the only issue with the upgrade is that you have to have EQ6 to run it! Well, EQ6 has a limited # of times you can install it! That means you will also have a limited # of times you can install 7!
Wrong.
EQ6 does not need to be installed on your machine. You must, however, be a licensed user of Electric Quilt 6.0.
You would have previously registered your version of EQ6 (whether you upgraded from EQ5 or purchased the full version).
You'll need to enter that number when installing EQ7Upgrade. If you don't have that number, you can call EQ and they can give it to you.