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sportguy0913

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Jul 8, 2008
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Will the upgrade version of Windows 7 Professional work with virtual box? Or would I have to get the retail version? I am a student at a University and would be able to download Windows 7 Professional for 29.99 and just wanted to see if it would work or not. Thanks!
 

masse

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May 4, 2007
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the key is all you need. your better off using the key and borrowing the install disc from a friend. There are other ways to do it though.

Here's what I did: Used a friends windows 7 home premium disc, installed on my machine but did not activate windows. Used this to download the W7 professional student upgrade (can't download in osx). Used a tool to make it into an iso (google it), then burned the dvd, installed W7pro over the home premium and used the key I purchased.

All is well and I'm in windows right now actually.
 

sportguy0913

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Jul 8, 2008
312
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USA
the key is all you need. your better off using the key and borrowing the install disc from a friend. There are other ways to do it though.

Here's what I did: Used a friends windows 7 home premium disc, installed on my machine but did not activate windows. Used this to download the W7 professional student upgrade (can't download in osx). Used a tool to make it into an iso (google it), then burned the dvd, installed W7pro over the home premium and used the key I purchased.

All is well and I'm in windows right now actually.

Cool thanks!
 
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