Can I use Windows 7 upgrade on non-legitimate copy of windows?

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wisedude

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Hey,

So the computer I bought a while ago wound up having a pirated copy of Windows Vista on it. I was a little pissed when I found out, but it had already been a year, and it was working fine. However, I'd like to buy the Windows 7 upgrade version. Will it let me upgrade this fake copy of Vista? Or do I need an install with a real Vista key in order to successfully upgrade to Windows 7? (Note, I'd be doing a fresh install)

Thanks, and happy holidays
 
You should just be able to do a fresh install with your upgrade dvd, choose custom install I believe.
 
tremmor said:
NO........better to not discuss here. its frowned on.
Merry Christmas
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You can do a fresh install from an upgrade dvd. Doesn't matter whether vista is legal or not. Do a search on it, the idea here is to get him a genuine copy of windows and he can do this by doing a fresh install using the upgrade dvd.
 
Ok.......i was confused and figured the upgrade was that. Had to be legislate. New it would work. but i was not going to say it.

Merry Christmas...........cheers.
 
Thanks for the responses guys!

Yeah, I'm not asking for help on pirating windows. Unfortunately, the computer I bought came with a fake copy and I'm trying to get a legitimate one!
 
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