up grade from windows7 home to windows ultimate. what happens if i need to reload for whatever reason later on?
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Re-install Windows 7 Home Premium from your DVD, validate its license, then apply the Anytime Ultimate Upgrade code. If your hardware has changed (e.g.: your old PC died) you will have to talk to one of those hard to reach Microsoft Support people.
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I believe this upgrade is a single user license (it says so on my box) but you should check with Microsoft.
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The others were windows 8, but that could change any time. Upgrading only requires a decent internet connection - the download is almost 4GB. It's free.If the upgrade doesn't show up right away in the windows store, install all of the windows updates you can install until there aren't any more. It should show up in the store as a part of the windows updates.
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Windows 7 Pro came pre-installed with upgrade disks for windows 8. The original 'load' was very basic with not many add-ons(nice).
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Sorry, I have no idea. As I said in my review, I had a professional install my Windows 7.
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NO, but you can follow these instructions first to make your Win 7 genuine. If you do find yourself with a non-genuine version of Windows after performing a hardware upgrade, replacing a failing component, or - in an extreme worst case scenario - upgrading a hardware driver or firmware that causes Windows to think you're using a new component, you'll need to activate Windows again with Microsoft. To re-activate a Windows 7 PC, you'll need to open the Windows Activation tool. To do so, click the Start button, type "Activate" into the Start menu, and click the Windows Activation shortcut. Select the "Show me other ways to activate" option and go through the wizard, selecting the "Use the automated phone system" option. You'll then be given a toll-free number you can dial. If everything goes properly, you'll be given a confirmation ID you can enter into the Windows Activation tool to make Windows genuine again. If the automated system fails, you'll be put on the line with a Microsoft customer service representative. Explain your situation and they'll hopefully allow you to re-active your installed copy of Windows, making it genuine again
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Windows 7 comes pre-installed and mine came with an upgrade disk for Windows 8, should I ever decide to upgrade.
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No Or it would not on mine nor my newer Windows XP machine I bought after the one I used it on crashed. I kept getting the message it was already loaded on both machines I tried it , but it wasn't. Too bad because it was the best of this type I have found and very user friendly
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Sadly not. I'm sorry. But downgrading to Windows 7 should boost your speed considerably.
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I have seen new systems back loaded with windows 7, but I'm not sure if your seller has the tech support to do it. Might try somewhere like Tiger Direct where they are willing to make software changes at the time of purchase. Some of the big box retail stores like Best Buy might also do this kind software change. I don't know the technical spec's for doing it yourself, or if that is even possible. Keep up the research. Good luck WEST
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The upgrade versions will let you perform a clean install, only it will ask you to insert the genuine CD of an older OS during installation to verify you are actually upgrading. Microsoft certainly isn't going to take your word that you already have a copy! Save your money and buy the upgrade versions.
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I'm using Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate, have had no problems since my purchase
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In my experience, you need only have an OEM Microsoft install disc to validate using the upgrade. It will ask you to insert it during install, and after checking the OEM, it will resume XP installation.
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Can one simply upgrade the Windows 7 Home Edition to Windows 7 professional on this machine?
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I would think you should be able to install Windows 7 Home Premium, especially if you wipe out Win 8 first. You may have to change it so the computer looks to the CD/DVD drive on boot up.
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No u have to format.. partition.. and load Windows 7..if it's a new drive u have to do a fresh install..
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You'll need to buy Win 8 Pro (Sounds stupid, I know)then downgrade to Win 7.It's cheaper and easier to download Classic Shell and use that for the start menu like i have.