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    Fresh Windows 7 instal using upgrade disk from Vista?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Xibalban, Feb 8, 2009.

  1. Xibalban

    Xibalban Notebook Geek

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    I'm not sure if anyone can answer this question yet, but I thought I'd give it a shot. Im wondering if I buy the Windows 7 upgrade to Vista will I be able to install a full fresh copy of 7 from the disk or will I have to install Vista first and then 7 on top of that always. I'm just a little anal retentive that way. It would bug me if I couldnt have the install as clean as possible, ya know?
     
    Xibalban, Feb 8, 2009
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  2. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    i think you should be able to install it wins 7 without vista but you might have to get some drivers for your laptop
     
    jonhapimp, Feb 8, 2009
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  3. robbirzell

    robbirzell Notebook Consultant

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    My Dell e1505 came with XP installed. I got the free upgrade when Vista was released. I was able to do a clean install with the upgrade disk and I have done several clean installs since.

    If the Win 7 upgrade disks work like the Vista upgrades disks, then you won't have any problems.
     
    robbirzell, Feb 10, 2009
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  4. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Perfect timing! I was curious about this as well. Thanks guys.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Feb 10, 2009
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