Can I use a disk Windows 7 Home full version and just use the key to version upgrade license?

Original title: the reconstruction of my PC - Windows 7 issue.

I will be rebuilding my PC which has Windows 7 Home 64 bit installed.  I did the upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 with a family 3-pack.  Can I use a disk Windows 7 Home full version and just use the key to version upgrade license?  Seems a little ridiculous that I have to install another OS and do the upgrade.  I searched the forums and could not easily find an answer to this question.  Help, please.  Thank you!

Also note that as you change not the motherboard Windows should not require re-installation and activation.

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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