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"upgrade" vs. "full version" on first install
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You can install from upgrade media on "bare metal" using the procedures described here: http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media.aspx
Boot Camp Assistant will not recognize it or hold your hand, you will have to hold Alt/Option on boot to select the disc or partition during install.
The validity of your upgrade license without an underlying full is questionable, but it will work.
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Boot Camp Assistant will not recognize it or hold your hand, you will have to hold Alt/Option on boot to select the disc or partition during install.
The validity of your upgrade license without an underlying full is questionable, but it will work.
B
The upgrade version will work perfectly. You will have to install twice, the first time do not enter your product code and install the 30 day trial, then from within windows run the upgrade again but this 2nd time go ahead and enter in your product code. When you are done installing then install bootcamp 3.2 and all its associated drivers, activate and you are all set.
This is how I do it, since I'm upgrading from Vista I'd rather not install Vista first.
I was actually able to find a copy of Windows xp SP2 in my Dad's desk drawer, I'm guessing it's his work copy. Worked fine, passed the validation test, I was able to get service pack 3 going and I'm now running one last round of updates for now. I had been looking at more nefarious ways to get it working, but I'm glad I didn't have to do any of that nonsense. That double install of 7 would have probably been my move otherwise, thanks for the tip.
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I had a hankering to get out my old copy of Tron 2.0 because of the new movie. Crossover games wasn't having it (I'm amazed at how well that works on some games). Seems like it'll be Tron 2.0 and Chrome only installed for now (chrome makes 90% of what I used windows infinitely more bearable). I might go ahead and get Office going (also free from school) and maybe figure out how to get iTunes to share libraries between the two partitions (I bet it's been done).
Now the question is whether or not to actually get Windows 7 through my school or not. XP is sitting pretty so far.
Optional Story:
I had a hankering to get out my old copy of Tron 2.0 because of the new movie. Crossover games wasn't having it (I'm amazed at how well that works on some games). Seems like it'll be Tron 2.0 and Chrome only installed for now (chrome makes 90% of what I used windows infinitely more bearable). I might go ahead and get Office going (also free from school) and maybe figure out how to get iTunes to share libraries between the two partitions (I bet it's been done).
Now the question is whether or not to actually get Windows 7 through my school or not. XP is sitting pretty so far.