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Thanks Brink!
But just to confirm...did you have a previous version of Windows installed anywhere on your system or did you start with a blank slate? How did you prove you had a previous version?
In Vista you could do a clean install but needed to start from XP first so they could verify the serial. I'm curious how they do it now (if different).
Just want to make sure...I like to change my system a lot and debating full version vs. upgrade. I don't want the hassle of having to install an old Windows version first before it lets me install 7 everytime I change a motherboard.
I have my my current Full retail Windows 7 Ultimate on one drive, but this does not matter since it is not qualified to upgrade from.
I created a new 40GB unallocated partition on a separate physical RAID hard drive, restarted the computer, booted from the Upgrade retail Windows 7 Home Premium, installed, and activated with the included product key number without having to verify or check for any previous qualifying version of Vista.
It's confirmed.:)
Perhaps you discovered a loophole. I thought that your hard drive was completely and totally empty...with no other hard drives or anything else installed.
Microsoft isn't very clear but they hint you may only need your install discs
Windows 7 Upgrade Considerations
"Locate the original installation disks for the programs currently on your computer.
Insert the Windows 7 DVD and follow the instructions for a custom installation by selecting the Custom (advanced) installation option."