Windows 7 Preorder upgrade at the egg $99

Guru Janitor · Jun 26, 2009, 04:57 PM

Just saw this, the preorder for the upgrade to 7 Pro is $99. Home Premium is $50.

Link

Mussels · Jun 26, 2009, 04:58 PM

sold out already, i wonder if they'll get more.

Guru Janitor · Jun 26, 2009, 04:59 PM

Really, I just checked the pro one, says its still in stock.

freaksavior · Jun 26, 2009, 05:00 PM

i already got my upgrade to wind 7 ultimate

http://www.microcenter.com/storefron...rRc=1101102945

Mussels · Jun 26, 2009, 05:05 PM

red circles my emphasis

stinger608 · Jun 26, 2009, 06:49 PM

Hey everyone, if you still wish to preorder your Windows 7, you can do it strait from Microsoft!!!!!

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy...der-email.aspx

angelkiller · Jun 26, 2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mussels

http://img.techpowerup.org/090626/sold out.jpg

red circles my emphasis

It's in stock for me. Maybe they updated since then?

(pic taken just now)

Mussels · Jun 26, 2009, 07:37 PM

it still shows sold out for me! wtf! if i do a forced refresh the buttons appear for a second, then swap to sold out.

stinger608 · Jun 26, 2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mussels

it still shows sold out for me! wtf! if i do a forced refresh the buttons appear for a second, then swap to sold out.

They just don't like you Mussels

Just preorder from the Microsoft link man

ShadowFold · Jun 26, 2009, 08:15 PM

Can I upgrade from an OEM copy??

stinger608 · Jun 26, 2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFold

Can I upgrade from an OEM copy??

OEM copy of what? Vista or XP? If so, sure you can. The whole bummer with this "preorder sale" is the fact that it is only the upgrade version, and one can not preorder Windows 7 Ultimate

jaredudu · Jun 26, 2009, 08:28 PM

Does this mean upgrade as in the old sense where you have to stick in your windows 2000 disc for and XP upgrade or does it have to use the upgrade feature instead of a clean install?

Mussels · Jun 26, 2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredudu

Does this mean upgrade as in the old sense where you have to stick in your windows 2000 disc for and XP upgrade or does it have to use the upgrade feature instead of a clean install?

what you can do is install from the disk without a key '30 day trial' and then upgrade that - when the system reboots, you get an option for a fresh install.

So from the one disk, you can upgrade from 7 without a key, to upgrade 7 with a key. takes twice as long, but works around needing a previous OS installed. (and i can install 7 in 15 minutes, seriously. its fast)

jaredudu · Jun 26, 2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mussels

what you can do is install from the disk without a key '30 day trial' and then upgrade that - when the system reboots, you get an option for a fresh install.

So from the one disk, you can upgrade from 7 without a key, to upgrade 7 with a key. takes twice as long, but works around needing a previous OS installed. (and i can install 7 in 15 minutes, seriously. its fast)

Oh well that's weird, but I guess its better than buying the full edition or pirating it. Do you recommend Home premium or Professional. I was kinda leaning towards HP as I can just use VMware instead of microsoft's virtual machine.

ShadowFold · Jun 26, 2009, 08:35 PM

I'm going for Home Premium myself. I wasn't gonna buy it until an SP or two came out, but 50$, why the hell not

jaredudu · Jun 26, 2009, 08:37 PM

From my experience Home premium vista actually works better than Ultimate for some weird reason.

Mussels · Jun 26, 2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredudu

From my experience Home premium vista actually works better than Ultimate for some weird reason.

less services running by default, most likely.

I cant buy it from the egg anyway, and i think the MS deal is for USA residents only.

edit: yep. USA, canada, china, UK.

jaredudu · Jun 26, 2009, 08:41 PM

Im sure you could get someone to buy it for you. I would even do it then mail you it.

Also you can save a couple dollars using cashback and paypal as well.

Mussels · Jun 26, 2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredudu

Im sure you could get someone to buy it for you. I would even do it then mail you it.

Also you can save a couple dollars using cashback and paypal as well.

i can wait. hanging out for ultimate, to be honest... the RC is on ultimate, and i like it. virtual XP will help me too (i have some "tools" for my wii that will only run in XP)

jaredudu · Jun 26, 2009, 08:43 PM

You can preorder ultimate upgrade as well. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wind...d_i=1286119011

Mussels · Jun 26, 2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredudu

You can preorder ultimate upgrade as well. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wind...d_i=1286119011

it comes out on my birthday

i dont think i'll have to worry about paying for it

*hint hint family*

jaredudu · Jun 26, 2009, 08:48 PM

heh, yea nice one

ShadowFold · Jun 26, 2009, 08:49 PM

My dad might buy me the HP upgrade since he's buying the retail ultimate when it hits newegg.

jaredudu · Jun 26, 2009, 08:51 PM

Its kinda of a joke that you can only install it on one PC. I remember when you had unlimited installs with Windows 98 and stuff

Xazax · Jun 26, 2009, 09:02 PM

Just pre-ordered mine

sweet deal

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