Win 7 64 bit Upgrade Activation problem


  1. LegoTim
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    Wim 7 Home 64 bit
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    Win 7 64 bit Upgrade Activation problem


    Hi, I had a problem with a virus on my Win 7 Home 32bit pc and went for the reformat and a fresh install via the custom option, and at the same time I upgraded to a an i5 processor and mobo which meant going to th 64bit version.
    But when I came to activate the install on line I got a message that the key is for an upgrade not a new install.
    I used the same custom install process to go from XP to 7 32bit with out a problem.
    So other than paying out for a new key can anybody offer any suggestions what to do now?
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  3. derekimo
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    Win 10 Pro x64
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    LegoTim said:
    Hi, I had a problem with a virus on my Win 7 Home 32bit pc and went for the reformat and a fresh install via the custom option, and at the same time I upgraded to a an i5 processor and mobo which meant going to th 64bit version.
    But when I came to activate the install on line I got a message that the key is for an upgrade not a new install.
    I used the same custom install process to go from XP to 7 32bit with out a problem.
    So other than paying out for a new key can anybody offer any suggestions what to do now?
    Welcome to the forum,

    See if this helps, Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
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