About this tag
The family pack tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's Windows 7 Family Pack, a licensing option that allowed installation on up to three home computers. Threads address installation, activation, and product key issues, including problems with clean installs not recognizing keys, moving Windows to a new PC, and replacing invalid copies. Users also compare family packs to other versions like OEM, retail, and upgrade, and discuss cost-saving alternatives such as using built-in Windows backup software instead of paid family packs. One thread mentions an ESET Family Security Pack giveaway, but the primary focus is on Windows 7 family pack licensing and troubleshooting.
  1. Mike

    ESET Promotional Giveaway

    We are pleased to announce a WindowsForum.com partnership in a promotional giveaway for ESET Family Security Pack, the latest in ESET’s line of security products. By working with the marketers and developers at the company, WindowsForum.com can now provide you with an opportunity to try this...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • antivirus development eset family pack feedback giveaway members nod32 operating system participation products promotional review security smart security software trial virtual machine windows forum
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. lostsoul65

    Windows 7 Save Money on Backups: Use Built-in Windows 7/8 Software Instead of Paid Family Packs

    If you want to back up your computers you have to buy afamily pack for 3 times the price. A couple of years ago before the familypacks you could put software on all your personal computers but now you have tohave a license for each "Personal" computer. So why pay a hundreddollars for your backup...
  3. M

    Windows 7 Win 7 install disc broke

    I brought win 7 family pack downloaded from microsoft. Windows 7 home Premium full not upgrade. Created iso disks 32bit and 64bit. Have product keys for both. The 64 bit disk is broke went onto my account at microsoft store not in purchase history. How can I download a copy of windows 7 that...
    • MAalbC 581
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit backup disc download error family pack forum help home premium installation iso issues microsoft product key support tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  4. A

    Windows 7 Move Windows 7 to a new PC

    Hi, I have Win7 Home Premium installed on 3 computers at home - purchased a Family Pack to install on 3 pc's. One of my pc's (old P4) is dying and I am replacing it with a new pc and want to disable/uninstall windows from this pc and install it on the new pc. The old pc had XP then I installed...
    • aldan
    • Thread
    • 64-bit advice computer family pack home premium installation new computer operating system pc migration transition uninstall upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. S

    Windows 7 Looking to replace invalid Windows 7 Ultimate with valid Windows 7 Home with minimal hassle

    Long story short: The copy of Win7 Ultimate I was given by a friend is invalid. I want to purchase a valid copy of Win7, but do not want the Ultimate Edition. Too many bells and whistles to collect dust. I am looking to buy the Win7 Home Family Pack from the MS website, since we have 3...
    • s1980
    • Thread
    • computer setup dual boot family pack hard drive home edition home pc installation license issues partition reinstall software purchase tech support ultimate user experience valid copy windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  6. J

    Windows 7 What version to buy???

    I have been kicking the idea of upgrading to Win7, but can't get a handle as to what I need to buy. I miss the old days. One box for all your needs. Now I don't know if I need OEM, retail, upgrade, family pack :confused:. A little background. I have three systems A,B, and C. I want to put...
    • jsabol
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit advice compatibility consumer desktop family pack home premium installation laptop licensing oem operating system product options retail software support upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  7. K

    Windows 7 Help with Family Pack and a Clean Installation

    I recently did a clean install of my system. I had previously used the Family Pack key 3 times on 3 separate computers. I did the clean install on one of those three computers but now it won't recognize the key, even though it is legit. Is this a known issue? and is there a way to fix it?
    • Korze123
    • Thread
    • activation issues clean install family pack legit software license key system repair system setup troubleshooting windows installation windows key
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  8. A

    Windows 7 Unable to activate win7 install

    I am attempting to install win7 64 bit Home Premium and I am positive the product code is correct but it has refused to accept it two times now. I purchased this product at Costco a few months ago and this version is a family pack that allows three installs. This is my second install and the...
    • andyhutch
    • Thread
    • activation costco error family pack home premium installation product key support technical issues windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. whoosh

    Windows 7 family pack supplies running low !

    Link Removed - Invalid URL Copies of the Windows 7 Family Pack, which includes three upgrade licenses for Link Removed - Invalid URL, are becoming harder to find in the United States, both in retail stores and online. The offer, announced by Microsoft in July and offered for $150, was said...
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • family pack supply shortage upgrade license windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  10. Dave McKeen

    Windows 7 Upgrade 32 bit XP to 64 Bit Windows 7?

    Hello! I have read the sticky notes and similar articles and have read forum posts, but none seem to address what I've encountered. I had a project to completely rebuild a PC that had been running 32 bit XP Pro. The PC is used mostly as a NAS. My intention was to put 64 bit Windows 7 on the...
    • Dave McKeen
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit bios caviar black compatibility ddr2 drivers family pack geforce installation memtest motherboard nas pc build seagate storage upgrade upgrade advisor windows 7 windows pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  11. H

    Now how to install on more than one computer?

    I see that Microsoft has posted on their website that they no longer will offer the family pack deal. So how do I install Windows 7 on 2 computers now?
    • helpneeded
    • Thread
    • family pack installation licensing microsoft multiple computers software windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  12. K

    Windows 7 Win7 Family Pack License Use

    I have Win7 Family Pack Home Premium. This comes with licensing for 3 computers. C1 is 64 bit & has winxp x32 All is backed up from winxp I install w7 x32 but wait to activate the license. It works fine. I want to now try to install w7 x64. If that works will activate license. Does the...
    • kbouter
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit activation asus backup bios compatibility computer family pack hardware home premium installation intel license memory support system requirements upgrade user guide windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  13. D

    Windows 7 Family Pack question

    I have Win7-Ultimate installed and now would like to upgrade 2 other laptops with Win7-Ultimate. Is the family pack only good for Home Premium? If so, what is the most economical way to install to two new machines? BTW, the two laptops are not eligible for the upgrade.
  14. B

    Windows 7 Clarification on Windows 7 Upgrade Family Pack Installations and Activation Status

    Hi, I purchased Windows 7Upgrade Family Pack. This entitles you to three computer installations. Two installs are complete. I also installed it on my own PC, but prior to activation I purchased an upgrade key to the Ultimate version, which was successful. I then activated my copy AFTER...
  15. K

    Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade change W/ Windows 7 ISO Image Edition Switcher

    If you own Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade/Family Pack, is it possible to use the Windows 7 ISO Image Edition Switcher by making the ISO image of the disk and opening it to install all version options as an upgrade? I found it on here, disregard please. Thanx
    • kbouter
    • Thread
    • disk image edition switcher family pack home premium installation iso options upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. 2ndwindranch

    Home Premium 3-Pack Not Available Anymore?

    I live in Northern California and went into a Best Buy, they had the boxes of the 3 pack on the shelf, no pricing. Then I got frustrate and left because I couldn't find anyone to help me... then I went to Fry's and they had NO 3-pack boxes on the shelf at all. I asked where they were, he said...
    • 2ndwindranch
    • Thread
    • 3-pack availability best buy california confirmation consumer electronics family pack fry's home premium licensing microsoft multiple computers retail retail out of stock shopping experience software upgrade upgrade upgrade path windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows News
  17. kemical

    Windows 7 outsells vista by 234% in the US

    Windows 7 outsells Vista by 234% in the US Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed due to 404 Error Written by Link Removed due to 404 Error Friday, 06 November 2009 11:10 Initial sales show Vista the door While any user who's had "the pleasure" of running Vista knows this from...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • customer insights family pack home premium market npd group operating system performance pre-order pro promotional revenue sales software sales statistics tech news upgrade us market user experience windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  18. V

    Windows 7 wHAT ABOUT A REINSTALL

    I purchased the Family Pack upgrade a few days ago and have upgraded a deks top and two laptop computers. I am very pleased with Windows 7 and its' operation on all these coputers and have only encountered one problem. I have a laptop which was running XP. After upgrading in the 32 bit...
    • Verne
    • Thread
    • 32-bit audio issues cd drive computer desktop drivers family pack gateway installation issues laptop m255e operating system outlook icon ram upgrade reinstall support tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. S

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Upgrade Family Pack Question

    Ok Hi guys hope you cna assit. Senario: 3 Pcs two wiht XP Pro ( i have full copies with Install Disks and Keys) Year old PC with Vista Home or somethign liek that- Preinstalled by manufacturer- no recovery disk but recovery partition. Im looking to get the Windows 7 Famly upgrade pack...
    • slackda
    • Thread
    • assistance backup clean install family pack installation microsoft migration operating system pcs recovery recovery partition software support upgrade upgrade path user experience windows 7 windows pro windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  20. M

    Windows 7 Upgrade with family pack

    I want to buy the family pack to put on 3 PC's. One has Vista 64 bit, one has Vista 32 bit, and the last has XP. Is there a difference in the packages or is the "upgrade" meant for anything? Can i use the upgrade for my PC's?
    • mb40sr
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit compatibility family pack installation licensing multiple computers upgrade windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation