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    Win7 Family Upgrade Pack

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cyberdyne, Nov 18, 2010.

  1. cyberdyne

    cyberdyne Notebook Guru

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    Hi
    We have four laptops, one running Win7, two running Vista and one XP.
    Three of the four are legit OS's while the fourth is used purley as a media server which rarely connects to the Internet but has a slightly-less-than-legit copy of Win7 on it. :eek:

    I have found the following Win7 Upgrade Family pack which could be perfect for my needs: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack for XP or Vista users, 3 User Licence (PC DVD) *(3 copies per customer limit): Amazon.co.uk: Software

    However, I wondered, if wipe the fourth machine and install a copy of XP or Vista on it (so that it would be a proper 'upgrade'), do you think the legit copy of Win7 would indeed 'upgrade' this system from a les-than-legit OS install?

    Many thanks
     
    cyberdyne, Nov 18, 2010
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  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    You can use upgrade license/disc to do clean install too. I've done that couple times, used method #2 as mentioned in the following link:

    Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media

    That way you save the trouble of installing old OS first.
     
    KLF, Nov 18, 2010
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  3. cyberdyne

    cyberdyne Notebook Guru

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    Thanks KLF
     
    cyberdyne, Nov 24, 2010
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