Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade key does not

I BOUGHT WINDOWS 7. IT HAS AN ANYTIME UPGRADE ON IT. WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN IT IS SAID THAT THE KEY IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS VERSION, BUT ON THE DRIVE REAL, HE SAYS THAT IT IS. What is going on???

Hello

Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community. I would appreciate it if you could help us with more information.

-What is the exact full error message?

Windows Anytime Upgrade is not available in some editions of Windows 7. If you have a professional Windows 7 volume license, you may not use Windows Anytime Upgrade upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.

Please refer to this help link that contains information on the Express Windows upgrade: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-anytime-upgrade-faq#1TC=windows-7

This problem can occur because partially installed Service Pack 1 for Windows 7. Some Service Pack components are always stayed in the system. You can also view this help article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2658652/en-us

Answer us with more information on this issue. If you need help, please after return. We will be happy to help you.

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