upgrading windows

[huddo]

How can i install windows 7 home premium using an ultimate disc.

i know there is a file you can delete that will allow you to access all versions of windows but i forgot which file it was.

 

[Wishmaster]

If Im not mistaken, It shouldnt matter that the disc is the Ultimate.

When you put in your Key, it will know it is for Home Premium and set it up accordingly.

 

[Petey7]

Here is one link describing what to do.
How to Select Any Edition or Version (SKU) of Windows 7 to Install From Single Edition DVD Disc Media or ISO » My Digital Life

Just out of pure curiosity, why do you want Home Premium instead of Ultimate? If there is some advantage I don't know about I would love to hear what it is for future reference.

 

[theog]

Hi Wishmaster

Sorry you are mistaken, can be done with Vista, file ei.cfg needs to be removed first.

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...l-versions-your-windows-7-build-7000-iso.html

 

[Wishmaster]

Hi Wishmaster

Sorry you are mistaken, can be done with Vista, file ei.cfg needs to be removed first.

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...l-versions-your-windows-7-build-7000-iso.html

Ahh. Thanks for the correction.

 

[huddo]

the version of ultimate i have is an OEM version so it won't let me activate it on my new computer but i have a product key for home premium but no disc.

thanks for your help

 

[Petey7]

That makes sense. I thought we were talking about installing HP or a computer currently running Ultimate. Happy to help. Feel free to write back if there any problems with the install.

EDIT: I just remembered someone telling me that you can use a Home Premium key to activate Ultimate when using this method. I'll look around and tell you if I confirm this.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello huddo, welcome to Seven Forums!



There's also an excellent tutorial of how to make a disk or USB bootable universal installer, have a look at the link below.


Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

 

[Petey7]

I was wrong. You do need to use Home Premium if that is all you have a key for. Not sure where I got the idea that a HP key would activate Ultimate. Sorry for any confusion I might have caused.

 

[theog]

Hello huddo, welcome to Seven Forums!



There's also an excellent tutorial of how to make a disk or USB bootable universal installer, have a look at the link below.


Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

Hi BFK

Thank's mate.

I have been looking for this one for 30 mins.

Ray.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello huddo, welcome to Seven Forums!



There's also an excellent tutorial of how to make a disk or USB bootable universal installer, have a look at the link below.


Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

Hi BFK

Thank's mate.

I have been looking for this one for 30 mins.

Ray.

Yeah Ray, it named strange, I had to look through my subscribed threads to find it.

 

[theog]

Hello huddo, welcome to Seven Forums!



There's also an excellent tutorial of how to make a disk or USB bootable universal installer, have a look at the link below.


Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

Hi BFK

Thank's mate.

I have been looking for this one for 30 mins.

Ray.

Yeah Ray, it named strange, I had to look through my subscribed threads to find it.

Yes, you are right.

bookmark now.