Can Not Activate after Clean Install


  1. gzt7d8
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    Windows 7 Professional (64bit)
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    Can Not Activate after Clean Install


    I installed a new hard drive today and performed a clean install on the new drive. I followed the tip under Tutorial that mentioned not to activate during the installation. I reinstalled the OS from the upgrade version of Win 7 Professional.

    Now the OS is installed, I attempted to activate my copy and received the message that it is an invalid key, can only be used for upgrading not for clean installation.

    I do have a valid key, entered the key from the Microsoft email received when I purchased the product.

    Do you have any suggestions how I can correct this?

    Thanks Greg.
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Greg,

    You may need to use OPTION THREE in the tutorial below to be able to.

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. gzt7d8
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    Shawn,
    The instructions worked like a dream.


    Thank you so very much!!

    Greg
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome Greg. :)
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