need vista i think

[sycvs]

hi all ive got my old lap top got it new two years ago and i broke hard drive any way i just replaced it and its ready to run but i need to put a operating system on it and it origonally had vista can i just get windows 7 insted or do i have to put vista back on or has some one got a copy so i can just use the key number or something

thanks guys any more questions then just ask me but please help

[GetToDaChopa]

You can just buy 7 and install that on it. That's the best thing, just do a clean install of 7 and enjoy the Microsoftness. No need to put vista on it first. Also each key is unique to each copy of Windows, don't be a cheap arse, go and buy a full version.

[sycvs]

where is the cheapst place to buy it

[GetToDaChopa]

From me

But you're not in the Blue Mountains so that's not gonna work. Just go to your local computer store or go to some of the big giants like JB or Harvey. As i said buy genuine don't fall for the cheap online copies with non valid keys. RRP 7 Home premium is $142 work around that price anything under $100 would sound dodgy.

[sycvs]

from you do you have key i will download it at least it would be validated

[GetToDaChopa]

from you do you have key i will download it at least it would be validated

This is a car forum i'm not here to sell my shyte. As i said go out and buy a copy of Windows 7 you need the disk as well! not just the key.

[shaggerz]

Also note by asking for a key you are engaging in software piracy, which is illegal, and in violation of the site rules.

Shopbot will help you find the best price on any computer related crap - see link Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OEM 64-Bit - Price Comparison - Buy Cheap in Australia

Remember you have a choice between 32 bit and 64 bit - 32 bit is fine for most people and less risk of lack of hardware support. If you have more than 3GB of RAM you'll want to go 64 bit though, as long as your hardware supports it.

Also be aware that a fresh install of Windows 7 will remove EVERYTHING currently on your computer, so all documents, emails, videos, music, tv shows, browser favourites, etc should be backed up to external media beforehand, and you should make sure you have install media handy for any programs you use.

Any further questions, please dont hesitate etc etc

[sycvs]

Also note by asking for a key you are engaging in software piracy, which is illegal, and in violation of the site rules.

Shopbot will help you find the best price on any computer related crap - see link Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OEM 64-Bit - Price Comparison - Buy Cheap in Australia

Remember you have a choice between 32 bit and 64 bit - 32 bit is fine for most people and less risk of lack of hardware support. If you have more than 3GB of RAM you'll want to go 64 bit though, as long as your hardware supports it.

Also be aware that a fresh install of Windows 7 will remove EVERYTHING currently on your computer, so all documents, emails, videos, music, tv shows, browser favourites, etc should be backed up to external media beforehand, and you should make sure you have install media handy for any programs you use.

Any further questions, please dont hesitate etc etc

i im aware i will lose every thing my new hard rive is blank any way and the laptop is 32 bit thanks for the reminder on that so when i go to buy windows 7 what do i ask for like i know 32 bit windows 7 premium what else do i ask for

[Rossbx]

Like as said above, go buy a full version of Windows 7 and install that. When you set it up, create a partition of say 30GB and install windows in that partition. Then after install, make sure you move your documents folder to Drive "D". Doing it this way saves a lot of time later on when you decide to reinstall windows again. I have been doing this for years and it works a treat. You just have to train yourself to put everything on Drive "D"
I hope this helps

[shaggerz]

i im aware i will lose every thing my new hard rive is blank any way and the laptop is 32 bit thanks for the reminder on that so when i go to buy windows 7 what do i ask for like i know 32 bit windows 7 premium what else do i ask for

Thats all you need to ask for

[sycvs]

went to harvy norman 300 he wants and the upgrade is 250 cant even find just vista

[GetToDaChopa]

Oh crap, i was thinking of the OEM version. Ask for OEM with a piece of hardware or something like that. Do you have a local computer store near you?

[sycvs]

yea got a local but he is dodgy im 40 min away from another i need windows 7 to boot it

[shaggerz]

buy online

[vk.jonno]

i got a upgrade from vista.
you can use my key if u want but i dunno if it will work cos mine is just the vista upgrade

[vk.jonno]

Thats all you need to ask for

mine came with both disks