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    Did any one here upgrade to Windows 7 Via Acer?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by adey12, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. adey12

    adey12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has any one here received their windows upgrade 7 from Acer yet? Please can you tell me if the 64bit version is included or is it 32bit only?
     
    adey12, Oct 24, 2009
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  2. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    Honestly, I am not really believe in Acer. LOL.
    So, I get it from MS instead.
     
    DarkSilver, Oct 24, 2009
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  3. chriscatt

    chriscatt Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I downloaded a student Home Premium version from MS yesterday, only cost me £30.00 http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/studentoffer/
    I've also got a version coming from Toshiba but they've put back the shipping date to, and I quote, some time at the begining of december...

    Chris
     
    chriscatt, Oct 24, 2009
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  4. jaapk

    jaapk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did a clean install. All is running well, but I can not find the empowering software for Win7. If anyone has the link thanks in advance.

    JJK


    Edit: Found the solution for the empowering problem on another forum. I simply typed empowering into my Start Menu search box and then right clicked onto the result it found in my programs. It actually found it by time i put in emp... So then you select "Troubleshoot compatibility" from the right click and an automatic troubleshooter determines the problem and suggests a proper solution. I used what it suggested which was "Windows XP SP2" mode and it's all good.
     
    jaapk, Oct 24, 2009
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  5. mcse2000ca

    mcse2000ca Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you have 32 bit vista home premium you will get 32 bit 7 home premium
     
    mcse2000ca, Oct 24, 2009
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  6. psiu

    psiu Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I did it online it automatically selected the 32-bit version. I believe the keys themselves are usable on either 32 or 64 bit. The keys should determine which version (Home, Pro etc) and retail or upgrade status.

    Haven't got mine yet, don't expect it for awhile. Also waiting on my wife getting her student copy approved (her school doesn't have .edu addresses, so we have to wait a couple weeks for someone to hit "approved").
     
    psiu, Oct 24, 2009
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  7. chriscatt

    chriscatt Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, with the deal I used I could have either 32 or 64bit..
    Chris
     
    chriscatt, Oct 24, 2009
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  8. nklive

    nklive Notebook Evangelist

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    To the point...
    No, I haven't received the discs yet, and even though I have paid, my payment status is still pending so does the shipping status!!!!
    I think Mentor Media is really sloooooooow.
     
    nklive, Oct 24, 2009
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  9. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Still waiting here too...
    I am hoping too that the Windows 7 disc comes, as in the shops, with the two versions, but somehow.... I don't think so :(
     
    moelda, Oct 24, 2009
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  10. darrickmartin

    darrickmartin Notebook Evangelist

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    but it's free....
    you have nothing to lose...
     
    darrickmartin, Oct 24, 2009
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  11. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    How come???? :confused: :confused:
     
    moelda, Oct 24, 2009
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  12. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    It ain't completely free.... still have to pay the postage, which is a rip off (better to have to pay for a brand new Windows 7 though) :D
     
    moelda, Oct 24, 2009
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  13. Just Lou

    Just Lou Notebook Evangelist

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    Umm, I didn't have to pay any postage.
     
    Just Lou, Oct 25, 2009
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  14. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    I did.... lol

    £12....
     
    moelda, Oct 25, 2009
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    chilko Notebook Guru

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    it was 14.9 euros for me, but the order is still waiting processing
     
    chilko, Oct 25, 2009
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  16. der_mali

    der_mali Weihnachtsmann

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    Yeah, Europeans get ripped off like always, US gets it completely free ;)
     
    der_mali, Oct 25, 2009
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    adey12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had to pay £12 postage. I phoned ACER and apprently they will only send me the 32bit since the laptop came with 32bit vista. Which seems daft since both 32 and 64bit are both included if purchased from a shop.

    Any I really wanted 64bit so I went to PC and got a copy, mny father can have the 32bit version when it arrives.
     
    adey12, Oct 25, 2009
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  18. der_mali

    der_mali Weihnachtsmann

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    @adey12
    Btw, the Acer Win7 OEM key will work for 32bit and 64bit so you could just obtain a 64bit DVD from somewhere or download it from the web to install and use the original key to activate.
     
    der_mali, Oct 25, 2009
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  19. groovinroovin

    groovinroovin Newbie

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    is it possible to use the acer upgrade dvd for any notebook? i would like to install windows 7 from acer on my girlfriends toshiba notebook.
     
    groovinroovin, Oct 25, 2009
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  20. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    I am on it now... hope it works!!! :D :D
     
    moelda, Oct 26, 2009
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  21. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    You still need the SLIC 2.1 Certificate...
    Or back it up from the original install.
     
    weinter, Oct 26, 2009
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  22. Nobackup

    Nobackup Notebook Evangelist

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    And dont forget SLIC 2.1 in Bios...
     
    Nobackup, Oct 26, 2009
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    Fire Tiger Notebook Deity

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    What does this mean? I purchased an Acer and a Dell one with Vista Home Premium and one with Vista Ultimate so I am going to have 2 Windows 7 versions, can I not swap them? Even on a clean install?

    Cheers
    H :D
     
    Fire Tiger, Oct 26, 2009
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  24. der_mali

    der_mali Weihnachtsmann

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    I've got a link to a certain blog in my bookmarks, so I think I will check it from time to time :D
     
    der_mali, Oct 26, 2009
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  25. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Why not sharing that link so we can also check (whatever it is you are checking) out too...???? :D :p
     
    moelda, Oct 27, 2009
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  26. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    I just got the email form Acer that my W7 is on it's way...

    Will the SLIC 2.1 Certificate prevent me from installing the 64bits (if I only receive the 32Bits from Acer) and use the serial number provided by Acer (for the 32bits)????
     
    moelda, Oct 27, 2009
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  27. groovinroovin

    groovinroovin Newbie

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    Is it possible to use the Acer Upgrade for my sisters toshiba laptop?
     
    groovinroovin, Oct 27, 2009
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