[Info] FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options in Microsoft Help http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22620058 en Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:18:39 EDT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:18:39 EDT Re: [Info] FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22647078 joepwpb : 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 ?

Joe P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22647078 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:05:31 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22646973 felony : just in case you ever install 192GB of ram.
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said by dvd536 See Profile :

said by Matt See Profile :

said by dvd536 See Profile :

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?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22644226 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:30:23 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22643651 dvd536 :
said by Matt See Profile :

said by dvd536 See Profile :

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 See Profile :

said by Irish Shark See Profile :

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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637680 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:08:50 EDT [Info] FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22634568 Kabanos :
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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Specifically:
»[Vista] Windows 7 Upgrade Question
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said by Frydays See Profile :

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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22629886 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:28:43 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22629880 Frydays : is the upgrade being sold for $49.99 right now is it the OEM or retail version ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22629880 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:27:46 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22628480 jabarnut :
said by howie See Profile :

said by guyver01 See Profile :

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! :D
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said by guyver01 See Profile :

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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22627970 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:51:55 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626843 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!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626843 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:09:00 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626726 floydb_1982 : 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626726 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:40:57 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626360 La Luna : Just ordered my copy of Windows 7 Professional via the MS site. Yee ha, can't wait until October! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22626360 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:09:08 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22623834 lostsoul187 : 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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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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said by dvd536 See Profile :

What date does microsoft consider "NOW" to be?
I believe it was June 15th?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22623263 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:49:54 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22622407 dvd536 : What date does microsoft consider "NOW" to be?
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When?
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22622407 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:26:15 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22622382 dvd536 :
said by 81399672 See Profile :

said by Irish Shark See Profile :

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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said by Irish Shark See Profile :

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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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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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620392 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:42:27 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620276 djdanska :
said by Irish Shark See Profile :

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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Alden Nowlan]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620276 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:11:37 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620270 Kabanos :
Related:
:)
»[Info] Windows 7 Beta Bi-hourly Shutdowns Date Clarification
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It just doesn't seem logical to pull the plug way before the final OS is released.
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I guess you have to reinstall your original OS until Windows 7 is released? :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620211 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:56:00 EDT Re: [Info] Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620183 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.
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"You can observe a lot by watching". Yogi Berra]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620183 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:48:08 EDT [Info] FAQ: Making sense of the Windows 7 upgrade options http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22620058 Kabanos : Added link to Wikipedia:
 Edition Comparison @ »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_···on_chart


www . pcworld . com

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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