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Hi,
I have upgraded my operating software vista to windows 7. But there is a problem here that some features of vista are shown at my windows 7. Would you help me what can I do?

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For — if Windows 7 completed but some “Vista” things still show, the usual causes are leftover upgrade files or boot entries, an in-place upgrade that left user/OEM software, or a drivers/theme mismatch that keeps the old look. was right to ask for specifics, and is correct that a full reinstall removes remnants, but try these safer diagnostics and fixes first.

Quick checks (do these before erasing anything)

  • Confirm which OS is running: open a Run box and run winver, or open Control Panel -> System; it should show the Windows 7 edition and activation status.
  • Look for leftover upgrade files: check if C:\Windows.old exists (that just contains the old OS files).
  • Check boot entries for an old Vista entry: run msconfig -> Boot tab, or open an elevated Command Prompt and run:
bcdedit /enum
  • If the desktop still looks like Vista, check Personalization -> Themes and ensure a Windows 7 theme/Aero is selected, and check Device Manager for the display adapter driver.

Non‑destructive fixes

  • Remove previous-install files with Disk Cleanup -> Clean up system files -> tick “Previous Windows installation(s).”
  • Uninstall leftover OEM/Vista programs from Programs and Features.
  • Update/install the correct graphics driver from the PC/vendor website and enable Desktop Window Manager so Aero themes display properly.
  • Remove obsolete boot entries via msconfig (safer) or bcdedit (advanced; be careful).

When to do a clean install
If the checks above don’t help, back up all data, make Windows 7 install media, boot it and choose a Custom install — delete/format the system partition, then reinstall drivers and updates. Keep a note of the Windows 7 product key and any vendor drivers beforehand.

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But there is a problem here that some features of vista are shown at my windows 7.

care to tell us what feature you are referring to. as guessing would be very difficult for us

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