 64-bit OEM 74995 : Small business server 76868 : Unknown Enterprise Edition 64-bit (FIXME) Server 2003 MPC list - other languages 75015 : SBS 32-bit - German Notes If you have to perform a "repair install" (Microsoft calls this an "in-place upgrade", and DjLizard interchangeably calls it an "overlay" or "repair install") then you MUST know these two things: The MPC of your destination computer, and the MPC of all of your Windows OEM CDs.

If you don't, then you will not be able to activate Windows properly, or in some cases, get the installation to accept your product key. The MPC of your CDs can be determined by editing the SETUPP.INI in the i386 directory on your disc. You can (in some cases) simply edit this file, change the PID, and recompile the CD to be able to use whatever key you happen to need. Retrieving your product ID or MPC The current MPC for a system can be retrieved by various methods: If the destination computer's operating system works well enough [even in safe mode], you can get it by right-clicking My Computer, clicking Properties, and reading the long ID number that appears under 'Registered to'. You can use the command reg query "hklm\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion" /v ProductID at a command prompt (Start > Run > cmd.exe). If the destination computer does not work very well, you can get the ID by attaching the hard drive to a working machine and mounting the appropriate registry hive. Highlight HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE in your local regedit and choose File > Load Hive.

Then browse to X:\Windows\System32\config\SOFTWARE (where X:\Windows is the drive letter and path to the Windows installation in question). It will ask you what key to mount; you then give it any name you like, and it will appear under your own HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Drill-down through Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion in this new key. You will see ProductID on the right. Do not forget to highlight the top key of the mounted hive, and choose File > Unload Hive when you are done. Finally, you can sometimes find the ID you need if you check for the presence of either X:\i386\setupp.ini (where X: is the system's drive letter) or X:\Windows\i386\setupp.ini (where X:\Windows is the drive letter and path to the Windows installation folder in question). Once you have the destination ID, it's as simple as inserting your CD that uses the same ID.

Bad Product IDs As of 2005/10/22, Microsoft states that the following are invalid PIDs: XXXXX-640-0000356-23XXX XXXXX-640-2001765-23XXX The above two product IDs are known as "Devil's Own", and usually have a product key starting with "FCKGW". XXXXX-640-643718X-23XXX ALL VISTA AND WINDOWS 7 VERSIONS KEYS! - YouTube ALL VISTA AND WINDOWS 7 VERSIONS KEYS! Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.

Published on Jul 31, 2012 Here is the text file: Category Windows Vista Ultimate - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com | Version: Windows Vista Ultimate 6.0 (Build 6002: Service Pack 2) Pros Windows Vista Ultimate does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); optimized only for the Microsoft Windows from ; no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; Cons Windows Vista is warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently on it you need one right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. Reviewed by: Robert Va Summary Windows Vista Ultimate is a great of what everybody says, you just need to do a clean install that is it. My computer has faster Boot ups by 50%. It is far more stable the graphics are amazing, and all programs can just be run by the properties is rated 4 stars but I give it 5 stars.

All those Vista haters need to Reply to this review | Read reply (1) April 13, 2009 | By Charles K 2009-04-13 07:16:50 | By Charles K | Version: Windows Vista Ultimate 6.0 (Build 6002: Service Pack 2) Pros I've been using Vista since 2-2007 & had issues from the beginning. But when I bought Ultimate, the real world of Vista was unlocked. Graphically excellent! Fast! but when makes it so great is it's built in "Complete PC Backup". It images itself. Cons Without the service pack on the DVD, formatting is a slow process. Theres 108 updates on mine not including 9 optional ones. Sometimes sensitive to softeare niot written for Vista but thats all my complaints, plain & simple. Summary If your gonna use Vista, Ultimate or Business are the only 2 ways to go. Their buily in "Complete PC Backup" is the only drive image I've ever recovered that brought back a stable system.

Not Acronis, Ghost, Paragon or any of the others are even close to Ultimates built in drive imaging capabilities. That alone make it worth every cent & if you shop on line, you can find ir as cheap as $130 with SP-1. It's the only way to run a Vista system. The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our site terms of use. Thank You for Submitting Your Review, ! Note that your submission may not appear immediately on our site. Close Update Your Review Since you've already submitted a review for this product, this submission will be added as an update to your original review. Summary: (10 characters minimum)0 of 1000 characters The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our site terms of use. Thank You for Submitting an Update to Your Review, ! Note that your submission may not appear immediately on our site.

Question: ME, XP and Vista are versions of what product?
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