Windows Anytime Upgrade question

[BrandonT]

If I built a new PC with Win7 Home, and do the anytime upgrade to Pro, can I then do a fresh install using a Pro install disc and just use the key I got when I upgraded (I assume you get a new key)?

 

[corkyg]

The Anytime Upgrade DVD requires that you have the proper key for the upgrade, IOW, you paid for it. Once that is done and you have the Win 7 Pro key, you can do a clean install of it anytime you want.

 

[BrandonT]

Well I'll be doing the upgrade through Microsoft's site via the Windows Update, but still, from what you are saying I should be gold. I just hate upgrades. I want to do the upgrade then do a fresh install from a Pro disc I already have. Thanks.

 

[BrandonT]

Well that didn't work. I installed Win7 Home, upgraded to Pro through MS's site, then did clean install with a Pro disc. When it came to entering the key I got an error message saying the key was for upgrade versions, not clean installs.

I'm going to call MS and see what they can do.

 

[corkyg]

What wass the point of the clean install after a clean install? If you upgraded to Pro, from Home, the key should have worked.

MS can fix it for you.

 

[BrandonT]

I don't trust upgrades, and besides if I ever need to re-install I just want to be able to do clean install from the Pro disc, not install Home, then go back to MS site and re-upgrade. I called MS adn they did refund the $90 for the Pro upgrade.