Upgrading Windows in VMWARE


  1. darkf0xx
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Upgrading Windows in VMWARE


    I am trying test an upgrade version of windows 7 on my vmware virtual machine but the only way I can install the upgrade version with my purchased code is if its an upgraded windows, is there any way to upgrade windows in vmware or is it clean install only?
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  3. Digital Life
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601
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    You treat a VM as a normale machine except that if you have a CD or DVD or an ISO, before ( or during I think ) click on CD/DVD/IDE. In my example I am using an ISO but you could just as easily use a pysical cd or dvd drive
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  4. darkf0xx
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    thanks a lot sml156 i'll +rep you.
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