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Is it possible to wipe my comp and upgrade to Windows 7 using someone’s recovery discs?

My boyfriend just got a new computer with Windows 7. I am still (sadly) running vista and I would really like to have 7. Is it possible for me to wipe my computer clean (after a back up, of course) and use his discs to get the Windows 7 OS? or am I going to run into registration issues?

Mein Freund gerade einen neuen Computer mit Windows 7. Ich bin immer noch (leider) läuft Vista, und ich möchte wirklich 7 haben. Ist es möglich für mich zu wischen mein Computer sauber (nach eine Sicherungskopie, natürlich) und seine Discs um zu bekommen die Windows 7 OS verwenden? oder ich bin gehend nach Registrierung Probleme stoßen?
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3 Responses to “Is it possible to wipe my comp and upgrade to Windows 7 using someone’s recovery discs?”

  • 1
    ICU
    April 12th, 2010 09:07

    yes you can do that. it shouldnt be a problem.

  • 2
    Sandy G
    April 12th, 2010 09:39

    Windows 7 can run without activation for 30 days. That should be enough to decide if you want to buy your own copy. Your boyfriend’s key will not work on your system unless your BIOS is identical – which is about as unlikely as having the same fingerprints.

  • 3
    Cassandra
    April 12th, 2010 10:28

    Yes if you have Vista installed, you are able to do a clean installation of Windows 7. And, yes, always back up first! However, Windows 7 is only good for installation on one computer. In other words, you cannot install the same copy of Windows 7 that your boyfriend has on your computer. You will need to purchase your own version if you wish to use Windows 7 as your OS.

    Hope this answers your question!

    Cheers,
    Cassandra
    Microsoft Windows Outreach

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