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cali yaris · 10-15-2009, 06:51 PM

Spam!

(just kidding)

Bob Dog · 10-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the detailed info astroman!

*Astroman* · 10-15-2009, 10:05 PM

lol, no problem. You can't expect a thread like this to stick on topic anyway

With my line of work I have to deal with ALL formats, just not so often with mac and linux

My subcontract job gets the volume license deal, so I'll be getting 7 Pro for free anyway. And Mac is really missing out on the netbook market, they currently offer nothing in this class. MSI netbooks can be hacked though to allow mac OSX.

There's my on/off topic rant, lol. Figured some of you out there might be interested in saving some $$ on windows 7.

Kioshi · 10-15-2009, 10:31 PM

I thought I'd just throw this out there...anyone who's bought a laptop or PC this year (i believe), has the oppurtunity to upgrade to Windows 7 for free i think....

I gotta check the little paper what is said about Windows 7 upgrade...i bought a laptop end of August (HP dv4)......

*tomato* · 10-15-2009, 11:54 PM

Kioshi: are you sure about that? Sometimes they say that but you actually have to pay extra right off the bat to get the "free" upgrade.

Bob Dog · 10-16-2009, 04:23 AM

I had the option with an HP notebook to upgrade from XP to Vista, back in the days of the real Best Buy. They sent met an upgrade disc and everything for free, when I documented the purchase. I never chose to install it though, and it went with the notebook when I sold it.

*Astroman* · 10-16-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kioshi

I thought I'd just throw this out there...anyone who's bought a laptop or PC this year (i believe), has the oppurtunity to upgrade to Windows 7 for free i think....

I gotta check the little paper what is said about Windows 7 upgrade...i bought a laptop end of August (HP dv4)......

This is true ONLY from participating manufacturers and qualifying versions. XP & Vista Home Basic do not qualify (except for those who got vista business with downgrade rights to xp pro). Vista Home Premium to Ultimate are eligible from participating manufacturers.

whooppee777 · 10-16-2009, 01:22 PM

is that site legit? it looks fishy to me. did you receive your copy of 7 yet? or has it still not been released?

*Astroman* · 10-16-2009, 01:42 PM

It's legit. It's from the official windows 7 blog site. I will be getting my digital download copy on release day, oct. 22nd.

*tomato* · 10-16-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

This is true ONLY from participating manufacturers and qualifying versions. XP & Vista Home Basic do not qualify (except for those who got vista business with downgrade rights to xp pro). Vista Home Premium to Ultimate are eligible from participating manufacturers.

I'm at DELL right now, this is the link for Win 7 upgrade questions / FAQ

https://win7.dell.com/

Kioshi · 10-17-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

This is true ONLY from participating manufacturers and qualifying versions. XP & Vista Home Basic do not qualify (except for those who got vista business with downgrade rights to xp pro). Vista Home Premium to Ultimate are eligible from participating manufacturers.

I actually, TRIED it out for a bit. You have to use IE to get access to it. I didnt input my serial and product number in yet...but later on it asks for a credit card...i wonder why? But for the most part, it should be free...i will try it out tomorrow and let you guys know.

My package said my laptop was eligible..so here's hoping

*Astroman* · 10-22-2009, 02:17 PM

I'm downloading my copy now, 40% complete

I'll let everyone know how it goes. Going from 32-bit vista home premium to 64-bit Windows7 home premium.

Kioshi · 10-22-2009, 03:05 PM

I'm not quite sure what i have...it came w/ the paper, as well as a plac next to the display laptop that this was eligible...so i guess?

Astro....i filled out the offer for Windows 7 last night...and it is free. I just have to take a snapshot of my UPC (or whatever is proof of purchase) to complete it...

Do let us know..thanks :)

*Astroman* · 10-23-2009, 04:04 PM

Well I came in this morning and it was 100% downloaded, but no time to install. I'm going the upgrade route but it's a bit complicated as I have to clone my 100g to a 160g, then upgrade the OS.

BailOut · 10-23-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

Well I came in this morning and it was 100% downloaded, but no time to install. I'm going the upgrade route but it's a bit complicated as I have to clone my 100g to a 160g, then upgrade the OS.

That's the most complicated OS installation I've seen in 15 years!

Altitude · 10-23-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BailOut

That's the most complicated OS installation I've seen in 15 years!

I think he's doing the HD swap/cloning of his own accord. It's not a requirement of the installation.

I personally don't recommend ever doing an upgrade install. Backup your important data, buy a new HD or create a new partition and install the new OS. Reinstalling your other programs really isn't that big of a deal.

BailOut · 10-23-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

I think he's doing the HD swap/cloning of his own accord. It's not a requirement of the installation.

I figured that as well, but that an OS installer would drive one to such lengths says much.

AlexNet0 · 10-23-2009, 06:32 PM

I installed my first windows 7 professional 32-bit today, built-in video drivers were flaky on Radeon HD 4680 PCI-e, but after downloading the proper drivers from AMD, it was fine. that all drivers were found and downloaded automatically on a white box we use as a tech machine.

Overall very impressed as of right now, I have abuse to put it through before I call it stable though.

10-15-2009, 06:51 PM	#37
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10-15-2009, 10:05 PM	#39
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	lol, no problem. You can't expect a thread like this to stick on topic anyway With my line of work I have to deal with ALL formats, just not so often with mac and linux My subcontract job gets the volume license deal, so I'll be getting 7 Pro for free anyway. And Mac is really missing out on the netbook market, they currently offer nothing in this class. MSI netbooks can be hacked though to allow mac OSX. There's my on/off topic rant, lol. Figured some of you out there might be interested in saving some $$ on windows 7. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-15-2009, 11:54 PM	#41
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Kioshi: are you sure about that? Sometimes they say that but you actually have to pay extra right off the bat to get the "free" upgrade. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

10-16-2009, 01:22 PM	#44
whooppee777 I used to have 1700 posts View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 808	is that site legit? it looks fishy to me. did you receive your copy of 7 yet? or has it still not been released? __________________ *First Boosted Yaris On The East Coast*

10-16-2009, 01:42 PM	#45
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	It's legit. It's from the official windows 7 blog site. I will be getting my digital download copy on release day, oct. 22nd. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-15-2009, 07:53 PM	#38
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	Thanks for the detailed info astroman!

10-15-2009, 10:31 PM	#40
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	I thought I'd just throw this out there...anyone who's bought a laptop or PC this year (i believe), has the oppurtunity to upgrade to Windows 7 for free i think.... I gotta check the little paper what is said about Windows 7 upgrade...i bought a laptop end of August (HP dv4)......

10-16-2009, 04:23 AM	#42
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	I had the option with an HP notebook to upgrade from XP to Vista, back in the days of the real Best Buy. They sent met an upgrade disc and everything for free, when I documented the purchase. I never chose to install it though, and it went with the notebook when I sold it.

10-22-2009, 02:17 PM	#48
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I'm downloading my copy now, 40% complete I'll let everyone know how it goes. Going from 32-bit vista home premium to 64-bit Windows7 home premium. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-22-2009, 03:05 PM	#49
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	I'm not quite sure what i have...it came w/ the paper, as well as a plac next to the display laptop that this was eligible...so i guess? Astro....i filled out the offer for Windows 7 last night...and it is free. I just have to take a snapshot of my UPC (or whatever is proof of purchase) to complete it... Do let us know..thanks :)

10-23-2009, 04:04 PM	#50
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Well I came in this morning and it was 100% downloaded, but no time to install. I'm going the upgrade route but it's a bit complicated as I have to clone my 100g to a 160g, then upgrade the OS. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#54
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I installed my first windows 7 professional 32-bit today, built-in video drivers were flaky on Radeon HD 4680 PCI-e, but after downloading the proper drivers from AMD, it was fine. that all drivers were found and downloaded automatically on a white box we use as a tech machine. Overall very impressed as of right now, I have abuse to put it through before I call it stable though. __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------