Please... How to upgrade a Windows Vista Home Premium laptop!?

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  1. jjosefo

    jjosefo MDL Novice

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    #1 jjosefo, Jul 31, 2009
    Hi to all and thanks for your replies.

    A year ago I bought a Toshiba Qosmio laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed, now I'd like to upgrade to W7 but I'm confused as there are lots of versions around now and I'm not sure which one is suitable for me.

    Also, I guess I'll have to use an activator... can you tell me which one to use please?

    Many thanks again for your help :)
     
  2. Dimsum

    Dimsum MDL Novice

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    #2 Dimsum, Jul 31, 2009
    download Windows 7 Ultimate OEM then use Orbit/HAZAR loader - simple!
     
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    jjosefo MDL Novice

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    #3 jjosefo, Jul 31, 2009 (OP)
    Many thanks Dimsum :)

    So, with the Orbit/Hazar loader I won't have an expiration date right? and what are the probabilities of M$ tracking down and disabling this method?

    Thank you again...
     
  4. stasio

    stasio MDL Expert

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    #4 stasio, Jul 31, 2009
    Download Retail or OEM Ultimate.If you want to upgrade,exctract ISO in one folder and run "setup.exe" in compability mode for Windows Vista SP2.
    Any loader working well.
     
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    Dimsum MDL Novice

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    #5 Dimsum, Jul 31, 2009
    There's no expiration date. Whether Microsoft will track and disable this - who knows, thats the risk you take. If that happens then I am sure there will be some other method - this is always a cat and mouse game.
     
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    jjosefo MDL Novice

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    #6 jjosefo, Jul 31, 2009 (OP)
    Thanks for your help Stasio! more ways to upgrade and advices on how to do it right, are very welcome ;)
     
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    jjosefo MDL Novice

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    #7 jjosefo, Jul 31, 2009
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    OK! :D

    p.s. I was willing to pay the $50.00 for the upgrade (W7 Home Premium) but nobody told me it was a presale and that it had an expiration date :mad: ... if M$ decides to sell it for $50 or less again, I'd buy it :rolleyes: ... if not, then I will upgrade to W7 Ultimate using the above methods hehe.