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Windows 7 Family Pack $99

In for one.

I didn't know WA state pays sales tax. It has been awhile since I ordered from Buy.com. A good deal regardless.
 
5% cashback through Shop Discover at Buy.com.

Dangit, I paid more for mine. Maybe I should score another to upgrade our two WinXP netbooks.
 
10% back (up to $20) if you check out using eBillMe and claim the cashback once the payment is processed (as a future eBillMe credit or you can request a check once you get to $50). Combinable with the 4% from Fatwallet.
 
Aside from requiring XP, is an install of this OS the same as if I were to buy the "full" version? What makes a full version more full?
 
33 bucks a lic. I guess that's what MS should be charging anyway. Funny that as soon as you buy this you know Win 8 is right around the corner. I guess They want the majority of xp users to upgrade... can you just install this on a formatted drive with windows xp key? Or do you need the CD as well? Just wondering how one would upgrade say a dell or gateway with out the CD but the key sticker on the case? also what if you only needed 2 lic's? Could you sell the other one like on ebay?
 
Caveman said:
Aside from requiring XP, is an install of this OS the same as if I were to buy the "full" version? What makes a full version more full?
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They are the same. The upgrade just requires something to upgrade from before it will install. It is possible to make the upgrade do a full install - there are instructions floating around on that. I'd rather do that anyways, as I always prefer a full install over an upgrade. Just back up data and make a USB drive with latest drivers, plus dig out your software install disks. Yes, takes more time, but your OS won't be bloated with stuff you no longer use.
 
Zap said:
They are the same. The upgrade just requires something to upgrade from before it will install. It is possible to make the upgrade do a full install - there are instructions floating around on that. I'd rather do that anyways, as I always prefer a full install over an upgrade. Just back up data and make a USB drive with latest drivers, plus dig out your software install disks. Yes, takes more time, but your OS won't be bloated with stuff you no longer use.
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None of the web "hacks" work....been there, MS closed those holes. However...on Microsoft's very own website....the upgrade WILL WORK as a full version.

Just install it and don't put in the CDKEY. After windows is installed, simply put the disk back in, let it autoplay and install Win 7 again. On the second install input the CDKEY and then on reboot, simply delete the old Windows folder and you're done. Kind of a pain, takes a bit longer, but it works EVERYTIME.
 
DOH! Glad I missed the deal. Already have two 3-packs (purchased at higher price).

BadThad said:
None of the web "hacks" work....been there, MS closed those holes.
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When did they do that? I did an install just a couple weeks ago with no problems. I've been using the MediaBootInstall and slmgr /rearm method.
 
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