How to upgrade the OEM Version of Windows 7?

Hi all

I have ideapad Lenovo Z560 supplied with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed. My understanding is that it is the OEM of Windows 7 version.

My copy of Windows works fine. I want to upgrade to the OEM of Windows 7 Ultimate version.

This kind of upgrade is possible? If 'Yes', then please guide on "how to do". Need the steps to this list.

Which will incur fees? If 'Yes', then please provide details or at least an estimate.

Thank you in advance!

Pankaj Dua

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:04:47 + 0000, PRDua wrote:

I have ideapad Lenovo Z560 supplied with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed. My understanding is that it is the OEM of Windows 7 version.

Yes. Almost any computer that comes with Windows preinstalled has a
OEM version.

My copy of Windows works fine. I want to upgrade to the OEM of Windows 7 Ultimate version.

Why do you do this? Are you aware that the only difference is
Ultimate has some additional features, and most of the people do not need (or
even want to) these characteristics?

This kind of upgrade is possible?

N ° you can't move to an OEM version. If you get an OEM version
you have to clean install it. If you want to upgrade, you must obtain
a commercial version.

Which will incur fees? If 'Yes', then please provide details or at least an estimate.

Yes. You need to buy it. I don't know where you can buy this, or what
they would charge it.

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