Difference In Media Between Regular Upgrade And Family Pack
I have just spent the last three hours driving around from store to store to try to buy a copy of the Family Upgrade Pack for my kid's computers. No one had it at retail. I need to order it online but I'd like to get started on the installs now.
Is it possible to use the media I already own (Win 7 Home Premium Upgrade), install it as a trial without the serial number, and then use the serial number that comes with the Family Pack that will be coming in the next few days? Weekends are best for these projects but they are looking for the upgrade asap.
View Replies (Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2009 5:52 PM)
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