As per the upgrade matrix here, you can only clean install Vista Business if
you are currently running XP Media Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...radepaths.mspx
You are eligible for upgrade pricing, but a clean install would be required.
XP Media Center can directly upgrade to Vista Home Premium and Vista
Ultimate.
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"peyz" <peyz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I am buying an HP Pavillion which runs on the "WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER".
> Can I upgrade it to VISTA ( preferably "business" ) directly?
>
> I know "WIN XP PRO" does allow for the upgrade, but I have been told the
> Win
> Med Cntr is not able.
> And that I have to purchase a WIN XP PRO first, and then upgrade it to
> Vista
> !! ... which would mean even more money out of my pocket !!
> Can we do the vista- Business upgrade with the XP HOME ED ?
>
>
>
> Pleasee help me out.