Taurus
hardware monkey
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- 8 May 2002
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i want to upgrade my dad's comp and get him Windows 7 Home Premium when it comes out, but there are 3 versions. here is what (i think) i understand and what i'm not clear on;
OEM for System Builders ($110) - can only be installed on one configuration. a major hardware change will void it?
Upgrade ($120) - must provide a key or cd from a previous version of windows? is a fresh install possible? can it be transferred to another machine later down the line?
Retail ($200) - can install on as many differnt configurations as you want, but only one active at a time.
also, if one buys 32-bit, can they get a 64-bit disc that uses the same key for a nominal shipping fee from MS?
OEM for System Builders ($110) - can only be installed on one configuration. a major hardware change will void it?
Upgrade ($120) - must provide a key or cd from a previous version of windows? is a fresh install possible? can it be transferred to another machine later down the line?
Retail ($200) - can install on as many differnt configurations as you want, but only one active at a time.
also, if one buys 32-bit, can they get a 64-bit disc that uses the same key for a nominal shipping fee from MS?