Upgrade key the same as Product key?


  1. Kungal
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    Windows 7 Pro
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    Upgrade key the same as Product key?


    I purchased a copy of Windows 7 professional on-line and downloaded the setup file. When I opened it I was told that: 'to upgrade from one version of Windows 7 to another you need to use Windows anytime upgrade' or something to that effect. So I went to windows anytime upgrade and click on 'I have already purchased a copy of windows 7', then I was prompted to enter the upgrade key. I just entered the Product key because as far as I am aware I haven't got an upgrade key.

    The upgrade worked so I assumed I had done the right thing. Can any one confirm that the upgrade key is the same as the product key?

    Thanks
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  3. Tews
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    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    It upgraded didn't it ... problem solved...
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  4. gregrocker
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    Yes Anytime Upgrade will take Upgrade version keys, but you can also clean reinstall from retail Product Keys so be sure to save it for life along with your installer.
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