jonathanx54
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I'm buying windows 7 home premium. I saw one in the store that was $130 and said upgrade in the upper left corner. I also saw one that didn't have it and was $200. What is the difference between these.
Upgrade vs Full
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kc-atl
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Also u can do a clean install if you have windows vista which is what i did on my desktop there is a trick to it though. and also u have to do a clean install if you are running xp. and you can do all this from the upgrade. the only time u need the full version is when you no os' or a non windows os, or a older os than xp such as Widows 98 or ME, then your best bet is to go buy you a new computer for 400$ that includes Windows 7. Also you can buy a OEM full version of 7 if you plan on using it only on that machine and plan not to do to many hardware upgrades. The OEM version is also a lot cheaper and can get it from Tigerdirect.com or other sites.. But as far as comparing the 2 verisons there is no difference..
Bodaggit23
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You can clean install from either version, but the "Upgrade" allows you to keep your programs and data in place, while upgrading to Windows 7.
I'm pretty sure you could upgrade using the Full version also, so I don't know why anyone would buy the full version.
jonathanx54
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So, if I get the one that says upgrade, I can do a clean install? I'm building a computer and don't have one at all. I would like to go the cheapest route.
Bodaggit23
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Yes.
Boot from the disc, select Install, Custom (advanced), choose partition, Format, Next, etc.
Don't enter y our CD key when it asks you to. Finish install.
It will say you have 30 days to activate, click activate now, enter your key. :good:
jonathanx54
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Ok. thank you. I hope everything works out well. lol. If I have any problems, I'll just ask on the forum.
jonathanx54
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I don't have a xp or vista software. Will the windows 7 come with it? I'm confused now lol
Stoic Sentinel
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The one that says "upgrade", did it say "Windows 7 Upgrade" or did it say something like "Vista Home Premium with Free Windows 7 Upgrade?"
Bodaggit23
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No you don't.
jonathanx54
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The main cover said Windows 7 Home Premium, but in the upper left hand corner was a little spot that said "upgrade-designed for windows vista".
Bodaggit23
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Boot from the disc, select Install, Custom (advanced), choose partition, Format, Next, etc.
Don't enter y our CD key when it asks you to. Finish install.
It will say you have 30 days to activate, click activate now, enter your key.
jonathanx54
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I heard that it wouldn't be legal to do it this way and the licence would be revoked. Is any of that true?