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Old 13 July 2009, 09:32 AM
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Default How close is Windows 7 Build 7600 to the release 'you can buy it' version?
Build 7600 is on the networks and Engadget.com too.

Is this the version likely to go out the door in a plastic retail box?
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Old 13 July 2009, 09:39 AM
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I guess nobody (except insiders) will know until the conference today.

I'll he hopping on the £49.99 pre-order on Wednesday.
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Old 13 July 2009, 09:44 AM
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you can't get an ultimate 50% upgrade i don't think
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Old 13 July 2009, 09:45 AM
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and you can't upgrade from Vista ultimate to win7 professional
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I'm fairly sure there's no early £50 upgrade for Ultimate.
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It's not an upgrade. £49.99 for Home Premium.

Microsoft Windows: Windows 7 Pre-Order Offer
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Mmmm ... no Windows Mail apparently. That is annoying.

Having just run the advisor I get: "You can do an in-place upgrade to 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate".

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I don't need to do a clean install which will be nice - seeing as i have just reinstalled vista having screwed up a hackintosh install
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You do know that's the 'E' version - you'll probably be the first person in Europe to use our trimmed down version

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we can all do without Interfering Explorer
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I like Internet Explorer, I never really saw what all the fuss was about. (


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Originally Posted by Hanley
You do know that's the 'E' version - you'll probably be the first person in Europe to use our trimmed down version

Of course. No IE = Win
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Is that the only difference with the E version, no IE?
 
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Yep, exactly the same otherwise. Can't really see any reason not to since you could install it afterwards anyway if you really wanted.

Working to Fulfill our Legal Obligations in Europe for Windows 7 - Microsoft On The Issues

"What does this mean for European consumers? The E versions of Windows 7 will include all the features and functionality of Windows 7 in the rest of the world, other than browsing with Internet Explorer. Computer manufacturers will be able to add any browser they want to their Windows 7 machines, including Internet Explorer, so European consumers who purchase new PCs will be able to access the Internet without any problem. Consumers will also be able to add any Web browser to their PCs, to supplement or replace the browsers preinstalled by their computer manufacturer. "
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Dunk - is that presale for an upgrade version only?

i.e is it impossible to do a clean install with it?
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It's the full monty When you install the E edition of Windows 7, you'll need to do a clean installation anyway. There is no EU upgrade version.

Edit: as I understand it anyway Anyone care to confirm?
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If thats the case I'll certainly buy it

Its just someone mentioned to me in work it was only an upgrade
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The E version is clean disk install only, no upgrade path is currently available for Europe.

It was a common misconception that it's an upgrade version because that it what the Americans are getting.

£49.99 is a no brainer IMO
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NAF - the term 'upgrade' is purely talked of in licensing terms, not installation.

For example, if you have Vista Ultimate and you purchase an upgrade licence for Windows 7 you don't have to do an in place upgrade - you can still wipe and start with a clean installation.
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So I wouldn't need say to install first an activated copy of vista then win7 on top of it if I had a system with no OS on it?
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If I rememebr correctly, when you purchase an upgrade licence you need to provide the product key of your current OS
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£44.97 at Amazon for Home Premium if anyone is interested:

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium E (PC): Amazon.co.uk: Software

Seems the MS site has gone belly up

http://emea.microsoftstore.com/UK/Mi...Home-Premium-E
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Well according to the pre-order FAQ:

How do I know if I am eligible for this offer?

To be eligible for the offer, you need to be running a genuine copy of the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems.

Not sure whether this means you will need to provide an XP or Vista code to install. May be an issue for some dodgy users
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