Oh dear

[wupwup]

I have been using windows 7 RC and its just told me i have 14 days left. I kinda need the pc and although i have a old xp disk i prefer 7 so much more. Im also skint though. Where is the best place to get a windows 7 disk from? And will i be able to just use the code and not have to re-install everything? Thanks

[LoZz]

windows 7 OEM tends to be the cheapest. its windows 7 (legal) but without anything else, its just the OS (not even a paper manual) so its cheap!

[Top-Tier-Tech]

Windows 7 RC is different than the final version so you won't be able to simply use a key (unless it tells so, which I doubt)

The cheapest version is OEM for $105, it can only be used with the computer (namely motherboard) you install it on, otherwise the retail version which would be permanently yours to use and re-use goes for $180 (I bought retail as it's the best deal assuming your PC breaks or you build a new system).

Those prices are assuming you live in the US.... should be the same regardless of where you buy it from.

[Freddie]

If your skint then it implies your a student, if so then you should read this.

[Edelward]

I am regreting 7 64 Home Edition-want better old game compability-go for better Windows version.

[Strelok]

I am regreting 7 64 Home Edition-want better old game compability-go for better Windows version.

There is no difference in the different editions (Starter to Ultimate) for game compatibility, unless you mean differences between XP, Vista and 7

[wupwup]

oh great , thanks freddie

edit: dont think that covers the UK though. oh well. ill keep looking. software for students might work but it cant find my school

i do have a xp disk. acturaly. would xp be able to play most games? cheers

[Freddie]

oh great , thanks freddie

edit: dont think that covers the UK though. oh well. ill keep looking. software for students might work but it cant find my school

i do have a xp disk. acturaly. would xp be able to play most games? cheers

XP can play every game under the sun but it's limted to DX9 so if you have DX10/11 hardware it's a bit of a waste. If you have a .ac.uk (an academic email address from a University) you buy this, I think you would have to install Windows XP first then you use the upgrade but look that price!

edit:
I'm not sure how these Student editions work, you should check up on these before buying.

[wupwup]

yeah i had a look but i think the school has to be part of the program so when i go back after half term i will check with someone if they can sign up think the school gets money from any sales they make too as an incentive. if not where is the cheapest normal palce to buy in the uk? cheers

[Freddie]

yeah i had a look but i think the school has to be part of the program so when i go back after half term i will check with someone if they can sign up think the school gets money from any sales they make too as an incentive. if not where is the cheapest normal palce to buy in the uk? cheers

Use Google Shopping to find the cheapest place. At the moment you can pick up Windows 7 Home Premium Full Retail for £71 from Novatech or you can get a OEM version which a bit cheaper but for the sake of a fiver your better of with retail.

[Top-Tier-Tech]

Use Google Shopping to find the cheapest place.

Seriously? I've used them a few times and the prices are usually wrong.

[wupwup]

ok that looks like the best place. are they a trust worthy website? cheers

edit: oud a better deal on amazon so i will go with them. only thing is its an upgrade but i think my grandad has a xp disk i can borrow

[Freddie]

Google doesn't always get it right, in the UK it sometimes misses out the VAT which can be annoying but it's as good as any other price comparison site.