[TheKingdom2000]

Hey guys.
I'm thinking of upgrading from vista to windows 7. i can get windows 7 upgrade at FS for $54.99 w. canada day coupon.

but my friend told me that i'm stupid and i'm going to waste money buying it when i can just wait until it comes out and download it somewhere...

btw. mods if this is not appropriate feel free to remove this thread.

anyways, what happens if i do this? since i have a genuine copy of windows vista can i just download the update and i'll be good? no problems?

thanks.

[Ch28]

I'd just buy it since you have a legit version of Vista. Think of how much the upgrade is ($55 + tax) and think about how many years you'll be using this OS. It costs next to nothing when you break it down that way.

[Iceman_2K]

honestly, even if we do, no one is going to come out and say "yeah, i use a pirated copy". If you can get the os at a price that you think is fair, go for it.

[rageguy]

besides, its annoying having to patch WGA once in a while in order to have windows update working. too much hassle when windows 7 hp or pro upgrade is so cheap already.

[Hondaracer]

you guys think u could download a version of Vista with a key and use it to get an upgrade to 7? or is it fairly locked down?

[B-DiZzLe]

no, no I don't, but are you from Microsoft?

[tiger_handheld]

I used to use a pirated yet fully functional [ all windows update capble] copy of windows xp pro.


Hey i never though of using the canada day coupon to buy the upgrade .. smart move.

[way2quik]

It is such a hassle to use a pirated version of WIndows.
You cannot upgrade Windows 7 with a pirated Vista/XP. :)
I remember for my previous computer, and still usable by the way, requires to crack/bypass WGA for whatever Microsoft program you download.

With a legit Vista cd key for this current computer, I could care less how WGA works or wants to validate stuff.

A lot of ppl are doing the $10 off at FS to get Windows 7, the only price is paying $2 for shipping, so you're really only saving $8.

[asian_XL]

isn't it..win7 won't come out until next year?

why are we ordering it now?

[way2quik]

I'm pretty sure it's set for October 22.
Those using the RC won't expire till next year.
I think it's MS' way of being generous.

[Gh0stRider]

gotta pay for shipping? cant do a store pickup?

[asian_XL]

too bad, the upgrade is for Home Premium...I am looking for ultimate

[Hondaracer]

can you upgrade from legit XP to 7 for cheap?

[twitchyzero]

at that price it's worth it
at like the $200+..not really :lol

remember when XP came out in 2000 it was SOO hard to crack ..haha.

[danned]

well
wait for cracked version windows

[InvisibleSoul]

remember when XP came out in 2000 it was SOO hard to crack ..haha.
Really? I thought they had that pirated copy with the famous corporate key since the very beginning that everyone used...

[Cman333]

I would just buy an original. Too many hassles and updates you will need....especially with a newly released OS. There's bound to be updates.

[.Renn.Sport]

Really? I thought they had that pirated copy with the famous corporate key since the very beginning that everyone used...

yes, vista was tougher to crack

[TheKingdom2000]

too bad, the upgrade is for Home Premium...I am looking for ultimate

you can buy all versions... premium, professional, ultimate

http://www.futureshop.ca/search/searchresult.asp?logon=&langid=EN&search=KWS

for Windows 7 Ultimate - $279.99 less $10 coupon.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10126615&catid=10657



And i think i'll just buy the update.. as many of you said, the price is cheap and there is no hassel. with the illegal stuff, it would be too much work for someone like me..

thanks.

[way2quik]

^ true. If Windows 7 does stay for another 8-10 years, the upgrade is well worth the $65.

I thought that was back in the XP days.
I don't know anyone who uses a pirated Vista.

[.Renn.Sport]

i'll just wait for OEM
its gonna be cheaper then upgrade version anyways

[TheKingdom2000]

gotta pay for shipping? cant do a store pickup?

since it isn't in stock yet, you have to ship it..
if you try in store pick up you get this message;

"Some of the items in your shopping cart are not available for pick up in-store. Please remove these items and create a separate order for them, or check to see if the product is available for shipping. Items not available for pick up in-store are:

1. Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade"

[way2quik]

i'll just wait for OEM
its gonna be cheaper then upgrade version anyways

Cheaper than $65? :eek:

[asian_XL]

To be eligible for the offer, you need to be running a genuine copy of the
Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems

AHHH SKEET SKEET SKEET


i'll just wait for OEM
its gonna be cheaper then upgrade version anyways

where do you get OEM anyway? hook me up bro

[skyxx]

No offense but your friend is the dumb one. Just buy the software and support the industry. Plus getting a genuine copy gives you perks of hassle free updates etc etc. People who keep on downloading software like Photoshop actually make Software more expensive. :/

[Vansterdam]

im currently running the windows 7 beta, dont have no vista or xp. what would be the cheapest method for me to get the update? i was thikning of buyign xp of some sort then getting the update..

would i be able to say get a xp home premium somewhere for cheap and buy the ultimate 7 upgrade?

[Ferra]

Can someone tell me why are they coming out with a new window when Vista has only been out for 2 years??
I thought most OS have a cycle life of 5 - 7 years??

I was thinking about upgrading from XP to vista a few months back, should I wait for window 7?
What's the difference between the 2?

[way2quik]

For an average home user, probably you would not notice anything different.
Aside from the new taskbar, stated to be 'faster' and 'lighter' than Vista.

From the major advertisement on Windows 7, one could assume something is major wrong with Vista

[unit]

i use a pirated copy of xp sp3.
its slipstreamed with a lot of extras and tweaked for efficiency.
also i dont have to deal with any wga shit, its perfect.

and i wouldnt go for windows home.... not sure about windows 7 but windows vista home didnt even have RDP... one of the most useful tools in computing.

[ecsw]

Can someone tell me why are they coming out with a new window when Vista has only been out for 2 years??
I thought most OS have a cycle life of 5 - 7 years??

I was thinking about upgrading from XP to vista a few months back, should I wait for window 7?
What's the difference between the 2?

'cause Vista sucks? It's slow and a memory monster. That's why many manufactures offer downgrade to XP.

Definitely wait for 7.

[Dragon-88]

I think i posted this somewhere else here...

For upgrades...
Microsoft is pleased to launch the Windows 7 upgrade option program and here are the details:



- If the end users purchase a new PC pre-installed with an eligible Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business or Windows Ultimate from June 26 to January 31, 2010, they will receive a Windows 7 upgrade option form at the same time.



- Starting from June 26, end users can submit order via www.windows7upgradeoption.com and follow the online instructions for redemption. Submissions must be completed by February 28, 2010.



- Microsoft will start shipping the program upgrade media directly to qualifying end users after Windows 7 General Availability. (New Windows 7 will be available on October 22). End users will be notified of an estimated ship date with their website order confirmation.



- The final software fulfillment date/program end date is April 30, 2010.



- Limit of one offer form per qualifying new computer, one Windows 7 upgrade redemption per offer form; not to excceed 25 offer form redemptions per qualified customer.



- The upgrade software will be in the same language and the comparable edition as the preinstalled version of Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business or Windows Ultimate that is licensed on the qualifying new computer.



- The upgrade software is only available on DVD media.



Upgrade Option Offer Paths to Windows 7

If a customer buys a PC preinstalled with ….
They are upgraded to …

Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Premium

Windows Vista Business
Windows 7 Pro

Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate

[Cman333]

Does anyone know if I have Vista Ultimate and upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate whether my old Vista can be installed on another comp?

[ecsw]

Does anyone know if I have Vista Ultimate and upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate whether my old Vista can be installed on another comp?

theoretically it will be disabled.

[Hondaracer]

whats the deal with installing 7 on multiple machines?

i really havent bought an OS since like windows 2000 i think, so i might as well show some support and buy 7 ultimate when it comes out

I'm very impressed with the beta loaded onto my laptop as well, so no reason not to

[asian_XL]

^ I would buy one only if there's a crack so I can use on multi machines.

[TheKingdom2000]

Does anyone know if I have Vista Ultimate and upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate whether my old Vista can be installed on another comp?

lol isn't this what my original post was referring too?

[q0192837465]

is there a need to upgrade? I'm using XP and everything runs smoothly. I dun see the point of upgrading

[Cman333]

lol isn't this what my original post was referring too?


Not really. Your post was asking if you had an original vista with a pirated windows 7 or something.

My post was asking if I could use BOTH the Vista and the Windows 7 on seperate computers. ^^

[ienhz]

see if the vista upgrade trick works with 7.

with a copy of vista upgrade, you can install vista and choose to enter a serial later. then you reinstall it, but this time put in your upgrade serial and it'll accept your current no-cdkey version of vista as a previous copy of windows.

[DC5-S]

is it better to have a full version then an upgrade? right now i have vista home preimum 64bit full version

[asian_XL]

it's not a bad idea if you don't always reinstall your OS

[!LittleDragon]

Can someone tell me why are they coming out with a new window when Vista has only been out for 2 years??
I thought most OS have a cycle life of 5 - 7 years??


From release to end of support is about 5-10 years but release dates between OS's is about 2-3 years


The following is from Wikipedia, I've cut out the OS's that home users wouldn't have like NT and 2000. There was a period where MS tried splitting Windows into 2 flavours, one for home and one for business. With Windows XP, they merged the two back together using the NT core.

1985 Windows 1.01
1987 Windows 2.03
1989 Windows 2.11
1990 Windows 3.0
1992 Windows 3.1x
1995 Windows 95
1998 Windows 98
2000 Windows Me
2001 Windows XP
2007 Windows Vista
2009 (planned) Windows 7


The period between XP and Vista was so great because it was almost completely rewritten from scratch rather than making changes to the core and releasing a new version.

The 2-3 year product cycle goes for other OS's as well. About 6 months after Leopard was released, Apple already announced Snow Leopard. In Fact, in a 7 year period, Apple released OSX 10.0 to 10.5. That's almost one per year, Cheetah and Puma were released in the same year 6 months apart.