OK to run win 7 install dvd from inside windows?

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  1. Posts : 21
    XP Pro 64 bit
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    OK to run win 7 install dvd from inside windows?


    I am trying to upgrade win 7 home to pro. Unfortunately, the system hangs when it tries to boot off the win 7 dvd (both 32 and 64 bit, but works fine with a linux install dvd).

    Can I log into win 7 home, and then run the setup file form the dvd? This launces fine, but I was wondering if there would be any problem upgrading siince the HDD is already mounted...
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    You should boot from the DVD. You can format and get a good clean install.
    From windows you cannot format, the results may not be as good.
    Bottom line, yes you can boot from windows.
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  3. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #3

    Kari put together a nice tutorial that may help you. It's for Vista to Win 7 but the concepts still apply. Read through it.

    A simple guide to a successful in-place upgrade
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  4.    #4

    You can't in-place Upgrade between Win7 versions. MS wants us to use Anytime Upgrade, although a retail key will work in an Anytime Upgrade.

    Type "Anytime" in the start search box to start the process to unlock the Pro features in about 15 minutes time.

    I would save a Win7 backup image so you have a path back to Premium if you decide to go back. Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
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  5. Posts : 21
    XP Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
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    gregrocker said:
    You can't in-place Upgrade between Win7 versions. MS wants us to use Anytime Upgrade, although a retail key will work in an Anytime Upgrade.

    Type "Anytime" in the start search box to start the process to unlock the Pro features in about 15 minutes time.

    I would save a Win7 backup image so you have a path back to Premium if you decide to go back. Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
    This sucks
    The Win 7 Pro version is actually a volume version at work, they just gave me the dvd (a key wasnt given); and the IT people seemed clueless about an "anytime upgrade".
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  6.    #6

    All you have is a Win7 installer. If you install it you'll have no way to activate without the key.

    Best to stick with Home Premium. There is hardly any difference worth upgrading.
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  7. Posts : 21
    XP Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
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    gregrocker said:
    All you have is a Win7 installer. If you install it you'll have no way to activate without the key.

    Best to stick with Home Premium. There is hardly any difference worth upgrading.
    I believe its a volume install dvd which probably has a harcoded key.

    Win 7 Pro has software restriction policies, which is my most important line of defense against malware...
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  8.    #8

    Enterprise version uses Volume License Keys bought in quantity by businesses and organizations. These are not meant for personal use and are also not hard-coded into the installer.
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  9. Posts : 21
    XP Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
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    gregrocker said:
    Enterprise version uses Volume License Keys bought in quantity by businesses and organizations. These are not meant for personal use and are also not hard-coded into the installer.
    This is not win 7 enterprise, this is a university wide win 7 pro license --- and the computer is a university computer
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  10.    #10

    Never heard of it. Anyone else?
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