Can I use windows 7 download UPGRADE to boot from USB?

Hello. If I buy and can download the windows 7 UPGRADE on my USB key, can I then use it to start, after I format my computer? What are the steps? I know I must make a few changes (NTFS) to the USB port and verify that the PC starts in the footsteps of CD and USB.  I'm currently running vista home premium, 32-bit. Thank you

Yes, you can, as long as you have 4 GB or a USB key.

The steps are minimal Microsoft has a tool that does it all for you. You have the .iso and then you use Microsofts .iso to USB/DVD tool to create a bootable USB key. Follow my instructions here for the media:
You just need to buy the key. Here are the instructions for installing Windows 7 (Dell based so some steps will depend a bit on your manufacturer for example F12 can be a different key, download your drivers from elsewhere...):

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