need to reformat a couple of computers around the house

ZDnet links for archive
1. http://www.zdnet.com/article/seven-perfectly-legal-ways-to-get-windows-7-cheap-or-even-free/
above link has below links...
2. http://www.zdnet.com/article/finally-some-answers-to-windows-7-upgrade-questions/

3. http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-prepares-windows-anytime-upgrade-v2/

OK so after doing some shopping and for considerations of time. The upgrade process direct from M$ is less than $100. The system restore disk that I need to create with golden image will be worth $98 for Windows 7 Pro.

steps for setting up pc:
1. http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN127699/EN
I personally don't recommend McAfee for personal use. There is lighter and free scan tools available for consumer PCs. I recommend McAfee and other enterprise AV subscription solutions for enterprise though.

2. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2108245/the-right-way-to-set-up-a-new-pc.html

next:
set up computer for remote desktop windows 7

Going to need to buy windows 8.1 for upcoming gaming pc for oculus...
Also need to nut up for Server 2008 for small 5 pc network. :(

best link so far:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html