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With all the confusion and contradictions about a clean install with an upgrade disc' I have several questions.

If I want to use the new OS for a while before validating, do I have to give my product key number when it is asked for during the installation. I am not talking about the final validation at the end of the process, but the inquiry that comes at about step 10 during the process?

If I do not want to change any partitions, etc. do I have an option to perform the update within Vista or can I still install within the DVD?
 

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Hello Rich,

No, you do not have to enter your product key number in while installing, but you will only have a 30 day grace period (120 total) before you must enter your key number and activate Windows 7, or uninstall it.

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


Sure, you can upgrade Vista to Windows 7 without changing the other partitions if you like.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1818-upgrade-install-windows-7-a.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn
 

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