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Answer» I have been looking at versions of windows 7 on ebay and have a few questions. 1) An OEM version on ebay said it is not as easy to install as a retail version and requires someone with more than average computer knowledge to install. What does this mean?Nonsense. Quote 2) I've been wanting to upgrade to a 64 bit OS. Would I still be able to run 32 bit programs with windows 7-64?Most applications will work. From what I've seen, it's the smaller, less developed apps that don't work. Quote 3) What are the known problems so far with installing and operating windows 7?None on my end. Quote 4) I usually wait at least a year after an OS comes out to buy one. Would that be wise concerning windows 7?Not necessary. Any reason for waiting a year?I've been running windows 7 for about a year now and it is a good os. Just have a few problems with permissions now and then.You might wanna check this links : http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/user-account-control http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-are-User-Account-Control-settings Quote from: Amats on January 03, 2010, 03:00:08 PM 1) An OEM version on ebay said it is not as easy to install as a retail version and requires someone with more than average computer knowledge to install. What does this mean? Installing an "OEM" version of Windows can be tricky for a number of reasons because OEM licensing is where the disk is tied to a specific make and model of PC, and legally can only be sold with one computer and installed only on that computer (ever). So buying an OEM disk (only) on Ebay may not get you a legal Windows 7 license. You may find the OEM product key supplied is blocked by Microsoft because of multiple use. Read the Ebay advice page about buying Microsoft products. The "more than average computer knowledge" may mean "knowing how to crack or bypass Windows GENUINE ADVANTAGE", which is (a) illegal (b) not supported in this forum in any way, shape or form, (C) liable to render the OS inoperative when a Microsoft update patches out the crack you had to make. Quote 2) I've been wanting to upgrade to a 64 bit OS. Would I still be able to run 32 bit programs with windows 7-64? In general, yes. Quote 3) What are the known problems so far with installing and operating windows 7? One that I can think of is with older hardware or peripherals that have not had drivers written for W7, especially 64-bit. Quote 4) I usually wait at least a year after an OS comes out to buy one. Would that be wise concerning windows 7? Even if it was "wise" to wait a year, the Windows 7 retail release was in October 2009 which is over 2 years ago. I bought a new MACHINE in January 2010 and specified Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. It has run absolutely fine in all that time. Quote from: Amats on January 03, 2010, 03:00:08 PM I have been looking at versions of windows 7 on ebay and have a few questions. 1. When they wrap a pretty plastic box around an OEM disc, they call it retail. Don't buy any "upgrade" kits, those are the difficult ones to install. 2. Yes 3. PEBKAC mostly. 4. Meh. You either need Windows 7 or you don't. After 2014, you will need it. Quote from: Raptor on January 14, 2012, 04:18:56 PM 1. When they wrap a pretty plastic box around an OEM disc, they call it retail.an OEM license differs quite significantly from a Retail License. Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 14, 2012, 04:47:08 PM an OEM license differs quite significantly from a Retail License. e.g. Retail: can install on one machine at a time. OEM: can install on one machine (ever) |
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