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Windows 7: Question regarding upgrading from Vista to Seven
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07 Jul 2011
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#21 | |
Win 7 Ultimate x64 Etobicoke, Ontario |
Fascinating discussion that didn't serve much purpose other than to likely scare the OP away.
Oh and for those that keeping going on about needing to have documentation/registrated/etc, remember what Greg said about the upgrade install being on the honor system? this is why, Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version Quote: Why pay $199 for a retail version if a $99 OEM version does the same thing. Exactly. Other than price the only differences between retail and OEM is the licensing. With OEM it is locked to the computer it is first installed on, and you don't get free limited time support from Microsoft. Not really a big deal when there are forums like this that you can get as good or better help from. | My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Me
OS Win 7 Ultimate x64
CPU Phenom II x4 955 @ 4 GHz.
Motherboard Asus M5A97 EVO
Memory 2x2 GB Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card Sapphire HD 6850
Sound Card Xonar DGX w/ Logitech X-530
Monitor(s) Displays Acer S232HL Abid
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech Wave
Mouse Logitech G5 v2
PSU Antec Earthwatts 650W Green
Case Antec Three Hundred
Cooling Cooler Master 212 EVO
Hard Drives 120 GB OCZ Vertex 3
500 GB Seagate 7200.12
Internet Speed 24000/1000
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07 Jul 2011
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#22 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet) Charlotte, NC |
Quote: Originally Posted by Cindi  Hi,
I bought a used computer from swap shop so my son and I can use it. It's a used dell computer. Bought it for $100 without even knowing that it works. Guy gave his word that it works. We only want to use it for browsing the internet for facebook, youtube or reading e-mails. My son is young and I don't need to use any other uses of a computer such as outlook e-mail, documents...
Anyways, After I put it and it states that Vista Windows is locked because it wasn't activated. After a quick search on the internet, says that vista should be activated within 30 days, if not, needs to be purchased. Computer does not have Vista keys attached nor came with any cd, booklets, box...
I went back to swap shop to see the guy but his space is empty, he's not there.
I'm planning on purchasing Windows Seven and install it on this computer.
My question is after putting the Windows Seven disc in, will I be able to install Seven and will it go over Vista so it won't give me problems?
Microsoft shows it at $199, is it the same price everywhere, can I get it cheaper anywhere else?
Thank you for your help.
Cindi You can get the Home Premium upgrade for $139. Yes, you can install it, but DO NOT under any circumstances install it OVER Vista. You need to do a clean install or you will have nothing but problems down the road. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom
OS Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
CPU 3.00 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo E8400
Motherboard ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5K/EPU Rev 1.xx
Memory 4GB
Graphics Card ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
Sound Card Built in HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays 22" Gateway LCD
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200
Keyboard Logitech G11
Mouse Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
Hard Drives ST3160023A [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, rev 8.01, ST3500630AS [Hard drive] (500.11 GB) -- drive 2, rev 3.AAK
ST3500630AS [Hard drive] (500.11 GB) -- drive 1, rev 3.AAK
Internet Speed 13.44 Mbps
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08 Jul 2011
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#23 | |
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Quote: Originally Posted by t-4-2 The focal point should be on the OP who needs to know what to do. If you believe it is ok to install a Windows 7 over an un-activated Vista which may or may not be genuine and without a product key, go ahead and tell the OP. I read everything mentioned here, I'm confused as I don't know much about computers. So, if I buy the OEM Windows 7, would it install (and erase) over Windows Vista? If that's the case, where can I get the OEM Windows 7 disc?
Thanks | | My System Specs | | |
08 Jul 2011
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#24 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit Peterborough, England |
Amazon would be one place you could try, but be wary of E-bay. Amazon.co.uk: window 7 oem
Just remenber that you won't get any support from Microsoft with the OEM version of Windows, but you can get help from us here.
Also, this version will be tied to the computer you install it on. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
OS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
CPU Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
Motherboard MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
Memory 8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
Graphics Card nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays HP2310i
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
Keyboard Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
PSU 460W
Case HP Elite
Cooling Air cooled
Hard Drives 1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
Internet Speed 2Mb
Other Info Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
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08 Jul 2011
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#26 | |
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit Austin, Texas |
Cindi,
We still need an answer to a very important question.
Does the computer have a COA (certificate of authority) sticker on it?
YES or NO.
That coa will have a number on it.
You review very carefully the advice from GregRocker as how to install Win 7 on the computer and follow his advice to the letter. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory 6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution 1600x900@60Hz
Keyboard Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Hard Drives SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Internet Speed What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device
Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
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08 Jul 2011
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#27 | |
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz) SomeWhere in the HOT Arizona Desert ! |
I just checked the Dell website for Cindi's computer. OptiPlex 755 Desktop Details | Dell
Very dis-appointing with the info they provide  Memory ? CPU ? OS ? | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory 2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays 19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Keyboard Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
PSU 430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case All Generic Full Towers
Cooling Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Hard Drives 6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
Internet Speed Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
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08 Jul 2011
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#28 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit Peterborough, England |
Cindi, you need this one for the United States: Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more
The New Egg link is spot on for what you want. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
OS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
CPU Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
Motherboard MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
Memory 8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
Graphics Card nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays HP2310i
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
Keyboard Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
PSU 460W
Case HP Elite
Cooling Air cooled
Hard Drives 1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
Internet Speed 2Mb
Other Info Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
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08 Jul 2011
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#29 | |
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8 Florida in winter, Black Forest/Germany |
Again, try this thing out with Linux before you spend any money. Who know whether it will even say a peep. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays 2x HP w2207
Keyboard with trackball - no mices
Mouse Trackball mice
Hard Drives 5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Internet Speed DSL 6000
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08 Jul 2011
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#30 | |
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Thank you everybody.
No, it doesn't have certificate of authenticity or any other sticker on the computer except OptiPlex 755 sticker. I will follow the direction, erase everything, then install. If I'm unable to follow instructions and cannot erase prior to instalment, would it be ok to continue with the installation?
Thank you seavixen32, I will purchase it next Friday.
I appreciate everybody's knowledge/experience/advice.
(I will try linux, ubuntu...first but again I don't know much, we'll see) | | My System Specs | | Question regarding upgrading from Vista to Seven problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:44 AM. |  |
