Can I install Win 7 'Upgrade' without installing XP first?

[Chevy-SS]

My office computer is getting new SSD, CPU and RAM. It runs on Win 7 Home Premium 32-bit.

The Win 7 installation disc is an 'upgrade' version, which means it looks for a valid install of XP before it will install.

I have an old XP disc, but I honestly do not want to go through the whole process of installing XP, and then finally installing the Win 7. Is there some way to expedite the process?

Many thanks for any help..................

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[rezerekted]

Yes, you can.

http://winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media-128512

I always use method #2

 

[Chevy-SS]

Yes, you can.

http://winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media-128512

I always use method #2

Great info, thanks! Very well written article - in plain English, with understandable instructions.

Thanks again.............