Buying Windows 7

wildest_jjk · 22 Jun 2011 at 00:36

Hey guys I am looking into buying windows 7 for my new PC build. I was looking at an OEM version of 64 bit home premium but this is still about £65 at the cheapest. I was doing some more searching and found this:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/clean...t-key-on-formatted-or-empty-blank-hard-drive/

Does this actually work? I have found a Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit upgrade version for £35. This is much cheaper but of course I do not already have an OS so was wondering if the above article would work?

Thanks guys

marmalade · 22 Jun 2011 at 07:33

If you want to use an illegal copy yes.
£35 does not appear to be a real price for a kosher copy

wildest_jjk · 22 Jun 2011 at 10:22

Hi it's a legit copy it's just at student pricing. So are you saying that upgrade versions do work on a blank hard drive?

Thanks

robinbredin · 22 Jun 2011 at 10:25

wildest_jjk
Buying Windows 7
Does this actually work? I have found a Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit upgrade version for £35. This is much cheaper but of course I do not already have an OS so was wondering if the above article would work?
Thanks guys

If you don't have a OS, then it is not going to work, as you will need your COD from the operating OS your upgrading from. Again, You said you haven't got a OS, then I would recommend you buy a full copy from OcUK, as you won't get it cheaper from the MS web site.

OEM
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-127-MS

wildest_jjk · 22 Jun 2011 at 10:41

Hi the articles say that you can though?

deanolfc · 22 Jun 2011 at 10:50

the upgrade will only work if u have a operating system already on the hard drive , what is there to upgrade if there isnt a os already on there after all but if u do have windows 7 home premium even as a trial version you maybe able to uprgade from that correct me if im rong

paradisiac · 22 Jun 2011 at 11:09

you dont need the OS installed, just an OS license key (and possibly cd) from what i remember from XP-Vista upgrades, been a while since i did one though.

Hagar · 22 Jun 2011 at 13:54

For the difference, about 30 quid, why mess about with something that is key to your use of the PC. In hardware terms you would probably not quibble at £30 on the cost of a PC so why does everyone think that an OS is different.

paradisiac · 22 Jun 2011 at 15:18

if you are that worried about keeping costs down, look on the well known auction site, there are plenty there to be had for under £30. or just go linux.

wildest_jjk · 22 Jun 2011 at 15:40

Right well I have bought an upgrade version of windows 7 now. Is it possible to do a clean install with this on a blank hard drive?

Thanks for all the responses

paradisiac · 22 Jun 2011 at 15:41

wildest_jjk said:
Right well I have bought an upgrade version of windows 7 now. Is it possible to do a clean install with this on a blank hard drive?

Thanks for all the responses

yes, aslong as you have a LEGAL license of another OS that IS NOT in use on another pc.

AshenShugar1873 · 22 Jun 2011 at 15:44

I have a reply in this post that may shed more light on your issue, then you have to decide if that is the road you want to go down.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18280554

Can you: Yes
Should you: Up to you.

wildest_jjk · 22 Jun 2011 at 16:36

Right I cancelled the order and have gone with an OEM for £55. Can't be bothered with the hassle for £15 less.

Thanks guys

Jordan97 · 22 Jun 2011 at 17:05

I have done a clean install with upgrade version before. It does work, however it is only legal if you own a legit copy of Windows, not necessarily on that PC.

You just don't put in the product key when it asks you for it, then you change a registry value and it will allow you to validate Windows with the upgrade license.