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CanalDigger:
I knew I would have to do a custom installation, it doesn't matter since my comp won't have anything on it.
I'm pretty sure I can use the upgrade disc though.

Freedom Kira:
Isn't the Win7 install disc is different than an upgrade disc? The complete install disc has exactly two options (at least, mine does) - upgrade or custom install. If you could perform a custom installation with an upgrade disc, how is it any different from a regular install disc?

Edit: Anyway, just remember that a custom install is equivalent to a clean install, which means that you are not really "upgrading" from XP to 7. I'm merely confused that the FAQ claims that the upgrade disc can do that. Note that a custom install does not require a previous version of Windows to be installed. It does not mention this anywhere.

Not interested in arguing this further - why don't you just try it out and tell us what you find?

v By the way, reading your "XP, vista, even NT" part directly contradicts the "Note" under the first section in your screenshot above.

CanalDigger:
I think the only thing different is that no prior version of windows or any OS is required with a regular install disc, it would be for people with a Mac or new computer but no Vista or XP access.

The upgrade is for people that have a prior version of windows(XP, vista, even NT). Any who bought a full version when they had any prior version of windows got ripped off. If the upgrade could be used by anyone, then the full version would never sell.

vuzedome:
Just wipe the drive and do a fresh one, it isn't hard at all.
Grab a Windows 7 ISO like how you would grab anime from here and you're on your way.
Once you're satisfied with the Windows 7 experience, then you consider buying an authentic copy.
Wipe the drive again and put that shiny and blingy Windows disc you ordered in and repeat the whole process.
At the end of it, you'll say it was a wonderful experience.

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