Windows Activation Error (W07 Home Premium)

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This is my first install of Windows 7 Home Premium. I install Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate the most and I have a few Windows 7 Professional install under the belt. So this is a new problem to me that I have never seen and I believe I have done everything right.

I did a clean install from DVD of Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade. The machine was running Windows XP so there is no upgrade path. I backed up all data and wiped the drive. I have installed all the other versions of Windows 7 this way without issue so I am stumped as to why I get this error. So before I call Microsoft and wait on the phone. I figured a quick post here would be a good idea.

Error: 0xC004F061: Software License Server determined that this specific product key can only be used for upgrading, not a clean install.

However this is no way to install Windows 7 on XP without a Clean Install???

This is a brand new Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade. Bought from Amazon and assuming that it is not a pirate copy.

Ideas?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 20...16GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg

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64-bit Windows 8.1 ProCore(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz12.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
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HP 25' ISP Monitor
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1900/1020
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(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
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100mb down/10mb up
Tews said:
Did you follow this tutorial?? http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?ltr=C
Click to expand...

Tews, absolutely fantastic!!! This worked perfectly (Option 3). I searched the forum for the solution but did not find anything (I’m sure it was my poor search words). You nailed it. I have never had this happen before but this worked like a CHARM! If I cannot REP you please accept my many thanks!

Note: To everyone this is why this forum is so fantastic! Everyone here really knows their stuff!!! Thanks to you all!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 20...16GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
Admin please mark as resolved! Thanks!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 20...16GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
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