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  1. Posts : 27
    win 7 x64
       #1

    Build new PC with new OS


    Hi ! im going to get my PC soon ( built by myself ) . I have 2 questions to start with my new PC.
    1. How do i format my HDD when turn on my PC.
    2. What window 7 verson should i buy ? because i saw it on newegg :

    + Window 7 home 64bits - price 99$
    + Window 7 home 64bits FULL - price 176$

    what different with these 2 versons ? and which one shoul i buy ? please give me some advice . Thanks a lot
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    The cheaper version is probably the upgrade. You have to have a qualifying OS on your computer to use it. You said that you have a new computer so an upgrade will not be permitted
    You may want to look into OEM version. There are stringient rules to qualify, but since this is a self built computer you may be able to use it
    The only draw back is that it is tied into that one computer you can only use it on that one machine
    You must buy full retail unless you qualify for an OEM
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  3. Posts : 304
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #3

    The $99 version is an OEM copy. Basically if you get an OEM, Windows 7 Home Premium is tied to the motherboard, meaning you cant use that copy of Windows 7 on another computer. OEM copies are what Dell, HP, Toshiba and LG use on their machines.

    The more expensive version is a Retail Full version of Windows 7 Home Premium. It is sold
    at shops (unlike OEM) and can be used on any computer (its not tied to one computers hardware).

    But both versions of Windows 7 will only let you activate Windows 7 on one computer at a time though.

    Personally I would get an OEM, its exactly the same software on the disk and you save yourself $70.


    The guide here is for Vista but its the exact same for Windows 7.
    Buying OEM versions of Windows Vista: the facts
    Last edited by si8mon; 20 Nov 2010 at 19:44.
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  4. Posts : 2,606
    Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
       #4

    ots86 said:
    Hi ! im going to get my PC soon ( built by myself ) . I have 2 questions to start with my new PC.
    1. How do i format my HDD when turn on my PC.
    2. What window 7 verson should i buy ? because i saw it on newegg :

    + Window 7 home 64bits - price 99$
    + Window 7 home 64bits FULL - price 176$

    what different with these 2 versons ? and which one shoul i buy ? please give me some advice . Thanks a lot
    I reverse order:

    The cheaper version is OEM. It's not supposed to be transferable to another PC in the future. (You could transfer the retail copy.) Also, Microsoft provides no support for OEM versions. Support is supposed to be provided by the system builder.

    I've read that the OEM license agreement requires that the license only be used on a system for sale to someone else; you're not supposed to use it on a personal system. (As far as I know, Microsoft does not enforce this.)

    Either version would allow you to partition and format a blank hard disk. Boot the PC from the Win7 installation DVD. It's simple and (I hope) obvious.
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  5. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
       #5

    ots86 said:
    Hi ! im going to get my PC soon ( built by myself ) . I have 2 questions to start with my new PC.
    1. How do i format my HDD when turn on my PC.
    2. What window 7 verson should i buy ? because i saw it on newegg :

    + Window 7 home 64bits - price 99$
    + Window 7 home 64bits FULL - price 176$

    what different with these 2 versons ? and which one shoul i buy ? please give me some advice . Thanks a lot
    Like the others said, technically the OEM is for computers that are sold, not home built. You can buy an OEM at any online vendor, newegg.com, directron.com and others. They sell to anyone, not just a company for resale. Microsoft allows this. Save money and get an OEM. MS does not enforce the "For Sale Only".
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  6. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #6

    A recent new member said earlier today he got a Family 3 pack at NewEgg for $129

    Using Family Upgrade pack on different computers...
    Last edited by DocBrown; 20 Nov 2010 at 20:12. Reason: other thread link
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  7. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #7

    I use several OEM versions on different systems. They are perfectly alright (if you keep the OS on that system). But the deal that the Doc refers to is pretty good too. I saw that too. But those are upgrades that are probably not suitable for a brand new system: Newegg.com - windows7 family pack

    If you install the OS, it will format your disk. If you want to do it ahead of time (recommended to avoid the 100MB boot partition), you can use the bootable CD of this program (see on the left of the webpage for bootable CD). That is a very fine, free program. BEST FREE Partition Manager Software for Windows supports all 32-bit & 64 bit Windows No-server OS.
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  8. Posts : 27
    win 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Really thanks everyone here !
    I still have one more idea about upgrade !
    I have 2 computers , the old one was using win XP 64bits , but it's installed into the old one , can i use that XP 64bits install into the new one which i want to install win 7 ( but the license key has been used for the old ), then i buy an upgrade verson win 7 64bit to upgrade on it. Can i do it?
    thanks again.
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  9. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #9

    If that XP license was not an OEM, yes you can
    Did the XP come preinstalled on the computer, if yes, it is an OEM and you cannot move to another computer
    If you installed the XP and it was an OEM you cannot.
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  10. Posts : 27
    win 7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    oh...man ! that's one is OEM , lol...i thought i can install the XP then upgrade to win 7 ^^...headache...mean i should buy the 179$ one ...
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