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Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ
Here are the details on what, when, where and how much for Microsoft's next version of the Windows operating system.
Microsoft is readying its next major release of the Windows operating system. After months of demos, early testing, beta releases, and finally announced launch plans, here's what you can expect in an upgrade.
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• When is Windows 7 coming out?
• How many versions of Windows 7 will there be?
• What's in each edition of Windows 7?
• Edition Comparison
• How much will it cost me to upgrade to Windows 7?
• Where can I get this special pre-order deal?
• Is there a discount on Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional Upgrade?
• What if I don't pre-order the special deal?
• What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7?
• What if I own a netbook?
• What if I buy a computer with Vista between now and October 22?
• What happens after October 22?
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Read more: »www.pcworld.com/printable/articl···ble.html
Related:
• »[Info] FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options
• »[Info] Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta
• »[Info] Microsoft to offer Family Pack for Windows 7 Home Premium
• »[Info] Features removed from Windows 7
• »[Info] Comparing Windows: XP vs. Vista vs. 7
• »[Info] System Update Readiness Tool for WIN7 RC [May 2009]
• »[WIN7] Moving from Windows 7 Beta to Windows 7 RC
• »[WIN7] Microsoft will allow Windows 7 users to downgrade to XP
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 Irish SharkPlay Like A Champion TodayPremium,MVM
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kudos:3 | Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ The question that I ask is what are we to do when the Beta and RC starts shutting down every two hours?
MS says to format and install a legit Windows OS. They expect everyone to install a different version for what 3 months or so?
And please, I do not need a lecture on a image or running Win 7 in a VM.
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 La LunaSurvived AshrafulPremium
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| Didn't they warn about this? That the available use of the RC's would end in June (I think it was June)? This is one reason why I didn't bother installing a RC.
I guess you have to reinstall your original OS until Windows 7 is released?  |
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Irish SharkPlay Like A Champion TodayPremium,MVM
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kudos:3 | I went into it with eyes fully open. I had thought that there might be another build or an extension to the shutdown time.
It just doesn't seem logical to pull the plug way before the final OS is released.
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Related:
»[Info] Windows 7 Beta Bi-hourly Shutdowns Date Clarification
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said by Irish Shark:The question that I ask is what are we to do when the Beta and RC starts shutting down every two hours? MS says to format and install a legit Windows OS. They expect everyone to install a different version for what 3 months or so? And please, I do not need a lecture on a image or running Win 7 in a VM. I thought the beta expires soon, but the rc one doesn't start rebooting until next year. If your running the rc, you should be fine without any reboots until a while after windows 7 is out.
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kudos:4 | reply to Gone Fishing
Here's the chart a little bigger.... I had trouble reading it @1280X1024 even when I clicked on the image. |
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Irish SharkPlay Like A Champion TodayPremium,MVM
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kudos:3 | reply to Gone Fishing
Well, I feel like the horse's ass.
I was looking at the month and day and did not read the year - 2010 not 2009.
I am getting too many senior moments. 
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kudos:2 | reply to Irish Shark
said by Irish Shark:The question that I ask is what are we to do when the Beta and RC starts shutting down every two hours? MS says to format and install a legit Windows OS. They expect everyone to install a different version for what 3 months or so? And please, I do not need a lecture on a image or running Win 7 in a VM. People will just use the crack.
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 dvd536as Mr. Pink as they comePremium
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kudos:4 | said by 81399672:said by Irish Shark:The question that I ask is what are we to do when the Beta and RC starts shutting down every two hours? MS says to format and install a legit Windows OS. They expect everyone to install a different version for what 3 months or so? And please, I do not need a lecture on a image or running Win 7 in a VM. People will just use the crack. And whine about being infected with something[other than win7] that the crack downloaded for them.
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dvd536as Mr. Pink as they comePremium
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kudos:4 | reply to Gone Fishing
When? |
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 MattAll noise, no signal.Premium
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kudos:12 | said by dvd536:What date does microsoft consider "NOW" to be? I believe it was June 15th? |
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I currently have a 6 year old Dell with Windows XP Home and maxed to 1GB of RAM.
I am definitely getting a newer PC when Win 7 comes out and I am going for Ultimate. No reason to mess with the Home versions anymore. Plus, I like the fact that it takes up to 192GB of RAM.
My issue now is whether to build or buy one already built (HP, Dell, etc).
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Has anyone seen anything on the enterprise licensing costs? Clients keep asking, but none of my vendors seem to know. |
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I received my preorder for the win 7 system last night stating that the upgrade was only costing 99 for the premium, and I have already ordered it to replace my laptop version of vista. As far as shutoff my rc is still running fine, and even authinticated when I registered the rc version on my desktop. I look forward to the os, and will probably order 1 more to upgrade my desktop.
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La LunaSurvived AshrafulPremium
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kudos:3 | reply to Gone Fishing
Just ordered my copy of Windows 7 Professional via the MS site. Yee ha, can't wait until October! |
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I'm dumping Vista Home Premium and installing Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit full version right after I get my pre-ordered copy in the mail. |
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 guyver01In Brightest Day
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I have Windows Vista Ultimate on my Home PC...
now what i'm reading is that in order to go to Windows 7 .. i have to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.
If i wanted to go to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional, i have to do a fresh install.
Does this mean i have to wipe out my HDD to go to 7 Prem or Prof?
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kudos:4 | said by guyver01:I have Windows Vista Ultimate on my Home PC... now what i'm reading is that in order to go to Windows 7 .. i have to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. If i wanted to go to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional, i have to do a fresh install. Does this mean i have to wipe out my HDD to go to 7 Prem or Prof? Thanks! Yes, you'll need to re-install all of your programs. I'm in the same boat. (Vista Ultimate to Home Premium). I may just end up dual-booting until I get all my stuff re-installed and work out any unforseen bugs in the new OS. |
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2 edits | said by howie1:said by guyver01:I have Windows Vista Ultimate on my Home PC... now what i'm reading is that in order to go to Windows 7 .. i have to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. If i wanted to go to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional, i have to do a fresh install. Does this mean i have to wipe out my HDD to go to 7 Prem or Prof? Thanks! Yes, you'll need to re-install all of your programs. I'm in the same boat. (Vista Ultimate to Home Premium). I may just end up dual-booting until I get all my stuff re-installed and work out any unforseen bugs in the new OS. Yep.....same boat here too (V Ultimate to 7 Home Premium), and I'll probably deal with it the same way.
(Edit) Yikes! With all of us in the "same boat", I sure hope we don't sink! 
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