Win 7 activation - original product key does not match factory install

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  1. SIW2
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    Let us know how you get on.

    You can either use my boot media and follow instructions to upgrade.


    Or, you can download the Pro installation media and do a clean install.
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  3. SIW2
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    Have a good trip.
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  4. AddRAM
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    claudius38 said:

    How do I remove the home premium for which I don't have a key code so that I can then hopefully install the licensed pro version for which I do have the legal key code.

    Delete the entire hard drive to unallocated space and install Pro, that`s it.

    Clean Install Windows 7

    But you have to create a Windows 7 Pro install dvd or usb stick, SIW2 gave you the link to download the Iso file.
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  6. Layback Bear
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    AddRAM said:
    claudius38 said:

    How do I remove the home premium for which I don't have a key code so that I can then hopefully install the licensed pro version for which I do have the legal key code.

    Delete the entire hard drive to unallocated space and install Pro, that`s it.

    Clean Install Windows 7

    But you have to create a Windows 7 Pro install dvd or usb stick, SIW2 gave you the link to download the Iso file.




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  7. alphanumeric
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    This may fix you up, Windows Anytime Upgrade - How to
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