Windows 7 Time?

**Chizzle** · 11-10-09, 11:48 PM

I know this is a bit late, but I would still appreciate some advice on the topic. College students have been offered a Windows 7 upgrade for only $30, which seems pretty sweet to me.

So my questions are, what is the difference between the upgrade and the full retail? I have a legit copy of Vista 64-bit, but I don't have the product key, is that going to be an issue? And last, is it worth the upgrade?

I have been wanting to do reformat for a little bit now and this seems like the perfect time to. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.

Also, here is the link if anyone else is interested.
http://www.win741.com/

**vectus** · 11-11-09, 04:04 AM

I've done hundreds of Win 7 upgrades at work since the release and it has never asked me for a key, even if I do a custom install on a formatted drive with an upgrade disc. I heard before the launch date that it would at least ask you for a Vista key if you were doing a custom install, but I haven't been prompted yet. In any case, OEM versions start at $100 anyway. Pretty decent price for anyone who can't get a free upgrade.

**Rumble** · 11-11-09, 06:30 AM

for so little investment I think a windows 7 install would be worth it. It's just not worth a 200 buck investment.

**WileECyte** · 11-11-09, 09:36 AM

There's a lot of FUD going around about upgrades. Some people say it invalidates your existing key of Vista/XP, but everything I've read is what others here have reported. In all honesty though, I'd rather purchase an OEM copy, which is what I did for my gaming rig.

**Cybs** · 11-11-09, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Chizzle

I have a legit copy of Vista 64-bit, but I don't have the product key, is that going to be an issue?

Just in case, I would get your key. Google Magic Jellybean, download it and run it. It will pull up all of your keys for Vista and Office. Print it out and save it. You never know if or when you'll need them again. Better to have it then need it and not have it.

**Chizzle** · 11-11-09, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cybs

Originally Posted by Chizzle

I have a legit copy of Vista 64-bit, but I don't have the product key, is that going to be an issue?

Just in case, I would get your key. Google Magic Jellybean, download it and run it. It will pull up all of your keys for Vista and Office. Print it out and save it. You never know if or when you'll need them again. Better to have it then need it and not have it.

Nice, thanks!