joepwpb
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Re: [Info] FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options
According to the CNET article referenced by Kabanos:
"All those who are running Windows XP or Windows Vista on their system, and whose PC is capable of running Windows 7, can upgrade that machine to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional using the Windows pre-order program"
Does that include Vista Basic ?
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Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ
just in case you ever install 192GB of ram.
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Matt
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said by dvd536  :said by Matt :said by dvd536 :What date does microsoft consider "NOW" to be? I believe it was June 15th? hows it work? send in your receipt+shipping fee or is it still to be determined? Now that I am not sure about. I would image your OEM will ship you a disk, or perhaps provide a download (Dell has a download center that allows limited redownloads of your licensed software) and a product key somehow. I imagine they could even offer some type of certificate via Microsoft.
Does anyone know for sure? |
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dvd536
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said by Matt :said by dvd536 :What date does microsoft consider "NOW" to be? I believe it was June 15th? hows it work? send in your receipt+shipping fee or is it still to be determined?
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said by djdanska :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. Yes. It's too early to worry about something especially if its 12 months away. |
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Kabanos
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[Info] FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options
news.cnet.com
June 30, 2009 4:00 AM PDT
FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options
While it's true that Windows 7 doesn't arrive on retail shelves and new PCs until October, Microsoft has announced two programs designed to give a head start those that know they want the new operating system.
The Windows Upgrade Option, which runs through early next year, allows those who buy a new Vista PC to get a free copy of Windows 7 after it hits shelves in October. The other program which runs only through July 11, allows Windows XP and Vista users to pre-order a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium for $49 or Windows 7 Professional for $99.
In the following question and answer document, CNET News' Ina Fried walks you through both programs.
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• Who qualifies for the pre-order program?
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• Can I buy one of the upgrades if I am running Windows Vista Ultimate?
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• Will I get both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the operating system?
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• How does the Windows 7 Upgrade Option program work?
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• Is it really free?
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• Do all Vista PCs qualify?
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• What about Netbooks?
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• Is there a limit to how many computers qualify for the update program?
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• What about those who bought Vista PC before June 26?
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• Update: Among the questions I was asked most frequently was whether someone could move from a version of Windows XP or Vista to a different version of Windows 7. In all combinations, the answer is yes, and it can be done using the cheaper upgrade version of the operating system, though in some cases a clean installation of Windows 7 may be required...
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More @ »news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10274···1_3-0-20
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DFWDraco76
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Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ
Some clarification on what can and cannot be done with the upgrade version would be great for the FAQ!
Specifically:
»[Vista] Windows 7 Upgrade Question
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howie
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said by Frydays : is the upgrade being sold for $49.99 right now is it the OEM or retail version ? Retail.
[EDIT] I don't think there is such a thing as an OEM upgrade disc, but I could be wrong. |
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is the upgrade being sold for $49.99 right now is it the OEM or retail version ? |
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jabarnut
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said by howie :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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howie
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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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guyver01
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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?
Thanks! |
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floydb_1982
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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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La Luna
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Just ordered my copy of Windows 7 Professional via the MS site. Yee ha, can't wait until October! |
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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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Camelot One
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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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fatmanskinny
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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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Matt
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said by dvd536 :What date does microsoft consider "NOW" to be? I believe it was June 15th? |
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dvd536
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When? |
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dvd536
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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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