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RickJ
Nov 29, 2010, 05:34 AM
I want to buy Windows 7 that I can use on 2 computers.
I found this site that's selling it for $70 but that low price scares me:
https://www.realbuysoftware.com/software/microsoft/windows-7-products.html?subid=27327
1. What should I expect to pay for a legit version of Windows 7 that I can use on 2 computers?
2. Do you know a good and reliable source for it?
Thanks!
NeedKarma
Nov 29, 2010, 05:53 AM
Yes you should be scared. Windows OS's never get discounted like that unless they are pirated.
A good source? Here you go: Newegg.com - Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Win 7 Ultimate, Win 7 Pro, Win 7 Premium, Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Win 7 Upgrade. (http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=368&name=Operating-Systems)
RickJ
Nov 29, 2010, 05:56 AM
Thanks, NK. I'll check out Newegg.
On a side note: I PM'd you recently and did not hear back from you. Check your PMs. If you did not get it for some reason, PM me.
RickJ
Dec 2, 2010, 11:07 AM
Yes you should be scared. Windows OS's never get discounted like that unless they are pirated.
A good source? here ya go: Newegg.com - Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Win 7 Ultimate, Win 7 Pro, Win 7 Premium, Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Win 7 Upgrade. (http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=368&name=Operating-Systems)
That version is only for use for computers that will be sold with that version on it.
I'm looking for a version that I can use to "format" a laptop with it.
I've shopped around and am finding nowhere that sells the stand alone Windows 7 for under $200.
Is that the best price that I can get for the stand alone (not upgrade) version?
NeedKarma
Dec 2, 2010, 11:40 AM
Here's the single license Full, Retail: Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116716)
But a lot of people know that you only need the Upgrade version even to do a clean install: Clean Install Windows 7 With Upgrade Media and Product Key on Formatted or Empty Blank Hard Drive My Digital Life (http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/10/27/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media-and-product-key-on-formatted-or-empty-blank-hard-drive/)
So basically, for 2 computers, this one would work for you: Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Family Pack/ Home Premium Upgrade - Retail 3 PCs (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116775)
RickJ
Dec 3, 2010, 08:08 AM
Thank you, NK! I did not know that the upgrade version would work for a clean install (and, I presume, Format).