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What files does the Windows 7 upgrade disc look for?
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Mar 15, 2026505 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I have a valid copy of Windows XP and a purchased a Windows 7 upgrade disc. I like to wipe my drive clean when reinstalling my OS. However, the upgrade disc fails to install if it doesn't find a valid copy of XP on the disc. Rather than going through the trouble of installing XP and then installing…
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Here are the instructions for a hack that claims it allows you to perform a Windows 7 install via an upgrade license on a formatted or blanked drive. Boot up the PC with the Windows 7 Upgrade DVD disc media into DVD-ROM drive. Follow the Windows 7 I…
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