I've installed Windows 7 a few times before using an upgrade edition and performing a custom install (formatting the HDD) with no problems. However, I reinstalled Windows 7 Professional a few days ago, the first time it asked for a product key it said the key was invalid so I skipped it and started a trial. It's just reminded me to activate and I tried again and it's come up with the error, "the software licensing service determined that this specified product key can only be used for upgrading, not for clean installations."
I rather stupidly bought a full version of Vista when it was released, but I don't have access to it at the moment and I don't really want to go through the hassle of reinstalling again, plus I'd like to do a clean install not an upgrade.
Do I have any options? I know it's possible to crack Windows but I've always shied away from that because it's such a core piece of software.
I rather stupidly bought a full version of Vista when it was released, but I don't have access to it at the moment and I don't really want to go through the hassle of reinstalling again, plus I'd like to do a clean install not an upgrade.
Do I have any options? I know it's possible to crack Windows but I've always shied away from that because it's such a core piece of software.
