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    Windows 7 "upgrading" from un-activated 7 Ultimate to legitimate 7 Home Premium

    A few months ago, i heard about the student Windows 7 Upgrade deal, and decided to take advantage of it. I had Vista Home Premium 32-bit and tried to upgrade to 7 Home Premium 32-bit, but it didn't work properly. I downloaded the upgrade and tried to install it, but before it finished...
    • jackzm
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    • activation clean install cracked copy error fix formatting genuine home premium installation product key reboot loop student deal support system recovery tech advice ultimate upgrade upgrade media validation windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Disk Drive not detected during installation

    Hi guys, I'm currently in the process of instaling windows 7 into my HP Pavilion Slimline s5120y. I finished with the HP Upgrade assistant and the next step is to insert the other CD the UPgrade Media CD but now my computer DOES NOT recognizes my disk drive so I'm unable to read any CD's Any...
    • snoopy
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    • cd reader computer help disk drive hardware issues hp pavilion installation media recognition troubleshooting upgrade media windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation

  3. Windows 7 Here it is folks...

    Hey all! Well after much arguing and frustration here is the guide on how to perform a Clean (or "custom" as Microsoft calls it) Install using the Upgrade Media with Windows 7. :) Enjoy! Paul Thurrott is the one to thank for this: Link Removed due to 404 Error

  4. Windows 7 Clarification on "Upgrading from RC/RTM to Final"..

    Clarification on "Upgrading from RC to Final".. Hello all, I've noticed alot of people wondering if they'll be able to simply Upgrade from the RC to the Final Retail version once it goes live on October 22nd, 2009. Short answer: NO.. ;) You will have to do a Clean Install to go from the...
    • Radenight
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    • backup clean install installation rc to final retail version tech tips upgrade upgrade media user guide windows 7 windows upgrade
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  5. Windows 7 Info regarding Upgrade Media..

    Hey gang, I'm seeing an awful lot of threads popping up regarding the Windows 7 Upgrade Media.. So I thought I'd post a neat little "trick" involving Upgrade Media.. ;) http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp (As I've stated before, I don't normally refer people to...