Windows 7 Upgrade Version
Can I use the upgrade version of Windows 7 Pro to install a BootCamp?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3), 13-inch, Intel Core i7, 4GB RAM
Can I use the upgrade version of Windows 7 Pro to install a BootCamp?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3), 13-inch, Intel Core i7, 4GB RAM
Please help, any experience with this?
Anyone? I'm looking to save money here.
Legally, via Windows Licensing agreement, you can only use the Upgrade version if you already have a copy of XP or Vista. If you already have a copy of Windows then you can use the Upgrade version.
I have a copy of XP that I purchased. It's XP Pro. But it's not installed on my Mac right now. I read in the BootCamp manual that you are not supposed to use the upgrade version, but I guess my question is will the upgrade version do the same as the full install version or not?
During installation it will look for a previously installed qualifying version of Windows. If it does not find a qualifying version installed it will not install.
So if I've had WinXP installed on the same partition previously, I can use the upgrade version correct? Or do I need to have WinXP installed in order to perform the install?
No. XP is not a qualifying product. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579(v=ws.10).aspx
OK, plain and simple I need to buy the full version correct?
Correct legally. Search these forums first.
Yup, thanks for the help.
Windows 8.CP is free.
Windows 7 System Builder $99
Yea but is Win7 sys builder the same as the full version?
Yes, except it is intended for use on a computer that has never had Windows installed prior. And it is not licensed to re install on another computer at another time.
Please do some homework asking too much? it is "full" it just isn't retail and only has 64-bit (or 32-bit, depending what you order)...
Yea that's the OEM version I've already looked at. Will that run in BootCamp, do you have proof of this it sounds dangerous. And by the way I have done plenty of research, sorry I'm responding fast without re-reading.
Windows 7 Upgrade Version