[Windows 7] Do the W7 install disks contain all product versions?

SiD the Turtle · 14 Sep 2009 at 18:27

Hi guys,

I'm putting together a new system for my brother as he heads off to uni, I have a few copies of W7 Home Premium on pre-order but don't have the media yet obviously.

Through work I could get hold of Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate (sans keys, I could get keys but it wouldn't be legal to use work's keys). In Vista if you didn't enter a product key on install it would ask you what version you have purchased so you can enter the key later.

Does this apply in 7? I was hoping to install it key-less now and then give him the key once my pre-orders arrive. I've tried with the Enterprise disk but it gives me no options to select a version. This could be because Enterprise has always been a bit different in licensing and activation to other editions.

rctneil · 14 Sep 2009 at 18:52

I think only the ultimate disks have the option to install multiple versions but by changing a file already on the disk. But wait for someone to confirm this first

deuse · 14 Sep 2009 at 20:50

If you have the Ultimate version you can Browse into the folder where you extracted all the files to and open up the /sources/ folder and locate ei.cfg file and delete it.

or here is a good Guide on how to get all Win7 32 and 64bit on a dvd.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18044180&highlight=Guide

SiD the Turtle · 14 Sep 2009 at 21:41

Thanks chaps. I'll grab the ultimate iso at work tomorrow and give it a go.

JessicaD · 15 Sep 2009 at 22:52

SiD Turtle,

Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/w7itpro/ . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for additional assistance and feedback.

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

NickM · 16 Sep 2009 at 02:05

I dont recommend using MagicISO to mod the iso, use PowerISO instead. When I used MagicISO it kept giving errors during install.

SiD the Turtle · 16 Sep 2009 at 08:03

Well I couldn't get hold of the Ultimate ISO in time in the end so went with the 90 day Enterprise eval. Just in case I did try to 'mod' the Enterprise disk but it doesn't want to play nice and won't provide me with a version selection screen.

When the time comes I will either install one of my Home Premium Pre-orders or see if he can get it for free under MSDN:AA or similar.

bledd · 16 Sep 2009 at 09:15

you can edit that cfg file from either of these discs..

ultimate
pro
home premium

all the iso's are exactly the same size