Glenvern Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I have a new machine onto which I would like to install Windows 7.I assume I would need to buy a retail box version of 7 for the new machine..?I also would like to install Windows 7 on two other machines one with XP andone with Vista would I have to remove these versions (format) before installingwith the non upgrade version..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digerati Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I assume I would need to buy a retail box version of 7 for the new machine..?To be absolutely legal, yes, you need to buy a new retail version of Windows. Some may suggest you can buy a System Builders (OEM) version but they would be wrong. Those are for folks who build the computer and the license should be purchased with the hardware components. You have already stated this is a new computer, suggesting it is already built, and not by you. I also would like to install Windows 7 on two other machines one with XP and one with Vista would I have to remove these versions (format) before installing with the non upgrade version..?No. But if you don't the new version of Windows will install along side the old and you will be presented with a boot menu every time you boot, offering a choice of which version you want to boot too. It also means you will have two versions of Windows you will have to maintain and keep secure. I have found that the hassles of having a dual-boot machine are too frustrating for those who are not bona fide geeks. So unless that describes you, I generally recommend you copy off any data you don't want to lose, then perform a full (not quick) format and install of the new version. Note you must have the original installations of the qualifying older version to use an Upgrade license. That said, I note you said non-upgrade version - you can use the upgrade version on those two machine. Also note you MUST buy 3 licenses for the 3 machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenvern Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi Digerati thanx for the response..It is my intention to buy the Family pack of W7 (retail version not upgrade sorry).But wasn't sure what would happen if I installed on top of the older versionsbut you have answered that for me, I need to format them both, I have an external I use for backups.Also on the new machine (self building) I intend to partition and install MAC OS X10 do you see any problems with that.?(other than dual booting)I have seen the family pack on sale for £113 and the MAC for £109 can you let me know if you have seen better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laGatera154 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I just did a 64 bit install on my main computer (this one), and it took a bit of internet searching but I got everything working after a few days. Was it worth the effort, that would depend on weather you run very large programs that do allot of rendering. The ability to install large amounts of RAM is nice, but not necessary for general computing. I have not realized any improvement in speed outside of the fact the Photoshop now renders things like filters at a much faster rate.Commercial links removed - contrary to Forum Rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANEMAN Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 that would depend on weather Jeez. you have to have the right weather conditions to do installs now ?I dont think they have that sort of problem with Android Honeycomb. What's any of this got to do with a post dated 14th December last year anyway.You throw 'em we'll catch 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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