Windows 7 64-bit OEM Version

[AshleyAnne]

Hi,

I have never upgraded a OS before. In the past I just went from one Desktop-PC to another but this time I quite like the specs of my machine and I don't want to go through the hassle of buying a Desktop-PC again. So anyway, my current machine has a Windows XP SP3 OEM operating system and I just bought a Windows 7 64-Bit OEM operating system. My question is, am I able to format my PC and get rid of that Windows XP OEM version and replace it with the Windows 7 64-bit OEM version?

And if I can do that, what will happen to my Windows XP OEM version? Will I be able to use it on a different desktop?

Thanks in advance,
Ashley

 

[derekimo]

Hi AshleyAnne,

Yes you will be able to do a format and install, here's a couple tutorials...

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

As for your XP, it is tied to that machine so it cannot be used on another one.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

 

[AshleyAnne]

Thanks for the super quick reply. I just wasn't sure if the XP had locked onto my pc and therefore not let me install Windows 7 OEM version. It's sad that i'll lose that XP but at least I'll get the Windows 7 upgrade.

Thanks again.

 

[LiquidSnak]

XP tends to be hit and miss as far as OEM keys go. Sometimes they work on a separate machine, sometimes they don't. I have had luck both ways.

 

[AshleyAnne]

Well the thing is that I don't want to open the Windows 7 64-bit OEM box to try to install it but only to find out that I can't. Cause then I can't get a refund.

And now when I think about it I really should have researched this properly before I went ahead and bought it.

 

[zigzag3143]

Hi,

I have never upgraded a OS before. In the past I just went from one Desktop-PC to another but this time I quite like the specs of my machine and I don't want to go through the hassle of buying a Desktop-PC again. So anyway, my current machine has a Windows XP SP3 OEM operating system and I just bought a Windows 7 64-Bit OEM operating system. My question is, am I able to format my PC and get rid of that Windows XP OEM version and replace it with the Windows 7 64-bit OEM version?

And if I can do that, what will happen to my Windows XP OEM version? Will I be able to use it on a different desktop?

Thanks in advance,
Ashley

Hi Ashley and welcome

OEM only works on that machine (or an identical one).

Yes you can format XP and install win 7 but have you run the upgrade adviser to make sure it will run win 7?

No you probably cant use the xp OEM on another machine and besides support for XP will be stopping soon so no newer drivers etc will become available.

Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Ken J

 

[AshleyAnne]

No I haven't done the Upgrade Adviser. I might do that now before I try installing windows 7.

 

[derekimo]

You can run this Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Download - Microsoft Windows

To see if windows 7 will run on your computer before you open the package.

 

[AshleyAnne]

thanks for the link, I'll do that now.

 

[derekimo]

thanks for the link, I'll do that now.

You're welcome, good idea.

 

[gregrocker]

CHeck also the Support Downloads webpage for your computer model to see if it has Win7 64 bit drivers.

You'll want at least 4gb of RAM to run 64 bit providing it has a 64 bit processor which is strong enough.

You may want to consider 32 bit as it sometimes tends to be less of a hassle on older hardware.

 

[AshleyAnne]

Alright, I just ran the Upgrade Advisor.

Disregard the part about the rest result saying that I need more RAM because I purchased more ram as well. I just haven't installed it in the machine yet. Once I install the RAM my total ram should be 4GB ram.

 

[derekimo]

Here's the driver for your D-link,

D-Link Wireless 150 USB Adapter

Just click on the drivers link.

What model is your logitech quickcam?

It says known issues but we may be able to help with that.

Other than some of your software and you said you already have the ram

it looks good to me.

 

[AshleyAnne]

Thanks for the link to the driver, I'll bookmark it. The web cam I'm not too worried about because I hardly use it.

Anyway, thank you very, very, very much for all your help and everyone who helped too. Just was so worried I had bought the wrong thing. Thanks again!!!!

I will attempt installing Windows 7 now and will write a comment once it's all properly installed. Thanks everyone!

 

[derekimo]

Thanks for the link to the driver, I'll bookmark it. The web cam I'm not too worried about because I hardly use it.

Anyway, thank you very, very, very much for all your help and everyone who helped too. Just was so worried I had bought the wrong thing. Thanks again!!!!

I will attempt installing Windows 7 now and will write a comment once it's all properly installed. Thanks everyone!

You're welcome,

Put that ram in first. Let us know how it goes.

 

[LiquidSnak]

If you put the RAM in, you should have no problem with 64 bit Windows 7. And yes, let us know

 

[AshleyAnne]

Hi again,

Just letting everyone know that it installed perfectly without any problems and right under 20 mins which is amazing. I was expecting to wait 1 hr for it to install but it did it so quickly. Thanks for all the help. I'm now on the process of installing Microsoft Office Small Business 2007.

Thanks again everyone!!!

 

[derekimo]

Hi again,

Just letting everyone know that it installed perfectly without any problems and right under 20 mins which is amazing. I was expecting to wait 1 hr for it to install but it did it so quickly. Thanks for all the help. I'm now on the process of installing Microsoft Office Small Business 2007.

Thanks again everyone!!!

That's great news!

You're going to love windows 7, Thanks for posting back.

 

[AshleyAnne]

I know. It is simply amazing. I'm using it right now and I tell you it looks amazing. I managed to get a 5.8 Windows Experience Index score.

Processor: 6.9
Memory (RAM): 5.9
Graphics: 6.8
Gaming Graphics: 6.8
Primary Hard Disk: 5.8

Thanks for all the help

 

[derekimo]

I know. It is simply amazing. I'm using it right now and I tell you it looks amazing. I managed to get a 5.8 Windows Experience Index score.

Processor: 6.9
Memory (RAM): 5.9
Graphics: 6.8
Gaming Graphics: 6.8
Primary Hard Disk: 5.8

Thanks for all the help

Good numbers, You're very welcome!