I've bought an upgrade version from microsoft but in the dvd there's the complete os... But when I install windows ask me a serial number... and when I activate it after installation I must insert a product key... I've read all many posts but there aren't instruction for an upgrade with clear installation...
The only thing you need to do a clean install of windows 7 is the cd key that comes with windows 7, no other serial numbers or keys will work or are needed. Also make sure you have a full version of windows 7 and not an upgrade as you cannot do a clean install with an upgrade.. well not easily anyway.
Thanksfor your reply belboy3... I've already seen these two guides... The question is: I can do clean installation of 7 only with custom installation in upgrade process or manually by rebooting my system, formatting and after installing? Thanx for support...
You didn't say what you are upgrading from but from Xp. Clean install. Vista, if you have an ext. Hdd to store your data and the program disks to reload, then I would do a clean (custom) install to start fresh. Gets rid of all the accumulated garbage over time. Hope this helps answer your ?.
I know that just about everyone recommends a clean install for most all OSs. I disagree. An upgrade from Vista to the same level of Win 7 (32 or 64-bit) is smooth and painless. In addition, you do not lose data or programs; everything is as it was with Vista. You may have to install a few applications that aren't Win 7 compatible. The ones I needed were all utilities which hadn't been upgraded in a while. If you upgrade all your utilities before the Win upgrade, you shouldn't have any problems. The only time you might need a clean install is if your Vista is virus contaminated beyond fixing. The argument that you need to remove accumulated junk is not an issue if you clean up after yourself once in a while. Use a good free registry cleaner and file cleaner followed by a defrag, and you will be as good as new. Also uninstall programs you don't need or use. This is MUCH easier than a clean install.
I need a clean install only because I will change most of programs I use with newer versions... So I've planned to do a clean install this time... In future I will surely use a good registry cleaner and defrag to keep my system clean.... Today I will do a clean install cause(correct me if isn't as I hope) I will only need product key attached to upgrade dvd of windows 7 that I bought from microsoft(also to do a clean install)...
Thanks for your support KirkD, I think your advice is right in most of times...
You can perform a clean install from a Windows 7 upgrade version however you will have to have a valid previous copy of Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista installed to validate the upgrade and activate the product key. Please note that when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 you will not have an "in place upgrade" option. You will however have the option to select "custom" install when prompted. The Windows 7 install process will then copy all of your data in "My Documents" over to a Windows.old folder within Windows 7 itself. All applications and documents stored in other locations will have to be reinstalled / transferred manually. For more information on the Windows 7 Upgrade, please go here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
There are some nice videos tutorials and steps to take when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. And yes it is true you cannot directly upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 you can take some steps to ensure a smooth process. Thanks again and good luck!
mrbig155
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February 14th, 2010 12:00
I've bought an upgrade version from microsoft but in the dvd there's the complete os... But when I install windows ask me a serial number... and when I activate it after installation I must insert a product key... I've read all many posts but there aren't instruction for an upgrade with clear installation...
beamermt25
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February 14th, 2010 12:00
The only thing you need to do a clean install of windows 7 is the cd key that comes with windows 7, no other serial numbers or keys will work or are needed. Also make sure you have a full version of windows 7 and not an upgrade as you cannot do a clean install with an upgrade.. well not easily anyway.
belboy3
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February 14th, 2010 13:00
mrbig155,
You don't say what you are upgrading from but if it's Vista, use this.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7-custom
If you are upgrading from XP, use this.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7
These are Microsoft's upgrade guides.
Good Luck
mrbig155
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February 14th, 2010 13:00
Thanksfor your reply belboy3... I've already seen these two guides... The question is: I can do clean installation of 7 only with custom installation in upgrade process or manually by rebooting my system, formatting and after installing? Thanx for support...
belboy3
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February 14th, 2010 14:00
You didn't say what you are upgrading from but from Xp. Clean install. Vista, if you have an ext. Hdd to store your data and the program disks to reload, then I would do a clean (custom) install to start fresh. Gets rid of all the accumulated garbage over time. Hope this helps answer your ?.
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February 14th, 2010 22:00
I know that just about everyone recommends a clean install for most all OSs. I disagree. An upgrade from Vista to the same level of Win 7 (32 or 64-bit) is smooth and painless. In addition, you do not lose data or programs; everything is as it was with Vista. You may have to install a few applications that aren't Win 7 compatible. The ones I needed were all utilities which hadn't been upgraded in a while. If you upgrade all your utilities before the Win upgrade, you shouldn't have any problems. The only time you might need a clean install is if your Vista is virus contaminated beyond fixing. The argument that you need to remove accumulated junk is not an issue if you clean up after yourself once in a while. Use a good free registry cleaner and file cleaner followed by a defrag, and you will be as good as new. Also uninstall programs you don't need or use. This is MUCH easier than a clean install.
mrbig155
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February 15th, 2010 00:00
I need a clean install only because I will change most of programs I use with newer versions... So I've planned to do a clean install this time... In future I will surely use a good registry cleaner and defrag to keep my system clean.... Today I will do a clean install cause(correct me if isn't as I hope) I will only need product key attached to upgrade dvd of windows 7 that I bought from microsoft(also to do a clean install)...
Thanks for your support KirkD, I think your advice is right in most of times...
JohnM42
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February 25th, 2010 13:00
Hello mrbig155,
You can perform a clean install from a Windows 7 upgrade version however you will have to have a valid previous copy of Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista installed to validate the upgrade and activate the product key. Please note that when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 you will not have an "in place upgrade" option. You will however have the option to select "custom" install when prompted. The Windows 7 install process will then copy all of your data in "My Documents" over to a Windows.old folder within Windows 7 itself. All applications and documents stored in other locations will have to be reinstalled / transferred manually.
For more information on the Windows 7 Upgrade, please go here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
For additional assistance with the migration of Windows XP to Windows 7, please go here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee150430.aspx
You can visit the official Microsoft Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 site here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7
There are some nice videos tutorials and steps to take when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. And yes it is true you cannot directly upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 you can take some steps to ensure a smooth process.
Thanks again and good luck!
John M.
Microsoft Windows Client Support