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| 1135029 | 2010-09-06 02:10:00 | W7 - can you still D/L and enter product key after installation. I did the trial with the RC1 but deleted and stayed with Vista. Does the 90 trial still exist? Then can I purchase a product key and activate my installation? | Fishb8 (484) | ||
| 1135030 | 2010-09-06 02:29:00 | Yes and No. Yes you can download a Trial Windows 7 From here (technet.microsoft.com). But the key it is embedded with the download. Unless you have an enterprise License then you cant turn it into a full version. You cant buy the enterprise version either as retail. You cant install a the trial, then enter a home pre for example. After the 90-day Trial expires, if you wish to continue to use Windows 7 Enterprise, please note that you will be required to purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 7, including drivers and applications. Please keep this in mind; Windows 7 Enterprise is not available through retail |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1135031 | 2010-09-06 05:14:00 | Thanks for that Wainui...my plan won't work as my product key is for W7 Business, not enterprise. Shall stick with Vista for a bit longer. | Fishb8 (484) | ||
| 1135032 | 2010-09-06 05:25:00 | Eh!! :confused: There is no Windows 7 Business -- Theres Home premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise (Enterprise is not available to general public) Did find These (www.mydigitallife.info) -- of course you would need your own COA/Key. | wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1135033 | 2010-09-06 07:27:00 | Thanks again - my bad, meant W7 Professional. I have a legitimate COA/key so worth a look. Cheers | Fishb8 (484) | ||
| 1135034 | 2010-09-06 07:51:00 | You can install Pro without a key, you can use it for 30days without having to enter a key/activate. | Deimos (5715) | ||
| 1135035 | 2010-09-06 08:36:00 | Hello, Windows 7 is really a nice operating system, its user interface is really great. I think it is not good if you are using trail version. Thanks, John Farris |
johnfarris85 (15967) | ||
| 1135036 | 2010-09-08 08:46:00 | Well done it and all going good. But..had to do a clean re-install as wouldn't upgrade from Vista HB to W7 Pro. Sometimes a good clear out is what's needed. Next question - laptop has Vista Pro - can this be upgraded without a new install? |
Fishb8 (484) | ||
| 1135037 | 2010-09-08 08:56:00 | Its meant to be able to, but I think you answered your own Question Sometimes a good clear out is what's needed. upgrades often fail - for the amount of time it takes, its quicker to save all your data from Vista, wipe the drive and install W7 clean. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1135038 | 2010-09-08 21:42:00 | All running sweetly, loading my applications - What's a good, free alternative to Nero 8 - it's so big but I hardly use most bits? | Fishb8 (484) | ||
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