So recently I picked up an Elgato Game capture HD, to find out that the software required to use it only runs on Windows 7 & 8. I have Windows Vista Home Premium...
... I was wondering if there is a (legal) way of upgrading to Windows 7 or 8 for free? I read online (2009 article) that you can upgrade using the SIN code on the bottom right hand side of your computer.
I think it's about time that I upgrade haha.
If it helps, my computer is an Acer.
If anyone can help, I'd really, REALLY appreciate it!
Welcome
I will give you a definitive answer. There is no way to legally upgrade to Windows 7 or 8 for free.
You can get 7 for a pretty good price, since 8 has alreay been released.
I have Seven and it is awesome.
Hi Rich,
I'm seriously thinking of switching to W7 myself---Vista is driving me nuts!
Is it easy enough to do? Impressed with your opinion of it.
Regards,
jimindigo
It is very easy to install. Just follow this Tutorial. Clean Install Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums
In addition, you can get a bit of a heads up by doing what I did, watch the procedure on You Tube.
It is really great to know exactly what you will see on the Screen.
Good Luck
As a further note the only time I have seen Microsoft offer a free upgrade is if the user purchased a computer just before a release of a new version. So for example for a few months prior to the release of 7 Microsoft advertised a free upgrade to 7 on new systems. When they do so they are very specific as to the qualifying dates and how long the user has to redeem the upgrade. Otherwise Rich is correct.
