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Windows 7 - Can you upgrade a OEM Version?

 
01-22-2011   #1


Windows 7 x64 RC1, Vista Ultimate, XP Pro
 
 

Can you upgrade a OEM Version?

Can you upgrade a OEM Version? I have two laptops with XP and Vista and I want to buy a 3 users upgrade for Windows 7. I also have an extra XP from a crash computer that I want to put on another computer that I am going to build and then I know I can put the upgrade on this one but how about the two laptops?

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01-22-2011   #2


Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
 
 


Yes an OEM can be upgraded
but do it as a clean install, for best results
Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version[2]=General Tips
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01-22-2011   #3


ME/XP/Vista/Win7
 
 


YES, best to do a clean install.
Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version


Check your PC with the Upgrade Advisor:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Last edited by theog; 01-22-2011 at 06:38 PM.. Reason: link added
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01-22-2011   #4


Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by theog View Post
yes, best to do a clean install.
Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

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01-22-2011   #5


ME/XP/Vista/Win7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by richc46 View Post
Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by theog View Post
yes, best to do a clean install.
Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

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01-22-2011   #6


Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
 
 


You may be right Ray. Take care.
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