Will I be able to upgrade my copy of Windows 7 (OEM) to 8 on Friday?

[Glaucus]

Of course you can, it's no different than buying the upgrade version from a shop. Apart from you have to make your own DVD/usb stick

 

[champ222]

Cool, I take it ill need to supply the current cd key in use when I purchase the upgrade? If I bought 3 upgrades, would I have to make sure the correct new key is used with each machine?

Sorry for the noob questions, never actually bought in upgrade before...

 

[Glaucus]

No, you won't need to supply keys at purchase.

 

[indyskyz]

A.

Took me 10minutes to figure out how to uninstall a program.

really?

 

[HangTime]

Anyone know if you need Windows XP/Vista/7 installed to actually get the key / download it / start the install (i.e. verify you are a valid user for upgrade) etc? Reason I ask is I am running Win8 Release Preview but have a legitimate Win7 license I want to upgrade without going through the hassle of having to install it on some different hard drive etc for the sole purpose of doing a Win8 install.

Bit concerning if you don't have to supply keys at purchase as makes me wonder how it knows you are eligible or can I just whack my key in when installing Win8?

 

[Matteysan]

A.

Took me 10minutes to figure out how to uninstall a program.

Crud.

LOL

So you never used explorer at all!?!

Explorer > Control Panel > Programs & features = Winner?

 

[champ222]

Anyone know if you need Windows XP/Vista/7 installed to actually get the key / download it / start the install (i.e. verify you are a valid user for upgrade) etc? Reason I ask is I am running Win8 Release Preview but have a legitimate Win7 license I want to upgrade without going through the hassle of having to install it on some different hard drive etc for the sole purpose of doing a Win8 install.

Bit concerning if you don't have to supply keys at purchase as makes me wonder how it knows you are eligible or can I just whack my key in when installing Win8?

Is like to know this too if anyone has any info?