Where to buy Windows 7 Home Premium?

[jmy2469]

Looking to make the jump from Vista to Windows 7. Just looking for the Home Premium version. Any ideas where they havethis cheaper than at Best Buy? Thanks for the info.

[Audiophile1178]

Try newegg.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116786

or

32bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116752

64bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754

For an extra $40 you can upgrade to pro.

32bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116756

64bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116758

[BLindsay]

Yeah but those are supposed to be with a new pc not upgrading the o/s on an existing one

"Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings."

Bestbuy or Staples should both have the upgrade for $119.99 Which isnt that bad and comes with both 32 and 64 bit discs

[crackinhedz]

If you are a student and have a student e-mail,

http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx

[ryoohki]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

Yeah but those are supposed to be with a new pc not upgrading the o/s on an existing one

"Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings."

Bestbuy or Staples should both have the upgrade for $119.99 Which isnt that bad and comes with both 32 and 64 bit discs

Never upgrade you're OS, always do a backup of you,re document, music and format the OS partition. The OEM work just fine btw. I have 2 of them..

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by ryoohki

Never upgrade you're OS, always do a backup of you,re document, music and format the OS partition. The OEM work just fine btw. I have 2 of them..

umm where did i tell anyone to upgrade the o/s rather then do a clean install? (here is a hint, i didnt)

And just because something technically works doesnt mean its legal, those are supposed to be bundled with new hardware

[petew]

I think that system builder license also applies to system refurbishers. As long as you provide support to your customer, you can install it on existing hardware. The existing OS license on the computer becomes void. The new license is tied to the hardware and cannot be installed on another machine. I'm sure the XP EULA was written this way, haven't read the win7 license.

[ryoohki]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

umm where did i tell anyone to upgrade the o/s rather then do a clean install? (here is a hint, i didnt)

And just because something technically works doesnt mean its legal, those are supposed to be bundled with new hardware

Yeah but it's sold EVERYWHERE IN EVERY SINGLE Store!, except big chain like Best Buy becaues they are selling computer with OEM licence on them with are not really real licence but just a backup

OEM Licence are cheaper because you can't have support from the Microsoft Help Lines. Try calling them with a OEM and they'll tell you to contact you're manifacturer or retailer, they won't help you. Support at microsoft cost a LOT of money. I work in a small entreprise and MS charge 750$ for a support call for Windows Server 2008 on OEM.

If they weren't legal, thrust me Newegg.com and all other big internet reseller wouldn't sell them. MS is pretty tight on this.

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by ryoohki

Yeah but it's sold EVERYWHERE IN EVERY SINGLE Store!, except big chain like Best Buy becaues they are selling computer with OEM licence on them with are not really real licence but just a backup

OEM Licence are cheaper because you can't have support from the Microsoft Help Lines. Try calling them with a OEM and they'll tell you to contact you're manifacturer or retailer, they won't help you. Support at microsoft cost a LOT of money. I work in a small entreprise and MS charge 750$ for a support call for Windows Server 2008 on OEM.

If they weren't legal, thrust me Newegg.com and all other big internet reseller wouldn't sell them. MS is pretty tight on this.

"This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale."


Besides the upgrade is only 20 bucks more and comes with both 32 and 64 bit discs and support from microsoft, seems like a better deal anyways

[BDestroyer8418]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

If you are a student and have a student e-mail,

http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx

Yup this is the best if you didn't preorder Windows 7 last year for $50 or $60 whatever it was I forgot.

Also you can get a free .edu email from
http://mail.australia.edu/userhome/login/

I made a account for a friend and was able to Buy Windows 7 with it for him and installed just fine (it does take awhile for them to approve your account so if you need it right away best to find someone in the family or friend with a school email with .edu to help you out to buy a copy.

[Ex Accountant]

I firmly believe it is legal to sell OEM with any computer hardware, including a $2 computer cable. It might not be what Microsoft wants, but it's still legal. Otherwise, all retailers selling OEMs are opening themselves up to a lot of legal risk selling them in a non pre-installed state. I remember the first time I bought OEM (with a $2 cable), one worker didn't think I could but the other informed him that any concurrent computer-related hardware purchase legitimized the sale. If you don't need the extras, OEM is the place to be.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Ex Accountant

I firmly believe it is legal to sell OEM with any computer hardware, including a $2 computer cable. It might not be what Microsoft wants, but it's still legal. Otherwise, all retailers selling OEMs are opening themselves up to a lot of legal risk selling them in a non pre-installed state. I remember the first time I bought OEM (with a $2 cable), one worker didn't think I could but the other informed him that any concurrent computer-related hardware purchase legitimized the sale. If you don't need the extras, OEM is the place to be.

I completely agree with this, with the exception of the bolded. MS no doubt would prefer you to buy the Retail version of their OS, but their primary objective is to maintain and improve their install base. As such, and as long as it doesn't impact their business model negatively, they will not care if your local PC shop sells you their OEM version.

John

[Geezer00003]

Question;

Having Windows 7 on disc(licenced) installed on my desktop, can I install it on another comp(my laptop running vista)

[hagar852]

No.

OEM License compared to full retail is not transferable like the full retail is. Meaning if you put it on a computer it stays with that computer forever, and can't legally be put on any other machine even if you got a new computer (not with windows assuming).

Full retail from Bestbuy can be legally transferred to another machine.

That is the biggest difference between the 2.

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

If you are a student and have a student e-mail,

http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx

I got one from my school for free but I haven't installed it yet.

[JoshuaGaler]

I had recently upgrade my Windows XP SP2 to Window7. The system is really nice and faster then any other windows. I think you can order online which is one of the best choice now a days. I suggest you not to upgrade instead format the whole partition and install the fresh it will give you better performance.

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by JoshuaGaler

I had recently upgrade my Windows XP SP2 to Window7. The system is really nice and faster then any other windows. I think you can order online which is one of the best choice now a days. I suggest you not to upgrade instead format the whole partition and install the fresh it will give you better performance.

going from windows xp thats the only way to do it a actually

but i def. prefer to do a clean install when moving to a new O/S