Yours is the first site to specifically state from a USB via the DVD. I want to load 7 Ultimate alongside XP Pro. This is the first site I have been able to find that states how to do this.
Will give it a go and let you know from my end.
Thanks up front for the advice.
George.
People who get the "invalid or incomplete switch" error.....i was facing the same issue with MBRWIZ 3.0 beta....then i switched to MBRWIZ 2.0 and ran the HP USB STORAGE FORMAT TOOL again and it worked.
Thanks for the info...helped a lot
Are all the versions of Windows 7 on one DVD (like Vista) or are there separate DVDs (similar to XPP and XPH CDs)? What about 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7?
The reason that I ask is that I've asked in several High Street computer repair companies and they're split 50/50 about whether they're all on the same DVD or separate DVDs.
Finally, I've been told that the Windows 7 media is "locked" though I don't know exactly what this means. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Got a question for Thrax. If every Win7 DVD contains every version, why does my Home Premium DVD only allow me to access 'Home Premium'?
The only difference in versions is the packages and licensing configuration. Since the DVD contains all of the packages available, any version can be installed/anytime-upgraded from one disc.
The version that gets installed/activated is dependent on the key you enter to activate.
As Alex said, it only allows you to install Home Premium because that is what your license unlocks. Using the Windows Anytime Upgrade function, you can purchase a new key that will unlock any higher tier of Windows at your leisure.
Side note: if you dump the Windows 7 DVD to an ISO and delete EI.CFG in the ISO and burn that ISO back to DVD, you'll be given the option to install any version of Windows. Your key will only work for the version you purchased, but there it is.
I understand I would need a valid key to activate another version. That's not what I'm asking, it's been posted here that 'all' versions are on the same DVD. My Home Premium DVD will only allow me access to Home Premium. I'm not calling anyone a liar here but I'd like to see this for myself. I'm a tinkerer, I like to break things down to see how they work, this is an opportunity to expand my knowledge base.
I understand I would need a valid key to activate another version. That's not what I'm asking, it's been posted here that 'all' versions are on the same DVD. My Home Premium DVD will only allow me access to Home Premium. I'm not calling anyone a liar here but I'd like to see this for myself. I'm a tinkerer, I like to break things down to see how they work, this is an opportunity to expand my knowledge base.
EI.CFG determines what version the disc installs automatically. Microsoft uses a different EI.CFG for each version, but the other versions are made accessible by deleting it.
EI.CFG determines what version the disc installs automatically. Microsoft uses a different EI.CFG for each version, but the other versions are made accessible by deleting it.
So, if it works, I can install an upgraded version test it for 30 days, and simply buy the proper licence from MS, rather than add another two pieces of circular plastic to an already huge collection of generally useless discs. Linux anyone? I've got discs going back to the 90's. I'm a hoarder as well as a tinkerer.
You don't even need to do that. Run the Anytime Upgrade client from the Start Menu, and you will be prompted to purchase a higher version of Windows. After inserting your DVD, issuing your new key and waiting a while, the new version will be installed and activated.
Thrax, just to clarify, does the system you want to upgrade from need to be active?
Make a long story short, had to re & re my Win 7 home install. MS won't reactivate it automatically and want to charge me $60 to talk to a human being. For an extra $30 I might as well upgrade.
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it took me a couple of reads to get it
thanks great job!
Will give it a go and let you know from my end.
Thanks up front for the advice.
George.
any ideas?
Thanks for the info...helped a lot
The reason that I ask is that I've asked in several High Street computer repair companies and they're split 50/50 about whether they're all on the same DVD or separate DVDs.
Finally, I've been told that the Windows 7 media is "locked" though I don't know exactly what this means. Does anyone have any ideas?
Remember that it's spelled 'disk', not 'disc'.
The only difference in versions is the packages and licensing configuration. Since the DVD contains all of the packages available, any version can be installed/anytime-upgraded from one disc.
The version that gets installed/activated is dependent on the key you enter to activate.
Side note: if you dump the Windows 7 DVD to an ISO and delete EI.CFG in the ISO and burn that ISO back to DVD, you'll be given the option to install any version of Windows. Your key will only work for the version you purchased, but there it is.
EI.CFG determines what version the disc installs automatically. Microsoft uses a different EI.CFG for each version, but the other versions are made accessible by deleting it.
So, if it works, I can install an upgraded version test it for 30 days, and simply buy the proper licence from MS, rather than add another two pieces of circular plastic to an already huge collection of generally useless discs. Linux anyone? I've got discs going back to the 90's. I'm a hoarder as well as a tinkerer.
Make a long story short, had to re & re my Win 7 home install. MS won't reactivate it automatically and want to charge me $60 to talk to a human being. For an extra $30 I might as well upgrade.
Yes, the system must be activated.