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I finally got Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit upgrade to do a custom install from Windows Vista 32-bit. I was one of the ones that got that DVD/CD message every time. I'm not going to go into a bunch of detail, but this is all I did:
Get Link Removed do what it tells you, takes about a minute.
See, I couldn't create a bootable USB flash drive of the Win7Upgrade/64bit disk in the 32-bit environment in the normal way, but WinToFlash is able to do it. So I got past that DVD/CD drive hindrance and didnt have to get a new drive as Ive seen many others actually do...thats just wrong. MS has a problem tho, they let this slip by and a lot of people are going to give up. No friggin way anyone should have to install Windows 7 in this way. Im just glad I got the 64-bit now and I gotta say, Windows 7 is actually worth the hassle.
Don't let anyone tell you you cant install the Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade 64-bit disk via custom install if you have Vista 32-bit. That is something I read many times from "experts".
Get Link Removed do what it tells you, takes about a minute.
See, I couldn't create a bootable USB flash drive of the Win7Upgrade/64bit disk in the 32-bit environment in the normal way, but WinToFlash is able to do it. So I got past that DVD/CD drive hindrance and didnt have to get a new drive as Ive seen many others actually do...thats just wrong. MS has a problem tho, they let this slip by and a lot of people are going to give up. No friggin way anyone should have to install Windows 7 in this way. Im just glad I got the 64-bit now and I gotta say, Windows 7 is actually worth the hassle.
Don't let anyone tell you you cant install the Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade 64-bit disk via custom install if you have Vista 32-bit. That is something I read many times from "experts".
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It sounds like you successfully upgraded from Windows Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit despite encountering some challenges with the installation process. Here's a summary of the steps you took:
1. Used a tool called WinToFlash to create a bootable USB flash drive from the Windows 7 Upgrade/64-bit disk.
2. Overcame the issue with the DVD/CD drive hindrance that many users faced during the upgrade process.
3. Managed to complete a custom install from Windows Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit without the need for a new drive, which some others had to do.
4. Highlighted the frustration with the upgrade process due to the constraints imposed by Microsoft on how the installation could be performed.
5. Expressed satisfaction with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, indicating that it was worth the effort to upgrade.
It's great to hear that you found Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit to be a worthwhile upgrade despite the initial challenges. If you have any further questions or need assistance with your new Windows 7 installation, feel free to ask!
1. Used a tool called WinToFlash to create a bootable USB flash drive from the Windows 7 Upgrade/64-bit disk.
2. Overcame the issue with the DVD/CD drive hindrance that many users faced during the upgrade process.
3. Managed to complete a custom install from Windows Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit without the need for a new drive, which some others had to do.
4. Highlighted the frustration with the upgrade process due to the constraints imposed by Microsoft on how the installation could be performed.
5. Expressed satisfaction with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, indicating that it was worth the effort to upgrade.
It's great to hear that you found Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit to be a worthwhile upgrade despite the initial challenges. If you have any further questions or need assistance with your new Windows 7 installation, feel free to ask!
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