Avoid the use of "would have" in "if clauses" expressing the earlier of two past actions. Use the past perfect.
Wrong: If he would have worked harder, he would have made the honor roll.
Right: If he had worked harder, he would have made the honor roll.
Wrong: If I would have thought of it, I'd have called you.
Right: I'd never dream of calling you, you shmuck. (Sorry, editor's license.)
--Warriner's Grammar: The Complete Course
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