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    Installing Dell Win7 Upgrade on non-Dell PC

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rajesh.shenoy, Oct 3, 2009.

  1. rajesh.shenoy

    rajesh.shenoy Newbie

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    Hello All:

    Does anyone know if I can use the Dell Win7 free upgrade offer DVD to clean-install on a non-Dell desktop that is currently running Vista retail version?

    If not clean install, can I at least do an in-place upgrade (on the same non-Dell PC)?

    Both are Home Premium SKUs.

    Thanks!

    Best regards,
    - Rajesh
     
    rajesh.shenoy, Oct 3, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The W7 upgrade is an OEM license that is tied to the laptop originally purchased.
     
    Greg, Oct 3, 2009
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