Clean install after anytime upgrade?


  1. HAVOC
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    Clean install after anytime upgrade?


    I have Windows 7 Home Premium. If I do an upgrade to Professional and later need to do a reinstall, would I install Home Premium, and use the key to upgrade again or use the upgrade key during the install?
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  3. NoelDP
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    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
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    Simple answer - Yes.
    An Anytime Upgrade key cannot be used for a Clean install - it requires an activated and validated installation from which to upgrade.
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  4. HAVOC
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    Thanks Noel
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  6. NoelDP
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    You're welcome.
    Good luck!
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