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    Upgrading to Windows 7 Early

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by simonmpoulton, Oct 11, 2009.

  1. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    Well my friend has given me a Windows 7 Professional RTM ISO image from MSDN and i've preordered Windows 7. My question is quite simple, is it possible for me to install the ISO without a product key and then activate it when I get my product key on the 22nd?
     
    simonmpoulton, Oct 11, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Should not be a problem. I myself am running an unactivated copy, and plan to activate it once I'm comfortable making it my production OS.
     
    Greg, Oct 11, 2009
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    Yes, as long as you pre-ordered is Windows 7 Professional you can install using the MSDN ISO and then activate it when you receive your product key.
     
    Mercellus, Oct 11, 2009
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    isnt the preorder version a upgrade only therefore making only taking upgrade keys? i downloaded mine from my school MSND program which i was told was a retail version and proorder keys or upgrade keys wont work.
     
    d1rtdevil, Oct 11, 2009
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