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Please help to install MediaCreationTool_22H2 on Windows 8 for Windows 10 upgrade
Hi, I'm in the process of Windows upgrade from 8 to 10 and unable to install MediaCreationTool_22H2. While running the software installtion, it has given me the following error code: Error Code: 0x80072F8F - 0X20000 Any advice on how to overcome? or next…
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asked 2025-08-19T15:41:13.2433333+00:00
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richardMAC
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answered 2025-08-23T09:09:46.47+00:00
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How best to transition this Dell E7250 from Windows 7, to Windows 11?
On a Dell E7250, Windows 7, missing drivers , no service. 11 invisible from windows 7?
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asked 2025-08-19T23:53:14.0266667+00:00
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KUSH Maharael
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answered 2025-08-20T01:29:49.9733333+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH
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For the old windows 98 Second Edition. 2x=blue and different + 1x booklet type ?
What is the difference between these 3 types of OLD products ? all of these are genuine, but ...?
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asked 2025-07-23T12:31:39.8366667+00:00
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Bela Timar
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commented 2025-08-17T01:51:46.61+00:00
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Hugo Garcia Avila
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suite à réinstallation configuration usine en Windows 7, plus moyen de mettre à jour Windows 7 et donc d'installer des logiciels
Bonjour, J'ai un PC portable ASUS X72J en Windows 7 qui a sérieusement planté dernièrement. J'ai lancé une réinstallation en configuration usine pour me sortir de ce mauvais pas qui s'est bien passée. Malheureusement je n'arrive pas à mettre à jour…
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asked 2025-08-16T09:59:33.57+00:00
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Philippe ARNOULD
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answered 2025-08-16T11:04:18.13+00:00
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Unable to Complete Windows 7 Installation Due to Missing Driver Error
The installation of Windows 7 on my Samsung laptop cannot proceed due to an error message indicating that a device driver is missing. I cant access Safe mode, as it remains on a "please wait" screen during the loading process. Additionally, the…
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asked 2025-08-10T06:23:58.1166667+00:00
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Jace G
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answered 2025-08-13T20:11:13.9066667+00:00
Luigi Bruno
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Upgrade windows vista home premium to windows 7
Hi! Is there a way to upgrade my old PC with windows vista home premium to Windows 7 Home Premium and then to Windows 10? It is not my primary machine. Thanks in advance
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Issues Installing Windows 8.1from USB on Asus Laptop
When attempting to install Windows 8.1 on my Asus laptop it shows me error code 0xc0000098 every time and I have no idea how to fix it
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Windows 8.1 and repairing Windows Essentials 2012
I inherited a well built desktop computer that is approximately 11 or 12 years old. It's running Windows 8.1 Pro from 2013 and Windows Essentials 2012. The processor is an Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz 3.40 GHz. The installed memory RAM is…
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asked 2025-08-06T23:20:53.5133333+00:00
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Nancy Petrotta
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answered 2025-08-07T15:11:59.7566667+00:00
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HOW DO I INSTALL WINDOWS 8.1?
How do I install windows 8.1 with a product key? Can't seem to find windows 8.1 . I have windows 7 and want to upgrade to windows 8.1. I have a product key Thanks, Tom
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asked 2025-08-06T12:47:47.0166667+00:00
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Tom
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edited the question 2025-08-06T17:48:28.9+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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how to upload from window 7 to window 10?My laptop is really lag
my laptop is really lag,how to upload it from window 7 to window 10?
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asked 2025-08-06T10:51:39.8833333+00:00
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Trà Hà
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edited the question 2025-08-06T12:04:28.4733333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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how can i upgrate my windos 7 32 bit to windos 7 64 bit?
i wna upgrate and wna play minecraft in 64 bit
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asked 2025-08-06T05:23:05.52+00:00
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Not_ M O N S T E R
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answered 2025-08-06T06:01:26.2066667+00:00
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windows 8 won't register
My computer died and I used a never before installed copy of windows 8 that I purchased to put windows on another computer to replace it. I get a message that the copy is for upgrade, but I didn't have any os to install but this one. Previously I had…
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asked 2025-07-29T01:48:49.7+00:00
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Philip Konzak
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answered 2025-07-30T14:04:38.96+00:00
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How to get windows 10 upgrade for windiws 8.1
I still have windows 8.1 and need to upgrade to 10 so I can upgrade to 11. Where can I get the 10 upgrade for 8.1 and I don't know how to do it so I need detailed directions or someplace I can call to have someone talk me through it if this is at all…
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asked 2025-07-17T20:00:42.82+00:00
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Teresa Teresa
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answered 2025-07-18T15:26:29.1666667+00:00
Jerald Felix
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[Article] How to: Create a system image in Windows 10
📌 Note: This article was originally created by Andre Da Costa on Answers Support Community. It provided meaningful insights and proved helpful to many. We're recreating it here to preserve its value and ensure continued access for others. Technical…
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asked 2025-07-17T07:06:51.95+00:00
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asked 2025-07-17T07:06:51.95+00:00
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How to fix installation netframe 4.7.2 on windows 7 pro
Dear all, Can anyone help me to fix the installation problem of netframe 4.7.2 on windows 7 pro SP1. I am getting error "installation did not succeed " Regards Gigy
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Downgrading from Windows 10 22H2 to 1507 for Work Requirements
A work requirement necessitates using Windows 10 version 1507 due to compatibility with specific software. Currently using version 22H2, but dual booting is not feasible due to limited storage space. Additionally, a virtual machine cannot be utilized for…
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why cant i boot a windows 7 usb drive with iso like is it because of EoL or what
so i tried multiple times to burn the iso onto a usb drive using rufus and the ios link was https://archive.org/details/win-7-pro-32-64-iso like is the image corrupt or what pls help
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asked 2025-07-09T01:33:31.0933333+00:00
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answered 2025-07-11T23:43:56.32+00:00
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windows 8.1 to windows 10 or 11 upgrade
Dear MS Team, Please can you suggest on how can I upgrade my current windows 8.1 to windows 10 or 11, if possible free upgrade.
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asked 2022-01-30T07:50:45+00:00
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Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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widows 10 32 bit requirements
win 10 32 bit requirements
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asked 2021-12-24T06:23:10+00:00
Anonymous
asked 2025-07-08T21:18:36.9266667+00:00
Anonymous
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Unlock system without the bios or HDD for Dell Latitude D600 laptop
How can I Unlock Windows XP system without the bios or HDD passwords for Dell Latitude D600 Laptop and update it?
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asked 2022-01-20T02:41:52+00:00
Anonymous
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