Best way to buy windows?
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Hi
I'm thinking of treating my old PC to a SSD drive and a windows upgrade from Vista which is currently uses.
Many programs seem to be for 7 or 8 only now and not available for Vista.
What's the best way to do this. Windows 8 is £90 or so at Amazon. That's not mega money but it is when the PC is probably only worth £120 or so.
I've seen a few places offering cheaper alternatives, is there a way to check these are genuine? Amazon is awash of people selling Dell windows DVDs with the COA stickers for around £40. There's the odd advert for a home premium windows 7 for £40 or so also.
With the news that windows 10 will be free for windows 7 or 8 users is that a sensible way to go? The OEM versions are motherboard locked I udnerstand but home premium is presumably deemed a full version and able to be transitioned should I upgrade hardware.
Many thanks
I'm thinking of treating my old PC to a SSD drive and a windows upgrade from Vista which is currently uses.
Many programs seem to be for 7 or 8 only now and not available for Vista.
What's the best way to do this. Windows 8 is £90 or so at Amazon. That's not mega money but it is when the PC is probably only worth £120 or so.
I've seen a few places offering cheaper alternatives, is there a way to check these are genuine? Amazon is awash of people selling Dell windows DVDs with the COA stickers for around £40. There's the odd advert for a home premium windows 7 for £40 or so also.
With the news that windows 10 will be free for windows 7 or 8 users is that a sensible way to go? The OEM versions are motherboard locked I udnerstand but home premium is presumably deemed a full version and able to be transitioned should I upgrade hardware.
Many thanks
Why?
Why not just re-install vista onto the SSD? You should see improved performance from a rebuild and SSD upgrade. I know Vista isn't a popular OS but I never had huge problems with it. So unless there is some specific driver I'd stick with what you've got then go for a complete upgrade at a later date.
Why not just re-install vista onto the SSD? You should see improved performance from a rebuild and SSD upgrade. I know Vista isn't a popular OS but I never had huge problems with it. So unless there is some specific driver I'd stick with what you've got then go for a complete upgrade at a later date.
Bullett said:
Why?
Why not just re-install vista onto the SSD? You should see improved performance from a rebuild and SSD upgrade. I know Vista isn't a popular OS but I never had huge problems with it. So unless there is some specific driver I'd stick with what you've got then go for a complete upgrade at a later date.
The man talks sense.Why not just re-install vista onto the SSD? You should see improved performance from a rebuild and SSD upgrade. I know Vista isn't a popular OS but I never had huge problems with it. So unless there is some specific driver I'd stick with what you've got then go for a complete upgrade at a later date.
Golaboots said:
Thanks for the replies. I too find there's nothing inherently wrong with Vista itself.
What is disappointing is that many new software packages don't support it. Lightroom 5 for example.
See if you can find a Windows 7 Upgrade from your existing Vista? You may strike it lucky & find a bargain, just tread carefully, especially on eBay.What is disappointing is that many new software packages don't support it. Lightroom 5 for example.
Windows 8 upgrade from Vista is £42 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008H3SW4I
8.1 is a free upgrade to once 8 is installed.
Alternatively, keep using Vista until Windows 10 launches and hope they do some offers for non Windows 7 & 8 users.
I got my copy of Win8 for £25 (direct from Microsofts online store) when it first launched, so you might be lucky and get similar.
8.1 is a free upgrade to once 8 is installed.
Alternatively, keep using Vista until Windows 10 launches and hope they do some offers for non Windows 7 & 8 users.
I got my copy of Win8 for £25 (direct from Microsofts online store) when it first launched, so you might be lucky and get similar.
Golaboots said:
Hi
I'm thinking of treating my old PC to a SSD drive and a windows upgrade from Vista which is currently uses.
Many programs seem to be for 7 or 8 only now and not available for Vista.
What's the best way to do this. Windows 8 is £90 or so at Amazon. That's not mega money but it is when the PC is probably only worth £120 or so.
I've seen a few places offering cheaper alternatives, is there a way to check these are genuine? Amazon is awash of people selling Dell windows DVDs with the COA stickers for around £40. There's the odd advert for a home premium windows 7 for £40 or so also.
With the news that windows 10 will be free for windows 7 or 8 users is that a sensible way to go? The OEM versions are motherboard locked I udnerstand but home premium is presumably deemed a full version and able to be transitioned should I upgrade hardware.
Many thanks
Are you sure your old PC and Vista has SSD support, you need to read up on the SSD and what is needed to run itI'm thinking of treating my old PC to a SSD drive and a windows upgrade from Vista which is currently uses.
Many programs seem to be for 7 or 8 only now and not available for Vista.
What's the best way to do this. Windows 8 is £90 or so at Amazon. That's not mega money but it is when the PC is probably only worth £120 or so.
I've seen a few places offering cheaper alternatives, is there a way to check these are genuine? Amazon is awash of people selling Dell windows DVDs with the COA stickers for around £40. There's the odd advert for a home premium windows 7 for £40 or so also.
With the news that windows 10 will be free for windows 7 or 8 users is that a sensible way to go? The OEM versions are motherboard locked I udnerstand but home premium is presumably deemed a full version and able to be transitioned should I upgrade hardware.
Many thanks
Check your PC Spec
Check Vista Spec
I dont have all the information in my head and I jumped from XP to 7 so I dont know Vista
Doctor Volt said:
Are you sure your old PC and Vista has SSD support, you need to read up on the SSD and what is needed to run it
Check your PC Spec
Check Vista Spec
I dont have all the information in my head and I jumped from XP to 7 so I dont know Vista
I fitted an SSD in a very old Panasonic notebook with Win XP, upgraded it to Win7 Pro 32 Bit & it worked very well until the (sCheck your PC Spec
Check Vista Spec
I dont have all the information in my head and I jumped from XP to 7 so I dont know Vista
t) OCZ SSD failed 
Debating whether to fit another SSD & upgrade the 2Gb RAM to 4Gb or just bin it, it is very old!
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