Win7 Home to PRO Upgrade Q&A

[The Quicken]

I've got a couple of pc's, all of which came with pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium (I hate preinstalled/want the OEM Disc) and I'm going to be upgrading to Windows 7 Pro.(on one PC to use as a server).

I've never done this before and I'm curious as to what to expect, how/will it affect anything other that my current OS?

Is there anything I should be aware off before I do this?

[enaberif]

Is there a reason you need Pro? The only real reason you'd need it is to join a domain.

[KaptCrunch]

so your saying that you have w7 pro on new machine and want to load rest of home machines?

your only allowed one install per COA , if older hardware may have to bring it up to current hardware for older stuff not supported by w7

[YukonTrooper]

If there was something that Pro offered that you needed, you'd know what that something was. Honestly, I'd just do fresh Win 7 Home installs using a retail disc image and the OEM keys.

[The Quicken]

Originally Posted by YukonTrooper

If there was something that Pro offered that you needed, you'd know what that something was. Honestly, I'd just do fresh Win 7 Home installs using a retail disc image and the OEM keys.

TY (networking, networking, networking)

[The Quicken]

Originally Posted by enaberif

Is there a reason you need Pro? The only real reason you'd need it is to join a domain.

Bingo! lol

Want to set up a server. (on one PC)

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by The Quicken

Bingo! lol

Want to set up a server. (on one PC)

A server doesn't need to be part of a domain. You can setup a computer in a network to act as a server.

A real server will be something that will use Active Directory and such and for home use I personally think that is a bit overkill.

[botat29]

Originally Posted by The Quicken

Bingo! lol

Want to set up a server. (on one PC)

even with pro you will not have a domain , a domain need a Domain Controler, and it's only on a server you can install it. If you want a server for your house, use Windows Home Server.

[Shadowmeph]

(I am not totally sure with Windows 7 Home Premium ) but if you are basically just going to have one PC to store things on so that the other PCs can have access to it as far as I know I don't think that you need to upgrade any of them, just as long as you set up the networking part with right clicking on what ever you want the PC or PCs to have access with.
Now if you can't do it with Windows 7 Home Premium I think that you just need to click on the Upgrade windows feature and put in the new serial key which should then download the appropriate upgrades and updates

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by Shadowmeph

(I am not totally sure with Windows 7 Home Premium ) but if you are basically just going to have one PC to store things on so that the other PCs can have access to it as far as I know I don't think that you need to upgrade any of them, just as long as you set up the networking part with right clicking on what ever you want the PC or PCs to have access with.
Now if you can't do it with Windows 7 Home Premium I think that you just need to click on the Upgrade windows feature and put in the new serial key which should then download the appropriate upgrades and updates

The term "server" can mean so many things.. And most times if someone needs to join a "domain" they need to setup active directory which leads to a whole other ball park of things to take care.

Personally I think they are needing a server.. but not to the degree of an ACTUAL server