Upgrading from Home Premium to Pro

[cs127]

Hello! This may be a silly question, but is it a big deal to upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit to Windows 7 Professional after first setting up your computer? I just bought my computer, which has Home Premium. I intend to buy the upgrade, but I want to wait until I get my school email, probably in a month or so, so I can buy the discounted "Academic" Pro upgrade. I would, however, like to set up my computer now just to see how it works. TIA!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If you are upgrading the the 64 bit version to 64 bit you do not have to re-install the operating system. Do it as a anytime upgrade, you can do it from within your operating system by search for anytime upgrade.

New Key Purchase is necessary !

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-7/anytime-upgrade-windows-7/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/videos/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-windows-7-by-using-windows-anytime-upgrade
Look at these two links to learn more!

Welcome to the Forum !

 

[almartin]

You would need the key code for the upgrade to do it now. i would wait like you said to get the school e-mail

 

[cs127]

Sounds great, thanks!