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    windows 7 ultimate

    Discussion in 'HP' started by 1k9, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. 1k9

    1k9 Notebook Consultant

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    I just ordered windows ultimate, the full version.

    I have windows 7 home premium on my envy 14 the way it shipped to me. Now with the full version of 7 ultimate on disc will I be able to just upgrade to the new version and use the new key or will I need to do a clean install?


    Thanks
     
    1k9, Feb 14, 2012
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    Should be able to make a clean upgrade started from within the OS, but who doesn't like a little partition work every now and again...
     
    gizmo22, Feb 14, 2012
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    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    All you need to do is load up Anytime Upgrade and enter your key.

    It takes ~10mins to do an inplace upgrade Home Premium to Ultimate.
    No need to reinstall anything. You don't even need to put in the disc.
     
    Falco152, Feb 14, 2012
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    although doing a clean install is ok as well to clear out some junk files left over from other apps. :D
     
    Geekz, Feb 15, 2012
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    Thanks for the advise
     
    1k9, Feb 19, 2012
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