Stupid Upgrade Question

nV`andrew · 11-23-09, 09:56 AM

I know this has been asked a thousand times so I apologize.

Can I buy the $30 student 7 upgrade to 64 bit and install it if I'm currently running XP 32 bit(well, I have the Win7 RC installed so to speak)?

Because I plan on upgrading my computer soon. Or do I have to go out and buy the expensive version?

Albo · 11-23-09, 03:56 PM

Yes, but I am not so sure that the offer is still available. I think it expired on October 31st, but I could be wrong. Anyways, you can. It's called a custom install, and that is what you would preform.

11-23-09, 09:09 PM

You can do a custom install with Win 7 RC installed. That's what I did and it worked without a hitch, in about 30 minutes Windows 7 was installed and up and running.

ViN86 · 11-23-09, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albokid2468

Yes, but I am not so sure that the offer is still available. I think it expired on October 31st, but I could be wrong. Anyways, you can. It's called a custom install, and that is what you would preform.

I think the offer is good until January. Have to check that though...

nV`andrew · 11-23-09, 11:43 PM

Went ahead and bought the full version from j0j0, it will be easier when/if I decide to build a new system. Thanks for the replies guys, still was helpful.

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**crainger** · 11-24-09, 12:41 AM

Glad to help.

nV`andrew · 11-24-09, 02:41 AM

**mullet** · 11-24-09, 09:53 AM

I got the Family 3 Upgrade Pack and I did a format install on all 3 and registered just fine with no problems.

11-23-09, 09:56 AM	#1
nV`andrew Akrynym Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 2,351	Stupid Upgrade Question I know this has been asked a thousand times so I apologize. Can I buy the $30 student 7 upgrade to 64 bit and install it if I'm currently running XP 32 bit(well, I have the Win7 RC installed so to speak)? Because I plan on upgrading my computer soon. Or do I have to go out and buy the expensive version? __________________ Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P \|\| Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 w/ Zalman CNPS9500 HSF \|\| Kingston HyperX SLi Certified [4x1GB] DDR2-1066 \|\| eVGA GeForce GTX460 SuperClocked Edition \|\| 2x Seagate 120GB[240GB] Barracuda SATA \|\| 1x Seagate 1000GB Storage OCZ GameXStream 700W \|\| X-Fi XtremeMusic \|\| Sennheiser HD555's \|\| Antec 900 \|\| Logitech MX518 \|\| Saitek Eclipse II Samsung 24" HDTV/LCD 1920x1200 \|\|

11-23-09, 03:56 PM	#2
Albo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MA, USA Posts: 3,633	Re: Stupid Upgrade Question Yes, but I am not so sure that the offer is still available. I think it expired on October 31st, but I could be wrong. Anyways, you can. It's called a custom install, and that is what you would preform.

11-23-09, 09:09 PM	#3
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stupid Upgrade Question You can do a custom install with Win 7 RC installed. That's what I did and it worked without a hitch, in about 30 minutes Windows 7 was installed and up and running.

11-23-09, 11:43 PM	#5
nV`andrew Akrynym Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 2,351	Re: Stupid Upgrade Question Went ahead and bought the full version from j0j0, it will be easier when/if I decide to build a new system. Thanks for the replies guys, still was helpful. /thread __________________ Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P \|\| Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 w/ Zalman CNPS9500 HSF \|\| Kingston HyperX SLi Certified [4x1GB] DDR2-1066 \|\| eVGA GeForce GTX460 SuperClocked Edition \|\| 2x Seagate 120GB[240GB] Barracuda SATA \|\| 1x Seagate 1000GB Storage OCZ GameXStream 700W \|\| X-Fi XtremeMusic \|\| Sennheiser HD555's \|\| Antec 900 \|\| Logitech MX518 \|\| Saitek Eclipse II Samsung 24" HDTV/LCD 1920x1200 \|\|

11-24-09, 12:41 AM	#6
crainger Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia Posts: 29,535	Re: Stupid Upgrade Question Glad to help.

11-24-09, 02:41 AM	#7
nV`andrew Akrynym Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 2,351	Re: Stupid Upgrade Question __________________ Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P \|\| Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 w/ Zalman CNPS9500 HSF \|\| Kingston HyperX SLi Certified [4x1GB] DDR2-1066 \|\| eVGA GeForce GTX460 SuperClocked Edition \|\| 2x Seagate 120GB[240GB] Barracuda SATA \|\| 1x Seagate 1000GB Storage OCZ GameXStream 700W \|\| X-Fi XtremeMusic \|\| Sennheiser HD555's \|\| Antec 900 \|\| Logitech MX518 \|\| Saitek Eclipse II Samsung 24" HDTV/LCD 1920x1200 \|\|

11-24-09, 09:53 AM	#8
mullet Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,994	Re: Stupid Upgrade Question I got the Family 3 Upgrade Pack and I did a format install on all 3 and registered just fine with no problems. __________________ • LIAN-LI PC-A70B • ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA (0701) • i7-3770k + NOCTUA\|NH-D14 • Intel 520 240GB SSD • G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600 • • EVGA GeForce GTX 680 • PCP&C 750 Quad • ASUS 12x BD-ROM • DELL U2412M E-IPS • Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1 • Logitech Z5500 5.1 •