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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #350

    Hello reluttr,

    It looks like you meant OPTION THREE instead, but no you do not want to change the registry value back.

    As long as you were able to activate, then installing the Windows Updates and restarting the computer will not be an issue either. :)
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    Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 32-bit Build 7601
       #351

    Hello Brink, what will happen if I validate my upgrade copy of Windows 7 with no previous OS installed?
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  3. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #352

    Hello Jonathan,

    You would get the error in OPTION THREE, then have to do OPTION THREE to be able to activate. :)
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    Win 7
       #353

    Upgrade on a trial period


    Currently trying out Win7 64 bit ultimate...ended up buying the Win7 Pro Upgrade (completely missread)...well, long story short I ended up finding your post here.

    Is it possible to just try the upgrade option while I am now on the Win 7 Ultimate trial period?

    Much thanks for taking your time.
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  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #354

    Hello da305kratos, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Sorry, but you cannot upgrade from Ultimate to Pro since that is a downgrade instead. Unfortunately, you would need to do a clean install to downgrade.
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    Win 7
       #355

    Thank you for welcoming me and for the post...

    I figured as much, no harm in asking I suppose...

    Thanks and i'll post results once I get a chance and thank you again!
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  7. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #356

    You're most welcome. Never any harm in asking. :)
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  8. Posts : 3
    Win 7
       #357

    Brink said:
    Hello da305kratos, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Sorry, but you cannot upgrade from Ultimate to Pro since that is a downgrade instead. Unfortunately, you would need to do a clean install to downgrade.

    The clean install option worked perfectly...deleted and unallocated the space on my primary drive (SSD in my case), went through the install and did exactly as you stated in step 1...activated just fine

    Thanks again for the help Brink! :)
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  9. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #358

    You're most welcome. I'm happy to hear it went smoothly for you. :)
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    Vista x64 Ultimate SP2
       #359

    Hi Brink,

    I'm looking to get Windows 7. I have a Vista x64 Ultimate and Win XP Pro. I read the tutorial explaining how you can install windows 7 upgrade on a blank hard drive and activate it. What I don't understand is why would Microsoft allow this? What's the catch here?

    If I get windows 7 upgrade could I purchase windows 8 upgrade and use it to upgrade from windows 7 upgrade?(I'm not really interested in Windows 8, just weighing my options)

    Is it allowed to upgrade to windows 7 Home Premium from Windows Vista ultimate or Windows XP Pro or would I need at least Win 7 Ultimate or Pro?
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