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How to install the Upgrade version to blank HDD
- Downloaded the Student offer. (Pro x64 in my case)
- made an iso following this guide: Make bootable iso from student d/l
- Boot from DVD
- Choose Custom install when prompted.
- Go to Options, format the hard drive.
- Skip the CD-KEY
- Choose to NOT download updates
- Let the OS install
- Once done, Go activate Windows with your CD KEY
- Wait 5 mins. Tadam, Congratulations, your copy is activated.
That was tested on VMWare, after numerous other trials. Going to do that live now!