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Question

Win7 Which version?

Jan 28, 2015 7:32PM PST

I am just going to build a new desk top and will use Windows 7.

I am confused as to which version to buy.

There seems to be Professional, Ultimate and Home Premium. What are the advantages / disadvantages of these.

I assume I need to go 64bit, but why?

Thanks

Colin

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Re: Windows 7
Jan 28, 2015 8:32PM PST
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Thanks
Jan 28, 2015 10:24PM PST

That's one question answered! I'll check the link out

Colin

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OK
Jan 29, 2015 4:03AM PST

I think I have my answer. Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate will all do the job for me. Just depends which version I can get at the cheapest price.

Ebay here I come!

Colin

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What about free? Windows 10 is free to use for now
Jan 29, 2015 4:07AM PST
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Thanks Bob
Jan 29, 2015 6:49AM PST

with the historical problems with some releases of Windows, 8!, I am not prepared to do Microsoft's Beta testing.
From what I read 7 is good and stable and will replace my XP.

I am a user not a techie!

Colin

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At the office we are now on board with Window 8.1
Jan 29, 2015 6:56AM PST
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try this
Jan 29, 2015 5:17AM PST

Hi, go ahead and build it with the Windows 7 ultimate. It has many features comparing to Win XP and other versions.

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Hi
Jan 29, 2015 6:50AM PST

I think this is the way I will go, Ultimate or Professional.

Colin

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New machine
Feb 10, 2015 1:33AM PST

Well slightly used! I have got another desktop, with Windows 7 Ultimate on it. It is unfortunately 32 bit.
I have the key but no disc so how can I upgrade to 64 bit?

Thanks

Colin

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Microsoft has provided no upgrade path to 64 bit.
Feb 10, 2015 1:41AM PST

Check the Microsoft DVD (the OS DVD) to see if it's some 32/64 issue.

There is no upgrade path. It's a clean install.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/32-bit-and-64-bit-windows#1TC=windows-7

"If you want to move from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows or vice versa, you'll need to back up your files and choose the Custom option during Windows installation. Then, you'll need to restore your files and reinstall your programs. For more information about performing a custom installation, see Installing and reinstalling Windows 7."

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Curiosity question
Feb 10, 2015 3:20AM PST

Have you ever done a "reinstall" of a 32 bit windows system, but using the 64 bit disc to do it? If so, what was the result? No, I've not tried it, have no idea if it would even do the "reinstall" of that windows version (vista, 7, Cool

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Great thing to try.
Feb 10, 2015 3:23AM PST

But as drivers and more are not 64 bit, even if you force the install (remove windows folder or other tricks from the web) the machine is a mess afterwards.
Bob

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maybe when I have a chance
Feb 10, 2015 3:47AM PST

I'll take a run at it. I'd think the problem might be non microsoft programs added which of course wouldn't be overwritten by the 64 bit version. I don't know however if the 64 bit version would do it, or just warn on it and refuse. It never occurred to me till reading this to even give it a try, just for s&g.

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I guess you're a big fan of
Feb 10, 2015 3:56AM PST

"Will it blend" videos. Cool (always wear the safety goggles)

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Hmm, maybe...
Feb 10, 2015 3:59AM PST

the OP will give it a try and let us know.

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It won't let you do it.
Feb 10, 2015 9:05AM PST

32 can only upgrade to 32 (maybe a good thing ..from what Bob said).

Where does one get the upgrade anyway? All I see now is OEM at Frys or Newegg (full version)

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Here's the one I have
Feb 10, 2015 9:14AM PST
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I was just wondering...
Feb 10, 2015 10:47AM PST

what the price difference are. I am one of those guy that changes computer more often than changing OS.

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that was true in XP
Feb 10, 2015 8:17PM PST

maybe it continued the tradition past XP?

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If I recall correctly,
Feb 11, 2015 12:19AM PST

I believe I tried to upgrade vista to win8 and I accidentally use the 64bit disc. So that's true with vista as well.

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(NT) thanks
Feb 11, 2015 2:30AM PST