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Vista OEM - will it install as an upgrade.
More than likely, whether or not you could "upgrade", you'd be better off with a custom install. Use Windows Easy Transfer and save you settings and stuff. Returning Windows Vista Home Premium and purchasing Windows Vista Business or Ultimate. Enterprise is probably not an option available to you.

Microsoft family discount deal, and pre-sales questiion on Vista
Kerry Brown ke...@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m microsoft public windows vista general A clean install is not a supported option for upgrade editions of Vista. Some people have reported Can I do a clean install by purchasing the Windows Vista Premium Upgrade Edition? If not, what are my recommended options? Thanks.

Windows Vista impressions
Well my problem is, the anytime upgrade system seems to be absolutly intent on having me start the process by purchasing an anytime update disc. Anyone know how I would go about doing an anytime update with my msdn vista ultimate key and such? Thanks, Carlo.

Activated XP necessary to install Vista upgrade - But what hap
I have been purchasing upgrades since Windows 95 and would like to know how Vista will validate. I want to reformat my drive and complete a fresh install of Vista. a CD Key then reinstall with the CD Key. You can also run it from Windows 2000, I assume, since Windows 2000 is a qualifying upgrade product. mbg.

Vista downloadable upgrade issues
Can I install editions of Windows Vista other than Windows Vista Ultimate? Yes, it is possible for you to install other editions (except for Windows Vista Enterprise) of Windows Vista (eg, Windows Vista Home Premium). To install a different edition, you will need to purchase the Upgrade version of that edition and

Vista Upgrade or full version?
Roger Stenson RogerSten...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public windows vista general So to switch to 64bit will cost me another full licence fee. When I purchased a Home Premium upgrade from the same Source , PC World in the UK, I did not receive the 64 bit version and was told to apply to Microsoft. s

Vista downloadable upgrade issues
Peter Pe...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public outlook general In what other sphere of business would we put up with this constant "upgrade" nonsense when After purchasing a new laptop with Vista home, and loading Office XP 2003, Outlook will not remember my password when you set up the email account,

How do I load office 2000 on Vista
... upgrade simply because a new operating system is available, upgrade because you see some benefit for you. Windows XP will probably be supported for several more years. Before purchasing Vista, make sure your computer is ready: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx -- Jupiter

Recovery from unauthorized Vista upgrade?
Jonathan Schwartz 2 JonathanSchwar...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public windows vista general Anthony, If indeed you had the funds to purchase Vista you would not Just acknowledge the fact that you do not have the financial ability for purchasing Vista. Persons purchasing Vista desire having the most

Purchasing VISTA
This statement came from: http://reviews.cnet.com/Windows_Vista_Ultimate/4505- 3672_7-32013603.html?tag=chart "Barry McWilliams" wrote: I plan on purchasing the upgrade version of Vista Ultimate retail edition, but have a couple questions. Is it possible to transfer my Vista license in this scenario?

Activated XP necessary to install Vista upgrade - But what hap
Shenan Stanley wrote: If you purchase an 'upgrade' version of Vista - that is all you can do with it - there is no dual install if you get the upgrade version. Do you mean Vista Ultimate? As for "questions as to Vista's ability to work well for most systems" existing in "microsoft.public.windows.vista.general" and

Need Advice on Purchasing a Dell PC
I could not tell from your write-up how you got to Vista Home Premium. I originally upgraded from XP Pro (x86) to Vista Home Premium (x86) Later, I upgraded to Vista Ultimate (x86) using Anytime Upgrade. I then decided to go to x64, but had to purchase my x64 disk for a whopping $7 from Microsoft.

Windows 'VISTA'
inva...@nospamforme.com microsoft public windows vista general What an idiot! You started this thread asking whether you should consider purchasing this new hardware to speed up Vista, and now say that you've already ordered it. Kinda late to look for confirmation. I posted a message, waited about 12 hours and then

BIOS Upgrade in Vista
Terri, Have you known anyone to upgrade a Toshiba Portege M205 to Vista? I know the 205 doesn't support everything Vista can do (only 32MB video), I'm going to be purchasing a IBM ThinkPad Tablet PC and I was wondering if any one can advice whether its better to go w/ Windows XP Tablet OS or Vista OS?

Vista downloadable upgrade issues
Roger Stenson Roger_Sten...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public windows vista general I though TI read that licences of Vista include both 32 & 64 bit versions. I received both when I purchased Ultimate for my main desktop. When I purchased a Home Premium upgrade from the same Source , PC World in the UK,

Vista Upgrade
BSchnur BSch...@cox.net microsoft public windows vista general Vista Ultimate, full and upgrade is the only one that includes both 32 bit and 64 bit DVDs. That would be full and upgrade *retail* not OEM I believe. -- Barry Schnur.

Windows Vista Editions upgrade eligibility (FPP)
Natéag norep...@videotron.ca alt comp periphs mainboard asus When frequently updating BIOS (beta's and all), it is worth purchasing a BIOS savior. Bios upgrade are now coming out in excess of 1mb, in fact the first update I performed with my recently purchased P5W DH Deluxe was 1.04mb.

Purchasing VISTA
Upgrading to another edition of Windows Vista using Windows Anytime Upgrade Using Windows Anytime Upgrade is a new way to upgrade your 32-bit edition of Windows Vista to another 32-bit edition of Windows Vista by purchasing the license for your new edition online. 1. Open Windows Anytime Upgrade by clicking the

Bill, why upgrade to Vista? ..
Depending on the license you purchase, the correct version of Vista will be installed from the same DVD. The way the installer will be able to tell which version to install will be by the DVD key you receive when you purchase your license. DONT LOSE THAT KEY!!! I'm pretty sure that if you purchase an upgrade

Vista Upgrade - Windows 95 to 98 to XP
Rick Rogers r...@mvps.org microsoft public windows vista general The upgrade has to be started from within an existing, qualifying OS, Don. I have been purchasing upgrades since Windows 95 and would like to know how Vista will validate. I want to reformat my drive and complete a fresh install of Vista.