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    Question about Windows 7 Upgrade

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Penicillin, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. Penicillin

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    Hello again
    I just got my Windows 7 Upgrade DVD with the key, and it's mentioned that it's an upgrade key, I formatted my laptop hard disk, installed Windows 7 RETAIL, entered the key, and it's accepted and Windows 7 has been activated.

    So what does upgrade key mean?

    Thanks
     
    Penicillin, Dec 7, 2009
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  2. coolguy

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    It won't work with a new hard drive (I believe).
     
    coolguy, Dec 7, 2009
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  3. Penicillin

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    I just installed it in my VAIO, the code is accepted and Windows 7 has been activated.
     
    Penicillin, Dec 7, 2009
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    I also did the same. But how about installing the upgrade in a new HD (no OS installed before formatting)? Also there are ways to make the upgrade key work (when it fails activation) after a clean install.
     
    coolguy, Dec 7, 2009
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    I think you can't install the upgrade DVD in a formatted hard disk.
     
    Penicillin, Dec 7, 2009
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