The copy of Windows 7 I have is a Windows 7 UPGRADE 64-bit Professional virtual copy from 2009. I got it as part of a "software4students" deal, whereby software is significantly discounted for students (the then new Windows 7 was reduced from ￡180 to ￡35). I had several problems with the purchase due to the fact that I had to buy it while in the college, so a lot of the emails got sent to my college email address (and possibly lost). I had to hunt down the product key after I didn't receive it, and I had a .iso file, which I burned to a disc and lost. I downloaded the .exe file, but never upgraded my laptop to Windows 7 unless Vista really crapped up (I don't dislike the software enough to change it; believe it or not some people have had a relatively smooth experience with the OS). So what I basically have is a Windows 7 upgrade PRODUCT KEY that is legitimate.
Over the Summer, I have been designing a computer to build. I had a company build the computer for me at a discounted price, using the exact components I specified. I decided to use the Windows 7 product key to put windows 7 onto the computer (they said they would supply a disc). But now the computer has been built, they are having problems installing the OS. As it is an upgrade version, they need a previous version on there to upgrade it from (i.e Vista 64 bit). Fair enough, but the error they received was that the product key was incorrect. This occurred while they were trying to install Windows 7 using a disc that is standalone (i.e. a non-upgrade disc. I think the terminology is "OEM", but I'm not sure). Now, it's been a week since they started trying to install to OS, and they have still gotten nowhere. I assume they're now trying to install an earlier Windows OS on the system to upgrade from, but don't they have to pay for that OS that they upgrade from? I.e. if you had a copy of Vista, and you had 3 product keys for it (not sure if this is how it works for OSs, but it's how it worked for my copy of MS Office 2007), and someone used one of those forwindows vista oem download free upgrade purposes (installed it on their machine, then immediately "upgraded" it to their legit version of a newer OS (i.e. Windows 7)), would they be able to use that same product key again? Or would they then have only 2 product keys to use? I seriously don't understand how product keys work...
Anyway, like I said, it's been a week. they've been holding onto this completely buolt and ready-to-go BUT OS free computer for a week, trying (not very hard, it seems) to put the damn OS on there. My main question is this: Should I just take the comptuer off their hands and tell them not to worry about it, download a counterfeit version of Windows and just upgrade from that? Or should I let them try and 'fix it'? Will they be willing to use one of their product keys for a different OS so that they can upgrade my comptuer to Windows 7? Will they then be able to claim that product key back after the system is upgraded to Windows 7? Will they want me to pay another ￡80 for another OS so that they can upgrade? Is that why they've been faffing around all this time?
What is the best thing for me to do in this situation? Obviously the issue is stressing me out, as a seemingly very simple problem (in my mind) is taking ages to resolve, and I'm very anxious to get my new computer so I can sort it all out, put antiviruses on it, transfer data over etc.
Hi there,
Your upgrade key will only work to upgrade a computer that already has a windows operating system installed. XP or Vista. You are still going to need to buy an operating system so why not just buy an OEM version of windows 7 Home Premium (either 32 bit or 64 bit version.....your new computer probably will support 64 bit.
First i would get your computer from the shop and secondly I would buy an OEM version of win 7 and install it on your computer. An OEM system disk costs about $100- for either 32 or 64 bit version at Tiger Direct. An OEM version can be installed on one computer multiple times (it is "keyed" to the motherboard and you can install or changwindows vista oem download freee video cards sound cards optical drives and hard drives without any problems).
There is a link below for Windows 7 Home Premium OEM version from tiger Direct for $100- .
The 32 bit version is the same price so you can check with the computer shop to find out which version would be best for you.
Another option would be to buy the O/S and take it to the shop and let them install it for you.
You can install Win7 Upgrade on an empty or new drive
see this:
License to be same category, OEM, retail etc as install DVD
You have to have a Windows System already installed
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And upgrade is just that
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And Up grade not the whole program
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XP or Vista is needed
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If you think they are dragging their heels, then take it back, before you both wind up on Judge Judy.
What you want to do (whether you no it or not) is illegal (piracy)
If you wish to use your legal upgrade you first have to purchase and install either XP or Vista it will say on upgrade box which. then install the upgrade onto your system.
or
Purchase a full version of W7 and install that.
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It is against Microsoft terms and conditions to install an upgrade version of their software onto a clean installed system.
This includes upgrading from an older operating system that does not belong to you, so the company that is building your computer would be breaking the conditions set out by Microsoft if they installed an older version of windows just so they can upgrade it and would render all licenses obsolete and illegal.
If it does not already have an operating system on it that belongs to you then you need to purchase a retail version or an OEM ( as the conditions state that an OEM can be supplied with a newly purchased computer ), that would need to be installed and activated before an upgrade was attempted.
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