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How do I clean install Windows 7 upgrade to new mac?
Hello, I have kind of a complicated question...
Is there a way to install Windows 7 Professional Upgrade as a clean install to Parallels on a Macbook Pro? I purchased the Windows 7 Professional Upgade as part of the "Ultimate Steal" student discount program which requires that I own a copy of Windows XP or Vista. I do own Windows XP. I have a genuine product key and product ID.
Here's my situation:
I have 2 macbook pros. One very old (2007 macbook pro) with Windows XP Professional installed. I have the Product Key and ID but no install disc. (I lost it)
One new macbook pro (2011) and a bootable windows 7 professional upgrade iso (and have it burned to a DVD as bootable). I have an authentic product key and product ID that microsoft emailed to me. I ordered a backup installation DVD but that won't come for a few days (hence why I made the iso a bootable DVD)
So technically I own Windows XP (on one mac) and want to install a clean version of Windows 7 Professional on a new mac. Anyone know how to do this? When I try to install Windows 7 using the iso or the DVD Windows (in parallels) tells me I need a prior version of windows installed. The "Ultimate Steal" website says that there are no returns allowed and no where on the page does it say I must upgrade from a computer that has XP or Vista on it. It only specifies that I must own a valid XP or Vista license. I really hate how Microsoft makes this so difficult.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
David
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Had i known that Microsoft would make this so difficult I would not have purchased Windows 7, but there are no refunds.
here's an idea I had if worse comes to worse... If there isn't a solution to the above, how would I go about downloading a Windows XP Professional ISO to install using parallels on my mac (and deactivate windows on my older laptop), reinstall windows xp on the new computer. Problem is I don't have a install CD so I would need a source for a legit full iso.
oh, and I also have a normal functioning windows 7 home premium laptop if I need to use windows 7 to download anything (in addition to the 2 macbook pros i listed above)