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1. Nick White

   
   Posted on: November 13, 2006 at 1:02PM  

   Hi paultkelly:  sorry, I missed your comment earlier.  The date of purchase will depend on the vendor from whom you purchased, so watch their site (not all details may be live on it yet) to learn the purchase-by date that will determine the period within which they're offering upgrades.
2. paultkelly

   
   Posted on: November 20, 2006 at 3:54PM  

   Hi Nick

   Still doesn't answer my question...

   I Bought my PC from Dell just prior to 26th Oct.

   Would have held on if I knew about the offer.

   What are Microsoft going to do for the users who unwittingly missed this offer?
3. Nick White

   
   Posted on: November 20, 2006 at 4:16PM  

   Hi paultkelly:  I'm afraid that's the only answer I have.  I'm sorry if you're ultimately ineligible for the discounted upgrade.
4. bernesto

   
   Posted on: January 04, 2007 at 3:07PM  

   Will the upgrade DVDs sent by the laptop manufacturers be installable on other machines? Or are they tuned to only install on the particular Thinkpad or Latitude system? Ditto with Office?

   Ordered an upgrade disk for my new laptop but now not sure whether I wanna upgrade the system or not...
5. Stew-munro

   
   Posted on: January 10, 2007 at 5:22PM  

   If you buy windows media centre oem can you upgrade from that to vista even if your not an authorized system builder.

   Its just that i did purchase a copy of windows media centre oem and the microsoft upgrade site tells me that my redemption form number can not be processed.
6. oneliner

   
   Posted on: January 28, 2007 at 2:36PM  

   My upgrade copy of Vista Home Premium is on the way, so please give me your comments on the way I plan to install it. This seems the best way to do it while keeping in tune with Microsoft’s Best Practices…

   I’ve always done a “clean” install when installing an OS for the first time. I’ve never used the File Settings and Transfer Wizard or done and an over-the-top install. I was concerned about how Vista installs during an “upgrade” after reading about it. You can’t boot to the DVD with an Upgrade Copy of Vista. You can’t load the CD of your older OS during the install for verification purposes. You now have to run the Vista setup from within XP. This does make more sense because an upgrade version of Vista is “actually” an upgrade version of Vista. Vista does load into its own folder before migrating over your Program Files. Your XP install is then retired and placed into a folder called Windows.old. Technically, you get a fresh install during the upgrade and we can thank the Windows Vista Team for that. There won’t be any more updating from within the Windows folder like was seen during an over-the-top XP upgrade. I currently have a relatively clean install of XP, this was down by creating two accounts - one admin account called “setup” for installing software and one limited account called “surf” for the internet. As you all know, you can’t install anything on a Windows box without admin rights. My “surf” account has helped to combat the spyware and viruses associated with the internet that always seem to “slip” past my anti-virus and spyware programs. Since I prefer a clean install, I’ve decided to re-install XP to a bare minimum (after backing up my Music and Docs) after a clean re-format of my hard drive (since Vista will be looking for an activated copy of XP before continuing with its install). This insures a clean start before proceeding with my Vista Upgrade. I’ll then install the latest XP Nivia Chipset drivers to load my NIC and activate XP. Then it will be time to pop in the Vista upgrade disk. Vista will then be able to go out to the internet and pull down its updated Nvidia Chipset and Graphic drivers as it completes its install. I’ll then re-load my Programs (Office, Acrobat, Unreal Tournament, etc.) from within Vista. In theory, I’ll have the cleanest install you can possibly have for an “upgrade.” I don’t anticipate any problems, unless any of you see one… please let me know…Jim Gleason…
7. EliteKiller

   
   Posted on: January 28, 2007 at 6:43PM  

   I have a couple of questions regarding the Vista upgrade license and transfers. The Microsoft Vista retail EULA it states that "anytime upgrades" are allowed only one transfer if your old OS allows reassignment.

   http://download.microsoft.com/documents/useterms/Windows%20Vista_Home%20Premium_English_d16c019b-fa71-4fc9-a51d-a0621bddb153.pdf

   The way I understand that is an OEM version of XP cannot be transferred therefore you cannot transfer the Vista anytime upgrade to a new computer. Is this correct? Are the retail boxed upgrades, like the ones you would purchase from Best Buy, restricted like the anytime upgrades, or do they offer unlimited transfers like the retail full version if your old OS is a retail copy?
8. Big Al

   
   Posted on: January 28, 2007 at 10:31PM  

   Quoted from above:

   "Meanwhile, upgrades of this type:

   Windows XP Home Edition --> Windows Vista Home Premium

   ... are both available at 50% discount from the boxed product upgrade price, plus shipping and handling.  "

   Can I get this through Microsoft?   I purchased a Dell XPS 410 in December that's Express eligible, but Dell is telling me that the only path I have for an upgrade is to Vista Basic.
9. Michael_Moor

   
   Posted on: January 31, 2007 at 11:49AM  

   Hey "Nick White",thx for share

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10. manuel ruiz

    
    Posted on: February 03, 2007 at 5:05PM  

    I bought a new pc jan 8th with xp multimedia. I'm now trying for the past week to upgrade to Vista home premium. I was told to go on line and order it. I've been trying to order it but cant. My pc reseller is not listed and it will not accept my COA. I dont know what to do. I'm getting really frustrated. Any tips on what to do?