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Parallels and Windows 7

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Hello,
I purchased a parallels program for my Macbook as well as Windows for my college's bookstore. I had the program installed on my computer through the stores computer services. However, when I open Windows 7 through the parallel, it loads, on the bottom right corner it says that it is not a genuine copy. Is there anything I can do? The reason I bought it in the first place was to be able to use a program that can only run on Windows. I installed it seems to be running smoothly, but I am worried that later on I may run into problems because of the copy "not being genuine."
Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:09 PM
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In "Upgrade" version of Windows 7 can only be properly licensed if it is used to upgrade a qualifying Windows XP or Vista installation. In order to resolve your issue, you'll need to purchase a conventional retail Windows 7 "Full Version" license.
P.S. The "store's computer services" should know better than doing what they did. It's a college for crying out loud!
Carey Frisch- Marked as answer by Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Saturday, August 27, 2011 3:35 PM
Friday, August 26, 2011 1:53 AMModerator
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Did you purchase a Windows 7 "Full License" edition or an "Upgrade" edition of Windows 7?
Carey FrischThursday, August 25, 2011 8:21 PMModerator -
My understanding is that it is a Full License. I bought the student version from the college bookstore where I attend.Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:33 PM
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"Ocram24" wrote in message news:8096ec26-32f4-4876-a30f-e0f9f7cacab6...My understanding is that it is a Full License. I bought the student version from the college bookstore where I attend.Check the disk – it will tell you if it’s an Upgrade version (most MSDNAA versions are)
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed SlothThursday, August 25, 2011 9:19 PMModerator -
It is an Upgrade versionFriday, August 26, 2011 1:36 AM
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In "Upgrade" version of Windows 7 can only be properly licensed if it is used to upgrade a qualifying Windows XP or Vista installation. In order to resolve your issue, you'll need to purchase a conventional retail Windows 7 "Full Version" license.
P.S. The "store's computer services" should know better than doing what they did. It's a college for crying out loud!
Carey Frisch- Marked as answer by Carey FrischMVP, Moderator Saturday, August 27, 2011 3:35 PM
Friday, August 26, 2011 1:53 AMModerator -
Thank you for your help! I'll looking into it with them.Friday, August 26, 2011 2:26 AM