Is it better to upgrade to Windows 7 or buy the full software version?

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I have a replacement computer that is on its way to replace (obviously) my current computer that is having issues. Since it is a replacement computer, I can't change the fact that it is going to come with Windows Vista because that is what my current computer has. 

However, I want to upgrade to Windows 7. The computer company, of course, wanted me to buy their full software version (even though they would not intall it for me right off the bat) and send me the CD and I install it on my replacement computer myself, which is fine. 

However, he was telling me that if I buy the full software version, then if anything happens to my computer that is all I have to re-install. But if I only buy the upgrade, I would first have to re-install Vista and then the Windows 7 upgrade, in the event my computer would ever have issues. 

So besides that fact, is one way "better" than the other?

Should I just buy the upgrade or should I buy the full software version?

Thanks!

brayden · Accepted Answer

It's always better to go with the full version as opposed to the upgrade. You will have fewer problems down the road if you do.

Art thou mankind¿ · Answer

What can you afford? The full version is more expensive than the upgrade version, so its natural that it is the better one to own. If you don't mind installing Vista first when you want to erase everything on your hard drive then upgrading to 7, you can go ahead and go with the upgrade version to save money by sacrificing time.

Anonymous · Answer

OK....I just have been threw a similar issue. 

And all I can say is ouch.

Yes the upgrade version of "7" needs to have a legal Vista install to properly install itself....you will need to install "7" from within Vista on an upgrade version.

In my experience, and I just went threw this $h!t....I had a (legal) "7" install when my hard drive broke.

I had to nuke and pave my 7 install, then install Vista...once I had a validated Windows Vista install, then and only then did Microsoft allow me to  upgrade to "7".

So ......back to your original query....purchase the full if you want to have easier 'replacement'. purchase the 'upgrade' if you are thrifty.

The "cheaper" upgade "WILL" need a currrent install of Vista to "work" ..

If you are using an XP install....you are SOL. sorry

Both 7's will do the same.

Anonymous · Answer

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Is it better to upgrade to Windows 7 or buy the full software version?

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