Windows 7 Pre Order is live

[mowerman]

I also want the 64 bit version and can't find an answer to this question. Are both the 32 and 64 bit versions on the same disc? If not, how can we get the 64 bit for pre-order.

 

[weh]

Can someone confirm for me ??? Home Premium CANNOT be a Remote Desktop Host whereas Professional CAN. Is that correct?

And the 32-bit versus 64-bit question remains . . . .

 

[Arkhan]

Assuming windows 7 follows the same pattern as vista, it'll work like this:

Retail Full and Upgrade boxed copies (home premium or better) come with both x86 and x64 discs in the same box, with the retail licence code working on either. They can be installed on any number of machines, as long as it's only on one at a time (too many reinstalls close together, and you'll need to do phone activation though)

Upgrade copies using upgrade keys need a qualifying install on the hard-drive before they will proceed to the select partition stage; you can format and install clean into the 'qualifying' partition, or create a new partition alongside it and install there.

Installing the upgrade disc using the 30-day trial licence, then reinstalling the upgrade copy again clean using the upgrade key at install (format and over the top) works.

OEM copies are x86 or x64 only; the free upgrade copies provided as part of the last 'buy a machine early, get a free copy of vista later' were oem versions equivalent to what shipped with the machine; so if you get a machine with OEM vista x86 home premium, you'll likely get an OEM copy of 7 x86 home premium only. This can only be installed on one machine, according to the licence - upgrade motherboard or buy new machine, and you need a new copy, though you can often talk phone activation into it if it's a necessary repair.


From what I can tell, the discount pre-order process in the US is for upgrade retail copies; i.e. both x86 and x64 in the box (or downloaded), but you'll need xp or vista on the hdd, or do a double-install to get a clean install session going with the upgrade key.

The discount pre-order EU versions are full retail windows 7 E, i.e. without IE, Microsoft have said they're not doing upgrade versions at all of the E versions in the EU. This is presumably why the UK pre-order discount price is much higher than that of the US (£49/$80 for home premium, £99/$164 for professional) as it's a full retail version, not the upgrade copy.

 

[segobi]

Can someone confirm for me ??? Home Premium CANNOT be a Remote Desktop Host whereas Professional CAN. Is that correct?

And the 32-bit versus 64-bit question remains . . . .

yup - however you can also use vnc etc. to do remote desktop stuff... i myself choose ultimate for all pcs using my technet licenses.

 

[Sammy]

What I haven't seen is a clear statement of which version it is that we are ordering - are we getting 32-bit? 64-bit? Both? If I want 64-bit (and I do), how do I specify this in the order?

I also want the 64 bit version and can't find an answer to this question. Are both the 32 and 64 bit versions on the same disc? If not, how can we get the 64 bit for pre-order.

You get both versions from Home Basic through Ultimate versions, ONLY Starter version come in 32 Bit. Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - http://windows7news.com/windows-7-starter/

Can someone confirm for me ??? Home Premium CANNOT be a Remote Desktop Host whereas Professional CAN. Is that correct?

And the 32-bit versus 64-bit question remains . . . .

You are correct

Windows 7 Product Editions: A Comparison
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus_compare.asp

Hope this helps

 

[RustyFalcon]

Yay for me. I've ordered my copy of Pro upgrade via the MS Store. I'll be doing the 'double-install' to do a fresh x64 install once received. Until then I'm running the RC - 7229 at present and am quite happy with it thus far!

 

[BillS22]

Pre Order Win 7

I just got my Pre Order Win 7 invitation from Windows @ Team

Anybody find a retail store carrying the Pre Order?

Microsoft Store offers a download version.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[Sammy]

I just got my Pre Order Win 7 invitation from Windows @ Team

Anybody find a retail store carrying the Pre Order?

Microsoft Store offers a download version.

Thanks,
Bill

MS store also offers a copy shipped to you also, Participating retailers scroll down some http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/pre-order-email.aspx

 

[mdttb]

What I haven't seen is a clear statement of which version it is that we are ordering - are we getting 32-bit? 64-bit? Both? If I want 64-bit (and I do), how do I specify this in the order?

I was wondering about that myself as I need one 32 bit and one 64 bit (ordered two of the Home Premium version) Thanks for answering the question Arkhan.

 

[SIW2]

If you look at the Wikipedia link, it says:

all editions will support both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x86-64) processor architectures

That is not the same as saying you get both discs delivered.

Be nice if you did - anyone got a link indicating you get both dvd's.

You might still need to double install to get a clean installation from upgrade - it is not mentioned here, though:


* Running Windows Vista?
* If you have Windows Vista, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. You can do a clean install (back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications) or an in-place upgrade (Windows 7 installs over Windows Vista).

* Running earlier versions?
* If you have Windows XP or Windows 2000, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. But you must back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications.

 

[Lucifer]

Not happy with Microsoft and US publishers. Always leaving EU and the UK to last. Then to add insult to injury, overcharging the EU by almost twice if not more for the same product. Promotion also favours the yanks. Might aswell not sell any copies to us over here, we don't deserve equality!

Microsoft just lost another previously loyal customer...

 

[K3VL4R]

Be nice if you did - anyone got a link indicating you get both dvd's.

The proof is in the purchase checkout. I did a test checkout on both the M$ and amazon to see if there was a need to select x86 or x64 and there was none. Plus many people have already ordered and if they did need to choose from any of the sites, I am sure there would be a bunch of new "should I get x86 or x64" threads started on this site right now.

 

[darco]

If I have a legit license for a 32bit system, can I purchase an upgrade and install a 64bit OS with that same license?

thxs
darco

 

[dmb219]

The upgrade offer is for a retail copy of the OS, and retail copies include both 32 and 64 bit versions. Just ordered from newegg.

 

[K3VL4R]

If I have a legit license for a 32bit system, can I purchase an upgrade and install a 64bit OS with that same license?

thxs
darco

You would need to do a clean install of x64 Via the double install method. You can't mix the two together.

 

[darco]

You would need to do a clean install of x64 Via the double install method. You can't mix the two together.

ok but the license should be fine?

darco

 

[jblazea50]

For US only. Micro Center is offering upgrades for:

Home Premium $39.99
Professional $89.99

However, you have to visit one of their 21 locations and pick up a coupon starting June 26 thru June 28. No need to pre-order, just pick up a coupon.

Micro Center | Microsoft Windows 7

 

[SIW2]

That's a handy tip - anyone who can get to one of those stores this weekend will save an extra $10.

Sadly, the European prices come out near $160 for pre order 7 Pro. - as usual.

 

[Snufffed]

Not happy with Microsoft and US publishers. Always leaving EU and the UK to last. Then to add insult to injury, overcharging the EU by almost twice if not more for the same product. Promotion also favours the yanks. Might aswell not sell any copies to us over here, we don't deserve equality!

Microsoft just lost another previously loyal customer...

Many Legit places will ship World Wide, and shipping is not that much.
So order from USA or China or Korea, most places use PalPal and Your not charged until they ship. I bought Vista Ultimate-Upgrade USA for 259.98, then later found a LEGIT China site, who I have ordered for others at 85.00 for Ultimate and now Vista is 40 to 45 by it self. with COA.

Loyality is the use of, not the Buying FROM. Buy where you can find the cheapest.
I have friends in UK - Canada and other places. we swap all the time.
SHIP AS GIFT to other country.

 

[MitchellEve]

Windows 7 Pre-Order

Hey Guys,

Right now I've only seen websites to offer Windows 7 Upgrade pre-ordering. Is there any website that is offering Pre-order for the full thing? Links would be helpful!