I want to upgrade to a different version of Windows 7 and I'm just wondering, is it better to do the usual "uninstall current version then install different version" method or use Windows Anytime Upgrade? I'm tempted to go with AU because apparently it only takes a few minutes, but I'd like to know if there are any cons beforehand. I haven't found any other than that buying an AU key is usually more expensive than buying an installation disc. :/
I don't know. Theoretically there shouldn't be anything wrong with using anytime upgrade because you already have all the features etc installed, it just won't let you use them.
Well, nothing came up after some more searching, so I guess I'll go ahead and get an AU key. Thanks for the answer, loony.
Can range vary. Hardware problems, or maybe even some sort of hidden malware/virus from the previous OS. Everything isn't set in stone when doing a straight upgrade.
The hidden malware/virus thing is pretty unlikely since I'm on a genuine copy of Windows. And my laptop should be able to handle the upgrade. Not that you'd read this, since you're uhh... banned.
he has a point if you were actually upgrading from one version of windows to another, but you aren't, you're just changing your license.
