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Hey Everyone,

So i ordered my computer (yay!). It's on it's way, but right now i just need to get myself a copy of Window's 7.

Now, through Student Discounts and all that, i can get an "Upgrade" copy of Windows 7 for about 60-70 bucks. Which is pretty awesome. However, i just have 1 problem.

Currently the only OS which i have access to is the Win7 32bit that is installed on my laptop, and the Vista 32 that was originally installed on my laptop, but i still have the Boot Disk.

I need a 64bit copy of Win 7, so i was wondering. Would it be a good idea to purchase a Win7 64 upgrade disk, and install either the Win7 32 or Vista 32 on my new PC, then "upgrade" it to 64?

I read that you could do this from the Microsoft Webpage, it just said that it would have to be a fresh install, so backup my files, but since it's a fresh computer i wont have files to back up.

What are your guys thoughts? Also, there won't be a problem with me having 1 copy of windows installed on 2 computers right? Even if it's just for a little bit whilst i upgrade to 64.

Thanks!

Go to ur local computer store, ask for a w7 64bit cd (we give those dvd's for free)
install using the upgrade key

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/win ... rade-media

ps: u can't upgrade 32bit to 64bit
pss: not sure about the 1key on 2 pc's; as long as only one is connected to
the internet, u should be fine.
Don't know about 2 at the same time

vista 32 -> w7 64 should go fine.
I did xp32 -> w7 64 myself, so it's no problem. And don't worry about the validation process. it's not like it'll have internet access while installing windows just to check if the code has been used elsewhere.

Go surf the webs, get a cracked Windows version. Win.

/FLAMESHIELD.

poehalcho wrote:vista 32 -> w7 64 should go fine.

Lies I say
Tried it often at work, doesn't work
and the internet backs me up on this one

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19411_102-348275.html
http://forums.cnet.com/7726-19411_102-2950712.html
http://www.microsoft.com/netherlands/ar ... dows7.aspx

So Razor,

I should just buy the Upgrade CD for the Key, and get a Win 7 dvd from any shop and just use that as the CD key? Aren't Keys and CDs paired up?

Sounds like that would be a good idea, i just need to find someone who is kind enough to give me a Windows 7 CD

Key-J wrote:So Razor,

I should just buy the Upgrade CD for the Key, and get a Win 7 dvd from any shop and just use that as the CD key?

Yep,
I had the same system at my school.
65€ for W7 Ultimate upgrade
got a key by email
and a link to download a w7 iso
downloaded the iso
it said upgrade, but i could do a clean install with it
the upgrade key won't work when doing a clean install in the windows setup, so just skip it
just follow: http://www.winsupersite.com/article/win ... rade-media
to activate it afterwards with the upgrade key

Key-J wrote:Aren't Keys and CDs paired up?

key = determines what windows version (home premium, pro, ulti) it is, doesn't matter from what medium it is installed (cd, dvd, usb stick, ...)
Some cd's will only allow u to install one type of windows, but mostly these are cd's that come
with a computer or laptop from a brand (hp, dell, acer, msi, ...)
and even those can be altered by creating an iso & then changing a config file

Key-J wrote:Sounds like that would be a good idea, i just need to find someone who is kind enough to give me a Windows 7 CD

I think the cd u will get with the upgrade key will allow a clean install
If not, just go to a local pc shop and ask if they can give u a windows 7 64bit dvd(with SP1 preferably) - just the dvd
We always give those dvd's when people ask for it, but different places = different rules/behavior

Macsnow wrote:Go surf the webs, get a cracked Windows version. Win.

/FLAMESHIELD.

^This, I wasn't aware anyone still paid for MS iffy software. I've been burnt way too many times by them to continue funding them.

Thanks Razor, ill look into doing that.

And i dono, i don't mind "finding" some software, but with OSes i prefer having something legit.