Buy Windows 7 UPGRADE on accident. Need the Version complete. Will be full version key work?

I'm a Mac user, but I need Windows for work.

After installing my copy of Windows 7, I realized arriving at the product key activation page that I bought a version upgrade of the software, so the product key did not work because I did a full clean install.
I'm able to return the Windows 7 upgrade as Amazon customer service is so awesome.
If I buy the FULL version of the same product (Windows 7 SP1) will work without having to reinstall everything?
From my understanding, I have 30 days to activate my system with a correct product key. My hopes are that I can work on this system in the meantime until my full version. I just want to be sure that the FULL version product key is all that I need.
Note: It was my stupid mistake. The product description clearly says 'Upgrade' and I managed to miss. :(
Thanks for any help!
-Terry

I'm a Mac user, but I need Windows for work.

After installing my copy of Windows 7, I realized arriving at the product key activation page that I bought a version upgrade of the software, so the product key did not work because I did a full clean install.
I'm able to return the Windows 7 upgrade as Amazon customer service is so awesome.
If I buy the FULL version of the same product (Windows 7 SP1) will work without having to reinstall everything?
 
Yes, you should be able to return it:
From my understanding, I have 30 days to activate my system with a correct product key. My hopes are that I can work on this system in the meantime until my full version. I just want to be sure that the FULL version product key is all that I need.
 
Yes, when you get the key, follow these steps:
Press Windows key + R
Type: slui.exe 3
Press enter
 
Enter the new key, and then click next to activate via the Internet.
Note: It was my stupid mistake. The product description clearly says 'Upgrade' and I managed to miss. :(
Thanks for any help!
-Terry

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