Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

smoreira — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:20:53 GMT

How does the Microsoft System know the Windows has been uninstalled from the original device in order to validate the new instalation?

I would assume, we would have to go through a uninstall process of Windows Vista to update some form of installation database used to keep track of devices. However, how do we uninstall the main operational system on a machine to remove our device from the list?

We usually just recreate partitions and format the hard drive to install a new one. But, if this road os followed, there will be no update to any sort of database system.

The only way I can think this would work, is if the Windows Vista upgrade comes without any restriction in the media itself. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Sam Moreira

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

Nick White — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:08:00 GMT

Hey hrdn: you are correct -- per the above, "[WAU] customers will be able to uninstall their upgraded copy of Windows Vista and re-install it on another device...[t]he number of device-to-device reassignments is no longer limited, provided that Windows Vista has been uninstalled from the original device."

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

hrdn — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:17:40 GMT

Hmmmmm! So if i have a copy of a retail Window Vista business edition and then decide to use Window Anytime upgrade to get Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade Version does this mean that i can now uninstall it on my current hp computer and install it to new build computer?

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re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

TwisteD1 — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:36:15 GMT

Okay thanks Nick

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

Nick White — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:24:31 GMT

Hey TwisteD1: I'd suggest you re-read the EULA in this case so as to avoid being out of compliance with it.

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

TwisteD1 — Sat, 12 May 2007 02:31:24 GMT

Quick question... I originally bought Windows Vista Home Premium full version, I Then bought the upgrade to windows Vista Ultimate to get the extra features available, can i re-use my Premium on another machine at home or do i have to buy another licence seeing as my premium key is no longer in use??

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

Nick White — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:41:32 GMT

Hey rsanders11: per the FAQ located here, http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/faq.mspx, you can only use WAU to upgrade a single chip architecture of Windows Vista -- i.e., if you own a 32-bit system, you can only upgrade to the 32-bit edition of Ultimate.

"Can I change the system type during the upgrade (for example, switch from 32-bit to 64-bit)?

No. Your upgrade disc must match your current system type; 32-bit upgrades are valid only for 32-bit systems, and 64-bit upgrades are valid only for 64-bit systems."

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

rsanders11 — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:11:02 GMT

Nick, I used WAU to upgrade from Home Premium to Ultimate. I would like to get the 64 bit version, how do I do this without a key? The only key I have is for Home Premium.

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

Nick White — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:45:38 GMT

Hey rsanders11: when you purchased the WAU upgrade, you actually did get access to the WAU upgrade software via the Windows Marketplace Digital Locker, much as if you'd been sent a disc. Take a look at the FAQ here for more information on what WAU offers: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/faq.mspx.

"Recovery of your upgrade: A personal digital locker is created for you when you purchase a Windows Vista upgrade. Your digital locker stores your product keys and purchase information which, when used together, allow you to reinstall your upgrade if necessary. A copy of your upgrade is also stored in your digital locker."

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

rsanders11 — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:02:00 GMT

Why do I feel like when I used wau, I got nothing for my money. I think Microsoft should send me a upgrade disk for my money.

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

patfreel — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:28:55 GMT

Nick: Thanks again for the info. I still think it would be much more efficient to simply issue an Ultimate Product Key! Take care.

Pat

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

Nick White — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:15:54 GMT

Hi again Pat: once you've installed Business, you'll need to configure an internet connection to connect to WAU and download Ultimate for installation.

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

patfreel — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:10 GMT

Nick: If I have to do a complete reinstall, I gather I have to be connected to the internet to be able to complete the upgrade from Business to Ultimate. How is the upgrade done without an internet connection?

Thanks

Pat

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

Nick White — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:40:28 GMT

Hey patfreel: The key for Windows Vista Ultimate is embedded in the digital license you get when upgrading online through Windows Anytime Upgrade. The digital license will check for an underlying edition of Windows Vista Business during the upgrade, which is why a genuine version of Windows Vista Business in this case needs to be (re-)installed before an (re-)upgrade can be performed.

re: Windows Vista EULA Modified for Windows Anytime Upgrades

wh5916 — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:23:29 GMT

I'm seeing this news a week late, but no matter...I feel much better about Microsoft and Vista after reading this entry.

I helped a friend with computer issues a few weeks back, and out of gratitude she gave me an upgrade, retail copy of Vista Home Basic. Basic is perfectly fine, but Home Premium is the version I was planning to ultimately purchase for myself.

Now, at some point, I'll happily purchase the Anytime Upgrade to Home Premium. The licensing restriction that Microsoft has addressed in this change is one of the reasons I've had no desire to spend that extra money.

Thank you for posting this news--I had no idea that this change to the licensing terms had been made.