Vista - Downgrade from Vista Home Premium to Home Basic

I had to downgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows Vista Home
Basic. Before that I made a backup. While downgrading, computer reminded me
that all the files were automatically saved in Windows.old folder and they
were...but now I can’t run any of the programs and consequently I can’t open
any of the files either. I restored backup now that I have Vista Home Basic
but it doesn’t seem to work at all...it has just been duplicated.
Is there any way I could use these programs and files again or is everything
lost for me? i am kinda lost right now since I don't have anything anymore
REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!

"Ursa" <Ursa@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E581654E-1A74-4966-B679-F32AB48ABED4@microsoft.com...
>I had to downgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows Vista Home
> Basic. Before that I made a backup. While downgrading, computer reminded
> me
> that all the files were automatically saved in Windows.old folder and they
> were...but now I can’t run any of the programs and consequently I can’t
> open
> any of the files either. I restored backup now that I have Vista Home
> Basic
> but it doesn’t seem to work at all...it has just been duplicated.
> Is there any way I could use these programs and files again or is
> everything
> lost for me? i am kinda lost right now since I don't have anything anymore
>
> REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!
>
>
>
Well first I fail to see why you would downgrade but that said most changes
of windows save flies like that but not your personal flies, These should
have been backed up to replace then. As for applications, the change might
have lost many of the necessary links and will require you to reload them.

--
Ian

Thank you for your quick response...I had to downgrade it because I found out
that I have a product key for Basic (wasn't happy about that at all Can
there be any damage if I delete Windows.old folder since it is very big in
size (aroun 15GB) and then reload the appliactions?
Thanks!

Once you install your new system, you can safely delete windows.old. Make
sure you have a seperate backup of your data if necessary.

"Ursa" <Ursa@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:02779A59-20E7-4E3A-8E01-D62E1CC97793@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for your quick response...I had to downgrade it because I found
> out
> that I have a product key for Basic (wasn't happy about that at all Can
> there be any damage if I delete Windows.old folder since it is very big in
> size (aroun 15GB) and then reload the appliactions?
> Thanks!

Is the backup from my old sistem useful at all?
thank you, appreciate it

"Bill Yanaire" wrote:

> Once you install your new system, you can safely delete windows.old. Make
> sure you have a seperate backup of your data if necessary.

Hi,

Applications would need to be reinstalled from their original installation
media. Data files can be retrieved by taking ownership of the windows.old
folder. To do so, right click it and select properties. On the security tab
click advanced, then edit ownership on its tab. Make sure to check the box
to allow the change to propogate to all subcontainers. Clicking apply will
start the change, this may take some time. Once completed, move the files
into your new user profile folders, and then you can safely delete
windows.old to regain the disk space.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Ursa" <Ursa@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E581654E-1A74-4966-B679-F32AB48ABED4@microsoft.com...
>I had to downgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows Vista Home
> Basic. Before that I made a backup. While downgrading, computer reminded
> me
> that all the files were automatically saved in Windows.old folder and they
> were...but now I can’t run any of the programs and consequently I can’t
> open
> any of the files either. I restored backup now that I have Vista Home
> Basic
> but it doesn’t seem to work at all...it has just been duplicated.
> Is there any way I could use these programs and files again or is
> everything
> lost for me? i am kinda lost right now since I don't have anything anymore
>
> REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!
>
>

"Ursa" <Ursa@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B4B5178D-B719-4F6D-A4BD-E9398B6346EA@microsoft.com...
> Is the backup from my old sistem useful at all?
> thank you, appreciate it
>
> "Bill Yanaire" wrote:
>
>> Once you install your new system, you can safely delete windows.old.
>> Make
>> sure you have a seperate backup of your data if necessary.
>
>
Not unless you change you mind and go back up.

--
Ian

Exactly Ian, and I could not have said it any better. I don't understand the
downgrade either. I don't understand everyone's problems with Vista either
for that matter. I have had Vista and opted for Home Basic for two months
now. Never an issue. Am I really that bright when it comes to computers and
how to use them? I suggest people use F1. It works. Take the time to
study. Read X1000 and you will learn.

"Ian Betts" wrote:

Didn't you get a new product key with the version of Vista? Have you ever
used the F1? Press the F1 and see what happens. It is truly amazing!

"Ursa" wrote:

hi everyone,
I think I've same problem here.

Before this i use vista home premium but after several updating trough
online updating by microsoft, my OS became vista home basic. When i check the
themes, theme for windows aero is not existing anymore. besides that, the
resolution for my lap-top changed and I can't repair it because the file is
lost and there only two types either highest or medium resolution.

my screen saver cannot work also.

this happen after my last upgrading 2 days ago.

I hope someone can help me to solve this problem, or should I re-format my
device ??

"Rick Rogers" wrote: