can i install windows 7 again after upgrade Clean Installation

[jhon]

hello i had windows vista on my pc and i did a Clean Installation of windows 7.but now i have some problems,and i want to install windows 7 again.do i have to go back to windows vista? i have a windows 7 upgrade dvd.

 

[richc46]

No, you do not have to reinstall Vista, if you did a clean install, read this. You do not have to reinstall.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips

Justd do it the way it shows in the tutorial.

In the future, make a backup and you will never have to reinstall with the DVD.

 

[theog]

Have a look at this tutorial:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?ltr=C

 

[zigzag3143]

hello i had windows vista on my pc and i did a Clean Installation of windows 7.but now i have some problems,and i want to install windows 7 again.do i have to go back to windows vista? i have a windows 7 upgrade dvd.

If you did a clean install then (not upgrade) you can do one now. Google clean install with upgrade in win 7


Ken

 

[jhon]

ok tks one more question.the dvd doenst have a key.but when i upgrade from vista he didnt ask for one.does it going to ask?

 

[richc46]

The first one will ask, just give it time. You will begin to lose services. The second install will ask, too. Where did you get this DVD that install without a key? It should have asked during the install process. If you did not give it then you have 30days.

 

[jhon]

i get the dvd from a freind that was a computer store.and have it more them 30 days never ask for key show actived

 

[richc46]

Based upon everything that I know, starting at 30 days you are suppose to get reminders to activate. Then they begin do reduce functionality and even stop updates. You said this did not happen, I cant comment.

 

[jhon]

yes never ask for one.its a oem key.so i have to go back to windows vista again?my problems is that i cant install again ovi player.it faills because framework 3.5 service pack 1.

 

[jhon]

i allready did 2 installs of windows 7,first custom install and then clean.and allways the key was actived.in computer.

 

[gregrocker]

Unless you are using Recovery Disks that came with a factory installation, you ALWAYS have to insert your Product Key to activate Win7.

It sounds like you may have gotten an illegally cracked DVD which self-activates.

I would go back to the Computer store and ask for the Product Key which should have come with the DVD. If they will not give it to you, and you have purchase receipt, contact MS Customer Service to ask for assistance or contact your local authorities to report theft by fraud.

 

[jhon]

ok.but it is an original dvd.microsoft stamp.the store owner is my freind.maybe its a retail dvd

 

[jhon]

i had install all update from microsoft to see if i had an illegally copy and didnt do nothing.but i only want to know if i have to go back to vista.to install again?

 

[richc46]

Go to search, type version. Do you see the MS emblem on the bottom right?

 

[jhon]

yes is activited.buil 7600.

 

[jhon]

the only problems is with framework 3.5 service pack 1.update last june.it made ovi plater stop working. i uninstall ovi player.but cant install again.the version of ovi player framework 3.5 service pack 1 that comes in the installation failled and the rest of the ovi player to install.

 

[gregrocker]

Can you use WIndows Media Player 12 or the best open-source player VLC which handles any codecs WMP can't?

Yes you can go back to Vista using the Product Key stickered to your computer. Do you have the Vista DVD or Recovery Disks?

 

[jhon]

yes i have the vista dvd.and the recover part in the pc disc.i want to use ovi player its for my phone.it shows artwork.better.

 

[jhon]

i want to tks everybody that help me.going to try to intall again.best regards

 

[gregrocker]

You will get a cleaner installation using the Vista install DVD for your version - you can unlock all versions if you need to.

The DVD is mostly driver-complete, with newer arriving quickly via optional Windows Updates. Any drivers then missing can be found on the Support Downloads webpage for your model HP.

If you can still make your Recovery Disks, however, then you can use them to extract favorite apps like Works which might not be on the HP downloads webpage: http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...are-after-clean-win-7-install.html#post488270

Make sure your Product Key on sticker is readable first. If not audit it from HD using Belarc Advisor or Magical Jellybean.