Some background:
I have an HP laptop (dv6-1035cl) that came with Windows Vista pre-installed, without any OS disks, but with a software key printed on windows sticker on bottom of laptop. I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium using a purchased upgrade (package is labelled 'Upgrade designed for Windows Vista - I have upgarde disk and upgrade product key).
I would like to replace the hard-drive with a SSD with Windows 7 Home Prioum as the OS.
What is the process for doing this since:
1) I only have Windows 7 upgrade
2) I do not have Vista disks to install first and then upgarde to Win 7
Would like to understand how to accomplish this install beforeI purchase the SSD.
My understanding is that the upgrade requires and OS )in this case Vista) to be installed befroe the upgrade can be installed.
Thanks in advance for help
I have an HP laptop (dv6-1035cl) that came with Windows Vista pre-installed, without any OS disks, but with a software key printed on windows sticker on bottom of laptop. I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium using a purchased upgrade (package is labelled 'Upgrade designed for Windows Vista - I have upgarde disk and upgrade product key).
I would like to replace the hard-drive with a SSD with Windows 7 Home Prioum as the OS.
What is the process for doing this since:
1) I only have Windows 7 upgrade
2) I do not have Vista disks to install first and then upgarde to Win 7
Would like to understand how to accomplish this install beforeI purchase the SSD.
My understanding is that the upgrade requires and OS )in this case Vista) to be installed befroe the upgrade can be installed.
Thanks in advance for help