Hi,
Finally doing a new build. Been running XP Pro on older video editing machine.
I know I am a little behind the times, but I want to install Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP-1 on the new build. Digital River is no more, but on another thread here I saw a recommendation to download it from GetIntoPC
http://getintopc.com/
Can you verify if this is the best option?
I have also seen links via the Windows 7 Forums.....
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html
.....to download it from another site using qbittorrent.
Then there is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Profe...ywords=windows+7+professional#customerReviews
So after I install it, where would you recommend I get the product key from? I plan to mess with it for 60 - 90 days before I activate it. I have read how to extend it, but at some point I have to activate it so where should I get it?
My current version of Windows XP Pro was a retail version that I purchased, but I don't want to transfer it. Should I buy a retail version of Windows 7 Pro instead of OEM? If so where?
Thanks for the input.
John
Finally doing a new build. Been running XP Pro on older video editing machine.
I know I am a little behind the times, but I want to install Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP-1 on the new build. Digital River is no more, but on another thread here I saw a recommendation to download it from GetIntoPC
http://getintopc.com/
Can you verify if this is the best option?
I have also seen links via the Windows 7 Forums.....
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html
.....to download it from another site using qbittorrent.
Then there is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Profe...ywords=windows+7+professional#customerReviews
So after I install it, where would you recommend I get the product key from? I plan to mess with it for 60 - 90 days before I activate it. I have read how to extend it, but at some point I have to activate it so where should I get it?
My current version of Windows XP Pro was a retail version that I purchased, but I don't want to transfer it. Should I buy a retail version of Windows 7 Pro instead of OEM? If so where?
Thanks for the input.
John
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