Windows 7: 'Upgrade or Full' What is the difference..

between the versions? And where are the OEM prices?

Full versions can do a clean install on a machine with no OS, upgrade requires a copy of xp or vista on that machine already (as far as the licence goes, anyway) - and it checks, so you need windows installed already to do a clean upgrade. Installing the upgrade copy twice allows you to get past that requirement.

OEM prices will come out presumably closer to launch date.

Arkhan is correct, however it is possible to do a clean install with an upgrade disk. It is fairly simple.

Otherwise, they are exactly the same. It will be the same OS, the same features, etc.

~Lordbob

If it need windows already installed, do i need to reinstall the vista, and then upgrade to 7... now i only have 7 on my machine... and i already throw away the vista CD... only the sticker at the bottom of my laptop still stick strong.

I think the Full and upgrade are quite same...

We know that Windows Seven don't will accept direct upgrade from Windos XP, so it will be possible to do a clean install with upgrade versions...

Hi, guys. I read through this other thread & this one; still have a question.

When I bought the upgrade version of Windows 7 last night, I completely forgot about that 'ol rule of thumb that says it's best to avoid 'upgrade' installs and stick with full installs. That is an old belief -- just wanted to see if it's still true today. (If so, I may cancel my order and wait for the full OS offer.)

Also, I purchased the 'download' option at the Microsoft Store. Do you think that'll be delivered as an .iso file that we can mount or burn to DVD?

Thank you!

The old rule of thumb still holds. Dont know what format the download will be although vhd is faster to stream down. Im thinking ISO. You can do a clean install from an upgrade media see below

Ken

For those of you that bought Upgrade but want a full install:

HOW TO DO A FULL INSTALL WITH AN UPGRADE DISK:
1) Put in the Upgrade disk and boot into it.
2) Install the OS, but DO NOT enter your product code!!! Select skip instead.
3) After install in complete, run Setup from INSIDE the new install and this time enter your Product Key.

~Lordbob

Thanks ZigZag 'n Bob. I've noted your tip for when the time to 'upgrade' comes.

Just to make sure I'm clear on this...
For Step 3: Are you saying we should (1) finish the installation, (2) re-run the installation DVD & (3) let the DVD re-install again?

Or, is there a different process to follow in order to "run Setup?"

Thank you!

Upgrade costs less I guess...