"peyz" <peyz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> 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 ?
Here is a link to the upgrade paths. Green dots mean an in place upgrade is
supported. Yellow means only a custom install. You cannot do an in place
upgrade from XP MCE to Business. Yes from XP Home to Business.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...radepaths.mspx
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Rock [MVP - User/Shell]