Can I perform a clean install from Vista OEM?


  1. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    Can I perform a clean install from Vista OEM?


    Hi, I am new here and I would like to know if this is possible.

    Can I upgrade/perform a clean install on my custom built PC that has Vista 64bit OEM?

    Processor:
    Intel Core i7 (quad core) cpu @ 2.67GHz
    Memory: 6GB RAM
    Hard Drive: 500 GB (primary) and 640 GB hard drives
    Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
    Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
    Motherboard: EVGA X58 SLI

    To get into more detail, I built my PC and installed Vista 64bit sp1 OEM. I want to do a clean install to Windows 7 Home Premium. Is this possible? If so, do I buy the Windows 7 Upgrade?

    One last question. What is the difference between the full retail and the upgrade?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 3,141
    Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64
       #2

    Last one first. Supposedly the upgrade key asks for proof of previous windows, but I've seen reports here that this is not happening. It seems to install just like a full retail key. The disks are the same I believe, but the keys are supposed to be different. No prob for you as you can do either a clean or upgrade install with the upgrade disk since you have Vista already. Instructions here: Upgrade Install with Windows 7

    I always recommend a clean install.

    Enjoy.

    Gary
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #3

    Zinic said:
    Hi, I am new here and I would like to know if this is possible.

    Can I upgrade/perform a clean install on my custom built PC that has Vista 64bit OEM?

    Processor:
    Intel Core i7 (quad core) cpu @ 2.67GHz
    Memory: 6GB RAM
    Hard Drive: 500 GB (primary) and 640 GB hard drives
    Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
    Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
    Motherboard: EVGA X58 SLI

    To get into more detail, I built my PC and installed Vista 64bit sp1 OEM. I want to do a clean install to Windows 7 Home Premium. Is this possible? If so, do I buy the Windows 7 Upgrade?

    One last question. What is the difference between the full retail and the upgrade?
    Upgrade can do a clean install of win 7. MS announced it in a round about way and its being done successfully. The difference between upgrade and retail is almost moot. Get the upgrade but CLEAN install

    You will like it

    Ken
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 38
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Since no one mentioned that I cant perform a clean install from an OEM, I suppose I can.

    So, now the next question is, will Windows 7 validate my vista key automatically? Or do I have to have my key at hand?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 16
    Win 7 Demo
       #5

    Clean install


    garysgold said:
    Last one first. Supposedly the upgrade key asks for proof of previous windows, but I've seen reports here that this is not happening. It seems to install just like a full retail key. The disks are the same I believe, but the keys are supposed to be different. No prob for you as you can do either a clean or upgrade install with the upgrade disk since you have Vista already. Instructions here: Upgrade Install with Windows 7

    I always recommend a clean install.

    Enjoy.

    Gary




    I have always done a clean install from the Boot up . Win 7 Upgrade is saying you do it from the Windows Desktop ??? Which is it ?
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    Zinic said:
    Since no one mentioned that I cant perform a clean install from an OEM, I suppose I can.

    So, now the next question is, will Windows 7 validate my vista key automatically? Or do I have to have my key at hand?
    Hello Zinic,

    I found it best to activate after finishing the Clean Install. You will need to type in your product key number during the installation of Windows 7.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

    Cando777 said:
    garysgold said:
    Last one first. Supposedly the upgrade key asks for proof of previous windows, but I've seen reports here that this is not happening. It seems to install just like a full retail key. The disks are the same I believe, but the keys are supposed to be different. No prob for you as you can do either a clean or upgrade install with the upgrade disk since you have Vista already. Instructions here: Upgrade Install with Windows 7

    I always recommend a clean install.

    Enjoy.

    Gary




    I have always done a clean install from the Boot up . Win 7 Upgrade is saying you do it from the Windows Desktop ??? Which is it ?
    Hello Cando, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You can do either one with a retail Upgrade Windows 7. See the tutorial below for more details on this.

    Upgrade Install with Windows 7

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


 

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