I upgraded a 32 bit Win XP to Win 7 Pro a while back. I am having major issues with a program and the only solution right now it to reinstall the OS. Ive backed up my files already but not sure if I can reinstall an Upgrade over the same Upgrade version.
Can I simply download a Win 7 Pro 32 iso and use my Upgrade key?
Yes- you can do a repair install..
Repair Install
Make sure that you enter the Key on request, or you'll have to do it again.
If you want to do a clean install, then you'll need to do the double-install method -
Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
Ok. Im downloading a Win 7 Pro 32 iso now. Ill have to do the Clean method since its the only way I know my issue will be fixed.
Looking over the link, what exactly is the double install portion? I dont see it mentioned in the tutorial? Is there another step Im going to have to take?
It's Option24 in Brink's list - and the only one of the three that is officially supported by MS.
(sorry - misread it myself!)
Last edited by NoelDP; 22 Mar 2014 at 08:13. Reason: correct option number
Ah ok. Only issue is, I dont have an actual Upgrade disk anymore.
That's OK - the only thing different between an Upgrade disk and a full Retail disk (the ISO you're downloading) is the Key :)
Simply use the downloaded ISO (after burning it to disk) the same way.
In addition read over these same steps for Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
You will get and keep a perfect install to the exact extend you stick with the tools and methods in the tutorial.
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