Do i really need Win 7 Ultimate

[Leenis24]

I was wondering if win 7 ultimate was really worth getting over the lesser win 7 OS's. Win 7 Ultimate is like $291 on newegg. will i be missing out on some cool stuff, im going to be building my computer for gaming and general use.

 

[diduknowthat]

No you do not need it, get Home Premium.

 

[Leenis24]

ya i probly will get just the premium.

 

[Rit]

Ultimate is just over kill for anyone. I don't see anything that is a 'must need', it's more of a 'want'.

 

[lubo4444]

You wont miss anything. It's just not worth it.

 

[Leenis24]

you all are a big help. thanks a bunch. im not that stupid about computers if i come off that way, i just like others opinions and advice on things people have experience with. Happy computing

 

[whs]

Get Home Premium OEM for $105 from Newegg. You won't miss anything.

 

[Leenis24]

ya i think i want the full version though.

 

[S.T.A.R.S.]

You can also buy all Windows 7 versions that come on one DVD disk including the 32 and 64-bit versions.Same for the Windows Vista...
It might cost you a little bit more,but at least you will have them all

 

[Shane]

ya i think i want the full version though.

Heres a guide showing what you do/dont get in each version of windows 7.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx

To be honest if your just a normal user or even a gamer,You realy dont need anything higher than Home premium, 7 Pro or Ultimate doesnt perform any better than Home premium.

Pro and Ultimate have extra networking stuff i think for businesses which to most normal home users are uesless.

Id recommend is getting the X64 bit version of Home premium.

 

[Leenis24]

win 7 home dont have xp mode? i might want that, no?

 

[voyagerfan99]

ya i think i want the full version though.

OEM is the full version. It just doesn't have all the fancy packaging.

As far as XP Mode, it's nothing special. It is included in 7 Pro and is simply Microsoft Virtual PC and a pre-loaded copy of XP. Unless you need that, go with Home Premium.

And the only difference between Pro & Ultimate is the ability to change the language you are working with.

 

[Leenis24]

i'll just run my XP pro on another Hard Drive.

 

[Leenis24]

will i be able to reinstall win 7 oem if i ever need to in the future?

 

[voyagerfan99]

will i be able to reinstall win 7 oem if i ever need to in the future?

Um, why wouldn't you be able to? You just can't have it on more than one machine.

And if your gonna dual boot XP and 7, install XP first on one drive, then install 7 on another and you won't have any issues dual booting.

 

[Shane]

win 7 home dont have xp mode? i might want that, no?

Well i have the option to run in Xp mode on Home premium X64...never had to use it though

 

[Drenlin]

Well i have the option to run in Xp mode on Home premium X64...never had to use it though

That's different. Home Premium has compatibility mode, but pro/ultimate has a real XP mode. It literally runs the program inside XP, using a behind-the-scenes virtual machine. Most people won't need it, but it is a very awesome feature.

 

[Shane]

That's different. Home Premium has compatibility mode, but pro/ultimate has a real XP mode. It literally runs the program inside XP, using a behind-the-scenes virtual machine. Most people won't need it, but it is a very awesome feature.

ah i see ,Well ive never had to use compatibility mode on windows 7 at all,I did in Vista though.

7 is wicked!

 

[Rodoni]

Win 7 is the cats pajamas

 

[Jamin43]

Get Home Premium OEM for $105 from Newegg. You won't miss anything.

If ya don't mind sending in for a $10.00 Rebate ya can pick it up for 89 bucks

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