Vista to Win 7 upgrade

[Extremerc12]

Hello everyone,

Here is the deal. I have a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit which came with a Dell Laptop I purchased two (2) or so years ago. Since then, I have installed Vista on my desktop and what have you (which is not Dell) without problems. My question is, will I have any problems by using my current Vista key and such to qualify for the Windows 7 32 bit upgrade? In other words, since I can install it on any computer without an issue, would I be correct in assuming that the upgrade would take no problem? I understand that this is not an OEM or Retail copy that I purchased at a store but rather a copy that was distributed with this laptop that I own. I am not so much as saying that I couldn't buy Windows Vista HP from Newegg for $109 with a free Win 7 upgrade and free shipping. I was under the impression that if this in theory would work, I could do this instead. Just weighing all my options at this point.

Thanks

[EzyStvy]

It's illeagal to install your Dell Vista on your desktop...which makes it illegal to answer your question

[Extremerc12]

Well in that case, let me try to ascertain an answer to the following question. Vista Home Premium is $109 on Newegg as previously stated with a free Windows 7 upgrade coupon. Now, I didn't personally see it on Newegg, but does that coupon work on either Win 7 Home premium or pro? I am inclined to think it is just Home Premium. I was personally looking to get the Pro version.

[EzyStvy]

All the Vista dvd's at Newegg state: Microsoft Gift - Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 x64 64-Bit - OEM Free with purchase!

Not too good of a deal since you can get the RC version for free now....

[Extremerc12]

I completely missed that, as I just clicked on for example Vista Home Premium and it said free coupon. In that case, I have Windows 7 downloaded already so I guess that's not really a good deal as you have suggested.

In addition, I see on the home page for pcmech, the article regarding getting Windows 7 if XP was illegal (if I could find my XP disk, I wouldn't be in this situation to begin with.) Now, if I was to follow that and purchase Vista Home Basic and then Win 7 Pro, I should be in good shape correct?

Thanks for all your help.

[piniongear]

If you buy Vista Home, then you can buy a Windows 7 early sale.

Or, you can skip buying Vista at all and then buy the full version of Win 7 when it goes on sale in October.
Either way it will cost you $200 and some change............ pg

[Extremerc12]

Well if I missed something, according to EzyStvy that Windows 7 early sale is just the Release Candidate? Anyway, I was looking to go back to the Pro version of windows which is going to be $299 upon release. I can save about $100 if I get Vista Home Basic and qualify for the Pro upgrade. What I am trying to ascertain at this very moment is whether or not that is the correct combination of software. In other words purchasing Vista Basic and then purchasing Win7 Pro.

Thanks

[vtfanmv5]

Pretty sure you can buy Vista on newegg right now and get a free Windows 7 upgrade coupon. It does also mention the RC, but I think that's something else.

If you want professional, I think this is what you want (notice the "includes free windows 7 upgrade coupon".
32: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=32-116-673
64: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=32-116-676

Talk to newegg customer support if you're not sure, but I'm pretty sure that's a coupon for a release version of Windows 7.

[piniongear]

What you do is buy the Windows 7 Pro at a discount if you do this before the offer is ended.
There will only be a certain number of these sold (MS does not say how many.... just limited)

The Win 7 will be shipped on Oct 22 and you will not be charged until the day it ships to you.
This will allow you to upgrade from Vista to Win 7 Pro. Win 7 Ultimate is not for sale at a discount.

Win 7RC (Release Canidate) is a free download, which will end soon. If you have it by that time you can use it until June of 2010...... if I understand correctly.
I went ahead and placed my order for Win 7 Pro 2 weeks ago for $99.99 instead of being hit for $200 after this sale offer ends. That is coming up soon, by the way....... pg

[Extremerc12]

Well, I talked to Newegg, and they were unable to give me an answer. The actual terminology used was that since it doesn't state what the Upgrade coupon is good for, I need to call Microsoft to determine exactly what the terms are for the coupon.

Here is the link to all the information. I have no solved my issue.

https://windows7upgradeoption.com/Pr...formation.aspx


Thanks

[bucksfanjimj1]

I don't think that link applies to you Extremerc12. That's for people who have recently purchased a new PC with Vista. There is a coupon enclosed with the computer for upgrading later.

The way I understand it currently, we can buy the upgrade from straight from Newegg or MS and pay the $50 or $100 for the upgrade. You still have the problem of getting your current copy legal.

[Extremerc12]

The link I posted was just to show which version corresponded to which upgrade. In this case, Newegg is stating that if you buy Windows Vista Business, you get a coupon for a free upgrade to Windows 7 Pro. I am more than likely going to go that route.