Upgrade from XP?

[Percival P. Cassidy]

I've found several different methods online for installing the upgrade
version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen anything
corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP: The XP
installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and I can't find
a qualifying prior version on your computer; insert the CD of an earlier
version into the drive and press Enter." I inserted a Win98SE CD, and
the installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

Perce

 

[Dave-UK]

I've found several different methods online for installing the upgrade version of Win7 on a blank
drive, but I haven't seen anything corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP: The
XP installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and I can't find a qualifying prior
version on your computer; insert the CD of an earlier version into the drive and press Enter." I
inserted a Win98SE CD, and the installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

Perce

No, Setup looks for an installed version of Windows, it doesn't ask for an install CD anymore.

 

[Jon Pope]

if you install the Win 7 upgrade you need to install 2 times the first time
DO NOT ENTER the PRODUCT KEY but yes on the second install.

 

[Slap]

I've found several different methods online for installing the upgrade
version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen anything
corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP: The XP installer
said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and I can't find a
qualifying prior version on your computer; insert the CD of an earlier
version into the drive and press Enter." I inserted a Win98SE CD, and the
installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

Perce

There is no problem upgrading to Win 7 from XP.

When you buy and open the Win 7 CD case you will find inside a separate
piece of paper with instructions from Microsoft on what you have to do to
upgrade from XP in order to preserve your files and settings.

Simple as that.

Go buy it and install it.

--

 

[ANONYMOUS]

I've found several different methods online for installing the upgrade
version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen anything
corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP: The XP
installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and I can't find
a qualifying prior version on your computer; insert the CD of an earlier
version into the drive and press Enter." I inserted a Win98SE CD, and
the installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

Perce

Yes it is possible to buy and install Win 7 using Upgrade version rather
than full version (saves money of course) even if you may not have
Windows XP. There are many ways you can do this but if you install it
two times, it will work. There are also registry fiddle method but this
is not recommended by Microsoft.

I suggest try this link for the tricks:

<http://windowssecrets.com/comp/091112#story1>

hth

 

[relic]

I've found several different methods online for installing the upgrade
version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen anything
corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP: The XP installer
said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and I can't find a
qualifying prior version on your computer; insert the CD of an earlier
version into the drive and press Enter." I inserted a Win98SE CD, and the
installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

Perce

Use any of these three methods:
http://www.softsailor.com/how-to/10...rd-drive-windows-7-upgrade-clean-install.html

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I've found several different methods online for installing the upgrade
version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen anything
corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP: The XP
installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and I can't find
a qualifying prior version on your computer; insert the CD of an earlier
version into the drive and press Enter." I inserted a Win98SE CD, and
the installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

Perce

No, it's not. Both Vista and Windows 7 use radically different
installation methoids than did the WinXP and earlier OSes.


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[Brian Gregory [UK]]

No, it's not. Both Vista and Windows 7 use radically different
installation methoids than did the WinXP and earlier OSes.

The installation method isn't relevant.

MS have changed what is accepted as proof you are entitled to use the
cheaper upgrade version.

 

[Percival P. Cassidy]

The installation method isn't relevant.

MS have changed what is accepted as proof you are entitled to use the
cheaper upgrade version.

In fact I have now been able to install Win7 Pro Upgrade on a blank
drive by simply skipping the invitation to enter the product key (as
suggested by many people). So what will happen when I do enter the
product key and try to activate Win7. Will it fail then because it
cannot find evidence of the previous valid WinXP installation? Or will
it then ask for some proof of a previous qualifying version?

Perce

 

[Doum]

In fact I have now been able to install Win7 Pro Upgrade on a blank
drive by simply skipping the invitation to enter the product key (as
suggested by many people). So what will happen when I do enter the
product key and try to activate Win7. Will it fail then because it
cannot find evidence of the previous valid WinXP installation? Or will
it then ask for some proof of a previous qualifying version?

Perce

You must reinstall Win7 a second time without formatting the drive and this
time enter the product key.

As strange as it might seem, your installation without the key is your
"previous qualifying version".

HTH

 

[McG.]

You must reinstall Win7 a second time without formatting the drive and
this
time enter the product key.

As strange as it might seem, your installation without the key is your
"previous qualifying version".

HTH

Now THAT is a terrific loophole! :-D
McG.

 

[relic]

On 05/09/10 09:02 pm, Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:

I've found several different methods online for installing the
upgrade version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen
anything corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP:
The XP installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and
I can't find a qualifying prior version on your computer; insert
the CD of an earlier version into the drive and press Enter." I
inserted a Win98SE CD, and the installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

No, it's not. Both Vista and Windows 7 use radically different
installation methoids than did the WinXP and earlier OSes.

The installation method isn't relevant.

MS have changed what is accepted as proof you are entitled to use the
cheaper upgrade version.

In fact I have now been able to install Win7 Pro Upgrade on a blank
drive by simply skipping the invitation to enter the product key (as
suggested by many people). So what will happen when I do enter the
product key and try to activate Win7. Will it fail then because it
cannot find evidence of the previous valid WinXP installation? Or will
it then ask for some proof of a previous qualifying version?

Perce

You must reinstall Win7 a second time without formatting the drive and
this
time enter the product key.

As strange as it might seem, your installation without the key is your
"previous qualifying version".

HTH

Now THAT is a terrific loophole! :-D
McG.

Most of the time you don't even need to install the second time. Just reboot
and activate it by entering the key.

 

[McG.]

"Percival P. Cassidy" <[email protected]> écrivait

On 05/09/10 09:02 pm, Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:

I've found several different methods online for installing the
upgrade version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen
anything corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP:
The XP installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and
I can't find a qualifying prior version on your computer; insert
the CD of an earlier version into the drive and press Enter." I
inserted a Win98SE CD, and the installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

No, it's not. Both Vista and Windows 7 use radically different
installation methoids than did the WinXP and earlier OSes.

The installation method isn't relevant.

MS have changed what is accepted as proof you are entitled to use the
cheaper upgrade version.

In fact I have now been able to install Win7 Pro Upgrade on a blank
drive by simply skipping the invitation to enter the product key (as
suggested by many people). So what will happen when I do enter the
product key and try to activate Win7. Will it fail then because it
cannot find evidence of the previous valid WinXP installation? Or will
it then ask for some proof of a previous qualifying version?

Perce


You must reinstall Win7 a second time without formatting the drive and
this
time enter the product key.

As strange as it might seem, your installation without the key is your
"previous qualifying version".

HTH

Now THAT is a terrific loophole! :-D
McG.

Most of the time you don't even need to install the second time. Just
reboot and activate it by entering the key.

I gave up the whole "upgrade" thing years ago with Win98SE. I was
supplying my kids with their OS's for a few years. They GOT all the needed
items for the legal upgrade path. But they all had trouble keeping those
items together as they needed to be. I started buying full retail versions
during that period. Two Win98SE's, two XP Pro x86, three XP Pro x64 (OEM
only) and now 1 Win 7 Pro full retail. Happily you get both 32 and 64 bit
flavors with the purchase.
While I was on the 'upgrade path', I learned a few tricks. This particular
one wasn't needed. But the new way M$ looks at qualifying products for
upgrading, this one is an interesting one. And it probably won't last. I
figure M$ will correct it before too long.
McG.

 

[Char Jackson]

"Percival P. Cassidy" <[email protected]> écrivait

On 05/09/10 09:02 pm, Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:

I've found several different methods online for installing the
upgrade version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen
anything corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for XP:
The XP installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade version, and
I can't find a qualifying prior version on your computer; insert
the CD of an earlier version into the drive and press Enter." I
inserted a Win98SE CD, and the installer was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer happy?

No, it's not. Both Vista and Windows 7 use radically different
installation methoids than did the WinXP and earlier OSes.

The installation method isn't relevant.

MS have changed what is accepted as proof you are entitled to use the
cheaper upgrade version.

In fact I have now been able to install Win7 Pro Upgrade on a blank
drive by simply skipping the invitation to enter the product key (as
suggested by many people). So what will happen when I do enter the
product key and try to activate Win7. Will it fail then because it
cannot find evidence of the previous valid WinXP installation? Or will
it then ask for some proof of a previous qualifying version?

Perce


You must reinstall Win7 a second time without formatting the drive and
this
time enter the product key.

As strange as it might seem, your installation without the key is your
"previous qualifying version".

HTH

Now THAT is a terrific loophole! :-D
McG.

Most of the time you don't even need to install the second time. Just
reboot and activate it by entering the key.

I gave up the whole "upgrade" thing years ago with Win98SE. I was
supplying my kids with their OS's for a few years. They GOT all the needed
items for the legal upgrade path. But they all had trouble keeping those
items together as they needed to be. I started buying full retail versions
during that period. Two Win98SE's, two XP Pro x86, three XP Pro x64 (OEM
only) and now 1 Win 7 Pro full retail. Happily you get both 32 and 64 bit
flavors with the purchase.
While I was on the 'upgrade path', I learned a few tricks. This particular
one wasn't needed. But the new way M$ looks at qualifying products for
upgrading, this one is an interesting one. And it probably won't last. I
figure M$ will correct it before too long.
McG.

Not likely. The loophole, if that's what you want to call it, has been
around for quite awhile now. They've had several good opportunities to
close the hole and have not done so. One can only assume it's there
intentionally.

 

[Dominique]

"Percival P. Cassidy" <[email protected]> écrivait

On 05/09/10 09:02 pm, Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:

I've found several different methods online for installing the
upgrade version of Win7 on a blank drive, but I haven't seen
anything corresponding to the so-simple method that worked for
XP: The XP installer said, in effect, "This is an upgrade
version, and I can't find a qualifying prior version on your
computer; insert the CD of an earlier version into the drive
and press Enter." I inserted a Win98SE CD, and the installer
was happy.

Not possible to use the XP CD to keep the Win7 installer
happy?

No, it's not. Both Vista and Windows 7 use radically different
installation methoids than did the WinXP and earlier OSes.

The installation method isn't relevant.

MS have changed what is accepted as proof you are entitled to
use the cheaper upgrade version.

In fact I have now been able to install Win7 Pro Upgrade on a
blank drive by simply skipping the invitation to enter the
product key (as suggested by many people). So what will happen
when I do enter the product key and try to activate Win7. Will it
fail then because it cannot find evidence of the previous valid
WinXP installation? Or will it then ask for some proof of a
previous qualifying version?

Perce


You must reinstall Win7 a second time without formatting the drive
and this
time enter the product key.

As strange as it might seem, your installation without the key is
your "previous qualifying version".

HTH

Now THAT is a terrific loophole! :-D
McG.

Most of the time you don't even need to install the second time.
Just reboot and activate it by entering the key.

I gave up the whole "upgrade" thing years ago with Win98SE. I was
supplying my kids with their OS's for a few years. They GOT all the
needed items for the legal upgrade path. But they all had trouble
keeping those items together as they needed to be. I started buying
full retail versions during that period. Two Win98SE's, two XP Pro
x86, three XP Pro x64 (OEM only) and now 1 Win 7 Pro full retail.
Happily you get both 32 and 64 bit flavors with the purchase.
While I was on the 'upgrade path', I learned a few tricks. This
particular one wasn't needed. But the new way M$ looks at qualifying
products for upgrading, this one is an interesting one. And it
probably won't last. I figure M$ will correct it before too long.
McG.

Not likely. The loophole, if that's what you want to call it, has been
around for quite awhile now. They've had several good opportunities to
close the hole and have not done so. One can only assume it's there
intentionally.

It's not really worse than using 1(one) Win98se OEM CD as proof of
ownership to install 3 (three) retail-upgrade XP(Home and Pro) on three
different computers, which is kind of borderline (legally speaking).
Since they all activate and pass WGA...