Does windows server 2008 r2 replace windows 7 when asked to upgrade windows?

[malibu65k]

Hi Everyone,

I am trying to install a 180 day trial version of windows server 2008 r2. When I try to install it, I get 2 choices, 1 asks to Upgrade: Upgrade to a newer version of windows and keep your files and programs.... The other is Custom(Advanced): Install a new copy of windows...

I just bought 2 computers with Windows 7 specifically to install Windows server 2008 r2 to use with the Training Kit: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. It's only an evaluation 180 days and I won't need it after that. I just need it to take the certification exam.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[markdmac]

Install your trial versions as virtual machines so you don't lose your working OS.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3702

I hope that helps.

Regards,

Mark

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[malibu65k]

Thank you. I've reading about Virtual Machines and I think I will try that.