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I'm new too this computer and os thing so bare with me. I've been reading a lot about Windows 7 full and upgrade. It seems like Windows 7 upgrade can also do a "clean install" so i was wondering since I don't have any os at the moment, if I can just get the upgrade and do a clean install of it. Thoughts, ideas, anything will benefit this newbie. Thanks

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Reply to cmichael138

In a word NO!
To use an upgrade you must first own a previous full version of Windows XP, 2000 or Vista.

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Reply to Jonmor68

Why not just get the OEM version?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116754

Then you shouldn't have to worry about not having a previous OS as I believe the OEM is for System Builders.

Reply to ohiou_grad_06

+1 for the OEM version...
but it will be permanently tied to that pc... usually to the motherboard.

Reply to arges86

Jonmor68 wrote :

In a word NO!
To use an upgrade you must first own a previous full version of Windows XP, 2000 or Vista.

Win 2K users are not eligible for the Windows 7 upgrade... you must either have XP or Vista... nothing older than XP will work.

------------------------------ Desktop: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit; Intel Q6600 CPU; E-VGA 780i SLI motherboard; E-VGA E-GeForce 8800GT; OCZ Vista 4GB dual-channel kit; Ultra X2 750W power supply; 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB in RAID 0. Laptop: Acer Aspire 8730-6314;
Reply to Zoron

Sorry to interupt the OP's thread, but I have a similar question.

I have a computer that I built ~7 years ago now :ouch: and want to build a new one with Windows 7.

I have an OEM version of XP that is on the old one, can I buy Windows 7 upgrade and put it on the newly built computer?? I'm guessing no, but here's to hoping.

Reply to gordolindsay

not that i'm aware of
you need the upgradable OS on the PC you using the upgrade disk for

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