Macbook pro, windows 7 upgrade version, help needed
hello,
I'm trying to install windows 7 parallel onto my newly purchaced macbook pro (my 1st Apple). Problem is that I only have original full xp and original win 7 upgrade version. With no os on boot camp partition upgrading does not work "invalid product key". Trying to install xp with the help of boot camp assistant leads to xp intallation service hanging up "inspecting equipment..." No installation start taking place.
Any advice?
Hi,
have a read here http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgra de-media
Regards
Stefan
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