Do I need 3 separate programmes

[Woodbug]

Looks like I will have to update my beloved XP to Windows 7 - thanks Mr. Moneybags Gates! I have two desktops and a laptop so do I need to buy three programmes (one for each machine) or will 1 COA number allow more than one installation. Next - where is the best place to buy Windows 7 programmes in UK.

 

Any help and advice is very welcome.

[KenB]

Hi

 

It depends on what you buy by way of a Windows 7 disk.

The general rule is .....one disk ....one computer

 

There are versions of Win 7 available for about £60

 

You can, however, get a "Family Pack" for Win 7 Home Premium.

This allows up to 3 computers to be upgraded from XP or Vista to Win 7 Home Premium.

click here

 

This is an upgrade disk.

 

You may wish to pay a little more and have an original installation disk for each machine.

 

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I assume that you have run Win 7 Upgrade Adviser to check that the XP machines can support Win 7 ?

click here

[cockpheasant]

Hi Woodbug, I had the same problem, and after considerable thought, I was able to buy refurbished windows 7 units that were way above the spec of my old XP machines and would take windows 8 for not a lot more money than the cost of Windows 7 programs. Worth a thought!!