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Old 01-29-2007   #7 (permalink)
MICHAEL
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Re: "tricking" Vista ultimate upgrade to install on clean HDD?


"Robert Moir" <robspamtrap@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Carey Frisch [MVP] 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.

>
> Are you this rude to everyone or just people asking for help with what is a recent change to
> the way Windows upgrades work?


It seems to be a growing problem among MVPs.

I will also point out, that on several occasions, Carey Frisch
has posted the flat-out wrong information.

-Michael

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