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windows 7 starter upgrade options
Can we use a retail windows 7 premium upgrade key or are we restricted to the WAU (windows anytime upgrade) key to unlock the windows 7 Premium features of the 7 Starter edition?
OS Windows 7 Professional x64 x86 VISTA XP 98SE 95 3.x CPU Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz Memory 8 GB Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 PSU OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 25A on each rail
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You will need the WAU key to do what you are describing......
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Does this mean that windows 7 starter does not qualify for the retail upgrade to premium?
OS Windows 7 Professional x64 x86 VISTA XP 98SE 95 3.x CPU Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz Memory 8 GB Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 PSU OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 25A on each rail
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Check out the Windows7 upgrade path -=>
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Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ OS 64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro CPU Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz Motherboard LENOVO Memory 12.00 GB Graphics Card(s) Intel(R) HD Graphics Sound Card Intel HD integtrated Monitor(s) Displays HP 25' ISP Monitor Screen Resolution 1900/1020 Hard Drives (1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device Internet Speed 100mb down/10mb up
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Check out the Windows7 upgrade path -=>
here
Not clear to me. Which line explicitely excludes Starter as a qualifying OS for upgrade?
OS Windows 7 Professional x64 x86 VISTA XP 98SE 95 3.x CPU Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz Memory 8 GB Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 PSU OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 25A on each rail
You can do it by selecting "Custom install" rather than upgrade. It will use the key (if not previously activated) for the version you have (such as Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade).
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I wonder what would happen if I simply entered the premium retail upgrade key in either the Windows Anytime Upgrade window or the Change product key option of the System window? Would this not simply unlock the premium features of the starter edition not requiring a full clean install.
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OS Windows 7 Professional x64 x86 VISTA XP 98SE 95 3.x CPU Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz Memory 8 GB Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 PSU OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 25A on each rail
I believe they are separate keys but you can certainly try it. It won't swallow your key like a vending machine.
There should be a way to force a lesser Win7 version to in-place Upgrade to a higher version, perhaps modifying this popular workaround:
http://www.unawave.de/installation/downgrade-en.html?lang=EN
You're still paying for the in-place Upgrade, just not able to unlock features.
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I have tried it. I entered a key I got from the student deal and it worked beautifully.
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I have tried it. I entered a key I got from the student deal and it worked beautifully.
Where did you enter the key? Did you use the "change product key" option or did you use the "get more features with a new edition of windows 7".
OS Windows 7 Professional x64 x86 VISTA XP 98SE 95 3.x CPU Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz Memory 8 GB Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 PSU OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 25A on each rail
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I entered the key in Anytime Upgrade. I got the key from the student deal.
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Windows 7 Professional x64 CPU Intel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHz Motherboard Asus P8Z68-V Pro Memory 16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB) Graphics Card(s) EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+ Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays 2x Acer S273HLbmii 27" Screen Resolution 2 x 1920x1080 Hard Drives 64GB Crucial M4 SSD PSU Corsair HW Series 750w (modular) Case Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition Cooling CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fans Keyboard Logitech MK320 (wireless) Mouse Logitech MK320 (wireless) Internet Speed 30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
