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airplaneman
Jul 9, 2009, 05:18 PM
Does anybody know if you can get the OEM version of Vista Home Basic (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2864277&CatId=306) and then use the Windows 7 upgrade (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4846646&csid=_27)? Please reply- the offer ends tomorrow. As always, I thank all repliers in advance for sharing their knowledge:).


MacDawg
Jul 9, 2009, 05:25 PM
I can't say absolutely, but I don't see why not

Windows 7 will upgrade Vista

In fact some offers now are advertising free Windows 7 upgrades when you purchase Vista

Woof, Woof - Dawg http://homepage.mac.com/k.j.vinson/pawprint.gif
Shake 'n' Bake
Jul 9, 2009, 05:31 PM
Don't buy the OEM version. It is intended for large companies, like Dell or HP, to put on their computers and then sell the computer.

You should avoid the OEM version of anything, unless you're buying components or software from the company that made you computer.
airplaneman
Jul 9, 2009, 07:10 PM
Don't buy the OEM version. It is intended for large companies, like Dell or HP, to put on their computers and then sell the computer.

You should avoid the OEM version of anything, unless you're buying components or software from the company that made you computer.

Does it not work with some stuff?
Shake 'n' Bake
Jul 9, 2009, 07:24 PM
Does it not work with some stuff?

Sometimes that is the case, sometimes it doesn't come with all the features of the retail version. It is just better to steer clear of OEM stuff alltogether. You never really know what will happen with OEM stuff.
airplaneman
Jul 9, 2009, 07:35 PM
Sometimes that is the case, sometimes it doesn't come with all the features of the retail version. It is just better to steer clear of OEM stuff alltogether. You never really know what will happen with OEM stuff.

OK, thanks, I see:). So if I get the retail Home Basic, I can still upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, right? I couldn't find anything on Microsoft's site about it.
airplaneman
Jul 9, 2009, 07:57 PM
OK, I read this thread (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=739733). It seems like I can install Home Basic and then a higher version of seven. Thanks guys:).
Shake 'n' Bake
Jul 9, 2009, 08:27 PM
Yes that upgrade thing from Vista Basic to a higher version of Vista will work.
airplaneman
Jul 9, 2009, 08:57 PM
Yes that upgrade thing from Vista Basic to a higher version of Vista will work.

Thanks so much.:D
Shake 'n' Bake
Jul 9, 2009, 08:59 PM
Just a warning:

If you buy Vista basic and want the $50 upgrade to W7, you'll have to get Vista Premium or higher to be eligible.