Which to buy - Upgrade or Full for RC computer
- Thread starter PatsBard
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Hedrush
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You will need to buy the full version.
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- Custom Assembled
- OS
- Windows 7 Build 7600.16385 (Clean Install)
- CPU
- AMD Black Edition AMD Phenom X3 8750 / 2.4 GHz processor
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G Socket AM2+ onboard VGA 8 channe
- Memory
- Kingston 4GB (4x1GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 Hyperx Memory
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intergrated ATI HD3200
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer 19"
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 1024
- Hard Drives
- 2 x Maxtor STM3250310AS 250GB SATAII 7200rpm 8MB Cache
3 x 500gb Seagate External HDD
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- CM eXtreme Power 460W PSU
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- Coolermaster Elite 330 Black Case
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- Zippy Multimedia
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- Logitech MX™518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse
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- I haz floppyz
Orbital Shark
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+1 you will need the full RTM. It's only really designed to upgrade from XP or Vista, but even then, i'd personally clean install to get the best from RTM when it hits the shelves 
You personal files can be saved using the Easy Transfer Tool
You personal files can be saved using the Easy Transfer Tool
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- Compaq Desktop
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- AMD Sempron Dual Core
- Memory
- 3GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
- Screen Resolution
- 1024x768
- Hard Drives
- 150GB Sata
Hedrush
New member
+1 you will need the full RTM. It's only really designed to upgrade from XP or Vista, but even then, i'd personally clean install to get the best from RTM when it hits the shelves
You personal files can be saved using the Easy Transfer Tool
Agreed a clean install will be the way to go.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Assembled
- OS
- Windows 7 Build 7600.16385 (Clean Install)
- CPU
- AMD Black Edition AMD Phenom X3 8750 / 2.4 GHz processor
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G Socket AM2+ onboard VGA 8 channe
- Memory
- Kingston 4GB (4x1GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 Hyperx Memory
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intergrated ATI HD3200
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer 19"
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 1024
- Hard Drives
- 2 x Maxtor STM3250310AS 250GB SATAII 7200rpm 8MB Cache
3 x 500gb Seagate External HDD
- PSU
- CM eXtreme Power 460W PSU
- Case
- Coolermaster Elite 330 Black Case
- Keyboard
- Zippy Multimedia
- Mouse
- Logitech MX™518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 8Mbps down / 1Mbps up
- Other Info
- I haz floppyz
saiarcot895
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Just to confirm, can I upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Seven Professional?
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- Toshiba Satellite M205-S4806
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- Windows 7 Home Premium x64
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5450 @ 1.66GHz
- Memory
- 4 GB Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Control
- Graphics Card(s)
- Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Laptop Monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x800
- Hard Drives
- 200 GB Hitachi HTS542520K9SA00 ATA Device
- Keyboard
- Laptop Keyboard
- Mouse
- Synaptics Touchpad
- Internet Speed
- Broadband, up to 1.2 MB/s
myzr7
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Hello PatsBard Welcome to the sevenforums. Yes you would for sure want to back up your files and maybe make a few notes on all the tweeks you have made. Do a clean install for sure. However that being said you can use the upgrade version of 7 what is bound to be cheaper. It worked in vista have a look at this. http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp
enjoy your time here on sf.. lm
enjoy your time here on sf.. lm
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- Gateway GT5692
- OS
- Windows 7 Ulti. x64
- CPU
- AMD Phenom 8450 triple-core 2.10 ghz
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radion HD 3200
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Gateway FPD1775W
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x720
- Hard Drives
- 465.6613 Gibibytes
myzr7
MIA
I read that you can only upgrade from home to home and from pro to pro. however you can buy home then upgrade and then upgrade that to pro for a few dollors more. If you just have to upgrade, I plan to dual boot so as to save Vista for whatever its worth. Just like I am doing now.lm
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Gateway GT5692
- OS
- Windows 7 Ulti. x64
- CPU
- AMD Phenom 8450 triple-core 2.10 ghz
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radion HD 3200
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Gateway FPD1775W
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x720
- Hard Drives
- 465.6613 Gibibytes
doakh
New member
I know when I upgraded to Vista Home Premuim x64 from XP, I had to do a clean install since it was x64 bit. Is this the case with Windows 7 x64?
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- Windows 7 x64
- CPU
- Intel Q9400 @ 3.4GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus P5Q Deluxe (Bios P5QD1406)
- Memory
- 2x2GB Mushkin Redline PC2-8000
- Graphics Card(s)
- MSI RX3650 512MB CF
- Sound Card
- Sound Blaster Audigy SE
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell 3007WFP & Dell 2001FP
- Screen Resolution
- 2560 x 1600 & 1600 x 1200
- Hard Drives
- Intel X25-M 80GB SSD
- PSU
- Zalman ZM-850 HP
- Case
- Antec P182
- Keyboard
- Logitech MX 3200 Cordless
- Mouse
- Logitech Laser
ran007reed
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I always buy the upgrade and do a clean install. The upgrades always ask to put the previous version CD/DVD in to verify for the upgrade.
My Computer
- OS
- 7 - 7100
I wonder whether 7 will be like Vista. Vista could be installed as a demo, and the upgrade could be installed from that. In other words, an upgrade license could be used like a full version, at the cost of installing the OS twice. (This violates the license agreement.)
As regards the upgrade options, a preliminary matrix is available:
Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Test Matrix
For example: Vista Home Premium can be upgraded to 7 Home Premium, but not Professional. It can be upgraded to 7 Ultimate, though.
As regards the upgrade options, a preliminary matrix is available:
Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Test Matrix
For example: Vista Home Premium can be upgraded to 7 Home Premium, but not Professional. It can be upgraded to 7 Ultimate, though.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- homegrown
- OS
- Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel Core I7-3930k
- Motherboard
- Asus P9X79 Pro
- Memory
- 16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
- Graphics Card(s)
- eVGA GTX680
- Sound Card
- Creative X-Fi Titanium
- Monitor(s) Displays
- As PA246Q
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 X 1200
- Hard Drives
- Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
- PSU
- PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
- Case
- Silverstone FT02
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-D14
- Keyboard
- cheap Logitech USB
- Mouse
- Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
- Internet Speed
- 6Mb cable
- Other Info
- Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
I think you can use the upgrade to do a clean install. I don't see any issues just from my readings so far with trying to do this. This is from the FAQ
I am running Windows XP, can I upgrade to Windows 7?
Microsoft designed Windows 7 Upgrade media for Windows Vista. A customer with Windows XP can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade media but must back up their files, clean install, and then reinstall their applications.
I am running Windows XP, can I upgrade to Windows 7?
Microsoft designed Windows 7 Upgrade media for Windows Vista. A customer with Windows XP can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade media but must back up their files, clean install, and then reinstall their applications.
My Computer
- OS
- Windows 7 64-bit
All RCs will need to do a clean install to the retail version.
The upgrade option is only if you have original Vista installed. BTW, you can do a clean install from the Upgrade Version.
The upgrade option is only if you have original Vista installed. BTW, you can do a clean install from the Upgrade Version.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- I build this
- OS
- Windows 7 build 7201
- CPU
- Core 2 Quad Q6600
- Motherboard
- DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS
- Memory
- DDR2 800Mhz 8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia 8600 GT
- Sound Card
- inbuilt Realtek HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer P223w
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- 2x Hitachi HDP725025GLA380 ATA 250GB
1x Maxtor Basic Desktop 500GB
- PSU
- ION 2
- Case
- CQ
- Cooling
- Standard
- Keyboard
- MS Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
- Mouse
- MS Comfort Optical Mouse 3000
- Internet Speed
- 768Kb/8000Kb
- Other Info
- 5.1 CREATIVE Speakers
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myzr7
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Hello, What that is saying is you may not install from within xp. However you can buy and use the upgrade disk , get a clean install for the lesser price. Lots of ways to go on this. Consider dual booting if you have the space. Or clean install but do not format and then win 7 puts your xp files in a file called windows old and this will be on your c drive, there is a trick to accessing them. Do a clean install after you make back up files of your stuff. Lots of ways to go and most all of them are covered in the Seven Forums Tutorials. Good luck and enjoy the 7. lm
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Gateway GT5692
- OS
- Windows 7 Ulti. x64
- CPU
- AMD Phenom 8450 triple-core 2.10 ghz
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radion HD 3200
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Gateway FPD1775W
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x720
- Hard Drives
- 465.6613 Gibibytes
full version is for people without Windows XP or Vista, or a new blank computer..
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- I build this
- OS
- Windows 7 build 7201
- CPU
- Core 2 Quad Q6600
- Motherboard
- DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS
- Memory
- DDR2 800Mhz 8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia 8600 GT
- Sound Card
- inbuilt Realtek HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer P223w
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- 2x Hitachi HDP725025GLA380 ATA 250GB
1x Maxtor Basic Desktop 500GB
- PSU
- ION 2
- Case
- CQ
- Cooling
- Standard
- Keyboard
- MS Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
- Mouse
- MS Comfort Optical Mouse 3000
- Internet Speed
- 768Kb/8000Kb
- Other Info
- 5.1 CREATIVE Speakers
Brother MFC885CW
myzr7
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Not sure about the answer to that one friend. Other than the rich get richer!
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Gateway GT5692
- OS
- Windows 7 Ulti. x64
- CPU
- AMD Phenom 8450 triple-core 2.10 ghz
- Memory
- 4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radion HD 3200
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Gateway FPD1775W
- Screen Resolution
- 1280x720
- Hard Drives
- 465.6613 Gibibytes
The full version you can do a clean install directly. The upgrade version needs to do an in-place upgrade, or if clean installing, there needs to be a qualifying install (xp or vista) already on the hdd. One way round that is to install twice; once with no key, then dvd boot again, with the upgrade key, using the first temp install to qualify the second clean install.
Technically of course, you need an existing copy of vista or xp installed to qualify for using the upgrade install.
Technically of course, you need an existing copy of vista or xp installed to qualify for using the upgrade install.
My Computer
- OS
- Windows 7 7100 x64
The upgrade part is not true. You need a previous XP or Vista key, then you can do a full clean install.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- I build this
- OS
- Windows 7 build 7201
- CPU
- Core 2 Quad Q6600
- Motherboard
- DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS
- Memory
- DDR2 800Mhz 8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia 8600 GT
- Sound Card
- inbuilt Realtek HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer P223w
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- 2x Hitachi HDP725025GLA380 ATA 250GB
1x Maxtor Basic Desktop 500GB
- PSU
- ION 2
- Case
- CQ
- Cooling
- Standard
- Keyboard
- MS Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
- Mouse
- MS Comfort Optical Mouse 3000
- Internet Speed
- 768Kb/8000Kb
- Other Info
- 5.1 CREATIVE Speakers
Brother MFC885CW
grouchpunk08
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So basically, if your computer came with a vista or xp disk, then the upgrade would really be the way to go. That way, you could do a clean install over top of the existing previous os, and if you ever wanted to do another clean install, you could simply use your vista or xp disk to reinstall that version of windows, then use the win7 upgrade disk to clean install win7. It would be a little more work, but you only pay half the price as opposed to a full disk being twice as much as an upgrade disk
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- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self-built // Gateway FX P-6860
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate retail // Windows 7 build 7264 x64, Vista Home Premium SP2 x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 920 // Intel Core2Duo T-5550 1.86x1.86
- Motherboard
- EVGA x58 SLI LE //
- Memory
- 12 GB Corsair XMS3 Tri-channel 1333 // 4 GB DDR2
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA GTX 295 // Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
- Sound Card
- Integrated Realtek // RealTek HD integrated sound
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 19" Acer flatpanel // Laptop Display, Secondary CRT
- Screen Resolution
- 1440 x 900 1152x864 // 1440x900, 1152x864
- Hard Drives
- 750 GB WD Caviar Black 7200 RPM - in desktop
320 GB -laptop
80 GB - laptop secondary drive
- PSU
- Corsair HX1000w // Laptop PSU?
- Case
- Thermaltake Armor+
- Cooling
- Assload of fans, intel stock cpu cooler // GearHead Fan dock
- Keyboard
- Razer Lycosa // laptop keyboard
- Mouse
- Razer DeathAdder // Logitech Laser
- Internet Speed
- 3.0 MB down/ 768 Kb up
- Other Info
- Just built my computer in 12/09