I currently have Windows XP 32bit installed and would like to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional. As I am a student I am entitled to a large discount on the Windows 7 Professional Upgrade. Will this enable me to upgrade from XP straight to 7, or do I need to buy the full version?
Windows 7 Professional Upgrade?
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There is a guide HERE that will help you.
You need to do a full reinstall - I brought a new HDD when I did what you are going to do, but now isn't a good time to do that so make sure you backup everything that matters.
Because I did a fresh install I had problems and had to use Scenario 4 in the following so I could activate it:
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_use_your_windows_7_upgrade_disk_fresh_pc
BTW since you can get student software, make sure to make the most of it. I also got Office 2010 and Photoshop CS4. When I got Win7 it was the same price for the Pro and Home editions so I got the Pro which turned out to be very fortunate, as I needed to install the XP Mode for some ark-ware I have to use for work, and also for my Nikon scanner.
Because I did a fresh install I had problems and had to use Scenario 4 in the following so I could activate it:
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_use_your_windows_7_upgrade_disk_fresh_pc
BTW since you can get student software, make sure to make the most of it. I also got Office 2010 and Photoshop CS4. When I got Win7 it was the same price for the Pro and Home editions so I got the Pro which turned out to be very fortunate, as I needed to install the XP Mode for some ark-ware I have to use for work, and also for my Nikon scanner.