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    Which win7 do I need to buy ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tyo, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. Tyo

    Tyo Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys, don't know where to post this, so mods pls move if I'm in the wrong place. I got 2 laptops. One is Gateway 6860 which I bought used here on NBR and it has Vista Home sticker on the back, but I always run XP on it, don't have Vista install disk. Second is bought new HP dv3t which runs Vista Home and also has a sticker on the back. Now what should I buy to get Win7 on both of them. I tried readin the upgrade thread but I just get confused. I'm just lost on what the word "upgrading" means and how do u actually do it.
    I don't won't to spend money on something that might actually not work.
     
    Tyo, Sep 4, 2009
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If you have XP, you can buy the upgrade disc.

    http://store.microsoft.com/microsof...oduct/B0F9E641?WT.mc_id=winonlinetest_HPUpg_1

    Go to the very bottom, and you'll see this:

    I haven't checked the HP website, but usually if you buy a laptop now with Vista, you get a free upgrade to Windows 7. Did you get that option?
     
    kegobeer, Sep 4, 2009
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  3. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    UNLESS you have Vista Home basic, if you decided to go with Vista Home Basic, instead of Home Premium, then you are NOT eligible for the Windows 7 free upgrade with your system. This is for all OEMs.
     
    GoodBytes, Sep 5, 2009
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  4. Tyo

    Tyo Notebook Deity

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    Bothe laptops have Vista Home Premium Licences. So maybe family pack would b the way to go ?
     
    Tyo, Sep 6, 2009
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  5. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    Sounds good to me. And you got another Vista Home Premium Upgrade for another system.
     
    GoodBytes, Sep 6, 2009
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