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*Important Pre-Order Details: Pre-order is available from June 26, 2009 until October 22, 2009.
*Special promotional pricing for Windows 7 is a limited time offer, while supplies last, and is limited to six (6) copies per customer.
*A credit card is required for pre-order, but your card will not be charged until your order is shipped or the product is made available for download.
*On or about October 22, 2009, you will receive e-mail with information about how to redeem your order.

Edit title fixed, many thanks
 
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My Computer My Computer

OS
vista x64
CPU
E8600 Core Duo
Motherboard
EVGA 780i Sli
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
BFG 8800 GTX
I think the upgrade is a good choice...

Is it possible to do a clean install and register the key with upgrade?

Wat kind of licence comes with this Upgrade? OEM or Retail?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows7 Enterprise SP1 x64 (Technet)
Is this one of those "Limited to US customers" things?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
Gigabyte P67X-UD3-B3
Memory
8 GB Corsair Vengeance Blue DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1 GB GDDR5
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster T220HD
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
120 GB Corsair Force SSD + 320 GB Seagate Barracuda SATA2 + 2 TB My Book Elite
PSU
Corsair 650W
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
LFB said:
I think the upgrade is a good choice...

Is it possible to do a clean install and register the key with upgrade?

Wat kind of licence comes with this Upgrade? OEM or Retail?
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Yes you can do a clean install.

It should be retail as you can pre-order it from Best Buy and pick it up when it arrives.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T61 / Dell XPS 400
OS
Windows 7 7600 (x86 & x64)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 @ 2.1Ghz / Pentium D 820 @ 2.8Ghz
Memory
2 GB DDR2 RAM @ 667Mhz / 3 GB DDR2 RAM @ 533Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA 965 / nVidia GeForce G210 512MB
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron 19" (XPS 400)
Hard Drives
250GB (XPS 400)
160GB (ThinkPad T61)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000
How can you upgrade order? I have an valid XP key x32 DELL (i think), but then I installed and used vista x64 for a long while, not legal copy (oem from torrent). Now I've got W7 x64 7100 and have the key for that just haven't installed the key yet (still have one week). So can I save and buy upgrade key? Or5 do I have to shell out the full319.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell E520
OS
7600x64 RTM
CPU
Intel® Q6700, 2.66 GHz stock clock (upgraded)
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
4g (upgraded)
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon Toxic HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 (upgraded)
Sound Card
HT Omega Claro Plus (upgraded)
Monitor(s) Displays
22' , 40"
Screen Resolution
1050, 1080p
Hard Drives
1.5tb (upgraded)
PSU
Zalman 600w (upgraded)
Case
Dell
Cooling
stock Dell
Keyboard
dell
Mouse
dell
Internet Speed
100m Fiber optical
Other Info
Bought the Dell secondhand for cheap and upgraded cpu, vga, ram, soundcard, psu and HDD's.
spliff said:
How can you upgrade order? I have an valid XP key x32 DELL (i think), but then I installed and used vista x64 for a long while, not legal copy (oem from torrent). Now I've got W7 x64 7100 and have the key for that just haven't installed the key yet (still have one week). So can I save and buy upgrade key? Or5 do I have to shell out the full319.
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I assume when you ask "can you upgrade order" you are asking how you order the upgrade. Best Buy does the deal, Microsft MarketPlace, and I believe Amazon is also doing it as well.

You should be able to buy the upgrade and upgrade from XP. Just remember direct upgrades from XP to Seven are not supported, so you'll have to do a clean install. You can't use your Vista copy as that is not legit and Windows 7 RC is not a supported upgrade path.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T61 / Dell XPS 400
OS
Windows 7 7600 (x86 & x64)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 @ 2.1Ghz / Pentium D 820 @ 2.8Ghz
Memory
2 GB DDR2 RAM @ 667Mhz / 3 GB DDR2 RAM @ 533Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA 965 / nVidia GeForce G210 512MB
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron 19" (XPS 400)
Hard Drives
250GB (XPS 400)
160GB (ThinkPad T61)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000
MS Store off line.

We will be back very soon...
We will reopen in about 30 minutes.
Microsoft Store U.S. is being updated tonight, Thursday, June 25th, between 8 p.m. and midnight PDT.
If you are visiting from outside the United States, please visit one of the other Microsoft Stores:
After we are back later tonight, you can:
  • Pre-order Windows 7
  • Buy and download Windows, Office, and games directly to your computer
  • Purchase software, hardware, and accessories and have them sent through the mail
 
how long is the "58% Off" thing in effect for?
i didnt see a date on the site. overlooked? or is that indefinite?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
eMachines W3502
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU
Intel Celeron D 3.2 Ghz 533 fsb (LGA 775)
Motherboard
Intel D101GGC
Memory
1 GB (2x512MB) PC-3200 DDR @ 200Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9400GT- 1GB
Sound Card
Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreame Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
19" LCD HDtv
Screen Resolution
1360x768 @ 60Htz
Hard Drives
SeaGate Barracuda 750GB
SeaGate Barracuda 100GB
Toshiba CD/DVDW/ TS-H552D [DVD+R, DL]
PSU
stock (idk)
Case
The busted remains of the stock case
Cooling
Dust cooled, waitwut?
Keyboard
Stock. Missing a few keys.
Mouse
Logitech LX8 5-btn mouse (wireless)
Internet Speed
TWC 10Mb
Other Info
Keeps going, and going, and going.......
windowsguy said:
I assume when you ask "can you upgrade order" you are asking how you order the upgrade. Best Buy does the deal, Microsft MarketPlace, and I believe Amazon is also doing it as well.

You should be able to buy the upgrade and upgrade from XP. Just remember direct upgrades from XP to Seven are not supported, so you'll have to do a clean install. You can't use your Vista copy as that is not legit and Windows 7 RC is not a supported upgrade path.
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OK, can I do the upgrade clean install from W7? Or do I have to reinstall my old xp system and upgrade from there?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell E520
OS
7600x64 RTM
CPU
Intel® Q6700, 2.66 GHz stock clock (upgraded)
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
4g (upgraded)
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon Toxic HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 (upgraded)
Sound Card
HT Omega Claro Plus (upgraded)
Monitor(s) Displays
22' , 40"
Screen Resolution
1050, 1080p
Hard Drives
1.5tb (upgraded)
PSU
Zalman 600w (upgraded)
Case
Dell
Cooling
stock Dell
Keyboard
dell
Mouse
dell
Internet Speed
100m Fiber optical
Other Info
Bought the Dell secondhand for cheap and upgraded cpu, vga, ram, soundcard, psu and HDD's.
LFB said:
I think the upgrade is a good choice...

Is it possible to do a clean install and register the key with upgrade?

Wat kind of licence comes with this Upgrade? OEM or Retail?
Click to expand...

Yes, Win7 should be like Vista. The upgrade key can be use to register upgrade.
if you want a CLEAN install. install Win7 w/o a KEY... you then have 30 days to upgrade that version to upgrade by inserting the DVD again and
click upgrade then insert the KEY, then activate online. 100% LEGIT just like Vista Ultimate Upgrade. Instruction included with ea Vista UPGRADE package. note the disk are marked UPGRADE. My upgrade disks were RETAIL
 

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holo88 said:
how long is the "58% Off" thing in effect for?
i didnt see a date on the site. overlooked? or is that indefinite?
Click to expand...

  • Important Windows 7 pre-ordering information
  • •
  • Pre-order is available from June 26, 2009 until October 22, 2009.
  • •
  • Special promotional pricing for Windows 7 is a limited time offer, while supplies last, and is limited to six (6) copies per customer.
  • •
  • A credit card is required for pre-order, but your card will not be charged until your order is shipped or the product is made available for download.
  • •
  • On or about October 22, 2009, you will receive e-mail with information about how to redeem your order.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Win 7
YupYup said:
No and it is $65 and $125 canadian, taken from here
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Thanks. Checking out the prices, the cost for Pro seems kinda ridiculous. Why be 100 bucks more than Home Premium but only 20 bucks less than Ultimate? Almost makes Pro worthless. If you're gonna blow that much money, might as well blow the extra 20 bucks on Ultimate. $249.99 would've seemed like a better price IMO.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
Gigabyte P67X-UD3-B3
Memory
8 GB Corsair Vengeance Blue DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1 GB GDDR5
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster T220HD
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
120 GB Corsair Force SSD + 320 GB Seagate Barracuda SATA2 + 2 TB My Book Elite
PSU
Corsair 650W
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Looks like its not for the UK at the moment , I tried to change my location to the UK and got redirected to Microsoft store.... still, it was worth a try :D
 
Legacy Code said:
Looks like its not for the UK at the moment , I tried to change my location to the UK and got redirected to Microsoft store.... still, it was worth a try :D
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UK will not get upgrade versions see here.

Oops only the E version will not have upgrades, pricing for the regular versions update and full are at the bottom.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Win 7
Can someone explain this. I own a previous vista 32 ultimate license and original disk.

Can I buy a Windows 7 x64 upgrade and format my PC insert the windows 7 cd and install the OS? and when it asks for something insert the vista DVD or code? Or do I need to install vista 32 and upgrade over top of it? If the later its worthless to me to do this.

Also 319.99 for the Ultimate is a bit over the top! And thats with 50% off!???
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 7264
CPU
AMD Phenon X4955 Black Edition 3.2 Quad Core
Motherboard
ASUS M4A79T Deluxe AM3 DDR3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard
Memory
8GB CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Exp 2.0 16x
Sound Card
Onboard Asus
Monitor(s) Displays
Hanns G 28" Widscreen Baby!
Screen Resolution
1900x1200
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb

Western Digital 320gb 7200 RPM 16MB Cache
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
Case
Custom Made ATX
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired for gaming
Mouse
Wired for gaming 2200
Internet Speed
Comcast 24GB
Snuffy said:
Yes, Win7 should be like Vista. The upgrade key can be use to register upgrade.
if you want a CLEAN install. install Win7 w/o a KEY... you then have 30 days to upgrade that version to upgrade by inserting the DVD again and
click upgrade then insert the KEY, then activate online. 100% LEGIT just like Vista Ultimate Upgrade. Instruction included with ea Vista UPGRADE package. note the disk are marked UPGRADE. My upgrade disks were RETAIL
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Wow that's awesome... i think i'll go with Ultimate Upgrade!

The upgrade is $219 and the normal package will be $319... it's a good discount:D
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows7 Enterprise SP1 x64 (Technet)
Home Premium suits me, I wouldn't use any of the extra features in Ultimate.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
Motherboard
eVGA 750i FTW
Memory
2x2Gigs Patriot PC2-6400 LL
Graphics Card(s)
Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
SATA 150GB
SATA II 250GB
USB IDE 750GB Ext.
PSU
HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Power Exp
Case
Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
Cooling
Liquid Cooling System
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse
Dorfdad said:
Can someone explain this. I own a previous vista 32 ultimate license and original disk.

Can I buy a Windows 7 x64 upgrade and format my PC insert the windows 7 cd and install the OS? and when it asks for something insert the vista DVD or code? Or do I need to install vista 32 and upgrade over top of it? If the later its worthless to me to do this.

Also 319.99 for the Ultimate is a bit over the top! And thats with 50% off!???
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As far as I've seen, only the upgrade versions get a discount, not the full versions.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
Gigabyte P67X-UD3-B3
Memory
8 GB Corsair Vengeance Blue DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1 GB GDDR5
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster T220HD
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
120 GB Corsair Force SSD + 320 GB Seagate Barracuda SATA2 + 2 TB My Book Elite
PSU
Corsair 650W
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Canada, Japan 50% offer

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Come and Get it... 50% offer
 
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