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Question

Which Disk to Buy

Nov 4, 2014 1:43AM PST

Went looking for a Windows 7 Install disk on eBay and there were so many different version I was just, lost!

I am upgrading from Win VISTA Home Premium, can someone tell me what title I need to buy?

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You didn't say what your requirements are...
Nov 4, 2014 1:51AM PST

...but in general you want the Home Premium version for home use and the Professional version for business. The Professional version has extra security that a business would likely want.

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make sure it's not
Nov 4, 2014 4:42AM PST
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what out for oem
Nov 4, 2014 4:59AM PST

If you are upgrading, you must purchase an upgrade version of win7. You are not eligible to use oem or system builders oem. One thing to note, you may want to go to the computer manufacturers website and see if there are win7 drivers available for your specific computer. If not, then IMO, do not upgrade.

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Win7
Nov 5, 2014 1:25AM PST

I'd use Home Premium, it is available on Amazon, stay away from the STARTER version..

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Well you also have 64 bit versus 32 bit
Nov 5, 2014 2:50AM PST

If you have the need to run older programs if you get the professional version you can run XP mode. It runs your 16 bit programs seamlessly.

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Only if you avoid KB2724197
Nov 5, 2014 2:55AM PST

With KB2724197, you'll notice that in the update that it will prohibit the use of EMS memory for 16-bit applications in Windows XP SP3. This has less and less impact as time passes but those that wanted certain 16-bit apps were upset as the security issues surrounding EMS LIM finally had to be closed off.
Bob