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Old 05-28-2007   #3 (permalink)
Carey Frisch [MVP]


 
 

Re: Upgrade License Clean Install vs. Full License

Upgrade installation keys are blocked when you start from the Windows Vista DVD
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930985/en-us

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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"Rob" wrote:

I purchased the upgrade version of Vista Business and would appreciate
verification of what I've found:

When doing the upgrade, it required a pre-existing installation of a valid
O/S, like WinXP SP2. It is not sufficient to input just a license key from
the older valid O/S, so if you ever need to re-install Vista, you have to
reinstall the older O/S first. Ouch.

Is that right or did I miss something?


Rob B.

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