Microsoft half off for upgrade

I would like to take advantage of this offer they have sent me for the half off pre-order for the upgrade version and I have a few questions.

I have Vista Ultimate now and never use Bit Locker so basically the 7 premium version would be about the same as what I am utilizing right now since I don't Locker right? They don't seem to be offering the 7 Ultimate version upgrade in this deal this is why I am asking. I also only plan on using one language which is another option the Ultimate version has that I don't need.

Secondly, do these upgrade version include 32 and 64 bit versions in one package? I have looked and the offer does not specify which one it was or if Win 7 includes both. I prefer to use 64 bit which is what I have now.

Lastly, no one might know this yet but can the upgrade version be used to do a stand alone install as long as you have a qualifying product DVD on hand? I know older versions of Windows you could do this with ( I believe ME would do it as longas you had a Win 98 disk to verify). I ask this because I am planning an upgrade soon and I ask this question for that reason because I am using a system builder version and will have to buy another copy of Vista for an upgraded system (unless my motherboard would die by chance).

32 and 64 bit versions in one package, Yes except for Win 7 Starter Edition

You can do clean install with upgrade disc


Compare Windows 7 Editions
https://www.sevenforums.com/general-d...-ultimate.html

That is everything I needed to know! Thank you and that version comparison was much more detailed than the other one I looked at. Looks like Premium will do me fine.

Just placed my order with Newegg...really can't beat this deal for half off especially since I will definately be upgrading to it anyways.