Is there a way to change the windows nt into windows 7?
I mean, when you try to install anything that requires a specific OS name, it wont install on Windows 8 because its names Windows NT.
So question is, is there a way to turn Windows NT into Windows 7? like by regedit?
I was having the same problem with Motorola Drivers not being valid and/or Windows8 not being recognized as a valid os? So I had go back and reinstall Windows 7???
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use compatability mode, right click the .exe file and click "Troubleshoot Compatability" then click "Troubleshoot" then "This program worked in earlier versions of Windows" then select Windows 7
I had to browse the temporary files folder while the Motorola Driver installer was open so I could pull the files out and run the Installer in Compatibility mode, other than that, it worked fine.
They are all Windows NT, its the version that differs, drivers are dead easy to change, software is harder, if compatibility mode doesn't fix it then you could hope that there are some ini files you can edit but that's unlikely nowadays.
Drivers just need a entry in the INF that says its a supported OS then further down the INF add a new entry pointing that new OS version to the same files as Win 7. With out an example its kind of hard to show you and it can vary between drivers but its easy enough.
whether it works or not is a different matter, a new OS version may have changed things the driver needs so caution is always recommended
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Ive tried searching now for about 2 hours for a fix.
Ive just installed windows 7 x64 pro and i can not get it to work with my HD. It will not recognize it at all. Ive had various problems, always seems different.
Ive tried turning off the enable fast data. This changed the problem, but didnt fix it.
At the moment, i have that enabled and the problem from what i can tell is, in device manager Microsoft Windows Remote Adapter is not working.
If i disable fast data, i get a connecting to host message on my HD screen and nothing else really happens.
Ive tried updating the USB drivers, but that will not work, something to do with unsigned drivers.
Under mobile devices in device manager i get PocketPC USB Sync instead of the HTC usb Sync thing.
Is there a solution for this please?
With me it worked on windows 7x64 straight out of the box. I suggest re-installing win 7.
I'd have to agree, using Windows x64 Professional here and both my Touch HD and my partners work fine (I had to allow Windows to download an updated version of Windows Mobile Device Center first though).
I do not suggest reinstalling Win 7. Geez. Sorry, but that's using an axe to trim a toenail.
Try downloading and reinstall the x64 version of Windows Mobile Device Center. Make sure you get version 6.1. Do not download any driver updates meant for Vista - you don't need them. But this main file will be marked Vista - it includes you too.
Next, it's possible that when you first plugged in the blackstone, a driver install got canceled or didn't happen right. Use your hardware manager and look for any new generic devices or HID devices. You can try deleting the hardware from the list and asking device manager to look again.
MAKE SURE YOU CLOSE WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER.
Good luck.
Installed windows 7 last week.... i mainly use this pc at home and at work i use XP.
Anyway just connected it now to my notebook and after some driver downloads from windows the phone works fine...
make sure u download the latest mobile device center.
I had the same with my Topaz and windows 7. The fix was to disable the windows firewall while syncing.
This solved my sync problems with Windows 7 ultimate x64
Open notepad
write the text : net localgroup Administrators LocalService /add
save the file as e.g. HTC.bat somewhere on your hard drive where you can find it
Locate with Windows Explorer the .Bat file you just edited
Rightclick on the bat fil
select "run as administrator"
restart your computer. Your HTCH Touch HD should connect without problems
Hello all I'ave been trying to root my epic 4g for the last couple of days now without any success. I narrowed the problem down to not getting the USB drivers install. I am running windows7 32bit and have downloaded the same drivers from links on this site and also from samsung's site directly. The file that I downloaded comes as a "windows installer package type" after its unzipped so it installs automatically upon opening.
After the attempt install I get the following message:
Device driver software was not successfully installed
Coprocessor X No driver found
Base System Device X No driver found
Base System Device X No driver found
Can someone please help on this issue. I have searched the forums without any success and I refuse to believe that I'm the only one with this problem..
reinstall the .exe file, but right click and run as administrator. when you plug your phone in, uninstall the drivers through the device manager to make it "search" for updated drivers. worse comes to worse, instead of "automatically search for drivers" in the device manager, manually choose where the drivers are and navigate to the program (usually samsung something or another) and tell it to search.
make sure you have any other samsung driver or program uninstalled. some people have been having trouble with this.
This is the problem because this file is a windows installer package type after unzipping if I right click on the program my only option is to install, repair or uninstall. I'm not getting an option to run as administrator or am I even getting to see any files much less an EXE file.
Is there any way I can change the file type from the Windows Installer Package (.msi)?? And what should I change it to so it would act a little more friendly.
I would install pda net which is bundled with the app, plus you get a decent tethering app.
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sflores91 said:
I would install pda net which is bundled with the app, plus you get a decent tethering app.
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That did it.
Thanks alot. Now I can get some sleep.
You guys are great...
Goodnight.
I personally would like to know of any foolproof way of installing drivers on windows 7... I scripted an all in one root and recovery program, and by far the biggest issue is failed drivers in windows 7... I've been avoiding installing window 7 on my bootcamp partition, but I may have to just so I can experience the same hell as everyone else.
Even if Odin3 is Windows only, at least drivers aren't an issue on my Mac.
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You can install regular drivers by holding F8 at windows boot and disabling "driver signature" and then installing the drivers.
You can also permenantly dissable "driver signature" just google it,i forgot how to do it,its in gpedit.msc somewhere,i think.
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I personally would like to know of any foolproof way of installing drivers on windows 7... I scripted an all in one root and recovery program, and by far the biggest issue is failed drivers in windows 7... I've been avoiding installing window 7 on my bootcamp partition, but I may have to just so I can experience the same hell as everyone else.
Even if Odin3 is Windows only, at least drivers aren't an issue on my Mac.
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Above is a fullproof way,just dont install 64bit.
lviv73 said:
Above is a fullproof way,just dont install 64bit.
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Thanks for the response, I'll look into it...
Does that mean to install 32 bit drivers even on 64 bit windows?
Just trying to clarify...
Once I find a solution that works reliably, I want to put it in my original posts so that others can benefit from it.
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This is the problem because this file is a windows installer package type after unzipping if I right click on the program my only option is to install, repair or uninstall. I'm not getting an option to run as administrator or am I even getting to see any files much less an EXE file.
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not to beat a dead horse or anything....but .msi's shouldnt need to be unzipped, they should be executable that will bring up windows installer...maybe im missing something but glad you got it worked out!
is there a way to make the windows 8 tabtip.exe work in windows 7? it is a much better touchpad and stored in the same location, but won't run when I just copied the .exe over to windows 7.
Thanks,
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is there a way to make the windows 8 tabtip.exe work in windows 7? it is a much better touchpad and stored in the same location, but won't run when I just copied the .exe over to windows 7.
Thanks,
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What error do you have? Are you copying from x86/64 version Win 8 to x86/64 Win 7?
It will not work as it relies on some DLL files which can not simply be copied over. You would either have to write a wrapper similar to that sidebar patching project from Windows Vista to Windows XP OR you hack the exe and change the value from lets say
abc.dll to abx.dll but it is still unlikely that it would work
thanks for the info,
I'm going from x86 to x86 and it is telling me Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source.
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I upgraded my asus laptop to windows 8, and the d drive that had a stock backup of windows 7 got wiped somewhow..... so I really want to go back to windows7. I dont have a disc but i do have the windows 7 product key on my laptop... I cant dual boot, i cant connect phones to qpst... my work for school cant be done on windows 8..... I NEED windows 7 back... how can i do this?
A) Given that Win8 is compatible with all software and damn near all drivers that Win7 was (a few legacy driver models, like the ability to use XP video drivers, were deprecated), I doubt you actually can't use Win8 instead.*
B) You need Windows installation media to install Windows. I would hope this would be self-explanatory. It usually comes on a DVD (in a "box", or with your PC) or in a DVD image (giant .ISO file). However, your PC may have a "recovery volume" (a reserved chunk of the hard drive) containing the install image.
* You may need to do one or both of the following to get legacy software to work:
1) Enable the legacy .NET framework versions. Start -> type "features" -> look under Settings -> Turn Windows features on or off -> .NET Framework 3.5.
1.1) If you need .NET 1.1, you'll have to download and install that separately, I think, although at this point that version is like 10 years old.
2) Run programs in Compatibility Mode. For programs designed to run under XP, this includes running them as Admin. Right-click the program (in Windows Explorer; you can get there by right-clicking the tile in Start and selecting Open File Location), go to Properties -> Compatibility. Choose the compatibility option(s) most suitable to your needs.
.net frameworks checked....
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If it's a driver issue you're having, which it most likely is because most driver install tools aren't ready for Win8 yet, you'll need to extract the relevant driver from the executable (or find one extracted online somewhere) and install it using the windows device manager.
If you can't find a solution to the problem, burn the relevant Win7 ISO file to your license key, and reinstall Windows 7 from that until devices become more compatible.
Kyoraki said:
If it's a driver issue you're having, which it most likely is because most driver install tools aren't ready for Win8 yet, you'll need to extract the relevant driver from the executable (or find one extracted online somewhere) and install it using the windows device manager.
If you can't find a solution to the problem, burn the relevant Win7 ISO file to your license key, and reinstall Windows 7 from that until devices become more compatible.
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Thats the route im going...
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Then im going to try to partition hdd so i can also install an ubuntu iso
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Could be he's. Used to win 7 ,doesn't want to relearn 8 doesnt want to re install drivers and still nothing works, I'm not harping against 8. ,just think its really not. A desktop OS,works great as a phone and a tablet,useless as a desktop
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I got everything situated... Windows 8 is just better with a touch screen and i miss my windows 7 themes and stuff. Now only way to boot windows is thru bios boot override... Or else grub only lets me boot ubuntu.... A little annoying but tolerable
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You can download one of these upgrade isos from Digital River/Microsoft and then install using your key. Make sure you download the appropriate version Pro, Home, etc, it should say next to your key what it is and chances are your computer can run x64 unless its a netbook.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/
I've used these isos with OEM Windows 7 keys and it activates just fine and is perfectly legal since its your licensed key and the ISOs I linked to are unmodified from Microsoft and require a key to work.
Yep. Got an iso on a disc and installed then had to install all the drivers
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Hello...
I just set up a Windows Phone developer account and registered my phone (HTC 8x) as a developer unlocked phone.
I have build an app with PhoneGap build and I can download the .xap, but I have yet to figure out how to install it.
Using a QR Reader asks if I want to search the store for something to open the file.
I've seen tutorials on how to build a PhoneGap app within Visual Studio.
I haven't seen any means of installing it from PhoneGap Build, though.
Any ideas?
JJ
The SDK installs a tool called Application Deployment on your PC. Run that, connect your phone via USB, and use it to sideload the XAP.
Man, it would be great if you could install them directly from the PhoneGap site (like iOS and Android - I haven't tested Blackberry).
Having to do it from a computer that has, at least, a Core i5 CPU and Visual Studio is kind of jacked.
Also, I can only have 3 developer devices on my account.
Apple allows 99, I think.
Of course, Android doesn't even require to to register a device (just turn on the "install unapproved apps" feature.
JJ
Fa310tx said:
Man, it would be great if you could install them directly from the PhoneGap site (like iOS and Android - I haven't tested Blackberry).
Having to do it from a computer that has, at least, a Core i5 CPU and Visual Studio is kind of jacked.
Also, I can only have 3 developer devices on my account.
Apple allows 99, I think.
Of course, Android doesn't even require to to register a device (just turn on the "install unapproved apps" feature.
JJ
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You do not need SLAT (i5 CPU) to side load things.
That is for emulators only.
There is homebrew to do that on WP7. We'll just have to figure out a way on WP8. It's not very hard, once we can get the needed permissions.
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You do not need SLAT (i5 CPU) to side load things.
That is for emulators only.
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Well, that's handy to know.
It would still be nice to not require Windows 8 and Visual Studio just to install an app.
JJ
And don't need to be a W8, you can install xap's on Windows 7.
http://www.windowsmania.pl/poradnik...xap-na-systemie-windows-7-32-64-bitowym-3843/
English translated version of that link...
http://translate.google.com/transla...xap-na-systemie-windows-7-32-64-bitowym-3843/
Windows Phone Power Tools...
http://wptools.codeplex.com/
JJ
djtonka said:
And don't need to be a W8, you can install xap's on Windows 7.
http://www.windowsmania.pl/poradnik...xap-na-systemie-windows-7-32-64-bitowym-3843/
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Has anyone been able to do this on Windows 7 x64 machine ? I am sure I am just missing something...
I downloaded "Windows Phone Power Tools" after installing .NET 4.5 but, it just gives me an error of "Unable to install or run the applications. The application requires that assembly Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity version 11.0.0.0 be installed in the Global Accembly Cashe (GAC) first." when I attempt to run it..
As most of us know, SDK 8.0 REQUIRES Windows 8, I would love to be able to install XAPs on Windows 7 so I don't have to reboot my PC to use my Windows 8 partition just to install a quick XAP time to time. I can't download or find where to download the full install to extract a few fles as said in the directions...
Any idea to get this installed ?
I didn't get it working with my Windows 7 workstation.
I have a Windows 8.1 laptop, so I just use it.
Being able to do it at work would be nice, though.
JJ
Try install SDK7.1
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Try install SDK7.1
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I have SDK 7.1 installed, still can't run Windows Power Tools on Windows 7 x64, I get the same error listed in my past post.
Anyone have a good step by step with details on how to do this?
bump...anyone ?
DavidinCT said:
Has anyone been able to do this on Windows 7 x64 machine ? I am sure I am just missing something...
I downloaded "Windows Phone Power Tools" after installing .NET 4.5 but, it just gives me an error of "Unable to install or run the applications. The application requires that assembly Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity version 11.0.0.0 be installed in the Global Accembly Cashe (GAC) first." when I attempt to run it..
As most of us know, SDK 8.0 REQUIRES Windows 8, I would love to be able to install XAPs on Windows 7 so I don't have to reboot my PC to use my Windows 8 partition just to install a quick XAP time to time. I can't download or find where to download the full install to extract a few fles as said in the directions...
Any idea to get this installed ?
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Yes you have to instal win 8 on your machine that,s a requierment.
Win 8
explorer 10
64 bit
eefdriehuis said:
Yes you have to instal win 8 on your machine that,s a requierment.
Win 8
explorer 10
64 bit
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Or use VMware and create a virtual machine with the above requirements.
@DavidinCT @Fa310tx
You can install the WP8 SDK on Windows 7...it works just fine. The secret that Microsoft doesn't want you to know is that the WP8 SDK can be installed on Server 2008 R2...Server 2008 R2 is based on Windows 7 x64. Therefore, it will work with no issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422751