XP to Vista

[p3ifo]

I am looking to build a new computer with all new componenets. I currently have a Gateway that came with Windows Millenium. I then upgraded to Windows 2000 then on to XP.
When I build my new computer, do I need to buy a full version on Vista or can I buy an Upgrade version

 

[skunksmash]

Hi p3ifo....welcome to the x64 forum

to migrate from XP to vista you will need to purchase a FULL copy im afraid.....




SK

 

[ddeen]

I'm no Vista Guru, but yes, you can buy the upgrade version. Go here and follow the directions.

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp

 

[skunksmash]

umm....

Well, it turns out that Windows Vista Upgrade media can indeed be used to perform a ''clean install'' of the operating system

my point was, it still needs to be a fresh install...... vista is built completely different to XP, (though this may work for the OP)

that link just shows you how to fool the system into performing a full install from an upgrade DVD..???

so theoretically im still correct....




SK

 

[ddeen]

I agree with you that you should install fresh and not upgrade over XP, but what he was asking was what version did he have to buy. The upgrade version is quite a discount compared to the full version and their is no reason to pay the difference if you can fresh install with the upgrade version. He already owns XP so he qualifies for the upgrade.

 

[skunksmash]

your not understanding me........ even if he uses this upgrade fix, he is STILL
''fully'' installing vista NOT upgrading...thats what i was saying.

its not a case of just adding a few lines of code to create vista......nothing gets saved from XP....but your right in the sense ''it can'' be done from an upgrade DVD (apparently)....

personally i wouldn't bother with this method, nothing beats having the original to fall back on....





SK

 

[ddeen]

I just thought I would save p3ifo a little cash by showing him/her how to use the upgrade to install from scratch. p3ifo just needs to decide if the cash is worth more than his time to install Vista twice. It might not be worth it to you, but it could be to p3ifo. I would like to have the full version myself, but I would rather save the cash, as there is no difference between the versions once they are installed.

 

[roy69]

If you are doing a build then buy the OEM version of Vista which is cheap.

You can save cash buying the upgrade and it will contain the full version of vista.
I doubt you will have to install XP first just put it in the drive when asked for the qualifying disk. Vista should scan the disk and once it has found out that it is a qualifying product it will as you to put the vista disk back in.

Legally you are not entitled to go for the upgrade disk because XP is on a different machine.

 

[Klaudius]

Legally you are not entitled to go for the upgrade disk because XP is on a different machine.

Well the way this works is as below:
If you uninstall the OS, then reinstall it on another machine, this is legal.(this is in the user agreement) You cant have the OS on both machines.

The upgrade will work on any qualifying windows OS. The nice thing about the upgrade over buying an OEM version online, is you can go to any store that sells it and get instant satisfaction! Plus its pretty cheap over half off the full version in some stores.

 

[ddeen]

OEM software is a good option as well for some people. Limitations are that you don't get any tech support from Microsoft and supposedly you can't transfer it to another computer like you can an upgrade version. I myself have not had any trouble with transferring OEM XP to another computer and getting it activated, but YMMV. And I never use Microsoft tech support anyway.