Can I Do a clean install after an upgrade?

Manigue

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Next Thursday I'll be upgrading from Vista64 to Windows 7. I plan to do an upgrade to test things out. After verifying which applications/utilities work or don't work, I'll be daring and bold and would like to do a clean install.

Will this be possible using the the upgrade disk I will receive on Oct. 22?
 

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It should be. The disc itself contains Windows 7 (the complete OS).
 

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I was curious about this myself. So, how do you verify that you own a legitimate version of Vista to upgrade from? Vista came with my pcs, but I ditched them as soon as the first win7 leaks appeared.
 

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Thanks to all that replied.

Theog;
If I have to re-install Vista64 then I should consider a dual boot. Do you know if this option allows for the clean install after the initial upgrade?
 

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DIY Re-built.
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bits SP1
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Intel i7-920
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ASUS P6TD Deluxe
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12 Gb (6x2GB Corsair XMS TR3X3G1600C9 G) Tri Channels
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ASUS GTX-970 Turbo
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Samsung UN46D6500 46" TV
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1 Samsung 1Tb
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- Samsung BD-083A Blue Ray Player
- Lite On iHBS212 Blue Ray Burner
- Nippon Labs All-In-One Card Reader/Writer W/USB & eSata
Manigue said:
If I have to re-install Vista64 then I should consider a dual boot.
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According to the EULA, you're not allowed to use the qualifying OS anymore (the version of Windows you upgraded from). Except if you need to reinstall Windows 7 again in the future.

EDIT - of course you could probably still use Vista so long as you don't use 7. In other words you're not supposed to be using them both. Whether or not a dual boot actually violates the license agreement, I don't know (technically you wouldn't be using them both at the same time, as you'd need to reboot to get to the other OS). It seems like a bit of a gray area.
 

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All of my systems still run fastest on XP 32-bit for the most part. Win7 is fun to play with, but I still prefer XP for raw speed, security, and functionality.
I want the cleanest possible install so I am going to install to a formatted partition rather than overwrite the upgraded XP/Vista. But, since I don't want XP/Vista after it is upgraded, and the XP/Vista has to be on the first partition to boot and run the upgrade, then I am considering installing the upgrade to a second formatted HDD.

On my laptops, I'm considering copying the XP/VIsta image to an external HDD and setting it to boot, then installing the upgrade to formatted HDD.

Does anyone have any other ideas how to get a formatted upgrade install.
 
Now you have me thinking. I plan on doing a clean install anyway. Can I have my current OS on one hard drive, install Windows 7 on a second hard drive, then remove the old one and go from there?
 

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Lord make my word sweet, in case I have to eat them later...
I think I'll be re-arming a few times while I consider my options.
 

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mcleod55 said:
Now you have me thinking. I plan on doing a clean install anyway. Can I have my current OS on one hard drive, install Windows 7 on a second hard drive, then remove the old one and go from there?
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Yes:

"The custom install can be directed to a different partition or drive than the one the qualifying install is located on. This functionality has always been possible when using Windows Upgrade packs."

The Microsoft Developer Network


XP upgrade to win7 using a new hard drive

I plan to plug in a second HDD, format Primary, install Win7 from XP desktop on first HDD, after install change cables (or boot order in BIOS), mark active and run Startup Repair.
 
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