Thanks for that - its a little different from running setup from the dvd.
Ill give it a try tomorrow... am a bit brain dead at the moment but as ever
appreciate you
taking the time to respond
Geoff
"Cameron Snyder" <dntbther@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uhxyQdQvIHA.3680@xxxxxx
Quote:
> 1. Open Windows Anytime Upgrade by clicking the Start button , clicking
> Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Windows
> Anytime Upgrade.
>
> 2. Follow the instructions on each page.
>
> When the upgrade is complete, you will have a new edition of Windows Vista
> running on your computer. To learn more about the new features that you
> just installed, read "What's new in Windows Vista" in the Welcome Center,
> which you'll see on your desktop, or search for "What's new" in Help and
> Support.
>
> For more information about Windows Anytime Upgrade, to compare and
> purchase editions of Windows Vista, and to get pricing information, go to
> Windows Anytime Upgrade online.
>
>
> "ratman and bobbin" <you.would.like.to@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:arDZj.2$AN7.1@xxxxxx Quote:
>>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
>>
>