XP 32bit to 7 64bit
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Back up everything.
Install window 7 without a cd key (clean install).
Run setup from desktop and do an upgrade over the windows 7 you jut installed, this time with the cd key.
Install window 7 without a cd key (clean install).
Run setup from desktop and do an upgrade over the windows 7 you jut installed, this time with the cd key.
Soldato
Why on earth would he need to do that?
You have 3 options:
Option 2 and 3 are the easiest.
I used 3 with both my student keys at home.
Windows 7 does move all the old Windows stuff into a folder called windows.old if you choose to install over the top of XP. It always safe to backup anyway though. If you format first then you definitely should back up
You have 3 options:
- Follow THIS GUIDE to turning that download into a bootable DVD
- Contact Digital River HERE and request the 64bit ISO download. In the drop down box choose Download Question and make sure "64-bit Windows 7 Solution" is in the first line of your problem description.
- Install using a Retail DVD and use your Upgrade key to activate. Absolutely no need to reinstall over the top of Windows 7 again
Option 2 and 3 are the easiest.
I used 3 with both my student keys at home.
Windows 7 does move all the old Windows stuff into a folder called windows.old if you choose to install over the top of XP. It always safe to backup anyway though. If you format first then you definitely should back up
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Soldato
I think he was alluding to the fact that the "upgrade" media is a bit more difficult to do a clean install with. I'm guessing the digital download version is different again.
Soldato
The key works on a Retail installed Windows 7, so if you have access to a Retail disc you can just use your Student key. I don't get why you would upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 7. The fact you managed to install it all means you have something to install from, so just use your key. No need to upgrade after installing...
Maybe I am missing something :/
Maybe I am missing something :/
Soldato
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp
There is a slight issue with upgrade media - not saying anyone is right or wrong, just different.
There is a slight issue with upgrade media - not saying anyone is right or wrong, just different.
So, if I buy the student deal (http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/studentoffer/), and use a fresh, clean, retail install, I can then use my key to install it?
Soldato
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp
There is a slight issue with upgrade media - not saying anyone is right or wrong, just different.
Ah, I see. Never came across it before although all my installs have been Student or Retail. It would seem the Upgrade Media is different to the Student upgrade.
Yes. If you can find someone to lend you a Retail 64bit Windows 7 DVD you can install it and use your student key. I have done this exact same process twice on machines at home and it was also successful for a friend.
If you can't get a loan of a Windows 7 DVD, try the second link I posted. You can request a download link from Digital River to a Windows DVD .iso which you can burn to a disc.
You may need to make sure the Retail DVD you use is the same version as the key you bought [either Professional or Home Premium]. Although all the discs contain all the versions [to enable Anytime Upgrades] there may be issues. I would test to find out either way, but I don't have access to anything but Retail Professional.
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Hi, There is an guide here called, Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version. See below for the link,
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html