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  1. AFX
    Posts : 17
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       #30

    hey, was just searching around on google and found this. while this may be obvious to many, can you do a clean install using an upgrade disc? curious because id like to save some money. thanks.

    EDIT: nevermind, i think this explains
    Upgrade Install with Windows 7

    sorry haha.
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  2. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #31

    Hello AFX,

    While no one knows for sure yet until we can get our hands on a upgrade version of Windows 7, it will either be the same method used to do it in Vista, or ask you to insert the Vista installation DVD during the installation of the upgrade Windows 7.

    Hope this helps some,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 2
    xp
       #32

    is this the process i would use?


    Is this the process I would use for the full version of Windows 7 installing from XP?

    you're reply is greatly appreciated

    also i am getting this as a download from my university and burning it onto a disc, what process would you recommend? i plan on burning it as an ISO image.
    Last edited by deadman350z; 29 Sep 2009 at 14:01. Reason: extra info
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  4. Posts : 71,980
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       #33

    Hello Deadman, and welcome to Seven Forum.

    Yes, this will be the process you would use to format the hard drive XP is on to wipe it clean to then install Windows 7. If you are downloading a ISO file of Windows 7, you will need to burn (extract) it to a DVD using a program like the free ImgBurn.

    You could also use the ISO to create a USB Windows 7 installation key drive to use to install Windows 7 faster than from a DVD.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  5. Posts : 2
    xp
       #34

    thanks


    alot
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  6. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #35

    You're most welcome. :)
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  7. Posts : 4
    none
       #36

    Hi all
    I dont think that this process is formatting my hdd. unless it can do it in 3 or 4 seconds. Either way i followed all steps and the process of installation begins. It has one reboot and then restarts of its own accourd before bringing me back to the classic box

    The computer restated unexpectedly or encounter an unexpected error windows installation can on proceed to install windows click "ok" to restart the computer and then restart the installation."

    Please help a long suffering mac user (sorry for swearing)

    Regards
    Jez

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    PC keeps rebooting at last step of install

    Is the problem. Shame seeing as i dont have VGA. Just thought id let the forum know
    Last edited by Jezarel; 17 Oct 2009 at 09:04. Reason: up date
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  8. Posts : 71,980
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       #37

    Hello Jez, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    What kind of setup do you have? Are you trying to dual boot, or is Windows 7 the only OS you are trying to install?

    Where did you get your copy of Windows 7? It may be a bad copy.
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  9. Posts : 4
    none
       #38

    Hey Brink
    The copy is the MS iso. A freind downloaded it and had a spare serial. Its the one that runs out. My Problem is identical to the one in my edit. On the post. As i mentioned I dont have a vga on my machine so im looking at ways to change this.

    I have a copy of XP but if im correct i cant upgrade i have to clean install. I cant remember where i put my copy of vista as I dont like it as an OS.

    My options are to use my mums computer but she has a very low spec so dont know if will let me. Or see if i can scrounge an old vga graphics card.

    Its gonna be a long night.
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  10. Posts : 146
    Windows 7 Professional (64bit)
       #39

    Brink said:
    Hello AFX,

    While no one knows for sure yet until we can get our hands on a upgrade version of Windows 7, it will either be the same method used to do it in Vista, or ask you to insert the Vista installation DVD during the installation of the upgrade Windows 7.

    Hope this helps some,
    Shawn
    Hello Brink,
    I was reading the tutorial on Clean Install Windows 7, and it wasn't clear to me if you could do a clean installation of Win 7 from the upgrade version.

    I was wondering if this got clarified. I am intending to use an upgrade version of Win 7 Professional over the top of Vista Ultimate.

    Any thoughts if I can still execute the clean install?

    Thanks,
    Greg
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