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    Question About Windows 7 Upgrade Purchase

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Asmo, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. Asmo

    Asmo Notebook Guru

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    Greetings,

    I just purchased Windows 7 Home Premium electronic upgrade online. However, I do plan on reformatting before installing the new OS. Will I be given an option to do that? Or will it simply overwrite Vista?

    Also, what time on October 22nd will the product keys be provided? Thanks.
     
    Asmo, Oct 20, 2009
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  2. McGrady

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    Depends. What OS do you have now? If you have a legit Vista then it will just upgrade. If you have XP, a clean install is required. If you bought from MS, then you should get an email on the 22nd, or around the 22nd.
     
    McGrady, Oct 20, 2009
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  3. coolguy

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    Choose the custom install option before installing.
     
    coolguy, Oct 20, 2009
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  4. Asmo

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    I am currently using Vista 32-bit
     
    Asmo, Oct 20, 2009
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    Thank you much.
     
    Asmo, Oct 20, 2009
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  6. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    You should be able to do a clean install with this option.
    It should get rid of vista ( you want a clean if you can)
     
    DRFP, Oct 21, 2009
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