Question by GearsOfMatt: Which Windows 7 Should I Get?
I want to upgrade from WIN XP 32bit to WIN7 64bit Home Premium. Which 7 should I get? There is the Home Premium Upgrade, 64bit 1-Pack for System Builders-OEM, and Home Premium Full. I’m a PC gamer so I want it great for gaming. I’m not spending over $ 200.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=windows+7+home+premium
Best answer:
Answer by gto69judge
If you plan on keeping this same computer for some time and have enough tech experience, go for the OEM disc.
A full, blank hard drive install is usually more stable that an upgrade in my experience.
Keep in mind that OEM discs can only ever be installed on 1 computer. The license is absolutely non-transferable. If you ever upgrade to a new PC, you will be buying Windows again.
Also, tech support for OEM disc is up to the installer (that would be you). Microsoft charges to talk to a human using OEM keys.
Full retail copies can be transferred and come with free tech support. This is part of the reason why they cost more.
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