Solved need help reinstalling win 7 home premium upgrade version please help!

[p5200]

I installed the upgrade version before over my win xp home but, can't remember how I did it. Right now, I managed to get win 7 32 bit on booting from cd not upgrade option, but now it rejects the product key I guess because it's for upgrade only? I had the 64 bit version on before which is what I really want on there now but, I don't get the option to boot from cd so can't do it. I also made a 32 bit universal disc and a 64 bit universal from the upgrade discs so I could install just, the home premium version only or, will that not work with the upgrade version key either? I have 2 pcs when the pc crashed, I took the drive out and put it in the working pc which has the same 64 bit upgrade disk on it except, I purchased a key to upgrade it to win 7 pro to format it then, put it back in the broken pc so I could start my install. I have a retail version of xp home which I installed but, was not allowed to upgrade from that OS. I did it before but, just can't remember how I did it. All help will deeply be appreciated Thanks!

 

[richc46]

Welcome
If you have a valid product key, follow these instructions for the best results.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164
When asked for your product key number do not give it. Set up all your stuff the way you want it then activate with the key. If you do not know how that is done, just ask us.

 

[p5200]

Welcome
If you have a valid product key, follow these instructions for the best results.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164
When asked for your product key number do not give it. Set up all your stuff the way you want it then activate with the key. If you do not know how that is done, just ask us.

The only key I have is the upgrade key I tried the way you said to activate online but it said it was an upgrade key only. thanks!

 

[p5200]

I guess I should have mentioned this is my home build system they both are.

 

[richc46]

If you are using a legit product key number, activate by phone
Microsoft Volume Licensing - Activation Centers
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html?ltr=A

 

[p5200]

I'll get on the other pc and try that it's a retail upgrade version so I guess it's considered legit?

 

[p5200]

I just thought, should I try to get the 64 bit version on first which is what I want before I call Microsoft?

 

[richc46]

If you do not give the product key number during installation, you should not have a problem. When done, you call Microsoft. I would set up my programs and stuff the way I wanted them before calling. You do not want to go through this again.

 

[p5200]

I tried calling by phone but, the very long number they wanted they said it couldn't be done? should i have put the product key in when i installed the os? is there a way i can do it now?

 

[richc46]

IF MS cant do it, sounds like there is a problem with the number
Activate Windows 7 on this computer

 

[bobkn]

I tried calling by phone but, the very long number they wanted they said it couldn't be done? should i have put the product key in when i installed the os? is there a way i can do it now?

Did you speak to a live Microsoft rep? (Just curious.)

There are ways to install to a blank drive using an upgrade license without having the qualifying operating system installed:

http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

Incidentally, if you have a 32 bit OS installed, to install a 64 bit version, you have to boot directly from the DVD. You can't launch the DVD from within a 32 bit OS.

 

[gregrocker]

Complete Option 3 here to activate Upgrade version on a clean or wiped HD: Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

The Upgrade key will then be recognized providing you type it in correctly and used the exact same version as is on the retail Product Key sticker, in 32- or 64-bit.

 

[p5200]

Complete Option 3 here to activate Upgrade version on a clean or wiped HD: Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

The Upgrade key will then be recognized providing you type it in correctly and used the exact same version as is on the retail Product Key sticker, in 32- or 64-bit.

I performed option 3 in the registry and all is well Thanks!

 

[gregrocker]

Good work. You can mark thread Solved at top.