Upgrade version vs regular version


  1. mitchball
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    Windows Vista HomeBasic
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    Upgrade version vs regular version


    Which is the better option?
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Mitchball, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    The full (regular) version will allow you to do a clean install easier and will not require you to have a qualifying current version of Vista like the upgrade version will. Otherwise they are the same version of Windows 7.

    I like the full version better for ease of use and installation.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. mitchball
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    Thanks that answers my question. I'm going with the full version.
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  6. Brink
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    You're welcome Mitch. :)

    The full version will be more expensive though.

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