Can you use upgrade version to make installation genuine


  1. beartobewith
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    windows7 ultimate 32
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    Can you use upgrade version to make installation genuine


    have laptop that used to run Vista. was upgraded to Win7 Ultimate. copy was not
    genuine, and get message re same. would like to go genuine. don't need ultimate,
    would be happy with professional. will an upgrade version work to convert me to
    a legal/genuine copy? thanks in advance for any advice
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello beartobewith, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Do you have a legal product key for the edition of Windows you want to install?
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  4. beartobewith
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    windows7 ultimate 32
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    not yet, I'm trying to figure out if I need a full copy or can use an upgrade copy (much cheaper)
    thanks
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  6. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    See: Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version See if you meet the qualifications in the warning box, and step 3 if an error occurs.
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