Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

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  1. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #210

    Hello JSM,

    Since you have a upgrade copy of Windows 7, you would not be able to do a clean install with it unless you did not enter the product key or do any updates on the first install, then after the second install is completely finished do so.

    It's a critical part of the steps in the tutorial that allows the clean install via a inplace upgrade install. I'm happy to hear that you got it working. :)
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  2. Posts : 5
    win 7 64, win 7 32
       #211

    Yes, the first time I tried it, I overlooked the part about not entering the product code until Win 7 was installed. When I had to do it again, I did it that way and it worked perfectly!
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  3. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #212

    It happens to all of us. :)
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  4. Posts : 3
    Windows XP 64bit
       #213

    I want to be sure with this since most people seem to have an ISO but I have a .IMG file.

    I bought and downloaded a discounted student version of windows 7 professional 64bit upgrade. I now have the file English_Windows_7_Professional_SP1_W64_X17-59186.img. I don't want to have to install XP and then install the windows 7 upgrade on a blank hard drive. So do I:

    1. Burn the .img file to a bootable disc
    2. Put the disc in and install the upgrade to my new, blank hard drive (selecting to NOT install updates and to verify product key later)
    3. Once it's installed, go through step 2 again but this time type in my product key and install all required updates

    And that should work fine?
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  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #214

    Hello Kaldanis, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    I have not tried this with a student copy before, but it should normally work. :)
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  6. Posts : 3
    Windows XP 64bit
       #215

    Thank you very much :) I think I'll be here a lot since it will be my first time using windows 7. I'll install it once I get a new SSD and let you know if it worked or not!
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  7. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #216

    You're welcome. I look forward to hearing your results. :)
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  8. Posts : 3
    Windows XP 64bit
       #217

    Hi again. It worked fine! All I had to do was install the upgrade to a blank SSD and click "skip" product key registration. Then once in windows I registered online. This saved me a lot of time
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  9. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #218

    That's great news Kaldanis. Thank you for posting back with your results. :)
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  10. Posts : 34
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #219

    Seeking advice for building a new PC


    Hi everyone,
    First of all, thanks for the tutorial.
    I intend to build a new PC with a 64-bit operating system in the very near future, but I am still unsure what is the best way to install a windows OS on it. Would
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade 64-bit (English) (Student Select) - Mail Order | University of California, Davis | Academic Software Discounts work for a clean install or do I need to purchase an OEM version?
    What I mean to say is, if I purchase the product in the link, would I be able to use any of the four options listed? Thank you for your time and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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