Which disc to buy?

[Datman]

I am upgrading my Vista 32 OS to W764. I was going to upgrade to W8 butdecided to go with W7. I installed it and am running the machine unactivated. Iwant to be able to buy the disc and just use that key to activate, noreinstall.

Last week I bought a full version of W8 from Wal-Mart. I plan to return itand possibly get my W7 disc from them. I'm confused about all the differentpricing of the discs.

W7HP32 for $94, W7HP64 (1 PC oem license and media) for $114, W7HP61 sp1 (oemsystem build version) for $89, W7pro32 (sp1) for $161, or W7pro64(sp1) for $134

So now I a little confused about which version I should get. I’m wonderingif there is an advantage to getting W7pro64 so I would upgrade to W10pro when Imake the jump. However with that disc would I have to do a fresh install orwould the new W7pro key automatically work with my current W7HP64 install?

Is there a reason not to buy the W7HP64sp1 (oem system build version) for $89, like maybe it does not include the key?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/36009634?reviews_limit=7&veh=dsn&wmlspartner=criteo&sourceid=cricpa123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwx yz?reviews_limit=7&

 

[ignatzatsonic]

W7 Home Premium SP 1 64 bit for 89 is a pretty good price and would include a key from any legit seller. Usually its 100 or so, and almost never below 80 from a legit source.

You have to decide if you need Pro rather than Home, whether in 7 or 10.

Microsoft used to have and may still have something called "Anytime Upgrade" which would allow you to move from Home to Pro, but I don't know what it costs.

I think MS has some new type of program that lets you upgrade from 10 Home to 10 Pro, but I don't know much that costs either.

So, you could go 7 Home to 10 Home to 10 Pro. Or 7 Home to 7 Pro to 10 Pro. One might be cheaper than another, but why do you need Pro at all?

In the ideal world, you'd like to get a "retail" version rather than OEM, but those are nearly impossible to find over the last 2 years. You may or may not have trouble moving a non-retail version to new hardware if you ever replace your motherboard.

 

[Datman]

I don't know or even think I need pro but just looking at all options. My experience with oem versions and new (future) installs you can activate over phone your asked questions one is "How many computers is this copy installed on"

 

[ignatzatsonic]

My experience with oem versions and new (future) installs you can activate over phone your asked questions one is "How many computers is this copy installed on"[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

Yeah, that's often the case. MS has seemed to be more lenient about that in the last few years. You may have to talk to an actual human.

 

[Datman]

So my question is what is the difference between these two discs?



http://www.walmart.com/ip/41247329?reviews_limit=7&veh=dsn&wmlspartner=criteo&sourceid=cricpa123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz?reviews_limit=7&



http://www.walmart.com/ip/36009634?reviews_limit=7&veh=dsn&wmlspartner=criteo&sourceid=cricpa123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz?reviews_limit=7&

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I've frankly never heard of the more expensive "English" version.

Here it is at Amazon, where they call it "brown box".

Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Microsoft Software GFC-02733 Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit Service Pack 1Pack English DVD License Pack Brown Box

Never heard the word "English" used on an OS. Don't know if means England or the language.

I can't imagine why you'd need it, unless it has better support or is in effect "retail".

I'd make sure the cheaper one is a disc, not a download.

You could call MS and ask them what that "English" one is.

 

[Datman]

No it's a disc with free shipping or store pickup. They call it a"system build" so my guess is that it is for people who might be building and selling PCs that include an OS. I don't know if this would be a problem for me. It might require me to install off of that disc as oppose to just activating my current install with its key.

 

[GokAy]

From what I have heard while Greg was around is System Builders should be able to use Software Recovery from MS. It is of course OEM otherwise and tied to the motherboard. The success of re-activation on a new computer depends on your country and the rep you talk to.

By the way, you can't upgrade 32bit to 64. This requires a clean install. Also, a key is valid for both 32 and 64 bit versions (you can install either). I could even install English 32 bit with a Turkish 64bit key, and activated without any issues.

 

[Datman]

I called MS and what a joke that was. I asked what is the difference betweenthese 2 versions. They were from India of coarse and only wanted to merge with my PC she kept calling a laptop. I asked “What is a OEM system buildversion” and she said “Can I have permission to view you laptop” I said that computer is not turned on right now and it went round and round.

So from reading the reviews it would seem that on the build version the key is tied to that machine only and you have problem or at least more complicated re-installs.

 

[GokAy]

We do have people who use System Builders, I am sure they will post their wisdom.

 

[Datman]

I found this site and if its legit this is all I need.

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[Mellon Head]

I called MS and what a joke that was. I asked what is the difference betweenthese 2 versions. They were from India of coarse and only wanted to merge with my PC she kept calling a laptop. I asked “What is a OEM system buildversion” and she said “Can I have permission to view you laptop” I said that computer is not turned on right now and it went round and round.

So from reading the reviews it would seem that on the build version the key is tied to that machine only and you have problem or at least more complicated re-installs.

We do have people who use System Builders, I am sure they will post their wisdom.

A "system builder's" version is exactly the same as an OEM version. It's just a version of naming and really means nothing. The idea behind an OEM license is that it is meant to be sold to someone who is building their own PC, or building it for someone else. In either case, the buyer for the license assumes the burden of support for the Windows copy installed on that machine, not Microsoft. The OEM, or "system builder's" copy license is also tied to the motherboard, meaning that it cannot be, or is not supposed to be, moved. MS has shown some flexibility in allowing users to upgrade their motherboards, for example, myself included. (Though in my case, my old mobo died and I couldn't get the exact replacement. I had to explain that to someone from Microsoft, who was very sympathetic. I don't imagine they are flexible in all cases.)

So in a nutshell, and OEM license is a "builder's" license, and once installed it cannot be moved to new hardware.

Incidentally, an "English" version of Windows is the standard "American" version. Retailers just identify it that way when there are different versions of Windows languages available. For example, in Canada, you can buy an "English" version, or a "French" version. The difference is simply which language the installer defaults to, which language it actually installs, and the language written on the package. It's the same Windows otherwise, and I'm pretty sure you can install in English if you like, even if the version is French.

 

[paul1149]

Funny how they don't tell you a thing about the product, but want your information and money right away? Here's one site's opinion of them:

Is windowsdelivery.com safe or a scam? Find out now!

 

[Datman]

I found this site and if its legit this is all I need.

Anyone know if this is a legit site?

 

[Mellon Head]

I would avoid it, and buy from Walmart like you were looking to do.

 

[Datman]

Funny how they don't tell you a thing about the product, but want your information and money right away? Here's one site's opinion of them:

Is windowsdelivery.com safe or a scam? Find out now!

Thanks if its to good to be true. Funny how they make it look like microsoft's website.

 

[ThrashZone]

WindowsDelivery

3 Shenton Way, Shenton House, Office 0512, Singapore

From the location I'd say no,
M$ has already stated they can not sell items/ software in China so why buy from there

 

[ThrashZone]

We do have people who use System Builders, I am sure they will post their wisdom.

Not sure any wisdom is in this
But no not that I know of system builders are not supported by M$ and the key will not produce a iso from M$ if you enter the key

Which I take that as do not loose the install disk = do not accept a download for the system builders 7 software.

Only retail keys will M$ give a iso for
The disk will say nothing if supported by M$
Otherwise it will say on the disk,
For product support contact the manufacture of the pc

 

[Datman]

I'm going out on a limb here but I think this is a legit site. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 64 Bit Full Version Service Pack 1 NEW - Operating Systems
For 2 reasons one paypal is used for payment and 2 USPS is used for shipping. I'm still leary because the price and the seller will take on offer.

 

[ThrashZone]

Good luck with that you would be buying from someone that just created an account in July/ 2015 only known as ProKing...
The site means nothing but shows in the U.S.

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