floydb_1982
join:2004-08-25
Kent, WA |  I have pre-ordered Windows 7
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Grail Knight
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join:2003-05-31 |  Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7
MS, Amazon, any number of computer Mfgs?
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 | floydb_1982
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Kent, WA | Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 I ordered it directly threw the online Microsoft Store. What is mfgs? | |
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Grail Knight
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 Sorry I meant manufacturer not manufacturing.
I was in the process of editing my post when you replied to say I pre-ordered Win7 Pro from Microsofts site for $99 w/ the ship it to me option when available.
Thanks.
Greg
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Boricua65
join:2002-01-26
Puerto Rico | Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 I ordered mine through Amazon with no tax and it will go to my post office box. I tried New Egg but there is a tax and no PO box delivery.
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Grail Knight
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 I thought about ordering it from Amazon but decided if there was a problem with the disc or the license I would rather deal directly with MS then Amazon & MS.
Figured it was worth the tax and shipping cost which was minimal. I have never had an issue with Amazon yet (fingers crossed) but would hate the first time be a Win 7 issue and having to mess with Amazon return policy.
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CCat
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 said by Grail Knight  :I thought about ordering it from Amazon but decided if there was a problem with the disc or the license I would rather deal directly with MS then Amazon & MS. Figured it was worth the tax and shipping cost which was minimal. I have never had an issue with Amazon yet (fingers crossed) but would hate the first time be a Win 7 issue and having to mess with Amazon return policy. Same here.
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Kent, WA | Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 I went back the the online Microsoft store and canceled the order for Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit full version and went and reordered it threw Amazon. I know that Amazon delivers to a PO Box. | |
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join:2004-08-25
Kent, WA |  OH GOD NO TAXE'S THREW AMAZON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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dvd536
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| said by Boricua65 :I tried New Egg but there is a tax and no PO box delivery. No po boxes is what keeps me from shopping there.
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| I order 3 Home-Premiums from Amazon and was now debating whether to keep that order, or just pony up the extra dough and get a TechNet subscription which I could use to study MS s/w for work???
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Kent, WA | When you buy any edition of Windows 7 full or upgrade in the box you get two DVD disc's one is the 32-bit and the other being the 64-bit. It was that way for Windows Vista as well. | |
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 said by floydb_1982 :When you buy any edition of Windows 7 full or upgrade in the box you get two DVD disc's one is the 32-bit and the other being the 64-bit. It was that way for Windows Vista as well. Actually my Vista Premium upgrade DVD (retail) was 32 bit only. Had to pay shipping for the 64 bit version. | |
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Swingerhead
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Richmond, VA | So will you not be able to do a clean install of 7 with this version? Looks like the upgrade version. Is there some workaround to install it on a clean HD? | |
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| floydb_1982
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 On my last custom built computer it had Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition. I formatted the hard drive. Then I started up the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation. The first thing it did was check the hard drive for a previous licensed version of XP or 2000. When it found nothing the installation was completely 100% denied. So I ended up having to reinstall Windows XP Professional just to get the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation to run. | |
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Technogeez
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 said by floydb_1982 :On my last custom built computer it had Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition. I formatted the hard drive. Then I started up the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation. The first thing it did was check the hard drive for a previous licensed version of XP or 2000. When it found nothing the installation was completely 100% denied. So I ended up having to reinstall Windows XP Professional just to get the Vista Ultimate upgrade installation to run. As Microsoft is advertising, only upgrades from XP will require the clean install; Vista will be supported as a direct upgrade.
"Running Windows Vista?
If you have Windows Vista, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. You can do a clean install (back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications) or an in -place upgrade (Windows 7 installs over Windows Vista).
Running Earlier Versions?
If you have Windows XP or Windows 2000, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. But you must back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications. "
»store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Wi···B0F9E641
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| floyd,
There is a way to do a clean install of Vista using the upgrade disk. It is kind of a pain (it takes going through the install twice), but I was successful when I followed the steps required.
here is one of many links that describes the process:
»www.winsupersite.com/showcase/wi···lean.asp
With windows 7, this issue will go away, you can do a clean install with the upgrade disk as long as you have media of a valid, upgradeable OS. | |
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seginus
join:2008-01-30
Worcester, MA | I was wondering the same thing Swingerhead. All I can see at that price point is the Upgrade versions. If not, please let me know how I can get my hands on the full version for that price!! | |
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 If you're running XP or Vista, you're eligible.
All Windows "upgrade" disks offer the option of "clean" installs, meaning the whole OS is on the disk.
You might be asked for proof that you own a licensed copy of Windows during the install, but most likely they'll just let you proceed with a clean install by entering the product key on your download or in the package with the DVD.
Win 7 will require a newly formatted HD for XP, in that it creates a protected system partition on the HD, something XP didn't do (that apparently Vista did).
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| | floydb_1982
join:2004-08-25
Kent, WA | Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 I've never heard of an OS creating a protected system partition on the hard drive before. Does creating a protected system partition require an extra hard drive? It this something with Microsoft? | |
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 said by floydb_1982 :I've never heard of an OS creating a protected system partition on the hard drive before. Does creating a protected system partition require an extra hard drive? It this something with Microsoft? »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_partitioning
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fishacura
join:2008-01-25
Phoenixville, PA
| said by floydb_1982 :I have pre-ordered Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit full version. Worth every red nickel. Why is it worth every nickel? Not trying to be smart...just seriously wondering. Have you used it? Do you know it to be any good? Or is it simply that it's not VISTA?
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| floydb_1982
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Kent, WA | Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 I always like buying any new Microsoft operating system as they come out. Buying operating system's from Microsoft is a well worth investment. | |
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DC DSL
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 said by ThaDark1 :Ok so I'm running Windows 7 RC that was released to the public. If I get the upgrade to WIndows 7 I won't have to do a complete reinstall right?
The rule of thumb with any beta or RC version is to uninstall it or, in the case of an OS, do a clean install. There are usually significant changes between RC and RTM that will cause problems if the older bits are present.
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Kent, WA | Last I heard was that all beta version's of 7 were set to expire some this year. So I don't think you'll be able to an upgrade of the actual final product. Your better off just to call up Microsoft and ask them this. | |
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ThaDark1
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Newton, IA | Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 I'm not using the Beta. I'm using the RC which doesn't expire until next year in June if I'm correct. | |
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| Re: I have pre-ordered Windows 7 said by ThaDark1 :I'm not using the Beta. I'm using the RC which doesn't expire until next year in June if I'm correct. RC is still a beta version. You may not have to format but I would assume that you do and get any backups done before running the install.
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Koil
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clubs: | Oh, and I bought Windows Premium...I am 99% sure it will cover my needs quite nicely. | |
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ggma1126
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Claymont, DE | preordered 2 copies for office (my laptop and another manager) from bestbuy | |
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