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    Newegg- windows upgrade or full

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tetutato, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. tetutato

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    what are the differences between these two? All i know is that upgrade cost a lot less Is upgrade like a one time digital download?
     
    tetutato, Nov 24, 2009
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    If you have Vista or XP installed, buy the upgrade. If you do not have windows, buy the full.
     
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    Upgrade requires a valid Vista or XP installation to install.

    Full is well, the Full license. You can do whatever you want, including doing jumping jacks.
     
    surfasb, Nov 24, 2009
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    You can also do a full install with the upgrade edition. You just have to change one setting in regedit and rearm the OS. Done clean install with an upgrade disk. :p
     
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    Au Contraire
     
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    Would the upgrade work even though I have korean version of Win XP?
     
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    Should work fine. I have used the english upgrade on a machine with the Arabic XP once. but make sure you have your software and data all backed up and ready to go.
     
    crazycanuk, Nov 24, 2009
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  10. tetutato

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    Is this worth the upgrade for my desktop in sig?

    EDIT: For gaming purpose
     
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    I'd stick to XP just for gaming. But it depends on the game.

    Like CoH looks soooo much better in Vista/7 vs XP.
     
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    im just playing Crysis right now and i can play it all high(since i cant play it on very high due to xp) and with 2x AA. In Crysis Wars, all high with 4x AA. Both at 1440x900. If i get windows 7, will my performance increase + better graphics?
     
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    I'll take a bet you won't see any performance improvement.

    I don't have Crysis to test though.
     
    surfasb, Nov 24, 2009
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    thnx for the reply, i guess i ll wait till i get my hands on those hd5000 series cards :p do you think there will be a price drop for those cards on christmas?
     
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    Sure thing
     
    surfasb, Nov 25, 2009
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