I now have the anytime upgrade disk and a valid key basic to ultimate. (Key
and dvd purchased from an online retailer).
I inserted the dvd, ran setup which went all the way through, didnt ask for
a key, and left me with the original basic version.
wtf??
what did I miss?
Geoff
"Cameron Snyder" <dntbther@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> Retail install disks are also anytime upgrade disks if the logo is
> included, Windows Anytime Upgrade is present on the disc.
>
> The disc may have been included by the manufacturer with your computer at
> the time of purchase, or you can request a disc when you purchase the
> Windows Vista upgrade.
>
> You purchase and download a code. The software comes from the disk.
>
> "ratman and bobbin" <you.would.like.to@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:6riZj.49190$4N1.26642@xxxxxx Quote:
>> The OEM never supplied these disks and profess not to know about them.
>>
>> I have the job of upgrading 7 Vista Home Basic PC's from various
>> suppliers to Vista Ultimate as they need to be joined to a Server domain
>> and I am snookered by this disc requirement.
>>
>> This must be a first - I am trying to give Microsoft money and they are
>> making it difficult for me!
>>
>> Geoff
>>
>