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• Cannot find the key to upgrade and want to upgrade by using Windows Anytime Upgrade

  Express Windows upgrade: I find my upgrade key.  I have the box with the product key, and on the underside of the laptop, I have a number of different product key?  What should I do?  I want to update to Window7/svs pk 1 ultimate if I can.     Thanks for any help.  Binner

  Hello Binner-731,

  The product key on the bottom of the computer is for the operating system that was previously installed when you purchased the computer. Windows Vista?

  The product key on the box is for any operating system you purchased. It seems that you have purchased Windows 7 Home Premium. Where did you get the Windows Anytime Upgrade disc? Have you downloaded it?

  Look at the following:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/videos/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

  S FAQ for Windows Anytime Upgrade:

  How much does each edition of Windows 7 cost?

  You will see information for each edition during the Windows Anytime Upgrade in price process. You can also go to an electronics store to see prices and to buy a Windows Anytime Upgrade key.

  How can I purchase a Windows Anytime Upgrade key?

  In most places, you can go to an electronics store to buy an upgrade key.

  In Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and in the United States, you also have the possibility to buy a key to upgrade online.

  What should I do if I bought a package of Windows Anytime Upgrade key card, but there is no upgrade key inside?

  If you bought a package of key card upgrade and the upgrade key is not inside, carefully read the instructions on the packaging. You may need to go online to get your upgrade key by using the PIN which is included in the package.

  Can I use Windows Anytime Upgrade to upgrade an earlier version of Windows to Windows 7?

  No. Windows Anytime Upgrade impossible to move from previous versions of Windows to Windows 7. Windows Anytime Upgrade is designed only to upgrade your computer an edition of Windows 7 to another edition of Windows 7.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-frequently-asked-questions

  Let us know if you still have any questions.

  Marilyn

• Do I need a product key after that I will be upgrading my Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium using Windows Anytime Upgrade?

  I am running Windows 7 Home Basic Edition on Dell Inspiron 660 s and want to update my version of Windows to Windows 7 Home Premium and then to Windows 7 Ultimate using Windows Anytime Upgrade.I'm confused that when I will enter the Windows Anytime Upgrade key, do I need to enter after my Windows product key updated?
  Another question which gives me a voltage, it is that I lose all my data on the hard drive, after that I will be upgrading my Windows?
  Looking forward to your response.

  There is no Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Ultimate Anytime Upgrade package.

  You have either buy an upgrade level or full version Windows 7 Ultimate retail package and use the product key as well as the Express in Windows 7 Home Edition Upgrade Wizard basic upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.

  If you use the upgrade wizard level Express with a touch of detail, your personal files, settings and installed applications will be kept.

• Can I still use Windows Anytime Upgrade to Windows 7?

  Hello!

  I have a question about Windows Anytime Upgrade on Windows 7.

  It always work? I have a key, so I need to buy it. I know that Microsoft has stopped selling the upgrade key.

  If I use my upgrade in Windows Anytime Upgrade key, will it really work? Or Microsoft does not allow upgrade users their edition of Windows 7 more?

  Thank you!

  Yes, you can use it, but it only works with updates in offline mode using an existing product key. See for instructions:

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/26/Windows-7-anytime-upgrade-%E2%80%93-unlocking-more-benefits/

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• I can't move my laptop Windows 7 Home Premium to Professional by using Windows Anytime Upgrade

  I have been unable to upgrade my laptop Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional by using Windows Anytime Upgrade. I have a genuine Windows 7 Professional product key, but I'm not sure whether it is an OEM version or retail. The product key works for the x 86 and x 64 editions? I do the upgrade using the disc?

  Yes, this works for 32 and 64-bit architectures as long as they are the same edition.

  Please note that the Express upgrade does not support OEM, MSDN-Academic, Volume (the student faculty licenses) license. If you are in possession of all these brackets, you will need to save and do a custom clean install. If you want to do it, please backup your Windows 7 Home Premium or according to edition currently installed. Some licenses for Windows distributed to tertiary level students are not perpetual, which means that you cannot continue to use the software after a course or graduating.

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• Can I put Windows 7 Basic Home Edition of Windows 7 Home Premium using Windows Anytime Upgrade?

  Original title: Please open the question to get the detailed information about my problems!

  If please answer my questions paragraph wise and note the number of the question before you answer for which you write, I can easily understand.

  1.i am trying to restore my data, but it takes too much time. For more than 20 minutes, he came that system restore is initializing.
  2.i want to upgrade my Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium using Windows Anytime Upgrade.Will I need a product key to activate my Windows 7 Home Premium?
  3. can I still put my Windows even if I level of Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate?
  4. I lose all data while improving my Windows using Windows Anytime Upgrade(Windows version mentioned above)?

  If please answer my questions paragraph wise and note the number of the question before you answer for which you write, I can easily understand.

  1.i am trying to restore my data, but it takes too much time. For more than 20 minutes, he came that system restore is initializing.

  
  Depending on the size of the data set you want to restore, it may take a little time.

  2.i want to upgrade my Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium using Windows Anytime Upgrade.Will I need a product key to activate my Windows 7 Home Premium?

  
  When you perform an Express upgrade, you will receive a key product as part of your purchase.

   

  First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click the option to purchase a key. Wait while loading of the Express Upgrade page, click on the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade to buy it.

  Click Next, fill in your details (it is important that you do this because the product key will be sent to you as a backup in case you need to reinstall) enter your credit card information, click next to begin the upgrade, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement , click upgrade, wait while the software updates, (it may take 10 minutes or more, depending on the case, updates are required), your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify its update of the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a windows will pop up by notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium, your files, programs and settings stored, proceed to activate Windows 7 Home Premium.

  3. can I still put my Windows even if I level of Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate?

  Yes, you can do an another Express Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade using the same instructions as above.

  4. I lose all data while improving my Windows using Windows Anytime Upgrade(Windows version mentioned above)?

  
  No, you will not see previous instructions.

• Windows 7 Home Basic Edition upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium using Windows Anytime Upgrade

  I want to upgrade my Windows 7 Home Basic Edition to Windows 7 Home Premium using Windows Anytime Upgrade. I'm confused that have I need of a product key after my Windows updated?

  It doesn't matter what box will appear and tell license agreement , such that it comes when you buy a new computer during his first start?
  Did I lose my data if I update my Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade?
     
  Can I customize my Windows 7 Home Premium(Apply Themes and Aero Peeks)?
     

  First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click the option to purchase a key. Wait while loading of the Express Upgrade page, click on the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade to buy it.

  Click Next, fill in your details (it is important that you do this because the product key will be sent to you as a backup in case you need to reinstall) enter your credit card information, click next to begin the upgrade, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement , click upgrade, wait while the software updates, (it may take 10 minutes or more, depending on the case, updates are required), your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify its update of the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a windows will pop up by notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium, your files, programs and settings stored, proceed to activate Windows 7 Home Premium.

• Impossible to use windows anytime upgrade to windows 7 Home Basic

  Hello
  I bought a retail version of Windows 7 Home Basic, but when I tried to upgrade using anytime upgrade I could not. This option was not available. When I tried to update using a disc of Windows 7 Home Premium, I got a message that I have to use Windows Anytime Upgrade.
  Thank you

  Hi voodoo2010,
  
  Temporarily disable any security software and that you try to upgrade, follow the steps mentioned below
   
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software
   
  Note: Allow all security software after you perform the troubleshooting steps.
   
  If you have a copy of Windows 7 Home Edition premium simply use the product as an anytime upgrade key. No disc required if you do it this way. You can use the button once for this upgrade as well.
   
  A similar issue has been discussed here. Disabling security software before performing whenever he helps me to upgrade.
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7install/thread/c2870704-558d-41c9-9069-db6115c14788

  Now in the rare event that your Windows Anytime Upgrade does not go through smoothly, here's what troubleshooting steps you can try:

  1 restart the computer for all pending operations, as appropriate.
  2 see the following log files. journal entries can give you an idea why the WAU failed.
  -%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Windows at any time Upgrade\upgrade.log
  -%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Windows at any time Upgrade\upgrade_dism.log
  -%SystemRoot%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log file
  -%SystemRoot%\Logs\CBS\CBS.persist.log file

  I suggest you run chkdsk/r. It locates bad sectors and recovers readable information. / r includes the functionality of / f, with the additional analysis of physical disk errors.

  Windows 7 includes a tool called CHKDSK disk that is similar to the "scandisk" in older versions of Windows to audit tool. This application scans your hard drives for errors such as the lost areas, bad sectors, and corruption.

  You can run CHKDSK using two methods (the first being the easiest):

  Graphic Interface method:

  Open the computer option in the start menu, which allows to display all the available drives to scan on your PC:

  Then, right click on the drive you want to check for errors, and then select Properties :

  Now click on the menu Tools , then check now in the error checking section:

  You have several options within the check disk tool. It is always recommended to you leave the box "automatically fix file system errors" ticked, as this repair and problems encountered. If you want a deeper analysis, check "search for and attempt recovery of bad sectors". This second option takes more time, but you have to do if you suspect a disk problem. Once you are set up, click Start :
  If you try to check a disk that is currently in use, you will receive a message asking if you want to schedule a scan. Accepting this detection is the next time you reboot your PC:

  The command prompt method:

  Alternatively, you can use the command prompt to perform analysis on a drive letter of your choice by running "chkdsk x:" where x is the letter of your drive. Manual scan options are:

  • /F fixes errors on the disk.
  • /V FAT/FAT32: displays the full path and name of every file on the disk. On NTFS: Displays the eventual cleanup messages.
  • /R Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information (implies / f).
  • L:size NTFS only: changes the size of the log file for the number specified in kilobytes. If the size is not specified, displays the current size.
  • /X force the volume to unmount it first if necessary. All open handles to the volume would then be invalid (implies / f).
  • /I NTFS only: performs a less vigorous check of index entries.
  • /C NTFS only: skips checking of cycles within the folder structure.
  • /B NTFS only: Re-evaluates bad clusters on the volume (implies / r)

  "CHKDSK x: /F /R" could perform a full scan (including bad sectors) and an attempt to remedy.
  
  Warning of CHKDSK

  Important: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data may be lost

  All information about chkdsk, see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730714%28WS.10%29.aspx

  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

• Cannot use Windows Anytime upgrade Windows 7 family premium - product not available

  I'm trying to upgrade a computer Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Pro. When I tried the Windows Anytime Upgrade (launched from the System Properties dialog box) I got an error that says that the product was unavailable (or something like that). I had put in which to purchase, contact and payment information, and then when I went to submit the order I got the message saying something to the effect that the product was not available.

  Is this true, is there no way to use this tool to upgrade to Windows 7 Pro?

  Thanks for your help.

  Online purchase of Microsoft is no longer available.

  Also given that Microsoft remove Windows 7 sales prices soared $$$

  Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_35/178-2293300-2178529?url=search-alias%3Dsoftware&field-keywords=microsoft%20windows%207%20anytime%20upgrade&sprefix=Microsoft+Windows+7+Anytime+Upgrade%2Csoftware%2C164

  As meet you these requirements:

  Windows Anytime Upgrade will only allow upgrades from a 32-bit version to a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version to a 64-bit version. You cannot pass a version 32-bit to a 64-bit version for Windows Anytime Upgrade, for example. For more information on 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade is not available in all editions of Windows 7, such as Windows 7 Ultimate edition.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade is available for purchase online in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/videos/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-windows-7-by-using-windows-anytime-upgrade

  FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-anytime-upgrade-faq#1TC=windows-7

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

• done using Windows Anytime Upgrade upgrade home premium to professional RAM limits increased?

  I currently have windows edition Home premium with 16 GB of RAM. My question is if I use Windows Anytime Upgrade home premium upgrade to professional that will allow me to increase up to 32 GB of RAM, or I have to buy a version of professional disc?

  I currently have windows edition Home premium with 16 GB of RAM. My question is if I use Windows Anytime Upgrade home premium upgrade to professional that will allow me to increase up to 32 GB of RAM, or I have to buy a version of professional disc?

  Yes, it will be, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit supports up to 192 GB of RAM. If the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional will unlock this limit through the Express upgrade.

• How can I get the Windows Anytime Upgrade key?

  How to get Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 Home Premium, ' where is the key?

  You must purchase windows anytime upgrade.

  More information:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

• Update OEM version Windows 7 to Windows 7 Pro using Windows Anytime upgrade

  I have an Asus laptop with Win 7 Home premium OEM version, I downloaded a version of win 7 pro, when you try to use the anytime upgrade, he says - the key entered is for an edition of windows that does not work with anytime upgrades - when I boot from a USB key and select to upgrade it tells me to use the windows anytime upgrade option. I really want to get this working so I can use my Microsoft virtual machine for the school, because it will not work on home premium.

  Where did you purchase your license of Windows 7 Professional?

  What is a retail upgrade or full version?

  If the license for Windows 7 Professional, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional. First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Professional on demand, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional your files, programs and settings retained.

  Please note that the Express upgrade does not support OEM, MSDN-Academic, Volume (the student faculty licenses) license. If you are in possession of all these brackets, you will need to save and do a custom clean install. If you want to do it, please backup your Windows 7 Home Premium or according to edition currently installed. Some licenses for Windows distributed to tertiary level students are not perpetual, which means that you cannot continue to use the software after a course or graduating.

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• Windows anytime upgrade key does not work

  After trying to upgrade my OS Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional, I received the following message:

  
  
  "Enter a different upgrade key
  The upgrade key that you entered is for an edition of Windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade.  Enter a different key. »
  
  
  Just to be sure, I tried upgrading several times, but got the same message.
  Due to manufacturing defects, my laptop had to be repaired three times.  The motherboard has been replaced twice, the hard drive has been replaced three times and the processor once.  In fact, just a year last month, it still does not properly.  I bought the Windows Anytime Upgrade [upgrade to Windows 7 Professional to Home Premium] at the same time that I buy my laptop. Each time, except this time, I got to spend my OS.
  The operating system on my laptop is now Windows 7 Home Premium [SP1]
  Another thing, I bought this laptop until I moved to the United States to Asia.  If this may have something to do with the problem that I am facing?
  In any case, I hope you can help.  It is difficult to really buy a lemon manufacturing refuses to stand behind and now having this issue, where I can't upgrade the OS that I bought.
  I hope you can help.
  Thank you in advance.

  If at any time the upgrade fails, Windows Anytime Upgrade Fail:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and maintenance records

  and the difficulty of corrupted data, the tool is listed under kb947821 we find at the following link

  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack

  Please note that the Express upgrade does not support OEM, MSDN-Academic, Volume (the student faculty licenses) license. If you are in possession of all these brackets, you will need to save and do a custom clean install. If you want to do it, please backup your Windows 7 Home Premium or according to edition currently installed. Some licenses for Windows distributed to tertiary level students are not perpetual, which means that you cannot continue to use the software after a course or graduating.

  http://msdn.Microsoft.com/en-GB/academic/bb250622.aspx - License of MSDN AA

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-Windows-7/

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

• How can I use "Windows Anytime Upgrade" If the country where I live is not included in the list of countries where online purchase and download of the upgrade is prohibited?

  I understand that there is a list of the approved countries who are authorized to allow "sales online and downloads" of the software upgrade. However, if a Microsoft Customer happens to live elsewhere, how can it upgrade its computers?

  Windows Anytime Upgrade is no longer available, it is a product of the retail and retail sales and anytime upgrades to Windows 7 ended in October 2013 in all over the world.

  If you need to improve and the existing edition of Windows 7, you will need to purchase a retail package and use the product key for it with the Express Upgrade Assistant in the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading. See the following to learn more about how it's done.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/26/Windows-7-anytime-upgrade-%E2%80%93-unlocking-more-benefits/

• How can I do an update instead of a new installation if you are using Windows Anytime Upgrade from Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate?

  I have a server at home, but one of my main computers cannot remotely access because it is running Vista Home Premium.  As a result, I bought a Pack anytime upgrade to upgrade to Vista Ultimate.
  When I ran the installer, it downloaded updates to update and then opens a screen where the options are updated or install fresh.  However, the update option is grayed out and there is a message at the bottom of the screen saying that if I want I must must upgrade to a newer version of Windows.
  A new facility is out of the question for me.  I'm almost 2 years of work on the machine and it is set as I want.  I have a few training licenses, I don't think I'd be able to reinstall it.  Besides, I don't want to spend days and days software and reconfigure my system.
  I have a Windows 7 Ultimate machine, but I want to leave this machine as a Vista machine.  At I throw my money on the upgrade pack or is there someway around this problem?

  Looking for a difference in numbers/Service Pack levels.

  If Service Packs came pre-installed on the operating system, there is no way to uninstall them.
  You will need to swap the disk to upgrade to a later version that includes the missing Service Pack.

  On your installed operating system Service Pack level cannot be greater than what is on the disk to upgrade.

  Click Start > right click on computer > properties > system > it will tell you which SP you have install.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

  "How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs"

  If the OS installed Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 1 upgrade disk > uninstall SP2 installed operating system > install the upgrade > reinstall SP2.

  Run the upgrade of a Vista operating system

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner