Beta to RTM on 10/22

[foreversilent004]

I have one computer at the moment. It had XP on it but when the 7 Beta was out, I reformatted the entire HDD and installed the new OS

I am a student and eligible for the Win741 offer, 7 Pro for $30 bucks

I know a fresh install is mandatory, but having the beta instead of the factory XP won't be a problem will it?

 

[sup3rsprt]

yeah, no problems at all. because it's the full version.

 

[DocBrown]

You might check out the following places here on SevenForums

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11470-windows-easy-transfer-transfer-computers.html?ltr=W

http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...-use-help-installation-issues.html#post300660

Which actual version is the $30 deal again ?

 

[sup3rsprt]

HP or Pro full version for $29.99

 

[poin2]

You're supposed to be able to install the upgrade discs coming from the RC.

And it's Home Premium and Professional upgrades they're offering through that student thing.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/07/11/windows-7-rc-users-will-be-able-to-install-windows-7-upgrade-dis/

http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2009/07/a_major_windows_7_upgrade_question_gets_an_an.html

You shouldn't have to reinstall XP first. Just keep in mind that if you reinstall Windows 7 to a blank hard drive in the future that after a point they'll no longer activate the RC again. In that case you would have to put on something like XP first.

 

[sup3rsprt]

I'm not sure why you're talking about upgrade. According to several sources, the student discount applies to the full version.

 

[foreversilent004]

I'm not sure why you're talking about upgrade. According to several sources, the student discount applies to the full version.

I literally just bought the Win741 offer, it is an upgrade.

 

[foreversilent004]

You're supposed to be able to install the upgrade discs coming from the RC.

And it's Home Premium and Professional upgrades they're offering through that student thing.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/07/11/windows-7-rc-users-will-be-able-to-install-windows-7-upgrade-dis/

http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2009/07/a_major_windows_7_upgrade_question_gets_an_an.html

You shouldn't have to reinstall XP first. Just keep in mind that if you reinstall Windows 7 to a blank hard drive in the future that after a point they'll no longer activate the RC again. In that case you would have to put on something like XP first.

Excellent info, thanks

 

[sup3rsprt]

I literally just bought the Win741 offer, it is an upgrade.

Some contradicting info then.

The student windows 7 version avail thru www.win741.com is the FULL VERSION. I ended up emailing Digital River, the people that pairs up with Microsoft to sell their product online and got this OFFICIAL answer:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Windows 7 Online store.

We understand that you are interested to purchase Windows 7 Upgrade
through our online store.

We apologize for the confusion.

The Windows 7 offered in this promotion is a full version. You can
install this product even though
you do not have a previous Operating System installed in your computer
or if you want to make a multi
boot using Windows 7. The "Upgrade" included in the product name is just
because Windows 7 is the
latest Operating System Windows developed.

Sincerely,
Joanna A.
Windows 7 Offer online store
Customer Service

Anyways, I started thread in another Forum when I first ran into this problem, figured out the solution and already have others confirming in fact, that it is the Full Version by emailing Digital River, as I did. Here is the thread's address, just in case you would like to see for yourself: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/1099-63-windows-upgrade-student-purchase-question

Student version Windows 7

Student windows 7 version is this upgrade the same as the full version if I am upgrading from XP

 

[DocBrown]

Our team of experts here on SevenForums don't give up easily on problems.

So when you get your Win7 DVD, just ask your questions , We are ready

 

[foreversilent004]

Awesommmeeee, thanks guys