Upgrade question

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Dreyfus, Aug 14, 2009.

  1. Dreyfus

    Dreyfus MDL Junior Member

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    Hi all.

    Yeah, me again.

    I've just remembered that I have Windows Vista Home Premium (Genuine Key and stuff)

    Can it be upgraded to a Windows 7 full activated and operative OS?

    If so, how?
    If so, It'll be upgraded to W7 Ultimate or to W7 Home Premium?

    Thanks for answering my doubts by the way.
     
  2. ifeife2

    ifeife2 MDL Member

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    Welcome back. Long time no see xD.

    Windows Vista Home Premium -> Windows 7 Home Premium
     
  3. Reign_Of_Freedom

    Reign_Of_Freedom MDL Expert

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    Oh Noes it's Dreyfus :p You can use the anytime upgrade and you'll be legal. But like ifeife2 said Windows Vista Home Premium -> Windows 7 Home Premium
     
  4. Gonzakpo

    Gonzakpo MDL Member

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    Why do you want to upgrade!!??. There are lots of loader for you! (just joking...hehe).

    I have a question regarding this topic too. If I buy an upgrade version, will I be able to do a CLEAN install?. I guess I can't do it with the DVD they ship with the upgrade but what about if I download a full retail version, install it and then I use the key that came with the upgrade.... is this possible?.

    Thanks.
     
  5. Reign_Of_Freedom

    Reign_Of_Freedom MDL Expert

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    @ Gonzo it *should* work but don't make me swear by it.
     
  6. ifeife2

    ifeife2 MDL Member

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  7. Dreyfus

    Dreyfus MDL Junior Member

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    Thanks for answering.

    And NO. I'm tired of loaders I guess... Haha : P

    BTW, what diferences are there between W7HP and W7U?

    And will I be able to choose between 32 and 64 bit? Thanks.
     
  8. ifeife2

    ifeife2 MDL Member

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    Technically anyone can get the upgrade discount. Not likely a lot of people actually buy the most expensive version. I am thinking if you can find a vista x64 disc as proof, the installer will let you use that fake evidence to upgrade.
     
  9. Dreyfus

    Dreyfus MDL Junior Member

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    So you're saying I must find a WVHP 64 bit installer to upgrade to W7HP 64 bit?

    They original key I possess will be ok with that?

    And how much costs to upgrade?
     
  10. Reign_Of_Freedom

    Reign_Of_Freedom MDL Expert

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    Hey Dreyfus, $5 bucks per answer :p, you can check on M$ about how much the anytime upgrade is.
     
  11. Dreyfus

    Dreyfus MDL Junior Member

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    Ok, close thread.

    These capitalists (lol)... Too much money. I'll get the cheaper-format way
     
  12. ifeife2

    ifeife2 MDL Member

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  13. Reign_Of_Freedom

    Reign_Of_Freedom MDL Expert

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    Thank God my buddy gave me his MSDN account to use for the rest of the year :D
     
  14. Dreyfus

    Dreyfus MDL Junior Member

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    #15 Dreyfus, Aug 14, 2009
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    Upgrade way discarded -_-

    Should the WGA way work forever? =S

    EDIT: BTW, my friend with a Dimension 9200 (same as I) couldn't activate with loaders and stuff. Now he's trying the WGA method, but he won't know if it's
    working till tomorrow, if the 30 day trial version changes to 29.
     
  15. mgx

    mgx MDL Novice

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    #16 mgx, Aug 14, 2009
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