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Windows 7 upgrade

shane547 · 2010-08-24 19:35:04

Hi, I've tried searching but haven't really come to a conclusion. Will this upgrade version of windows 7 work on my new build? http://www.software4students.ie/Microsoft_Windows_7_Professional_64_bit_Upgrade_Edition-details.aspx Bear in mind I have no original OS, from what I gather I technically can but I shouldn't as I…

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24-08-2010 8:35pm

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shane547

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Hi, I've tried searching but haven't really come to a conclusion.

Will this upgrade version of windows 7 work on my new build?
http://www.software4students.ie/Microsoft_Windows_7_Professional_64_bit_Upgrade_Edition-details.aspx

Bear in mind I have no original OS, from what I gather I technically can but I shouldn't as I don't have a license..

Thanks

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#2 25-08-2010 12:59am
hare05

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Install it as a trial, then install over the trial as an upgrade.

Win 7 Upgrade can install over Win 7.

That's the one I got, by the way.

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#3 25-08-2010 1:22am
shane547

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thanks, will save me a good bit

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