Someone stated this is only an upgrade. Is this true? I lost a hard drive and need the complete install package.
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No. This is the full version. You may have to call Microsoft to get them to re-set your Serial Number. One suggestion. Make sure your OS is up to date before you start installing core programs including MS Office. If you're running Windows 7, everything should work fine. MS Tech Supports number is (800) 892-5234.
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Mine came with the backup software already on the drive. It is part of the setup.
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I opened mine up to check. Hard drive and memory are upgradeable but CPU and graphics card are not. By the time the accessories that are needed to actually use this are available, this will be obsolete.
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As M. says, this is the "retail storefront" package, blue box and all. Includes installation goodies as opposed to the brown-box "bare drive only" system one would buy at an OEM warehouse (or by accidentally clicking the wrong button here). ; )
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Why don't u ask Amazon if 7 still comes with the package? The computer is supposed to come with instructions on what to do to get a copy of 7. I ordered this model yesterday and expect no problems. If the box doesn't have the info I'll contact Toshiba. I think its on their website but not sure. Don't u think people would be freaking out in the review if the 7 upgrade is not included? Best Buy- Go on their site and see for yourself. People don't get the facts straight many times. If you don't see the computer forget about it.
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I Don't Believe So Everything Is Upgraded. It Works Better Then The Other One Ever Did.
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No. An "upgrade" version requires a previous version to be existing (or at least have the installation disk(s) for the previous version). That said, XP is no longer supported and is vunerable to security attacks. MS is providing no further updates (as of April 2014). But if ou must have XP, then look for the "Full" version.
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go to "store" and find the upgrade somewhere there...I don"t really remember where was it, but in "store"Or >>control panel>>system and security>>windows update>>check for update>>Ether one works...Good luck
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The one I purchased was the full install version 7.0 of Reason, not the upgrade.
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Chris, I do not believe that this is a upgrade for Ultimate. Question, why would your license have expired? You can now download VS 2013 community edition.
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Then my friend this is not upgrade, but entire system change! Normally u have to re-install the OS u use.
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Yeah you can upgrade even if you don't have the original or real version of windows only thing you need to know is when you upgrade you will lost your data unless you back it up on a external hard drive or usb
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You should be able to connect this drive and then redirect your download to this drive. You should be able to do this through the W7 download page or you could redirect your default download location through your browser. The bigger question to you will be whether you have enough room on your primary drive to do the upgrade. Another option would be to move most of your personal files from your original drive to this external drive freeing up space on your primary drive to download and upgrade Windows. Depends on what you want. Personally, I would at least use the external drive as a backup/copy for your personal files in case your upgrade goes badly.
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No, you would never expect to have anything pre-installed on a bare drive like this. Formatted maybe, but usually not. Completely empty.
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Yes. This license cannot be installed as an upgrade, it must be a fresh install.
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This comes with 7 Pro pre-installed with the upgrade disc, I've purchased a few like this and it has been a very seamless process.
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The system builder is really for installing on blank machines. If you already have XP, you should just get the upgrade version, which is cheaper anyway.