Solved How do I get a windows vista anytime upgrade disc?

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RainyDay

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Hello, I'm new, I hope I'm posting in the right section. Please forgive me if this is in the wrong place.

Anyway, I want to know how to get a upgrade disc so I can upgrade my computer to Vista Ultimate x64, I got an anytime upgrade pack some time ago and forgot about it until yesterday, I found the case & key but the CD/DVD is missing. I need a replacement and so far Microsoft is of no help.

Can someone help me?
 

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    DIY
    CPU
    Intel i7 920
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    MSI X58 Platinum
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    12 GB (6x2GB) DDR3-1600
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    MSI Twin Frozr nVidia GeForce GTX 560 TI
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    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Pro
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    ASUS VW266h 25.5" LCD, Acer S211HL 21" LED
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    1920x1200 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 PCIE SSD (primary) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB Hitachi SATA II 1 TB Samsung SATA II 2 TB
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    Corsair TX 850 watt
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    Antec 900
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    air
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    Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1 USB
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    IBM Model M
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Hello, go to start, all programs. accessories, click on the Welcome Center, then open up the Upgrade window .
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Emachine ET 1161-05
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640
    Motherboard
    eMachines MCP61PM-GM (Socket AM2 )
    Memory
    2.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 387MHz (6-6-6-18)
    Graphics card(s)
    Acer E181H (1280x768@60Hz) 128MB GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name Acer E181H on NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
    Screen Resolution
    1280x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST316081 5AS SCSI Disk Device
    PSU
    MCP61PM-GM 9000 NVIDIA Chipset Model MCP61 Chipset Revisio
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    Tower
    Cooling
    Fan Speed 1247 RPM
    Mouse
    PS/2 Compatible Mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    http://www.speedtest.net/result/1538974261.png
I've tried that before, and it doesn't help.
here's a screen shot of each step:
upgradetovistaultimatef.png


I got to welcome center, anytime upgrade, it asks me to compare versions of vista, and then it sends me to buy Windows 7.

I just need a upgrade disc, I do not want to buy windows 7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel i7 920
    Motherboard
    MSI X58 Platinum
    Memory
    12 GB (6x2GB) DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI Twin Frozr nVidia GeForce GTX 560 TI
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Pro
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VW266h 25.5" LCD, Acer S211HL 21" LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 PCIE SSD (primary) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB Hitachi SATA II 1 TB Samsung SATA II 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair TX 850 watt
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    air
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1 USB
    Keyboard
    IBM Model M
    Internet Speed
    20 mbps
Well, hmm. you have Vista prem. but just want to up to Ultimate. I don't think you can if the upgrade window you got to does not offer a higher Vista . You may have no choice but to go to Windows 7 .. Unless , someone has an idea i am unaware of. I defer to other users advice. Sorry.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Emachine ET 1161-05
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 LE-1640
    Motherboard
    eMachines MCP61PM-GM (Socket AM2 )
    Memory
    2.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 387MHz (6-6-6-18)
    Graphics card(s)
    Acer E181H (1280x768@60Hz) 128MB GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name Acer E181H on NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
    Screen Resolution
    1280x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST316081 5AS SCSI Disk Device
    PSU
    MCP61PM-GM 9000 NVIDIA Chipset Model MCP61 Chipset Revisio
    Case
    Tower
    Cooling
    Fan Speed 1247 RPM
    Mouse
    PS/2 Compatible Mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    http://www.speedtest.net/result/1538974261.png
Do you have a valid key number?
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
yes, i bought the upgrade pack a while back but i somehow lost the disc.
:( it says in the disc holder that i can order replacement media at some microsoft website but when i go to the website it just redirects me to buy win 7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel i7 920
    Motherboard
    MSI X58 Platinum
    Memory
    12 GB (6x2GB) DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI Twin Frozr nVidia GeForce GTX 560 TI
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Pro
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VW266h 25.5" LCD, Acer S211HL 21" LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 PCIE SSD (primary) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB Hitachi SATA II 1 TB Samsung SATA II 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair TX 850 watt
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    air
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1 USB
    Keyboard
    IBM Model M
    Internet Speed
    20 mbps
There are several things to try. You just need a DVD, you can borrow from a friend or even an enemy. You can contact Microsoft and ask for one at cost, about $25.00 or you can contact the manufacturer of your computer and try to get one for cost. As the previous suggestion, make sure that your computer can handle Seven and then just buy the ugrade Seven. Its about $130.00.
Seven has better security, additional features and it will be Supported by MS, for many years after Vista is no longer supported.
We have members that will suggest that you buy the cheaper OEM version. This is against the EULA agreement between you and MS, in your situation you are not entitled to the OEM and you should stay with the upgrade version.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
TY.
I'll call Microsoft and see if I can get a replacement DVD.
I don't want to go to Seven tho, I use it at work and I really don't like it. I know Vista has alot of problems, but I've come up with ways to get around it all. insecure? I have excellent security software and am careful online. hogs resources? I have plenty.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel i7 920
    Motherboard
    MSI X58 Platinum
    Memory
    12 GB (6x2GB) DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI Twin Frozr nVidia GeForce GTX 560 TI
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Pro
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VW266h 25.5" LCD, Acer S211HL 21" LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 PCIE SSD (primary) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB Hitachi SATA II 1 TB Samsung SATA II 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair TX 850 watt
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    air
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1 USB
    Keyboard
    IBM Model M
    Internet Speed
    20 mbps
Hi, You say you want to stay with vista, and your stats say you already have vista premium, i dont think you can upgrade any higher, unless you change to windows-7, upgrade is usually from vista basic to premium, good luck.
 

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i want to go to vista ultimate, premium doesn't allow me to join domains, use more than 16GB of ram, and some other obscure features I occasionally use. Ultimate version includes everything and supports the most stuff. there really might be a day when I buy a 24GB triple channel kit and I would be upset that Home premium refuses to use my purchase to its maximum. or I go with one of those insane dual CPU setups (around 2015, i expect) which is not allowed with home premium.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel i7 920
    Motherboard
    MSI X58 Platinum
    Memory
    12 GB (6x2GB) DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI Twin Frozr nVidia GeForce GTX 560 TI
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Pro
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VW266h 25.5" LCD, Acer S211HL 21" LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 & 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 PCIE SSD (primary) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB Hitachi SATA II 1 TB Samsung SATA II 2 TB
    PSU
    Corsair TX 850 watt
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    air
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse Optical 1.1 USB
    Keyboard
    IBM Model M
    Internet Speed
    20 mbps
Hi, Are you sure that the disc you had was to upgrade from vista premium to ultimate, As i was having trouble with my computer, files corrupted, And i got in touch with microsoft support, and they mailed me (free of charge) an upgrade disc which doesent touch your files or programs but updates all there files, see attachment, As you see on the disc its called, upgrade disc, patch41
 

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What Patch is describing is an upgrade with an upgrade DVD. This is not the way to go. All old problems will remain. With the upgrade DVD do a clean install, which you do lose your stuff, which should be backed up. Dont save a little time now, which will cause bigger problems later on.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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