Can I install window 7 pro from new laptop that'll run home eddition


  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 64 bit
       #1

    Can I install window 7 pro from new laptop that'll run home eddition


    I just bought a new laptop after my old vista to windows 7 upgrade went terribly wrong. What I need to know is can I use my already bought windows 7pro to replace the pre instLled home addition? Just u let u know my windows Pro set never gave me the repair my computer option no matter what I do so this is why I reunioned my old laptop. I figure I should let u knOw since that my be a suggestion on answering my question.
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    Yes, you can upgrade your new Notebook with the windows 7 Pro.

    No install files needed.
    Only the Upgrade key is need.
    Anytime upgrade only adds-on the Programs & Features from version to version.
    Windows Anytime Upgrade - How to


       Information
    We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
    & made the Startup Repair CD.
    startup repair disc-create


    Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?
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  3. Posts : 742
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
       #3

    Airedale360,
    Please study the following link for clarity

    Windows 7 Upgrade Paths
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  4. Posts : 11
    Windows 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    it worked


    thank you for all your help my new computer is up and running with windows 7 pro! I am glad something went right this week!
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  5. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit SP 1
       #5

    can i suggest that you mark this post as solved?
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  6. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #6

    Well done.
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  7.    #7

    You bought a new laptop because your Vista-to-Win7 upgrade didn´t work? You should ask us for help here with such problems as we can help solve them.

    Is Vista still up and running on the old machine?
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