I had purchased Windows 7 upgrade about 2 years ago, downloaded and saved it as an ISO CD. I just had to format my hard drive and re-install. The installation completed but never asked for my Key Code. I checked Control Panel > System and found a temporary key code valid only for 15 days. When I changed the key code, I was advised of a "failure" because this Windows 7 was an "upgrade." Yes, I had upgraded from XP. Must I re-install XP and then install W-7 as an upgrade? Is there any way around this issue?
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Captain Jack
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Hello there!
Try this article Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version - Windows 7 Forums and see if this works.
Try this article Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version - Windows 7 Forums and see if this works.
Did you reformat during the install, or prior to starting the re-install?
This is one of the situations that has been hanging since Microsoft decided to change the way upgrades were handled. But if you did a custom install and the old install was still on the drive, I would call them and check.
If you wiped the drive prior to starting the install, not really sure what the situation might be. The fact it only gave you a 15 day window might mean something.
Anyway, let us know, if you would...
This is one of the situations that has been hanging since Microsoft decided to change the way upgrades were handled. But if you did a custom install and the old install was still on the drive, I would call them and check.
If you wiped the drive prior to starting the install, not really sure what the situation might be. The fact it only gave you a 15 day window might mean something.
Anyway, let us know, if you would...
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