My question is can I do a clean install of Windows 7 home premium using the upgrade version?
I heard that you have to validate your old OS by inserting the vista dvd I have a vista re installation DVD that was provided to me by Dell when I bought this PC.Is this information correct and would the vista dvd I have work? or would it have to be a vista DVD I bought (not from dell).
Yes, you can do a clean install with the upgrade disc assuming your PC is compatible with Windows 7. It probably is if it was built in the last 3 years or so.
You don't have to validate your old OS by inserting a DVD.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
Yes, you can do a clean install with the upgrade disc assuming your PC is compatible with Windows 7. It probably is if it was built in the last 3 years or so.
You don't have to validate your old OS by inserting a DVD.
So ill assume there is a custom option to format and wipe during the install process.Ok so my other questions are why would anyone have to purchase the full version if they can do a clean install with the upgrade?.I was sure there had to be a way legally for them to validate that you are deemed able to use the upgrade.So is there more to this clean install like some sort of registry tweak? Or is it just the same process like if you did a clean install of vista?(boot into dvd,format,install)
Most people are able to activate with no issues. A few have issues and can either use a registry tweak or use the old "double install" trick that was so common on Vista. Both of these workarounds are documented on this site. I didn't have to use any workaround and most people don't. You can even install on a brand new drive that has never seen an OS.
Those using an upgrade disc are required by the EULA to have a qualifying copy of an earlier OS. But you aren't asked to insert it or enter the product code.
The install process is essentially like Vista, but more streamlined. You would typically choose "custom install" and then choose "drive options/advanced".
The only people buying a full retail version are people that don't have a qualifying earlier OS or who are uninformed.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
