System Recovery Options in Windows 7, available since Vista Windows 7 on the other hand requires either Windows XP or Vista as a qualifying operating system and you can do in place upgrades from Windows Vista.Ĥ. So that’s two upgrades required, which works out to more than the $29 Apple advertises for Lion. In fact, Snow Leopard is the only way you can download Mac OS X Lion since the App Store it is only available on that version of OS X. Speaking of qualifying operating systems, users running older versions of Mac OS X such as Leopard or Tiger will have to upgrade to Snow Leopard to qualify to use Mac OS X Lion. Mac OS X requires that you connect to the Internet to reactivate your Mac OS X installation use it. Also, you have the option of backing up a working image of your Windows 7 installation that’s already activated and restore it without the need to reactivate. You can do a clean install using the upgrade disc and reactivate by telephone. Microsoft license agreement does recommend that you have a qualifying operating system installed (Windows XP or Vista) in order the use the Windows 7 Upgrade disk, but based on my experience it is not required. With Windows, the only thing you have authorize is “Windows”. You have to authorize your Mac first before you can reinstall Lion on “your” Mac. You can clean install Snow Leopaard first. Will Lion still provide a way to make a bootable image in the event that I need to start from scratch? I’m really exited about Lion, but I’m a bit anxious about the absence of any physical media in the event of a crash where I need to do a clean install. Recently a Mac user emailed Steve Jobs asking about the options for doing a clean install with Mac OS X Lion: So if you are in some remote location where there is no Internet Access or telephone, you can use Windows 7 for a long period of time with ample time to get your installation reactivated. In fact, if your 30 days are up, you can extend your activation grace period for up to 120 days. ![]() In fact, you can do a clean install or in place upgrade with the Windows 7 Upgrade disk if you wish, you are given 30 days activate or you can activate by telephone. ![]() Windows 7 provides product activation too, but it’s not strict like Mac OS X Lion. Reinstalling Windows 7Īnother problem with Mac OS X Lion when it comes to reinstallation is, in order to reinstall you must first connect to the Internet and validate your Mac’s serial so Apple can determine if it’s approved. Power users will likely find a workaround, but basic users will be left out.ģ. In addition to that you can order a reinstallation disk if you need one from the Microsoft Store or download and burn your own.Īpple doesn’t provide the option to burn an OS X Lion disk. Microsoft realizes this and provides Windows 7 both as a digital download or a box license you can purchase in a store. One of the immediate disadvantages is for people who don’t have a fast enough Internet connection to purchase Mac OS X as a digital download. You can also purchase Windows 7 at almost any electronics store. Microsoft has been offering Windows 7 as a digital download from the Microsoft Store since its debut in 2009. ![]() I believe this is more of a disadvantage for Mac OS X Lion, since this is the only way to purchase the new version of Mac OS X.
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