ind1ekid Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 so is this for the upgrade or is the w7 media work as both? Im hoping the media pack will work as both! Im sure when i ordered i read it would prove fresh install capabilities? Otherwise i wasted £9 lol
Reaper Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Anyone know if this can be done with the Ultimate version? Annoyingly our addresses end with org.uk so I don't think we can do it.
rad Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 It says its not going to be released until tomorrow, is this the case or can you download it today?
Theblacksheep Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 Anyone know if this can be done with the Ultimate version? No, pro or home only. @Rad: Tomorrow is the official release date and it says tomorrow everywhere in the promotion.
theriver Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Sorry if this is old news, but if getting a refund on OEM-Windows is possible (Dell refunds PC user for rejecting Windows ? The Register) then not only is it a bargain upgrade, but also a few quid off your next PC.
OutToLunch Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Hmm, chances of persuading them that a private schools .com should be acceptable?
rad Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Just paid for it but not yet had an email, has anyone got the download link and I take it the license code is on this email? Thanks
Theblacksheep Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 Just paid for it but not yet had an email, has anyone got the download link and I take it the license code is on this email? Thanks The links are individual and if passed out invalidate your agreement with MS.
rad Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Ok thanks but I take it the download option is in the email? Maybe that should say "has anyone got the download link" YET! (lol)
Theblacksheep Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 Ok thanks but I take it the download option is in the email? Maybe that should say "has anyone got the download link" YET! (lol) Yeah, came through at 12:30 last night, link in the email.... but i orded a few days before.
Haux Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I've got it bought & downloaded but where do I find the CD key?
lew_bob Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Any chance at all for an XP user Please give me a glimmer of hope
jamin100 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Just paid for it but not yet had an email, has anyone got the download link and I take it the license code is on this email? Thanks The download link is on the page after you paid for it along with the serial key
Haux Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Not for me, I've downloaded it and I'm looking at the download page now, can't see my key anywhere.
SpuffMonkey Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Not for me, I've downloaded it and I'm looking at the download page now, can't see my key anywhere. Its in the email where the link is - at least mine is...
Haux Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Its in the email where the link is - at least mine is... Not recieved an e-mail yet, I got the download link by entering my order number and password on the website.
Hightower Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I've got a copy of XP Pro on my home computer - will this upgrade work still?
Theblacksheep Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 I've got a copy of XP Pro on my home computer - will this upgrade work still? Yes but it'll be a clean install....it wont carry anything over.
Hightower Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Yes but it'll be a clean install....it wont carry anything over. Thanks - this clean install, will it allow me to do a clean install with the given download though? I'm obviously guessing so. Also, how does this work for VLK editions of XP? I've got a VLK copy of Win XP Pro on my works laptop - will this still upgrade ok?
CHR1S Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 The media for Win 7 in ISO format is universal so for example 64bit Pro can be used to install Ultimate 64bit Pro 64bit etc All you have to do is modify a file in the ISO and select version - Retail or OEM - VL or not. Not sure if im allowed to post the exact method.
jamin100 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 My serial doesnt work :mad: Just trying to install W7 pro in vmware and it wont accept the serial. It is exactly the same as the one in the email they sent me!!!
Hightower Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 The media for Win 7 in ISO format is universal so for example 64bit Pro can be used to install Ultimate 64bit Pro 64bit etc All you have to do is modify a file in the ISO and select version - Retail or OEM - VL or not. Not sure if im allowed to post the exact method. But what about the licensing/activation? Will it realise XP is VLK, and will it stop the installation. Or will it not even care?
CHR1S Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 But what about the licensing/activation? Will it realise XP is VLK, and will it stop the installation. Or will it not even care? It shouldnt even care, my ISO (from MSDN) gave me upgrade and fresh install no matter what options I choose in the config file. The only time it matters is when its an OEM distro that requires a certificate and a relevent BIOS table. So long as you have the key to match its fine.
jamin100 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Looks like i got a key for w7 ultimate!! which is why it wont work for pro . . . still on with m$ to try and get this sorted!
CHR1S Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Looks like i got a key for w7 ultimate!! which is why it wont work for pro . . . still on with m$ to try and get this sorted! So just change the ISO and install Ultimate?
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