windows 7 professional

What exactly were you looking for in relation to an 'upgrade' ?

"what is different between my operating system now, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate? "

Home Premium does just about anything a non business user needs.

The only  differences are to do with security - encryption, etc. , extended networking,

and XP MODE.

XP MODE can be useful for some business that have expensive software that is not compatible

with Win7. XP MODE is not suitable for running 3D games, as is too often suggested.

Win7 versions comparison

Win 8 would be very popular among laptop and table users, but the METO interface is not

much benefit to PC users ( says he who has not bothered even playing with Win8 ), but that's

the market Monopoly$oft is pitching Win8 to.

There never has been a Windows release that appeals to everyone, and they all have faults that

attract the attention of many. The biggest fail for Win7 I am aware of is the inability to disable

Auto-arrange in folders. This function that was available with XP was very useful for many, particularly

'visual' types (myself) who liked arranging their files and sub-folders in a pattern, and who now have to

work within the grid of uniformity imposed by MS and it's 250+ grid arranging options.

Well, I lie. I did do a 'fix' to disable Auto-arrange, but it's not as good as with XP. One problem being

you can accidentally hide a folder or file if you drop one on top (*ends rant*).

I've never used Libraries or AERO either, but pinning folder shortcuts to the Windows Explorer and Control Panel icons on the Task Bar is very useful, and Win7 loads faster and is very stable.

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Mainstream support for all versions of Windows 7 will end at the same time so upgrading to Professional or Ultimate will not extend that time but I really won't worry about it.

http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/default.aspx?LN=en-sg&c2=14019

Trust me, if I could, I would continue using Windows 7 Home Premium, it is the best OS, in my opinion, for the money. I'm really not interested in 35 languages and bit-locker security that Ultimate has. I've learned my Windows purchasing lessons on eBay, they might be priced nice, but are they genuine? Most aren't, some don't even know.

I don't want to use an upgrade version. A simple full retail version, although more costly, is easier. Maybe if I learn how to install an OEM version.

 

So what are you asking ?

You have Win7 HP installed and know you don't need the stuff that comes with the other version,

and don't want to buy from e-bay because of a deserved bad reputation for non-genuine versions

of Windows.

What next ? Is the Win7 HP you have installed now an illegitimate version, and you want a

genuine version ?

• If you have a disk you can buy a new genuine key from MS  and still use the old disk for re-installs,

or repairs,  or for much  the same price, buy a new OEM disk from a legitimate source such as New Egg.

OEM versions are supposed to be restricted to system builders. Some component  retailers here in Oz will only sell one if you buy the motherboard, others are more liberal. I don't know what NewEggs

policy is, but if you have receipts for components for your current machine you should be eligible

for an OEM copy.

An OEM version installs the same as a retail  version, but the license is good for only one machine

(read - motherboard). You can re-install as many time as necessary on the one machine.

A full retail version license version is good for 3 (maybe 5) machines ? (I use OEM ), but only after deactivating the current install, so you can replace the motherboard, but not sell the machine

and use the key again on another machine.

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Boss.......

I will continue with my 7 Home Premium, not a thing wrong with that system. Eventually, I will get a 7 Pro. I didn't know one could purchase a genuine product key from MS yet still use a OEM dvd to install/reinstall.

Thanx for your answers.

Trust me, if I could, I would continue using Windows 7 Home Premium, it is the best OS, in my opinion, for the money. I'm really not interested in 35 languages and bit-locker security that Ultimate has. I've learned my Windows purchasing lessons on eBay, they might be priced nice, but are they genuine? Most aren't, some don't even know.

I don't want to use an upgrade version. A simple full retail version, although more costly, is easier. Maybe if I learn how to install an OEM version.

 

So what are you asking ?

You have Win7 HP installed and know you don't need the stuff that comes with the other version,

and don't want to buy from e-bay because of a deserved bad reputation for non-genuine versions

of Windows.

What next ? Is the Win7 HP you have installed now an illegitimate version, and you want a

genuine version ?

• If you have a disk you can buy a new genuine key from MS  and still use the old disk for re-installs,

or repairs,  or for much  the same price, buy a new OEM disk from a legitimate source such as New Egg.

OEM versions are supposed to be restricted to system builders. Some component  retailers here in Oz will only sell one if you buy the motherboard, others are more liberal. I don't know what NewEggs

policy is, but if you have receipts for components for your current machine you should be eligible

for an OEM copy.

An OEM version installs the same as a retail  version, but the license is good for only one machine

(read - motherboard). You can re-install as many time as necessary on the one machine.

A full retail version license version is good for 3 (maybe 5) machines ? (I use OEM ), but only after deactivating the current install, so you can replace the motherboard, but not sell the machine

and use the key again on another machine.

.

What exactly were you looking for in relation to an 'upgrade' ?

"what is different between my operating system now, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate? "

Home Premium does just about anything a non business user needs.

The only  differences are to do with security - encryption, etc. , extended networking,

and XP MODE.

XP MODE can be useful for some business that have expensive software that is not compatible

with Win7. XP MODE is not suitable for running 3D games, as is too often suggested.

Win7 versions comparison

Win 8 would be very popular among laptop and table users, but the METO interface is not

much benefit to PC users ( says he who has not bothered even playing with Win8 ), but that's

the market Monopoly$oft is pitching Win8 to.

There never has been a Windows release that appeals to everyone, and they all have faults that

attract the attention of many. The biggest fail for Win7 I am aware of is the inability to disable

Auto-arrange in folders. This function that was available with XP was very useful for many, particularly

'visual' types (myself) who liked arranging their files and sub-folders in a pattern, and who now have to

work within the grid of uniformity imposed by MS and it's 250+ grid arranging options.

Well, I lie. I did do a 'fix' to disable Auto-arrange, but it's not as good as with XP. One problem being

you can accidentally hide a folder or file if you drop one on top (*ends rant*).

I've never used Libraries or AERO either, but pinning folder shortcuts to the Windows Explorer and Control Panel icons on the Task Bar is very useful, and Win7 loads faster and is very stable.

.

Trust me, if I could, I would continue using Windows 7 Home Premium, it is the best OS, in my opinion, for the money. I'm really not interested in 35 languages and bit-locker security that Ultimate has. I've learned my Windows purchasing lessons on eBay, they might be priced nice, but are they genuine? Most aren't, some don't even know.

I don't want to use an upgrade version. A simple full retail version, although more costly, is easier. Maybe if I learn how to install an OEM version.

SYSTEM SPECS

ASRock A55M-HVS Mobo Socket FM1

AMD APU A8-3850 2.9 GHz 4-Core

PNY (2x4gbs) 8 gbs total RAM 1333 DDR3

WD Caviar Black 750gbs 7200RPM 64mb cache SATA

AMD Radeon HD 5670 PCIx 16 2gbs DDR3 memory

Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit