Can I buy Windows 7 'upgrade' and still do clean install?
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Short answer YES no problem
Short answer YES no problem
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When you boot the Win7 DVD, it will scan the HD to see Vista and pass a flag to allow Upgrade Version key, even if you then go on to use Custom>Drive Tools (which you should) to Delete all, create new partition(s) as you wish, then format before installing Win7 to first partition.
After you get it set up and running as you want, then save a Win7 Backup Image externally so you never have to reinstall again - just reimage the HD (or replacement) using DVD or Repair CD in 15 minutes.
After you get it set up and running as you want, then save a Win7 Backup Image externally so you never have to reinstall again - just reimage the HD (or replacement) using DVD or Repair CD in 15 minutes.
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You have been given very good advice, several times above. May I just give you our tutorial in the event that you may have questions.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips
You have been given very good advice, several times above. May I just give you our tutorial in the event that you may have questions.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips
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You could save cash and buy an OEM version, but it will be locked to your motherboard, unless you call Microsoft and ask nicely to activate it on another PC.
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Any idea where i can buy cheapest OEM Windows 7 Premium?
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Newegg.com is a good place to start.
There is no reason to buy the OEM for you though. It is more expensive, and an Upgrade license will work just as well.
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You also want the flexibility to migrate your Win7 upgrade to any other machine in the future if need be, which you can't do with OEM that becomes locked to the hardware and is intended for System Builders.
Not the original poster here but I have a question.
Not that I need it as I have the full version of Utl, but do the upgrade versions come with both a 32 and 64 bit disks?
Thanks
Not that I need it as I have the full version of Utl, but do the upgrade versions come with both a 32 and 64 bit disks?
Thanks
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Yes, you will get two DVD and one Key. You can put it on as many computers as you like, and even change platform 32 or 64, but one machine at a time.
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Windows 10, Home Clean InstallIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB)...6 gbATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
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- Dell XPS 420
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- Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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