retail upgrade

  1. Windows 7 The ol' switch a roo

    I installed W7 Home Premium on my computer, because a lot of my games won't run on W7 I've decided to install said W7 on my wifes computer and go back to XP.My question is can I deactivate it or do I need to call MS for a new key?This is a retail upgrade copy.
    • fugno
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    • activation deactivation game compatibility home premium installation key management microsoft retail upgrade windows 7 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 W7 Pro 64-bit Clean Install, some loose ends.

    I upgraded my Lenovo laptop from Vista Ultimate 32-bit to W7 Pro 64-bit. I used a retail upgrade as Lenovo won't supply a 64-bit upgrade for a 32-bit preloaded system. I should have known that when I ordered the laptop, but I didn't. The upgrade (clean install) on a new 'cloned' HDD worked just...
    • BobHelms
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation