ishan_rulz Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap (or even free) I don't know how useful this might be, but I hope it helps someone out there. Simplicity is hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Couple things to keep in mind if you want to go to windows 7. If you buy a new machine with Windows 7 pre installed on it you will NOT get any disk for re installing. You are expected to make an image using the built in Windows 7 imaging and restore feature. Because of this very mickey mouse MS policy you will never be able to do a clean install of Windows 7 unless you buy a copy of Windows 7. You are stuck with the bloated mess the computer manufacturer gives you. Sure you can try and uninstall all the junk you are going to get with the machine but you will never get to the state it would be if it was a clean install. You will have to buy a Windows 7 disk your self and install from it to get a clean install. If and When you decide to buy a copy of Windows 7 DO NOT waste your money on the full install disk. Get a upgrade disk. This will install Windows 7 on your machine even if you have an empty HHD with no OS on it. It's very easy to do no need for the full install disk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Couple things to keep in mind if you want to go to windows 7. If you buy a new machine with Windows 7 pre installed on it you will NOT get any disk for re installing. Not so, if you go to a good local dealer http://www.powerc.com/uk/ps/Complete%20Intel%20Systems%20-%20At%20Home/1/act/gpage/code/cc-home-eli Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit - IE11 - Nod32 - Mbam pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Not so, if you go to a good local dealer http://www.powerc.com/uk/ps/Complete%20Intel%20Systems%20-%20At%20Home/1/act/gpage/code/cc-home-eli Most people buy from a big box type store like Best Buy for example or direct from the computer manufacturers like Dell or HP and you will not get a disk. What you will get is a pre installed Windows 7 with a massive amount of crap along with it. You can try and uninstall all of the junk but good luck getting all the left overs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTskifreak Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 http://www.intowindows.com/download-vlite-for-windows-7/ You're welcome! AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 http://www.intowindows.com/download-vlite-for-windows-7/ You're welcome! AJ Whats that have to do with what we are talking about? You still need a copy of windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now