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The thread discusses how to upgrade or install Windows 7 on a new computer that initially has no OS installed. The original poster asks whether a full-price purchase or a custom install is necessary when starting with only Windows 7 RC. A respondent suggests using upgrade media to perform a clean install without paying full price, providing a link to a guide, and the original poster confirms they will proceed with this method. Overall, the discussion is helpful and positive, focusing on cost-effective upgrade strategies.
The thread discusses how to upgrade or install Windows 7 on a new computer that initially has no OS installed. The original poster asks whether a full-price purchase or a custom install is necessary when starting with only Windows 7 RC. A respondent suggests using upgrade media to perform a clean install without paying full price, providing a link to a guide, and the original poster confirms they will proceed with this method. Overall, the discussion is helpful and positive, focusing on cost-effective upgrade strategies.
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This would be the perfect time to use the Upgrade Media to do the little "trick" that I posted.. 
In short, no you don't have to pay full price, you simply use the upgrade media to perform a clean install.. (It will activate as well). The guide to do this has been posted..
Here is the thread with the guide...
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In short, no you don't have to pay full price, you simply use the upgrade media to perform a clean install.. (It will activate as well). The guide to do this has been posted.. Here is the thread with the guide...
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Radenight
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This would be the perfect time to use the Upgrade Media to do the little "trick" that I posted.. In short, no you don't have to pay full price, you simply use the upgrade media to perform a clean install.. (It will activate as well). The guide to do this has been posted..
Here is the thread with the guide...
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In short, no you don't have to pay full price, you simply use the upgrade media to perform a clean install.. (It will activate as well). The guide to do this has been posted.. Here is the thread with the guide...
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