Windows 7 upgrade info

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited November 2009 in The Clubhouse
Hello

Heres a response I got back about doing a fresh install with the win 7 upgrade promotion:

W7U-NA@microsoft.com wrote:
> Hello Steven,
>
> Thank you for contacting the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program
> Team.
>
> We understand that you would like to perform an installation, without
> having Windows Vista installed on your PC. We can confirm that this will
> be possible with the Media you receive through the Windows 7 Upgrade.
> Please keep in mind that you need to back up your data.
>
>
> If you have more questions regarding the Windows 7 Upgrade Option,
> please do not hesitate to contact us again.
>
>
> Kind regards,
> Michael Kevin Baranda
>
> Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program Team
> E-mail: W7U-NA@microsoft.com
>
> For more information about the Microsoft Windows® 7 Upgrade Option
> Program, please visit www.windows7upgradeoption.com
>
> Microsoft highly recommends that users with Internet access update their
> Microsoft software to protect against viruses and security
> vulnerabilities.
> The easiest way to do this is to visit the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
> Original Message Follows:
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>
> ************************************************************************
> ********
> We have received a customer inquiry.
>
>
> Message: Hello
>
> Will I be able to do a clean install with this disc Im getting? Id
> rather start fresh instead of doing an upgrade over my Vista install....
>
> Thanks!!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    I wasn't able to do a clean install. It wouldn't allow me to select any drive other than my C: drive. With all drives other than my new drive it wouldn't work either.

    I gave the drive and install disk to my brother for him to give it a try in his rig.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    I have been able to do a fresh installation 5 times on computers.

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    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    I just installed the 7 RC doing fresh install 3 months ago and obtained 7 Ultimate last week. I tried just to "upgrade" but said i couldnt from the RC copy which i think is bs cuz i had everything installed along with all updated drivers and had to do it all over again. Just think its silly i couldnt just run the upgrade and just update new files. Maybe even option just to key in Retail serial number to 7 RC and it run an update and unlock it.

    Oh well, It was all well worth it. W7 is running like a champ.

    Pauly
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited October 2009
    This is very good to know!

    I want to switch to W7 on my new laptop immediately when the Upgrade disks ship, but I am a firm believer that Windows upgrades do not work as well as clean installs. At least that is my experience in the past.

    Cannot wait now!
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited October 2009
    I hope to do a clean install on the machine I have XP on which is stronger and faster then the one with Vista. I guess I'll know later.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    I can say my wifes laptop which had Vista once, loves Win 7 and is faster. Her hard drive died and when replaced I just install Win 7 on it, since she hated Vista.

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    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    I'm running regular 32 bit XP with 6 gigs of ram, i7 920, etc... It should be a nice difference once I can get 64 bit Win7 to work.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I'm running regular 32 bit XP with 6 gigs of ram, i7 920, etc... It should be a nice difference once I can get 64 bit Win7 to work.

    You dont even know. Im running a Quad AMD and 4 Gigs and was running XP 32 for a month until the 64 RC came out and that was night and day, now i have Ultimate and got all updated drivers and running even better. I am very pleased with this ver. Best yet IMO. Im from the DOS, pkzip, Pascal, C:, 3.1 etc days....


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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,722
    edited October 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I'm running regular 32 bit XP with 6 gigs of ram, i7 920, etc... It should be a nice difference once I can get 64 bit Win7 to work.

    I hope you realize you are only using 3 GB of that memory right now. That's all that 32bit Windows can use. In that case, you will see a significant improvement when you go to a 64bit system. In heavy apps and multitasking you will see quicker performance due to the lack of writing swap files.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2009
    Yes, I built the system in mind for 64 bit Win7. IIRC, there should also be a big jump in processing power.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited October 2009
    Where are you guys getting the Windows 7 discs?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    Where are you guys getting the Windows 7 discs?

    Their just release candidates that you could download....
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2009
    I'm running W7 64bit Professional RTM. Friend got access to it through school.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    This 32bit and 64bit Win 7 downloads trail software, how does these version compare to what product coming out?

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    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited October 2009
    Win7 Ultimate x64, RC, for a few months.
    I had no problem doing a fresh install to the partition that I chose. I partitioned using Gparted, then wrote to zero, then popped in the disk. 40 minutes later, all set.
    You can plug in a new key, so I'll give that a try when the version is released.
    It's time for a new laptop, but if not, I may pay retail for this one. I can't recall ever having done that before. . :D You can see how well it plays on this older (2 year) laptop.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    Where are you guys getting the Windows 7 discs?

    I have msdn through work and just DLed .ISO from site and generated a few keys for free :)

    I already gave keys aways to some buddies so no i cant get you a key :D

    Pauly
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited October 2009
    I have an extra key, although it will turn into a pumpkin sometime in March 2010, at which time you'd have to plug in a retail or OEM one.
    If AsSiMiLaTeD want's it, that's cool.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited October 2009
    will you be able to upgrade from XP to win7? Also, if my laptop has been having issues, will upgrading to win7 eliminate that if theyre software issues?
    -Cody
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    If doing a fresh install, I don't see why not. It may need to be 32bit and not 64bit, my laptop would take 32bit, but I was able to install 64bit on my wifes laptop. As far as software issues, YES a fresh install of anything fixes all problems IMHO. ;)

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    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    will you be able to upgrade from XP to win7? Also, if my laptop has been having issues, will upgrading to win7 eliminate that if theyre software issues?
    -Cody

    Prob better off just doing a freshy.


    IMO

    Pauly
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    FYI

    http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/09/24/moving-to-windows-7.aspx


    Pauly
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2009
    Is this the real McCoy? $15 Ultimate key?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Window-7-Professional-Key-32-bit-64-bit_W0QQitemZ160369157196QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Software?hash=item2556bf244c#ht_547wt_1167
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    No.

    Put it to you like this. I have a buddy at MS and he can get me (consumer) software at his cost. Last week, the retail stuff was unavailable to him. RTM is of course out, but unavailable to consumers (and MS Store). Release date is Oct. 22. Period. Anything else is illegal or a scam.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2009
    thanks vc69, that's what I thought, but then the guy has 100% feedback and purchase history is significant (79 purchase so far).
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited October 2009
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    If doing a fresh install, I don't see why not. It may need to be 32bit and not 64bit, my laptop would take 32bit, but I was able to install 64bit on my wifes laptop. As far as software issues, YES a fresh install of anything fixes all problems IMHO. ;)

    excuse my ignorance, but what exactly are your options? Fresh install as opposed to what?

    Like, you pop the CD in, prompt comes up asking you about what type of install you would like, what would the option for a fresh install say so I know what to choose?
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    thanks vc69, that's what I thought, but then the guy has 100% feedback and purchase history is significant (79 purchase so far).

    I saw that. Still, if something seems too good to be true...
    -Kevin
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    excuse my ignorance, but what exactly are your options? Fresh install as opposed to what?

    Like, you pop the CD in, prompt comes up asking you about what type of install you would like, what would the option for a fresh install say so I know what to choose?
    -Cody

    If its an upgrade I doubt whether there would be any options, not sure how they are going to handle it though. Usually in a fresh install you boot from the cd and take the install from there....
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited October 2009
    so is every upgrade a fresh install? or do you have to buy the disc that is NOT an upgrade disc?
    -Cody
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    so is every upgrade a fresh install? or do you have to buy the disc that is NOT an upgrade disc?
    -Cody

    No not necessarily, its just the best way to do it, fresh install as opposed to an upgrade. And no sounds like you don't have to buy the retail non-upgrade version, just as long as you have a previous copy of Vista or XP.

    Before when would do an upgrade it would need some sort of validation or it could see a previous version. Like I said I don't know how they are going to handle that now...
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    so is every upgrade a fresh install? or do you have to buy the disc that is NOT an upgrade disc?
    -Cody

    You gonna want to backup ALL of your **** before hand if doing an upgrade regardless as Windows will not preserve your files and if you are upgrading from XP and its a ****. Better off booting from CD, formatting partition and doing a fresh install. Its less complex than doing the actual upgrade and takes up less time. I did mine and my sons in one night.

    Pauly


    For ref
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7
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