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12-28-2007
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| | Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium installed on it. Works well, I must say. I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my Home Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and programs, or will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able to use it. In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista Ultimate DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without worrying about losing your personal files, settings and applications. -- Andre Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com My Vista Quickstart Guide: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx Quote: >I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium installed on > it. Works well, I must say. > > I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my Home > Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and programs, or > will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able to > use > it. > > In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista Ultimate > DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? > > Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. > > |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade But can I do the Vista Ultimate install from the DVD that I have and it will just overwrite the current installation of Home Premium, or will it necessitate a full re-install? I just tried with the Ultimate DVD and I got no messages about an upgrade? - And I am worried it will jusy reformat and wipe the HD where I have the Home Premium installed? Thanks for any help. "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:#BC7jxVSIHA.5288@xxxxxx Quote: > Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without worrying > about losing your personal files, settings and applications. > -- > Andre > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com > My Vista Quickstart Guide: > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry > "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx Quote: >>I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium installed >>on >> it. Works well, I must say. >> >> I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my Home >> Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and programs, >> or >> will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able to >> use >> it. >> >> In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista >> Ultimate >> DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? >> >> Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. >> >> > |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade Windows Vista Ultimate is a subset of Windows Vista Home Premium, so of course, it will replace Home Premium, but remember, its still Windows Vista, your personal files, settings and applications will continue to work the same after the upgrade. Just remember that you should choose the upgrade option when you insert the Vista Ultimate DVD during the initial phase of setup. -- Andre Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com My Vista Quickstart Guide: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:OxA2dBWSIHA.1188@xxxxxx Quote: > But can I do the Vista Ultimate install from the DVD that I have and it > will just overwrite the current installation of Home Premium, or will it > necessitate a full re-install? > > I just tried with the Ultimate DVD and I got no messages about an > upgrade? - And I am worried it will jusy reformat and wipe the HD where I > have the Home Premium installed? > > Thanks for any help. > > > > "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:#BC7jxVSIHA.5288@xxxxxx Quote: >> Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without worrying >> about losing your personal files, settings and applications. >> -- >> Andre >> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx Quote: >>>I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium installed >>>on >>> it. Works well, I must say. >>> >>> I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my >>> Home >>> Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and programs, >>> or >>> will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able to >>> use >>> it. >>> >>> In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista >>> Ultimate >>> DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? >>> >>> Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. >>> >>> >> |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade Thank you - Most helpful. Appreciated I am still worried about doing though..! "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:erebQRWSIHA.1164@xxxxxx Quote: > Windows Vista Ultimate is a subset of Windows Vista Home Premium, so of > course, it will replace Home Premium, but remember, its still Windows > Vista, your personal files, settings and applications will continue to > work the same after the upgrade. Just remember that you should choose the > upgrade option when you insert the Vista Ultimate DVD during the initial > phase of setup. > -- > Andre > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com > My Vista Quickstart Guide: > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry > "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:OxA2dBWSIHA.1188@xxxxxx Quote: >> But can I do the Vista Ultimate install from the DVD that I have and it >> will just overwrite the current installation of Home Premium, or will it >> necessitate a full re-install? >> >> I just tried with the Ultimate DVD and I got no messages about an >> upgrade? - And I am worried it will jusy reformat and wipe the HD where I >> have the Home Premium installed? >> >> Thanks for any help. >> >> >> >> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:#BC7jxVSIHA.5288@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without >>> worrying about losing your personal files, settings and applications. >>> -- >>> Andre >>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx >>>>I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium installed >>>>on >>>> it. Works well, I must say. >>>> >>>> I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my >>>> Home >>>> Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and programs, >>>> or >>>> will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able >>>> to use >>>> it. >>>> >>>> In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista >>>> Ultimate >>>> DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? >>>> >>>> Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> > |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade Well, if something does go wrong, create a new post with your issue and we should be able to help you out. -- Andre Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com My Vista Quickstart Guide: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:OmyDjYWSIHA.4752@xxxxxx Quote: > Thank you - Most helpful. > Appreciated > > I am still worried about doing though..! > > > "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:erebQRWSIHA.1164@xxxxxx Quote: >> Windows Vista Ultimate is a subset of Windows Vista Home Premium, so of >> course, it will replace Home Premium, but remember, its still Windows >> Vista, your personal files, settings and applications will continue to >> work the same after the upgrade. Just remember that you should choose the >> upgrade option when you insert the Vista Ultimate DVD during the initial >> phase of setup. >> -- >> Andre >> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:OxA2dBWSIHA.1188@xxxxxx Quote: >>> But can I do the Vista Ultimate install from the DVD that I have and it >>> will just overwrite the current installation of Home Premium, or will it >>> necessitate a full re-install? >>> >>> I just tried with the Ultimate DVD and I got no messages about an >>> upgrade? - And I am worried it will jusy reformat and wipe the HD where >>> I have the Home Premium installed? >>> >>> Thanks for any help. >>> >>> >>> >>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:#BC7jxVSIHA.5288@xxxxxx >>>> Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without >>>> worrying about losing your personal files, settings and applications. >>>> -- >>>> Andre >>>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>> news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx >>>>>I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium >>>>>installed on >>>>> it. Works well, I must say. >>>>> >>>>> I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my >>>>> Home >>>>> Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and >>>>> programs, or >>>>> will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able >>>>> to use >>>>> it. >>>>> >>>>> In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista >>>>> Ultimate >>>>> DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? >>>>> >>>>> Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >> |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade Let me get this straight - I use the Vista Ultimate Cd and as it loads, I select the UPGRADE option and then follow instructions... Is it really that simple? Cheers "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:O1NT2oWSIHA.5976@xxxxxx Quote: > Well, if something does go wrong, create a new post with your issue and we > should be able to help you out. > -- > Andre > Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com > My Vista Quickstart Guide: > http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry > "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:OmyDjYWSIHA.4752@xxxxxx Quote: >> Thank you - Most helpful. >> Appreciated >> >> I am still worried about doing though..! >> >> >> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:erebQRWSIHA.1164@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Windows Vista Ultimate is a subset of Windows Vista Home Premium, so of >>> course, it will replace Home Premium, but remember, its still Windows >>> Vista, your personal files, settings and applications will continue to >>> work the same after the upgrade. Just remember that you should choose >>> the upgrade option when you insert the Vista Ultimate DVD during the >>> initial phase of setup. >>> -- >>> Andre >>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:OxA2dBWSIHA.1188@xxxxxx >>>> But can I do the Vista Ultimate install from the DVD that I have and it >>>> will just overwrite the current installation of Home Premium, or will >>>> it necessitate a full re-install? >>>> >>>> I just tried with the Ultimate DVD and I got no messages about an >>>> upgrade? - And I am worried it will jusy reformat and wipe the HD where >>>> I have the Home Premium installed? >>>> >>>> Thanks for any help. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>> news:#BC7jxVSIHA.5288@xxxxxx >>>>> Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without >>>>> worrying about losing your personal files, settings and applications. >>>>> -- >>>>> Andre >>>>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>>>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>>>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>>>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>> news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx >>>>>>I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium >>>>>>installed on >>>>>> it. Works well, I must say. >>>>>> >>>>>> I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my >>>>>> Home >>>>>> Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and >>>>>> programs, or >>>>>> will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able >>>>>> to use >>>>>> it. >>>>>> >>>>>> In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista >>>>>> Ultimate >>>>>> DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? >>>>>> >>>>>> Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> > |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade Yes, its that simple, just click the Upgrade option. -- Andre Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com My Vista Quickstart Guide: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry "Crispy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23OmTGxWSIHA.280@xxxxxx Quote: > Let me get this straight - I use the Vista Ultimate Cd and as it loads, I > select the UPGRADE option and then follow instructions... > > Is it really that simple? > > Cheers > > "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:O1NT2oWSIHA.5976@xxxxxx Quote: >> Well, if something does go wrong, create a new post with your issue and >> we should be able to help you out. >> -- >> Andre >> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:OmyDjYWSIHA.4752@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Thank you - Most helpful. >>> Appreciated >>> >>> I am still worried about doing though..! >>> >>> >>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:erebQRWSIHA.1164@xxxxxx >>>> Windows Vista Ultimate is a subset of Windows Vista Home Premium, so of >>>> course, it will replace Home Premium, but remember, its still Windows >>>> Vista, your personal files, settings and applications will continue to >>>> work the same after the upgrade. Just remember that you should choose >>>> the upgrade option when you insert the Vista Ultimate DVD during the >>>> initial phase of setup. >>>> -- >>>> Andre >>>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>> news:OxA2dBWSIHA.1188@xxxxxx >>>>> But can I do the Vista Ultimate install from the DVD that I have and >>>>> it will just overwrite the current installation of Home Premium, or >>>>> will it necessitate a full re-install? >>>>> >>>>> I just tried with the Ultimate DVD and I got no messages about an >>>>> upgrade? - And I am worried it will jusy reformat and wipe the HD >>>>> where I have the Home Premium installed? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for any help. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>> news:#BC7jxVSIHA.5288@xxxxxx >>>>>> Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without >>>>>> worrying about losing your personal files, settings and applications. >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Andre >>>>>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>>>>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>>>>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>>>>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>>> news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx >>>>>>>I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium >>>>>>>installed on >>>>>>> it. Works well, I must say. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my >>>>>>> Home >>>>>>> Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and >>>>>>> programs, or >>>>>>> will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be >>>>>>> able to use >>>>>>> it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista >>>>>>> Ultimate >>>>>>> DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> >> |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >Windows Vista Ultimate is a subset of Windows Vista Home Premium, contains all the consumer features of Home Premium as well as all the business-oriented features of Business and Enterprise. -- Tim Slattery MS MVP(Shell/User) Slattery_T@xxxxxx http://members.cox.net/slatteryt |
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12-28-2007
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| | Re: Vista Home Premium to Ultimate Upgrade You also get the Fax & Scan software, and the Remote Desktop server. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Nick Mason" <noemail@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:264C3F42-742F-48EC-A096-7AE1C08D62C7@xxxxxx Quote: > Just out of interest, can I ask why you want to do the upgrade? > > Is there something specific in the Ultimate version that you need? > > As far as I can see from the detail on my Vista box the only differences > between home premium and Ultimate are; > > Advanced Business backup features. > Business Networking - Domains rather than workgroups? > Bitlocker drive encryption - Don't you need a dedicated chip on your > motherboard for this? > > For most people, me included Ultimate gives me nothing I need. I'll never > connect to a business network, I don't have the Bitlocker chip and my > backups in home premium work just fine. > > Regards > Nick > > "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:OmyDjYWSIHA.4752@xxxxxx Quote: >> Thank you - Most helpful. >> Appreciated >> >> I am still worried about doing though..! >> >> >> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:erebQRWSIHA.1164@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Windows Vista Ultimate is a subset of Windows Vista Home Premium, so of >>> course, it will replace Home Premium, but remember, its still Windows >>> Vista, your personal files, settings and applications will continue to >>> work the same after the upgrade. Just remember that you should choose >>> the upgrade option when you insert the Vista Ultimate DVD during the >>> initial phase of setup. >>> -- >>> Andre >>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:OxA2dBWSIHA.1188@xxxxxx >>>> But can I do the Vista Ultimate install from the DVD that I have and it >>>> will just overwrite the current installation of Home Premium, or will >>>> it necessitate a full re-install? >>>> >>>> I just tried with the Ultimate DVD and I got no messages about an >>>> upgrade? - And I am worried it will jusy reformat and wipe the HD where >>>> I have the Home Premium installed? >>>> >>>> Thanks for any help. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>> news:#BC7jxVSIHA.5288@xxxxxx >>>>> Yes, you can upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Ultimate without >>>>> worrying about losing your personal files, settings and applications. >>>>> -- >>>>> Andre >>>>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com >>>>> My Vista Quickstart Guide: >>>>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry >>>>> "Crsipy500" <davidcrisp1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>>> news:OpY%23fQVSIHA.4684@xxxxxx >>>>>>I recently bought a new HP Desktop that has Vista Home Premium >>>>>>installed on >>>>>> it. Works well, I must say. >>>>>> >>>>>> I also happen to have a shop bought Vista Ultimate. Can I upgrade my >>>>>> Home >>>>>> Premium to Ultimate and still not lose any of my settings and >>>>>> programs, or >>>>>> will I have to do a clean install of the Ultimate in order to be able >>>>>> to use >>>>>> it. >>>>>> >>>>>> In other words, can I upgrade the Home Version by using the Vista >>>>>> Ultimate >>>>>> DVD as if I were purchasing the Ultimate upgrade from Microsoft? >>>>>> >>>>>> Any help is really gratefully received and appreciated. >>>>>> |
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