Can't upgraded from win7 home to win 7 pro


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 home Premium
       #1

    Can't upgraded from win7 home to win 7 pro


    I tried using the Windows anytime upgrade and it lets me know my key will not work. I received Windows 7 pro w/sp1 from school with a key and wanted to upgrade. When I try using the cd I created with the pro it says I must use Windows anytime upgrade. Please help.
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  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Welcome to the forum,

    Are you talking about the dreamspark program, where you got the Win 7 pro?

    Here are the install options from the dreamspark page for win 7 pro,

    Attachment 239512

    Clean Install Windows 7
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 home Premium
    Thread Starter
       #3

    So custom means I need to do a clean install? Will I be able to use my back up disks to restore my settings and files after?
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  4. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #4

    Yes custom means a clean install.

    What backup discs are you talking about? One's you created or factory restore discs?

    You can move your files back in to a clean install, you will have to redo your settings though.

    I would create an image before doing anything so you always have that to go back on if needed or wanted.
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    Windows 7 home Premium
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thank you for all your knowledge.
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