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    Windows 7 Upgrades available - starting at $50

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by crash, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    It's a license for only 1 computer, but you can install it as many times as needed.
     
    ElBlufer, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    XP to Windows 7 upgrade requires a clean install. That means that everything on your hard drive will be wiped off and then the upgrade disk will install Windows 7.

    Vista to Windows 7 upgrade does NOT require a clean install unless you are changing architecture as well (32-bit to 64-bit, or vice-versa).

    You only get one key, so you can only use it on one computer. You should be able to activate it multiple times on the same computer.
     
    crash, Jun 30, 2009
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  3. NiteWalker

    NiteWalker Notebook Evangelist

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    Just a heads up guys, newegg is out of windows 7 home premium preorders. Amazon is still accepting preorders.
     
    NiteWalker, Jun 30, 2009
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  4. fatpat268

    fatpat268 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I already bought one, but am heavily considering getting more just in case. :)
     
    fatpat268, Jun 30, 2009
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  5. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Let me ask you folks....

    Does it make sense to buy this with the intent to use it not now, but in the future? I am happy with Vista on the laptop for now and my desjtop has XP which is fine. But I will probably build a new desktop in 2 years and I don't have any connections to get Windows at a reduced price. Two questions...

    1.) Does it make sense to hold on to it for now and use it later for my desktop?

    2.) I know that you get only 1 license with it. So lets say I have Vista on my laptop. Can I install Win 7 over the top of it for now, till I build my desktop and then uninstall it and go back to Vista on the laptop, but put it on my desktop when I build it?
     
    The Fire Snake, Jun 30, 2009
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  6. dissembled59

    dissembled59 Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm..Sucks that you can only install it one computer. I was hoping to buy a nice desktop along with a notebook in the future.
     
    dissembled59, Jul 3, 2009
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