Installation on an illegal copy

I bought a new computer with Windows 7 Professional o/s.  Microsoft informed me that it was an illegal copy.  I have now bought a genuine copy of Windows 7 Home.  I can install it on top of the illegal Wndows 7 Professional o/s without problem.
Thanks for any help.

Mike

Hi Mike,.

My suggestion would be that if you have a non genuine windows / installation customized on your system, you must do a clean install.
It is not wise to keep a compromised pre-installed system.

You are unable to get a pro to your device. You will need the complete package for the home edition and a relocation complete, clean install is required.

Kind regards

Joel

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