How to Remove and Upgrade Windows Vista
- 1). Click "Start."
- 2). Type "cmd.exe" in the search field.
- 3). Right-click on "cmd.exe" once found and click "Run as Administrator."
- 4). Type "bcdedit" at command prompt and press "Enter."
- 5). Identify the Alpha Numeric code for Vista GUID.
- 6). Type "bcdedit/delete (GUID)/cleanup" in the system prompt to uninstall Windows Vista.
- 7). Restart the computer.
- 8). Navigate to the Microsoft website (see References).
- 9). Select "Downloads and Trials" from the Microsoft home page.
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Click "Download Center" from the drop down menu. - 11
Scroll to and select "Windows 7" under the Microsoft Technologies. - 12
Click "Get Windows 7" on the Windows 7 home page. - 13
Click "Start Shopping" on the "Get Windows 7" page. - 14
Click "Buy Now" next to the version of Windows 7 you would like to purchase. - 15
Select delivery method and click "Add to Cart." - 16
Click "Checkout Now." - 17
Enter billing and payment information. - 18
Confirm information and download software.
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