Lets say you have x86 Vista Home Prem. can you upgrade to x64 Win7 Ultimate. Clearly a freash install would be in order, but do the upgrades support this move?

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One of my larger customers uses XP Professional volume licensing which essentially uses a single XP license across multiple machines. How will they be able to upgrade the machines using this single serial number to Windows 7? It is my understanding that the Windows 7 upgrade license ties itself to the XP serial and deactivates the serial. Perhaps I misinterpreted this.


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Cross-architecture in-place upgrades (for example, x86 to x64) are not supported

...or you could just read the documentation that states clearly that it is not supported.

Cross architecture upgrades have never been supported (server based or client based windows OS), as stated above; "Cross-architecture in-place upgrades (for example, x86 to x64) are not supported."

As long as MS are continuing like vista was, you should be able to borrow a friends x86 version and use your x64 key (when I changed from a 32bit to 64bit OS on one of my machines I installed using the original 32bit software key that was liscensed to the PC), so won't be a waste, can anyone confirm this will work?

if you have an x64 CPU would recommend backing up your files and upgrading anyway, x64 OS typically run apps faster than an x86 OS.

So can I upgrade from XP x64 to Vista x64 to 7 x64? Seeing as there is no upgrade to 7 from XP x64?

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That should work, but means you need a Vista key too?

Personally i think if you haven't re-installed your OS for more than 12 months it's worth a clean install. Though your PC should run fine from an upgrade there will likely be some files left over eating space up, not a big issue if you have a larger drive for your OS, but if you are running <40gb for your OS Drive, space is valuable. If you use your PC at home and installing/removing programs regularly whether trial or full apps/games a re-install rather than upgrade can make everything run better and avoid any conflicts with leftover files. Just remember to back the files you want to keep from your OS Drive/Partition first, the windows upgrade/migration tool can do your default location files (ie My Documents etc).

Might as well have written:

Could I please Get a precise answer from the community the difference between the RTM Ultimate and the Professional Versions. Reading some specifications on both, I believe the Ultimate will not have the Touch Screen capabilities and the Professional will. Ready to download after August 7 when it becomes available or purchase by Retail.....All you Guys and Gals can email me with an answer to jhaskins75@comcast.net Thank you, John

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So I should have just bought Vista Business and then I could upgrade to Professional, but since I shelled out for Vista Ultimate, I'm stuck paying the premium?

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Can I upgrade overtop of the RC to Windows 7 Home premium? If not how do I get it out of my hard drive?

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I still have not seen a definitive answer to this question. I own a copy of Vista Ultimate. I'm currently running Win 7 Ultimate RC. I ordered the Win 7 Home Premium upgrade from Amazon. Will I be able to install Win 7 on a blank drive (just supplying the vista key or media)? I do not want to do an in place upgrade. I still have time to cancel my order with Amazon if this won't work.

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So I currently have Vista X86 Home Premium running on a 64-bit processor. The only way I can get Windows 7 in X64 on my machine is to buy a full version (no upgrade) for, what, $200???

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If you read the supported/unsupported operating systems that are unable to perform an upgrade including having Windows 7 RC. It is this type of bull-*** that i wish to get a MacBook Pro. I am also glad to know i am not the person that feels this way about Microsofts customer relations. I pray that Google will some day wipe Microsoft off the map.

Please you guys and gals - STOP whining around!! FINALLY MS brings out a good OS !!! Puts words upfront like "Simplicity", "safe by default", make it finally 'candy to my eyes' and throws FINALLY everything "old" off and starts fresh. Everything done as requested all these years - and you still keep whining!!

Btw. Apples OS ..Cheetah, Puma, Tiger and I belive the new one is called Snowtiger or so??? Isn't that perfect as well. You don t believe me?

h**p://www*youtube*com/watch?v=RrlW_fgWMR8

But true, the upgrade path support scope could have been a little wider, then again; I´d rather have a REAL clean and slick OS without problems then some upgraded OS - IT has always been a "little" Problem in the past to upgrade - won't you agree?

So, it is finally working the way I always wanted it to work and I won t anyone taint the W7 experience!!!

I wonder if the next version is gonna be called W8 ? ;)

Hi Ebenezer, this is coming to you from a Mac Book Pro and Windows 7 Ultimate RC. Both Snow Leopard and Win & are running side by side on the MAC, using Vmware. Files can be swapped between the OSs as well. So don't knock the Mac Tigger.

Come on folks. i agree with ebenezer (Grimloki1273): Finally a decent offering with all the stuff people the world over have wanted for so long and your still not happy.

"Unsupported" in this case refers to inplace upgrades. Anyone who has a qualifying licence (XP, Vista) is entitled to purchase an Upgrade Edition of Windows 7, but would have to clean install.

I have an XP Pro license and upgraded to vista business via a Vista Upgrade disk.

Purchased Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for over $150.00 Why can't I upgrade for free? Another dumb question that I've been trying to have answered for quite some time.

I have Windows Vista Home Premium given to me by my OEM. Is it possible to upgrade this to Windows 7 Professional (I pre-ordered this one instead of Windows 7 Home Premium)?

I have a release candidate of windows 7 ultimate installed on my computer over top of a vista 64 home premium. I just saw that students can purchase windows 7 home premium or pro for $30.
Can I install windows 7 home premium over top of the ultimate???

I currently have Windows Vista Ultimate x64 on my laptop which i bought after receiving the laptop last year. I paid close to 300 dollars for this upgrade on the promise that Microsoft would offer greater tools and services to Ultimate owners, this promise never came to fruition in my eyes and in the eyes of almost all other Ultimate owners. Now i have Windows 7 RC on my HTPC at home and love it and would like to install it on my laptop. My question is how can Microsoft make me whole again as a customer after taking my money with their last Ultimate edition which proved to be a waste of money? Or in other words, what is Microsoft doing for its loyal Ultimate customers who feel they were cheated?

I am running Vista Home Premium 64 bit but received a copy of Windows 7, 32 bit from a Microsoft presentation. First: is it possible to upgrade without doing a full reinstall? Second: What am I missing out on by downgrading from a 64 bit OS to a 32 bit OS (even though I'm upgrading from Vista to 7)? My system has a quad core processor with 8gb RAM. From what I understand, any more than 4gb RAM becomes worthless when running a 32 bit OS.

My new netbook comes with Windows 7 Starter edition. I am a student who is eligible for the Windows 7 Ultimate Steal upgrade. According to that promotional site this upgrade is for those with a valid install of Windows XP or Vista. Can I upgrade from my preinstalled starter edition to the ultimate edition with this offer? Thanks.

I have used the Windows Anytime Upgrade service to upgrade my new laptop from a home premium version to a professional version. the display comment said the upgrade would take from ten minutes. The laptop haas been on the :Preparing to configure windows- Do not turn off your computer: for almost two hours now. is this common? has it frozen? how long should it take? If it takes this long just preparing to configure how long will the configuring take?? Thanks in advance!

Can I update from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional with the $199.00 Widows Professional Update Software package.

I have been getting conflicting answers from resellers. I don't want to open a $199.00 package if it won't work.

Please do not refer me to a forum Just a simple Yes or No will do.

Your robotic refferals to various forums is extremely confusing to me and the many others who want an answer to this question.

The packaging on the windows professional upgrade only says and I quote "*This version of Windows 7 is designed as an upgrade for Windows Vista." It does not specify a particular version of Vista.

Please help, we are confused.

Can this be accomplished without a clean install. The W7 installation disk yields:

"This installation disk isn't compatible with your version of Windows. To upgrade, you need the correct installation disc..."

While i am not adverse to paying for software, i do take exception in having to pay $279.99 CDN to upgrade from Vista Ultimate ( which i bought and paid for) to Win 7 Ultimate, yes i know its my choice etc etc but dont you think its a little steep to ask nearly 300 bux to upgrade?? this should be no more than $100.00 CDN for legit windows owners. Good thing Microsoft does not make cars, they would be out of business with 100% depreciation on their product ( at least i can trade my car in for a newer one and get a decent return on my investment, I dont consider $70.00 CDN a good trade in value = retail version of 7 Ultiamte is $349.99CDN)..Comeon Microsoft look after your dedicated customers...I ran the RC version for you and gave you feedback and 70 bux is all the thanks I get? .....

During the upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade.
The system comes up with (THE UPRADE WAS CANCELLED).
(WINDOWS CANNOT INSTALL REQUIRED FILES).
(THE FILE MAY BE CORRUPT OR MISSING).
(MAKE SURE ALL FILES REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION ARE AVAILABLE, AND RESTART THE INSTALLATION).
(ERROR CODE: 0x80070570).

(ANY CHANGES THAT WERE MADE TO THIS COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS WILL NOT BE SAVED).

After this error I checked the HDD with chkdisc / f found no problems, ran defrag, then tried again and came up with the same error.

Can anyone Help with this problem.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7

To upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, you'll need to select the Custom option during Windows 7 installation. A custom installation doesn't preserve your programs, files, or settings. It's sometimes called a "clean" installation for that reason.
A custom installation is more complex, and it can sometimes take a couple of hours to complete. We created this five-step tutorial to help guide you through the entire process each step of the way.

What you need



An external hard disk. You'll need to move your files off of your PC before you install Windows 7. To make this easier, we recommend a free download called Windows Easy Transfer, which will require an external hard disk. They’re readily available at electronics and office supply stores, and they provide an easy way to add additional storage space to your computer.

The original installation discs or setup files for the programs that you want to use with Windows 7. You’ll need to reinstall your programs by hand after installing Windows 7. When you run Windows Easy Transfer you will get a report that lists the programs that you are currently using with Windows XP.

32-bit or 64-bit: Which version of Windows 7 to install?

Both 32-bit and 64-bit installation discs are included in the Windows 7 package. 64-bit operating systems can handle large amounts of memory—typically 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM) or more—more efficiently than 32-bit operating systems. However, not all computers are 64-bit capable. For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions.
You'll probably need the 32-bit version, but to make sure right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.


If you don’t see "x64 Edition" listed, then you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows XP. Step 1 of this tutorial will show you how to run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which can let you know if your comptuer is capable of running the 64-bit version of Windows 7.

If "x64 Edition" is listed under System, you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows XP and can run the 64-bit version of Windows 7.
Next: Download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

I have 'Windows 7 Home Premium' and have bought the student version of 'Windows 7 Pro' as it is cheaper for me then buying the 'Anytime Upgrade'.
I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade (using the 'Windows 7 Pro disc/key') without doing a clean install?

I just upgraded to 7 this weekend, and need to reinstall a few programs. Is there anyway that I can reinstall my Office Home and Student 2007, without using another one of the three uses we get with the product?

trying to install windows 7 message back reads unexpected error verify that the installation sources are accessible and restart the installation. Error code 0xc0000005.

I am running win7 ultimate 32 bit and i would like to change to 64 bit . How can i do it. thank you

would it do any damage to upgrade from Windows 7 Starter to 7 Ultimate? if not, how would it be done?

Why cant I upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium X64 to Windows 7 Ultament X64

I've installed the missing component in Windows 7 x64 Ultimate N - which is the "Media Feature Pack" and theoretically, I'm running "Windows 7 x64 Ultimate" but, is there a easy way of tweaking the registry to make the OS believe its running Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and not the N version?

i have purchased windows 7 upgrade digital download and i am trying to upgrade using the link they sent me in my email but none of them will open i cannot download the links and i paid 100 pound can any one please help me