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    Can I Upgrade from W7 Home Premium to Pro?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kevblah, Oct 31, 2009.

  1. kevblah

    kevblah Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, quick question. I have Windows 7 Home Premium installed on my Alienware M17 right now, on the 30-day trial. Can I pop in my home-made any-version W7 install disk and UPGRADE to Professional and keep everything the same?
     
    kevblah, Oct 31, 2009
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    zfactor Mastershake

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    the disc will not let you go from premium to pro. you need to use the anytime upgrade, use a reg hack, or reinstall to go to pro
     
    zfactor, Nov 1, 2009
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    ilovejedd Notebook Consultant

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    As far as I know, you only need the key, unless you're adding features. Just use the Anytime Upgrade and use your Win7 Pro key.
     
    ilovejedd, Nov 2, 2009
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