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Upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional

Upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional

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R3kab
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11-19-2016, 05:31 PM
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I need to switch from Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional. I have 32GB total, but the premium version only supports up to 16GB. I want to add more RAM without having to replace everything. The standard upgrade option isn’t ideal since I already have many installed programs. I’m looking for alternatives that won’t require a full clean install. Any suggestions on what to buy and where to do this safely would be helpful. Thanks ahead of time.
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R3kab
11-19-2016, 05:31 PM #1

I need to switch from Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional. I have 32GB total, but the premium version only supports up to 16GB. I want to add more RAM without having to replace everything. The standard upgrade option isn’t ideal since I already have many installed programs. I’m looking for alternatives that won’t require a full clean install. Any suggestions on what to buy and where to do this safely would be helpful. Thanks ahead of time.

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adhimine
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11-21-2016, 12:40 AM
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You require Windows 7 Professional installation media. The ISO can be obtained from Microsoft if you possess a valid Windows 7 license, though it doesn't support OEM (prebuilt system) keys.
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adhimine
11-21-2016, 12:40 AM #2

You require Windows 7 Professional installation media. The ISO can be obtained from Microsoft if you possess a valid Windows 7 license, though it doesn't support OEM (prebuilt system) keys.

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Nik_Master16
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12-08-2016, 08:55 AM
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Update the product key to a Windows 7 Pro version without needing to reinstall (upgrade or in-place upgrade works). Reboot is necessary. Could fail on original equipment manufacturer systems.
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Nik_Master16
12-08-2016, 08:55 AM #3

Update the product key to a Windows 7 Pro version without needing to reinstall (upgrade or in-place upgrade works). Reboot is necessary. Could fail on original equipment manufacturer systems.

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12-10-2016, 01:06 PM
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Your activation key indicates it's an OEM product. If so, upgrading would require a complete reinstall unless you have specific access.
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Omg_Itz_Nerd
12-10-2016, 01:06 PM #4

Your activation key indicates it's an OEM product. If so, upgrading would require a complete reinstall unless you have specific access.

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12-17-2016, 06:14 PM
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Windows Anytime Upgrade, also known as WAU, was a tool in Windows 7 that let you upgrade without losing your files or software. But Microsoft no longer sells it, so it won’t help you now. For more details, check the link: https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/95...e-how.html Your only choice is to reinstall using a Windows 7 Professional product key and installation media, then install your programs.
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awesome12526
12-17-2016, 06:14 PM #5

Windows Anytime Upgrade, also known as WAU, was a tool in Windows 7 that let you upgrade without losing your files or software. But Microsoft no longer sells it, so it won’t help you now. For more details, check the link: https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/95...e-how.html Your only choice is to reinstall using a Windows 7 Professional product key and installation media, then install your programs.

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