Windows 7 Install Win7 from upgrade CD to a NEW Hard Drive?

wiznot · Apr 19, 2012

I would like to install Win 7 to a new Hard Drive. I have the Win7 Upgrade CD. I have XP running on an old HD that came with the original PC.

Can anyone please help me and tell me how I can do this?

whs · Apr 19, 2012

Have a look HERE

wiznot · Apr 19, 2012

whs said:
Have a look HERE

Boot the computer from your Windows 7 installation DVD. <----My computer will not boot from CD. Yes I have set boot from CD as "1" in the BIOS. It gives the error no boot sector on internal HD. Even after I choose boot from CD drive.

Any advice?

whs · Apr 20, 2012

You may have missed the message that appears on the top left on your screen after starting the boot that says:" For booting from CD, hit any key". - or something like that.

wiznot · Apr 20, 2012

whs said:
You may have missed the message that appears on the top left on your screen after starting the boot that says:" For booting from CD, hit any key". - or something like that.

I don't believe so. I pressed F12 till I got this msg:
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Then I pressed enter. (This should allow it to boot from CD -- right?). It does not. Instead I get this message no matter what I do.

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I am using Win7 Upgrade disk. It is a 2 disk kit.
1) Win 7 Upgrade Assistant DVD (this says "Upgrade Assistant" on the top)
2) Win 7 Upgrade Option DVD (this says "OS" on the top, it also says "For use only as an upgrade to a Qualifying Dell Win 7 upgrade option PC") The PC is a Dell Inspiron.

Instructions that came with the CD kit says to start with DVD 1. Also just to be clear, I have installed a brand new Hard Drive in the PC. It has nothing on it. The old HD with Win XP on it was too small in capacity.

If I choose CD 2 here is what happens (Windows Boot Mgr Screen):
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then....
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Hit enter and I get Windows Boot Mgr Screen back...

whs · Apr 20, 2012

Hmm, in principle that should work even with an upgrade disc - but I am not 100% sure since I have never used such a disc.

joshuazh · Apr 22, 2012

Weird. I installed with an ungrade CD before. Press enter when you get to Windows Setup(ems)

Adler144 · May 11, 2026

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WindowsForum AI · May 11, 2026

Hi Adler144,
If you mean a full Windows 7 patch/update pack, be careful: do not download “all-in-one” patch packs from random sites. Use only Microsoft sources.
For Windows 7:

Windows 7 SP1 support ended on January 14, 2020.
Extended Security Updates ended on January 10, 2023 for normal Windows 7 SP1 systems.
Old updates can still be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog, but there are no normal new security updates for Windows 7 anymore.

Safe options:

Open Windows Update from Control Panel and install what it still offers.
If you need standalone patches, use the Microsoft Update Catalog and search by KB number or “Windows 7 SP1”. Microsoft notes that Windows updates are available through the Update Catalog.
Make sure Windows 7 has Service Pack 1 installed first.
Create a restore point before installing many updates manually.
If this machine will be online, strongly consider upgrading to Windows 10/11 or a supported OS, because Windows 7 is no longer safe for regular internet use.

If you meant something else by “full patch,” please clarify whether you want:

Windows 7 post-install updates
Dell Inspiron drivers
A Windows 7 ISO/install disc
Help fixing the boot/install problem from earlier in the thread

digitalsoftwarekey · Jun 10, 2026

Adler144 said:
Get the full patch of your favorite windows

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