New PC build to replace current XP system, can I use Windows 7 upgrade?

[kranky]

Searched here and on microsoft.com but couldn't find a clear answer. If I build a new PC to replace my old one running XP, can I use an upgrade version of Windows 7? Or do I have to get the full version?

 

[corkyg]

If your old machine is a full retail XP and not OEM, you can qualify for an upgrade edition.

 

[KeypoX]

can't you just install the RC and then upgrade from that?

 

[RebateMonger]

n.m.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: corkyg
If your old machine is a full retail XP and not OEM, you can qualify for an upgrade edition.

Are you suggesing that people with OEM XP don't qualify for a retail upgrade of Windows 7?

If you are, I politely suggest that you are wrong.

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: corkyg
If your old machine is a full retail XP and not OEM, you can qualify for an upgrade edition.

Are you suggesing that people with OEM XP don't qualify for a retail upgrade of Windows 7?

If you are, I politely suggest that you are wrong.

No, he's pointing out that you can't transfer OEM licenses to another computer.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: corkyg
If your old machine is a full retail XP and not OEM, you can qualify for an upgrade edition.

Are you suggesing that people with OEM XP don't qualify for a retail upgrade of Windows 7?

If you are, I politely suggest that you are wrong.

No, he's pointing out that you can't transfer OEM licenses to another computer.

But if you upgrade the original OEM XP with a retail Win7 upgrade, then after you upgrade, you can transfer the retail Win7 upgrade to another machine.
(Since the retail Win7 license is superceding the OEM XP license at that point.)

 

[corkyg]

Virge is correct. You have to read the stem question - OP wants to put Win 7 Upgrade on a new machine using the old machine's XP license as a basis for the upgrade.

If the old license is OEM, You might get away with it if you first install the old XP system on the new machine. In any case, Win 7 must be a clean install when upgrading from XP.

Larry suggests upgrading the old machine to Win7, and then transferring that to the new machine. Sounds good, but again, it has to be a clean install on the new machine because simply transferring an OS to a different machine usually results in a BSOD on boot.

If the old XP is full retail, no problem at all. Install 7 on the new machine and use your old XP disk to qualify.

And, you can always call Microsoft with your old key and see if they will give you one that works.

 

[kranky]

Thanks to all!

 

[cbn]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: corkyg
If your old machine is a full retail XP and not OEM, you can qualify for an upgrade edition.

Are you suggesing that people with OEM XP don't qualify for a retail upgrade of Windows 7?

If you are, I politely suggest that you are wrong.

No, he's pointing out that you can't transfer OEM licenses to another computer.

But if you upgrade the original OEM XP with a retail Win7 upgrade, then after you upgrade, you can transfer the retail Win7 upgrade to another machine.
(Since the retail Win7 license is superceding the OEM XP license at that point.)

Is there such a thing as a OEM windows 7 upgrade? Or are all Windows 7 upgrades retail?