Validation


  1. richc46
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    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Validation


    With all the confusion and contradictions about a clean install with an upgrade disc' I have several questions.

    If I want to use the new OS for a while before validating, do I have to give my product key number when it is asked for during the installation. I am not talking about the final validation at the end of the process, but the inquiry that comes at about step 10 during the process?

    If I do not want to change any partitions, etc. do I have an option to perform the update within Vista or can I still install within the DVD?
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Rich,

    No, you do not have to enter your product key number in while installing, but you will only have a 30 day grace period (120 total) before you must enter your key number and activate Windows 7, or uninstall it.

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version


    Sure, you can upgrade Vista to Windows 7 without changing the other partitions if you like.

    Upgrade Install with Windows 7

    Hope this helps,
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