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windows 7 upgrade question

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kevinf

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hi i don't know if this has been posted but if i buy an upgrade version of windows 7, will upgrading to windows 7 require an existing instal (which requires me to do the double install like in vistal or is all i need a previous version windows disc ( like the xp upgrade method)?
 
From what I know, not only do you have to have an existing install, but it also has to be activated.
 
that is.. double install won't work, because the first install isnt activated.
 
XboxodX said:
From what I know, not only do you have to have an existing install, but it also has to be activated.
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Has MS or another credible source actually confirmed that yet?
I keep hearing this "must be an activated install" stuff for Win 7 upgrade, and have yet to see any evidence past the blogging of people that are not even sure their own source is correct.

kevinf said:
hi i don't know if this has been posted but if i buy an upgrade version of windows 7, will upgrading to windows 7 require an existing instal (which requires me to do the double install like in vistal or is all i need a previous version windows disc ( like the xp upgrade method)?
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I am not certain, but I expect that it will at least be as strict as Vista was. Vista required a preexisting install, or use of the double install trick. I am pretty sure it will not just be a CD check like Win9x and Xp were.
 
GORANKAR said:
Has MS or another credible source actually confirmed that yet? I keep hearing this "must be an activated install" stuff for Win 7 upgrade, and have yet to see any evidence past the blogging of people that are not even sure their own source is correct.
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I honestly have no idea. First I heard that they required a valid XP or Vista key during the upgrade. Then it was a valid XP or Vista disk. Now it's that you have to have a previous activated install. I guess well find out next thursday when RTM is released to technet and MSDN.
 
You cannot boot from the upgrade Win7 DVD and use the CD or key to validate your upgradable OS. :mad:

In order to install the upgrade version of Windows 7, you must have a qualifying Windows operating system installed and activated. You cannot install an upgrade version of Windows 7 on a blank hard drive. The installation procedure does not ask you to insert a Windows disc in the drive for verification, the actual qualifying operating system must be installed.
If you do not have a qualifying Windows operating system installed with a genuine license activated, then you cannot use the upgrade version of Windows 7 - you would need a "full version" Windows 7 license.

In summary:

1. A qualifying Windows operating system must be installed, such as Windows XP or Vista. Windows 7 RC1 is not a qualifying O/S.
2. The qualifying Windows operating system must have a genuine license (product key) and it must be activated.
3. To upgrade, boot to the qualifying Windows desktop, insert the Windows 7 Upgrade disc in the DVD drive.
4. When the setup menu appears, select Custom (advanced) to initiate a clean install procedure.

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...ndows7/threads
 
I want to make sure I'm clear on something:

I have Vista 64 Home Premium right now. I preordered a Windows 7 Professional upgrade disc from Amazon during that promotion that was run recently.

I'm reading in some spots that I can only upgrade to exact equal versions so does that mean I can't upgrade straight to Professional and I have to buy Windows 7 Home Premium first and then do it out of that or what?

Thanks for clarifications. :)
 
panhead said:
You cannot boot from the upgrade Win7 DVD and use the CD or key to validate your upgradable OS. :mad:

In order to install the upgrade version of Windows 7, you must have a qualifying Windows operating system installed and activated. You cannot install an upgrade version of Windows 7 on a blank hard drive. The installation procedure does not ask you to insert a Windows disc in the drive for verification, the actual qualifying operating system must be installed.
If you do not have a qualifying Windows operating system installed with a genuine license activated, then you cannot use the upgrade version of Windows 7 - you would need a "full version" Windows 7 license.

In summary:

1. A qualifying Windows operating system must be installed, such as Windows XP or Vista. Windows 7 RC1 is not a qualifying O/S.
2. The qualifying Windows operating system must have a genuine license (product key) and it must be activated.
3. To upgrade, boot to the qualifying Windows desktop, insert the Windows 7 Upgrade disc in the DVD drive.
4. When the setup menu appears, select Custom (advanced) to initiate a clean install procedure.

[URL="http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...ndows7/threads"]http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...ndows7/threads[/URL]
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Pretty much spot on, I spoke with Microsoft this morning to ask them this very thing. If upgrading from Vista, Vista HAS to be installed and activated before you can install 7. You can NOT Install 7 upgrade on a blank hard drive. Because of this I cancelled my pre order this morning.
 
Kangg said:
You can NOT Install 7 upgrade on a blank hard drive. Because of this I cancelled my pre order this morning.
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I canceled my pre order for the same reason. Very lame upgrade path Microsoft :(
Everytime you have to install the OS, you have to install your previous OS before you can install your OS. :mad:
 
And yet we don't have actual proof of this yet - it remains to be seen if a true upgrade version will or will not allow for installation on a clean blank drive. Sorry, but some Microsoft tech's opinion or his/her reading off their scripts isn't enough for me...

But then again, TechNet... 'nuff said. :D

(Full disclosure: even when I use my TechNet software, I've never actually activated it... I reinstall so much it's not even an issue so there's just no reason for me to do it and "waste" a key on the process. I re-arm if necessary (since I consider all the software I have in "evaluation" mode), but never activate. Not everyone is in the same boat, and I get that... just felt like clarifying it from my POV...)
 
We are still left out in the breeze on this one. A couple sites that don't seem too certain of their sources are all we have to go on.

Questions, does Win2k require activation? Is a Win2k license valid for use with Win7 upgrade editions?
 
Joe Average said:
And yet we don't have actual proof of this yet - it remains to be seen if a true upgrade version will or will not allow for installation on a clean blank drive. Sorry, but some Microsoft tech's opinion or his/her reading off their scripts isn't enough for me...
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IMHO, Microsoft is using WGA to validate your current OS to determine if you may use the Windows 7 upgrade media. Don't see any other way for Microsoft to validate your upgrade eligibility.
 
GORANKAR said:
We are still left out in the breeze on this one. A couple sites that don't seem too certain of their sources are all we have to go on.

Questions, does Win2k require activation? Is a Win2k license valid for use with Win7 upgrade editions?
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Win2K is a valid upgrade, but you will have to install Win2K first to run the Win7 upgrade. I think you will also need to update Win2K with WGA before you may use the Win7 upgrade :mad:
 
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