Windows 7 Upgrading on different computers question.

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mattmister00

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Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read my problem so here it is:
I have three computers, two are running windows xp and the third (my new one) is running the windows build 7100 only.
My question is, if i buy the windows 7 professional upgrade for 124 dollars (Canadian), can i do a clean install of it on my new computer using the xp key from one of the old ones?

Thank you very much!

 

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Not Sure....

Don't know about the 25-digit code working but the XP Install Disk should work.

 

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busydog said:

Don't know about the 25-digit code working but the XP Install Disk should work.

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Okay i just looked around my desk and i found my windows xp meida centre edition service pack two case, it has two cds in it, would these work for an upgrade?

 

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mattmister00 said:

Okay i just looked around my desk and i found my windows xp meida centre edition service pack two case, it has two cds in it, would these work for an upgrade?

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The first disk should satisfy the requirements for an upgrade.

 

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Thank you very much; your awesome If anyone else has further comments or support his answer please post. Oh and i don't know if it matters but the cds say "for distribution with a new MDG pc only"

 

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mattmister00 said:

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read my problem so here it is:
I have three computers, two are running windows xp and the third (my new one) is running the windows build 7100 only.
My question is, if i buy the windows 7 professional upgrade for 124 dollars (Canadian), can i do a clean install of it on my new computer using the xp key from one of the old ones?

Thank you very much!

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You can still do a clean install without the XP key.. You just need to use this little trick:

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That will allow you to perform a clean install then Upgrade that clean install all by using the Windows 7 Pro Upgrade your going to buy..