Ninjak on FW

I understand the meaning of the word "upgrade" just fine. The issue is
that Microsoft changed their definition of the word - you COULD do a
clean install of Windows XP Upgrade. At a certain time in the install
process it would verify you purchased a previous version of Windows by
checking the CD. Vista apparently will not do this.

I guess the definition of "upgrade" changed between 2001 and now?


On Jan 29, 11:59 am, "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfri...@nospamgmail.com>
wrote:
> The "trick" is to purchase a "Full License" version of Windows Vista.
> Do you not understand the meaning of the word "upgrade"?
> If you wish to use an upgrade version of Vista to completely
> reinstall Vista, then you'll have to install and activate Windows XP and
> then use the Windows Vista "upgrade" DVD to "upgrade" to Vista.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Ninjak on FW" wrote:Like a billion other people, I own Windows XP but I'd like to do a
> clean install of Vista Ultimate using only the upgrade version. Is it
> possible to trick the installer into thinking you have XP installed,
> perhaps by copying the entire XP disc to your hard drive? I reinstall
> my OS frequently and it will suck if I have to install XP AND Vista
> every time.