Windows 7 64 bit keys?

BigBruiserAl · 20 Aug 2010 at 11:25

Forgive my supid question i know almost nothing about licenses and sofware.

I have a legit copy of windows 7 home retail from ocuk which i use on my desk top.
Just ordered a hp mini hp 311c and want to put windows 7 64 bit on it, can i just load it up from my current disc and pay for another key online or do i have to buy another copy from a e-tailer

Most of all is buying the key legal? if not ill forget it and buy another copy just trying to keep things right

Mp4 · 20 Aug 2010 at 11:31

If you get another legit key you can use the current 64bit disk you have

Burnsy2023 · 20 Aug 2010 at 11:32

Mp4 said:
If you get another legit key you can use the current 64bit disk you have

To get a legit key, you need to buy another disc and licence though. keys cannot be sold on their own.

freddie64 · 20 Aug 2010 at 11:50

Could you not use your current disc to do the install now but not enter a key yet, then when you purchase another copy just enter that key to authorise it.

Sorry if this is wrong, i also know very little about licensing laws.

Mp4 · 20 Aug 2010 at 12:34

Burnsy2023 said:
To get a legit key, you need to buy another disc and licence though. keys cannot be sold on their own.

Yeah what he said

have a look on the MM for people selling copys of win7 etc

Thunderbolt · 20 Aug 2010 at 12:55

But the 311c has no disc drive.

Stickman · 20 Aug 2010 at 12:58

Yeah you'll need to install from a USB or something if it's BIOS supports that?

BigBruiserAl · 20 Aug 2010 at 12:58

Thanks all, ill maybe leave the laptop on its offical xp that's comes with. Don't really see the need to fork out another 70 odd. So the windows 7 keys that are for sale are cracks then? I'm shocked a noob like me would have paid for one thinking there all legit

External slimeline dvd works fine on the 311c

Mp4 · 20 Aug 2010 at 13:29

BigBruiserAl said:
Thanks all, ill maybe leave the laptop on its offical xp that's comes with. Don't really see the need to fork out another 70 odd. So the windows 7 keys that are for sale are cracks then? I'm shocked a noob like me would have paid for one thinking there all legit

External slimeline dvd works fine on the 311c

the win7 keys that are floating about are probs dud so once a novice pays then they have been scamed so loose £70/99 etc

Always come to ocuk to get advice / proper legit software

marmalade · 20 Aug 2010 at 14:21

One can easily install using a usb stick of 4GB with microsofts usb tool:
http://images2.store.microsoft.com/prod/clustera/framework/w7udt/1.0/en-us/Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe
one just needs an ISO

robinbredin · 20 Aug 2010 at 14:36

Windows 7 64 bit keys?
Forgive my supid question i know almost nothing about licenses and sofware.

I have a legit copy of windows 7 home retail from ocuk which i use on my desk top.
Just ordered a hp mini hp 311c and want to put windows 7 64 bit on it, can i just load it up from my current disc and pay for another key online or do i have to buy another copy from a e-tailer

Most of all is buying the key legal? if not ill forget it and buy another copy just trying to keep things right

If your a student, then it wont cost you very much.

BigBruiserAl · 20 Aug 2010 at 15:11

robinbredin said:
If your a student, then it wont cost you very much.

not been there in many many many years mate

siege2 · 20 Aug 2010 at 17:05

I'am using XP on Netbook Very good O/s , Windows 7 on 1st Main PC , Do you have a need to go for the windows 7 route for that machine if not you should not bother.

BigBruiserAl · 20 Aug 2010 at 17:37

siege2 said:
I'am using XP on Netbook Very good O/s , Windows 7 on 1st Main PC , Do you have a need to go for the windows 7 route for that machine if not you should not bother.

No need tbh everything i have read says windows 7 runs better on the 311c, maybe i should try it and see

UberTiger · 20 Aug 2010 at 19:12

Errr...if it's the one with the N270 Atom then it's only a 32 bit chip.