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If I jump from Windows 7 to Windows 10 TP, do I lose the free W10 upgrade?

They have said to me that you will have to log in to the Microsoft website from your Windows 7 or 8 PC. I asked them this specifically and the sales rep assured me it would be the case.
- thegummy
- Post #9
- Apr 29, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Beware Windows Update. Pre-cursor update for Win7 to get Win10

You will get a key and can do a clean install from an ISO. I have asked MS technical support this and they confirmed this will definitely be how it works. You have to use your current OS (7 or 8) to get the key in the first place then you can clean install from the ISO.
- thegummy
- Post #29
- Apr 16, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Why No SP2 for Win7?

I think a central store for traditional programmes would be a great idea. Look at Steam with games. The thought of Steam not existing and just dealing with all the different publishers through their own websites would be terrible compared to the convenience of Steam
- thegummy
- Post #74
- Apr 12, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Why No SP2 for Win7?

Good tip, will need to remember that when installing 10
- thegummy
- Post #45
- Apr 11, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Why No SP2 for Win7?

I think you'll be able to sort out your Win7 problems; I've been completely fine. But you'll only have to worry about it for a few more months as 10 will be out and you'll get a free upgrade
- thegummy
- Post #3
- Apr 9, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Your Windows 10 Upgrade paths from Win 7

It's not yet known but my guess is that if they're going to hold back any features from the standard version, they'll be available through the Windows app store rather than as a "pro" version.
- thegummy
- Post #9
- Apr 8, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows XP (I searched first)

Isn't the only problem here is that he's trying to use an OEM copy on a different machine which isn't legal? Surely that wouldn't have activated on the year of the OS's release anyway?
- thegummy
- Post #29
- Apr 4, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows XP (I searched first)

If the license agreement didn't say anything about the software only being usable for a limited period of time then someone should be able to use it 14 years later or 24 years later. Support is different but they should be able to install and use it.
- thegummy
- Post #28
- Apr 4, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows XP (I searched first)

Does it say anything about there being a limited time of use in the EULA?
- thegummy
- Post #23
- Apr 3, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows XP (I searched first)

The keyboard doesn't have anything to do with it, it's the motherboard that has to stay the same for the license to be valid
- thegummy
- Post #20
- Apr 3, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Windows XP (I searched first)

Just phone up again and get the website this time?
- thegummy
- Post #7
- Apr 2, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Another help me choose my PSU thread :/

I don't think it's a case of foolishly thinking "more is better", rather that if they buy a 650W and only needed a 550W there is little or no down side, whereas if they buy less than their machine needs it can cause problems. There isn't much of a price difference between the 2 so a lot of...
- thegummy
- Post #9
- Mar 28, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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"Windows 10 will be free for some software pirates"

Basically just confirms my point - they're letting pirates install the software without having to even crack it first but its legal status will still be "illegal"
- thegummy
- Post #35
- Mar 20, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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"Windows 10 will be free for some software pirates"

Basically it seems like they can't be bothered trying to fight the crackers anymore but are still using the scare tactics that make some people buy windows for non-moral reasons
- thegummy
- Post #29
- Mar 19, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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"Windows 10 will be free for some software pirates"

If that's the case then, if the ISO even has the ability to do a clean install, it would be useless since it would be impossible to activate?
- thegummy
- Post #26
- Mar 19, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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"Windows 10 will be free for some software pirates"

Don't you have a smart phone? An app store isn't a terrible thing
- thegummy
- Post #21
- Mar 19, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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"Windows 10 will be free for some software pirates"

So I wonder how they will limit the iso downloads to those who already have (legal or not) copies of 7 already. Not that I understand why they'd want to.
- thegummy
- Post #16
- Mar 19, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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"Windows 10 will be free for some software pirates"

The thing that worries me is that I like a clean install of an os. Don't like the idea of it being a Windows update. Well I have to pay 75 quid for that luxury?
- thegummy
- Post #14
- Mar 19, 2015
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Corsair CSM vs RM

Just for reference, the Corsair VX 550 (which was their budget range) has been powering this PC just about 24/7 for over 5 years now. That has been a Phenom II 955 and GTX 260 up until recently. Also, possibly worthy of note, is that the build actually has quite the undesirable trait of having...
- thegummy
- Post #16
- Mar 17, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair CSM vs RM

I'm pretty sold on the XFX. Seems like it has everything I want. Thanks a lot for your help. I'm actually surprised that, seeing as there are Corsair reps on this forum and one just replied to a different thread, none of them answered my question when I was essentially going to buy one of...
- thegummy
- Post #13
- Mar 16, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair CSM vs RM

Thanks for the help, really appreciated. I liked the price of the Antec one and the fact it has better quality components in it but I'm slightly put off by the fact it's non-modular. Do you think the Antec would be as quiet as the Corsair RM?
- thegummy
- Post #11
- Mar 15, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair CSM vs RM

Why do you recommend against Corsair? I've always had good experiences with them before and they're highly rated online
- thegummy
- Post #9
- Mar 15, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair CSM vs RM

Well that's from checking various different websites. I'm in the UK.
- thegummy
- Post #7
- Mar 15, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair CSM vs RM

Just checked out the Seasonic, it's quite a bit more expensive than even the Corsair RM, never mind the CSM.
- thegummy
- Post #5
- Mar 15, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair CSM vs RM

I strongly suspect I don't as my current PSU is 550 and running a Phenom II 955 and Radeon R9 280 (with 3 hard drives) perfectly well and the new system will be an i5 with initially the same video card but eventually being replaced by something newer. The 650 is only a couple of quid more...
- thegummy
- Post #4
- Mar 15, 2015
- Forum: Power Supplies
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Corsair CSM vs RM

What would the differences be between these two PSUs? (specifically the 650w varieties) I understand the RM has a bigger fan which also has an "off" mode. Is there any other differences that are notable? The CSM is apparently only semi-modular but as far as I can see that just means...
- thegummy
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- Mar 15, 2015
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- Forum: Power Supplies

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