Activation says my key is only for upgrades not activation?


  1. TheGreyWizard
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    Windows 7 64
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    Activation says my key is only for upgrades not activation?


    Hello, I have my original activation key but when trying to finalize it, windows tells me this key is only for upgrades not for clean installs?

    I had to to do clean install and it was from my original official backup disc so I'm not sure what the problem is?
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  3. AddRAM
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Maybe you bought an upgarde disc and not a full install disc.

    Use your original disc, not the backup.
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  4. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Try the key from the COA sticker on your PC.
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  6. DavidE
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    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
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    Also see if this tutorial by Brink helps:

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
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