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Greg17b

9:10 AM on 6 July, 2009

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"Now all we need is confirmation of those Family Pack licences to marry up with the Windows 7 pricing and promotions and we'll consider this one job done... "

I'd disagree slightly. The Windows 7 rollout to date has been superb, but there is just one step missing - the easy upgrade from the beta to full retail version.

I appreciate moving files etc is easy enough to do, but it is a pain to have to reinstall a large comprehensive suite of programs - in my case it can take the best part of a day.

I'll still pre-order the retail - the incentive prices are too good to turn down - but sincerely hope that there is either a change of policy at MS or someone works out how to slipstream an upgrade.

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smc8788

10:13 AM on 6 July, 2009

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@ Greg - Considering the beta wasn't meant for widespread distribution on Home PCs as a main operating system, it's perfectly understandable that they have decided to require a clean install (which is advisable even if there was an upgrade option).

People need to learn that beta software is for testing purposes only.

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Keldon

10:16 AM on 6 July, 2009

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@Greg

Just cant see that changing, they wont put all that effort in for a one time benefit, at least we got to try it early!

Im just hoping TrustedReviews do a "which version of windows 7" article, ill be damnned if I can see any reason to buy any version but home premium!

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Neil B

10:21 AM on 6 July, 2009

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At the very least there should have been an upgrade path from Vista. Not looking forward to re-installing all my apps.

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Ninjakettle

10:40 AM on 6 July, 2009

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@Keldon

The main reason i would have for getting Professional is the ability to join Domains. This is key if you ever intend to bring you laptop into work.

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Simon Heather

11:09 AM on 6 July, 2009

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You can upgrade from Vista if you use the non-European version of Windows 7 - the European version doesn't include Internet Explorer and therefore needs to be a fresh install.

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Martin Daler

3:32 PM on 6 July, 2009

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@Simon Heather - is it possible/easy to use a non-EU version of Windows 7?

I see that you can pre-order Home Premium on the US windows website for just $49.99 + sales tax. Over here (http://www.anvika.com/preorderw7/) we have to pay £49.99 + shipping (it's that exchange rate thing again, and we don't get IE bundled at the price either!)

So I (UK based) would rather take the USA option - what are the pitfalls?

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Tony Walker

7:29 PM on 7 July, 2009

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@Martin

The 49 buck US version is the "upgrade" product. Not the full "install it on your choice of PC, anytime" version.

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Gordon394

8:25 PM on 7 July, 2009

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@Tony yes, but all European versions of Windows 7 will be full versions (minus Internet Explorer of course) and will not allow upgrading.

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Martin Daler

8:43 PM on 7 July, 2009

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@ Tony

I'm happy just to upgrade, that's the whole point - I already have Vista, I don't want the hassle of reinstalling everything else (which is my understanding of what I would have to do with a new "full version"), and I get to keep IE. So the USA $50 version is:

a) cheaper

b) more comprehensive (has IE)

c) simpler - upgrade rather than new install

what's not to like?

But my question remains - is it possible, can I buy from the USA microsoft site, download 7 and upgrade from my own UK Vista? Or is this stuff all region locked like DVD's and such?

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