Upgrade To Full Product
May 13, 2009I'm loving Windows 7 at the moment, but was wondering when the "full" product is released, do I need to do a fresh install, or will I be able to buy a key to activate the full product?
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Cheapest Full OS With Product Key To Upgrade
Oct 26, 2009From what I've gathered here, I need to have an OS of some kind with a Product Key to replace with my new Windows 7 Upgrade disk--at least that's the safest thing to do. Since I'm starting with a barebones computer and have no computers running 2000, XP or Vista which have a product key, I need to get my hands on a legit OS for cheap. Where would be a good place to start looking? Would I be better off buying the complete OS instead of trying to make use of my $8.00 educational upgrade disk?
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Aug 7, 2010I purchased a copy of Windows 7 professional on-line and downloaded the setup file. When I opened it I was told that: 'to upgrade from one version of Windows 7 to another you need to use Windows anytime upgrade' or something to that effect. So I went to windows anytime upgrade and click on 'I have already purchased a copy of windows 7', then I was prompted to enter the upgrade key. I just entered the Product key because as far as I am aware I haven't got an upgrade key.
The upgrade worked so I assumed I had done the right thing. Can any one confirm that the upgrade key is the same as the product key?
Windows 7 Upgrade 64 Bit From Xp 32 Bit Product Key
Mar 8, 2012how do i obtain windows 7 upgrade 64 bit product key,im already using 32bit on laptop.I want to use my 64 bit disk on pc.My mate is microsoft certified is there anyway me or my friend can get just the licence.I don't want to pay a fortune for disks again and then having only one product key problem again,it just seems a waste.
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Feb 28, 2010I have installed Windows 7 with upgrade media and activated with the supplied key. Unfortunately, this computer will not last much longer, and I will be replacing soon. Is it possible for me to deactivate my product key so I can install it on my replacement, or am I just out of a lot of money?
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Dec 28, 2009I have done tried to do a clean install with an upgrade disc on a new formatted hdd and but when I type the product key in it says "the product key is not valid" the key is correct and it worked when I used it on the same pc before I needed to re format, oh and its not connected to the Internet as I need to get windows on so I can put my wep code in.
Any ideas?
Clean Install On SSD With Upgrade Disc - Can't Get Past Product Key
Dec 31, 2011I just performed a clean install on my new SSD and didn't enter the product key at install. However, I'm at the "preparing your computer for the first time use" screen and it won't accept my install key on my Windows 7 x64 Pro upgrade disc. I'm stuck.
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Jun 27, 2009I have heard horror stories about upgrading to a new OS from and old one (95 to 98, 98 to Me, Me to XP, etc, etc) and that it is better to buy the full version and start with a clean slate... is there any truth to that? Are the Marketing Nazis behind this myth just to make you spend, yet, more money?
Frankly, I have never purchased any Microsoft OS until SP1 is out due to the bugs and glitches but, after testing the Windows 7 RC, not to its fullest of course, but to the extent of my liking, which by the way, is as far as I am ever going to take it anyways, I am thinking of dumping Vista x64 and just stick to 7.
Sure, there are still things that I can't do with 7 that I used to be able to do with XP easily but I am managing w/o them or trying to be patient with it... of course, that is not here nor there!
Upgrade Or Full
Jan 5, 2010Which would be more beneficial to have?
We all know you can do a clean install with upgrade from XP to Windows 7. But are there any actual benefits of buying Full over Upgrade?
Key For Upgrade Or Full?
Sep 18, 2009I might be getting a student deal for Windows 7 Ultimate. I noticed though that the box says "UPGRADE". So my question is with the key, if I download the RTM release of 7 Ultimate x64 can I use that key considering its the full and not the upgrade? Or does Microsoft specify their keys for full and upgrades?
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Jul 14, 2010I'm looking at upgrading to windows 7 And I'm a student so I know where to go shopping! I'm running Xp x64bit sp2 and I'm wondering what the diference is in the full and the upgrade? Will I be able to a "format" in the upgrade version?
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Jul 8, 2009Are all the pre-order deals for upgrade software rather the full retail versions?
I have shelled out quite a bit on WinXP over the past few years and more recently due to both desktop and laptop falling over at the same time.
I want to be able to install any new operating system I buy on new hardware when that becomes necessary.
I have to be very sure. I am not wasting any more dosh on OEM versions.
It seems to me that just because you get a full version rather than an upgrade, that is something different to the license being OEM or Retail.
Full or upgrade version is not really the issue (although full is obviously better). For me it is about the license to install on new hardware as I upgrade that without buying a new copy of windows.
Does 'full' also mean that the install will not be tied to a previous copy of windows being installed first (or having the key for that version to hand)?
Full Or Upgrade Version ?
Oct 11, 2009I am Currently running Windows XP Pro. I know I qualify to buy the Windows7 upgrade editions. I plan to install it on a new hard drive but the old hard drive will be there for upgrade verification. What happens if I later decide to wipe out my Windows 7 installation and do a fresh install? Or if my hard drive craps out and I need to do a fresh install? At that time I will not have an activated Windows XP os. Would I be better off with a full version of Windows 7?
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Oct 22, 2009I have read here over the past few months that just about every upgrade disc of Windows allows a clean version install from within an already running copy of Windows. Has anyone tried this yet with Windows 7?
I've got the RTM version of Windows 7 installed currently obviously and would like to know if I can just buy the upgrade and not the full version (trying to save my pennies).
Should I Buy Windows 7 Upgrade Or Full?
Aug 25, 2009I am building a new desktop so I will need an operating system. For the new desktop the full version of Windows 7 will work just fine. Question: Can I use Windows 7 full to upgrade Vista on my laptop as well?
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Sep 28, 2009Suppose I have a Windows XP pro x86 on my box, and I'm buying Windows 7 retail to upgrade my system. My search tells me that I can buy the Upgrade version to upgrade. I know it's not a direct upgrade.
My XP was upgraded from Windows 2000, which was upgraded from Windows NT 4.
Questions:
What if the unthinkable happens and I need to reformat my hard drive?
Q1: Will I be able to reinstall Windows 7 using the upgrade disc? Or do I have to reinstall XP, then perform the "upgrade" again?
Q2: Will I be better off buying the full version? Can the full version be used to perform this "upgrade"?
Upgrade For Free Or Buy Full DVD ?
Oct 8, 2009I just recently purchased Vista Ultimate x64 OEM edition. It came with the free Windows 7 upgrade code.
However, I HATE upgrading. I would much rather do a fresh install of Windows 7.
Is upgrading still bad enough that I should purchase the full DVD? Or should I stick with my free upgrade and just try and suffer through it?
Upgrade Or Full Version
Oct 14, 2009The cost of the full version of Ultimate makes me want to throw up but I may not have a choice. I'm running Win 7 Ultimate RC. I do have Windows Vista Home Premium but haven't installed it since the first Win 7 beta came out. I do a lot of experimenting and frequently have to reinstall the OS. It's fun.
I like to do it. My question is if I bought the upgrade would I have to install Vista first everytime and then use the upgrade? Since I do frequent fresh installs I'm betting that the full version is the way for me to go.
Full Or Upgrade ? - Winxp
Jan 4, 2010And I wanted to ask, I'm planning on upgrading to windows 7 Wednesday and my current laptop already have XP installed as the default operating system. So when I upgrade to windows 7, will I need to purchase the full version or just the upgrade version?
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Jun 1, 2010My HDD died on my vista computer (Custom built) and I would rather use windows 7. can I just buy the windows 7 upgrade disk and be able to forget about vista? I lost my vista disk and stuff some where in my basement and decided it was a sign. or will I need to find my vista disk install it and then upgrade? if the later is true I probably won't bother with 7.
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Jan 3, 2012Just built my new computer but realized that I can't use the same Windows 7 disc/cd-key that's on my old computer because it's only one per computer when I thought it was 3. Looking at the prices on the Windows 7, it costs $119 for upgrade and $200 for full retail. From what I have read, when installing using the upgrade disc, it would detect my previous Windows version and if it's older than XP, or if there's no Windows installed, it would not activate Windows as it isn't a proper license and I would need the full retail one. Is this correct?
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Mar 26, 2011I know this is possible do you just install it twice or not i bought a new computer from cyberpower and i want to use it monday i dont want to wait a week to get a oem copy from newegg etc how do i install a upgrade as full copy?
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Dec 29, 2009I have a key for Windows 7 Professional Upgrade version. My friend let me borrow his Full Version because I lost my CD. Will I be able to still activate Windows 7, or are the keys tied down to the type of Windows 7 Professional?
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Feb 26, 2010little bit confused on what to do. I've been running the Windows RC since last summer, and as alot of you know its due to stop working on March 1, so naturally its time for me to bite the bullet and buy the normal release version.
However, I am a bit confused as to whether or not I can buy the upgrade version or not? From what I understand, you can just get the upgrade version if you are currently running XP or Vista. However, right now I have the RC installed.
Anyway, my plan is to do a format, and wipe the RC clean, then install a fresh version of retail Win7. Will I be able to do that if I purchase the upgrade version? I do have a legit copy of WinXP, however its not currently installed on my hdd, since I reformatted over the summer and put the 7 RC on instead. Will I need to reinstall XP first before upgrading?
I guess what I am asking is, what will happen if I reformat and just install the upgrade version fresh on a freshly reformatted partition?
Full Copy Of Windows 7 Ultimate And Want To Upgrade?
Sep 26, 2010Have Windows 7 Home Premium x64 which came with my SONY laptop. I have a new full copy of Windows 7 Ultimate and want to upgrade. Any issue with installing over my current home Premium install or do I need to go with a clean one?
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Oct 19, 2009I've ordered seven copies of Windows 7, five full versions on pre-order from a retailer, plus Home Premium Upgrade and one Professional Upgrade download version from the Microsoft Student deal: Microsoft UK Education - Home - Ultimate Steal
Now I hear that the pre-ordered copies will not arrive for FIVE DAYS after the release date. Will I be able to use my "full" keys if I use the downloaded upgrade versions to install?
Full Disk To Install Activate Via Upgrade Key
Oct 22, 2009I recently bought the full retail Windows 7 Home Premium, I installed it on my pc and everything is going great. I also have a copy of the upgrade offered to students and a valid key for that.
My brother wants to install Windows 7 on his comp (He's running windows vista premium 64) and I was wondering if I could use my Windows 7 installation disk to install it, and then just use the upgrade key to activate it? I want to do a custom (clean) install over windows vista, and then delete the windows.old folder.
I don't see a problem and a disk seems easier than that .exe file you get from downloading on digital river, so I was just wondering if it would work.
Home Premium X64 OEM Upgrade To Ultimate X64 Full?
Apr 21, 2011I made the mistake of getting an OEM copy of windows 7, meaning I can only install it to one motherboard, however I plan on building a new system and I was wondering whether or not I should get the full version, just so I can transfer the license to another computer in the future. Also, is it possible to upgrade an OEM version to a full version? like windows 7 x64 home premium OEM --> windows 7 x64 Ultimate full version.
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Apr 24, 2012what is the difference between upgrade and full retail version of windows 7.
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Aug 17, 2009I tried upgrading a Home Premium Installation with a Professional Technet Disk and found that it deferred to an Any Time Upgrade that had to be purchased separately (with an Anytime Upgrade Key). Has anyone found a way to upgrade with a Full Version Disk?
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Oct 10, 2009 Can Windows 7 Home Premium full version be used to do an in-place upgrade?
I have a new PC with Vista Home Premium that gives me a free upgrade to Windows 7 (but it will still cost 20 euros for p&p). Vista is pre-loaded and the recovery files are on a separate partition on one drive. Worse case scenario is the hard drive dies. I will need the full version of Windows 7 to do a clean install on a new hard drive, but at the moment I would just like to upgrade.
All things considered, I'm thinking of buying the full version while it's half price but need to know if I can use that to just do an upgrade. Is that possible?