Vista - Upgrade Home basic to home premium

05-23-2008

On Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:45 -0700, Cameron Snyder wrote:

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> 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.

If Vista was a car (excluding the defunct Olds Vista) then expect to buy
it and take it home for an upgrade. Like the Olds Vista, defunct.

05-24-2008

"Canuck57" <dave8762@xxxxxx-please.com> wrote in message
news:E5JZj.159841$rd2.59095@xxxxxx

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> On Thu, 22 May 2008 08:43:00 -0700, PhilBiker wrote:
>

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>> You can go through the "Anytime Upgrade" program on your computer to see
>> what you need. As I understand it if you do not have a disc that is
>> labelled "Anytime Upgrade" you need to get that from your original
>> manufacturer. It should be the Windows disc that came with your
>> computer.

>
> The double dip.
>
> Would you buy a car that when you got home you realized you needed better
> tires?
>
> So why buy a crippled Vista PC knowing you need to replace it to a new
> version to run it? (Assuming it solves any issues). And you can't even
> try before you buy, but we know why. If most could try before they buy
> it would be Hasta La Vista baby.

I only got involved after they started to set the office up. I was asked to
install a Server and part of my checks showed they had Vista Basic or
Premium on their workstations.
Domain join requires Business or Ultimate hence the upgrading nightmare I
have been having.

The upgrades are off the shelf from a reputable supplier, the keys are valid
(I checked with Microsoft). Just the issue of not being able to get any
workstation upgraded.
Wish I had never been asked ... there must be easier ways to make money
Geoff

05-25-2008

"Canuck57" <dave8762@xxxxxx-please.com> wrote in message
news:E5JZj.159841$rd2.59095@xxxxxx

Quote:

> On Thu, 22 May 2008 08:43:00 -0700, PhilBiker wrote:
>

Quote:

>> You can go through the "Anytime Upgrade" program on your computer to see
>> what you need. As I understand it if you do not have a disc that is
>> labelled "Anytime Upgrade" you need to get that from your original
>> manufacturer. It should be the Windows disc that came with your
>> computer.

>
> The double dip.
>
> Would you buy a car that when you got home you realized you needed better
> tires?
>
> So why buy a crippled Vista PC knowing you need to replace it to a new
> version to run it? (Assuming it solves any issues). And you can't even
> try before you buy, but we know why. If most could try before they buy
> it would be Hasta La Vista baby.

Sorry Canuck! Our Computer Club's 24 computers that are running Vista are
used daily by Club members to experience Vista. They then go out an buy! Buy
new with the version that you want pre-installed by the manufacturer. They
like the changes in the Explorers, the advances like the bread crumbs as one
drills down in folders. They like it.

05-23-2008	#11 (permalink)
Canuck57 n/a posts	Re: Upgrade Home basic to home premium On Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:45 -0700, Cameron Snyder wrote: 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. If Vista was a car (excluding the defunct Olds Vista) then expect to buy it and take it home for an upgrade. Like the Olds Vista, defunct.
My System Specs

05-24-2008	#12 (permalink)
ratman and bobbin n/a posts	Re: Upgrade Home basic to home premium "Canuck57" <dave8762@xxxxxx-please.com> wrote in message news:E5JZj.159841$rd2.59095@xxxxxx Quote: > On Thu, 22 May 2008 08:43:00 -0700, PhilBiker wrote: > Quote: >> You can go through the "Anytime Upgrade" program on your computer to see >> what you need. As I understand it if you do not have a disc that is >> labelled "Anytime Upgrade" you need to get that from your original >> manufacturer. It should be the Windows disc that came with your >> computer. > > The double dip. > > Would you buy a car that when you got home you realized you needed better > tires? > > So why buy a crippled Vista PC knowing you need to replace it to a new > version to run it? (Assuming it solves any issues). And you can't even > try before you buy, but we know why. If most could try before they buy > it would be Hasta La Vista baby. I only got involved after they started to set the office up. I was asked to install a Server and part of my checks showed they had Vista Basic or Premium on their workstations. Domain join requires Business or Ultimate hence the upgrading nightmare I have been having. The upgrades are off the shelf from a reputable supplier, the keys are valid (I checked with Microsoft). Just the issue of not being able to get any workstation upgraded. Wish I had never been asked ... there must be easier ways to make money Geoff
My System Specs

05-25-2008	#13 (permalink)
Charles W Davis n/a posts	Re: Upgrade Home basic to home premium "Canuck57" <dave8762@xxxxxx-please.com> wrote in message news:E5JZj.159841$rd2.59095@xxxxxx Quote: > On Thu, 22 May 2008 08:43:00 -0700, PhilBiker wrote: > Quote: >> You can go through the "Anytime Upgrade" program on your computer to see >> what you need. As I understand it if you do not have a disc that is >> labelled "Anytime Upgrade" you need to get that from your original >> manufacturer. It should be the Windows disc that came with your >> computer. > > The double dip. > > Would you buy a car that when you got home you realized you needed better > tires? > > So why buy a crippled Vista PC knowing you need to replace it to a new > version to run it? (Assuming it solves any issues). And you can't even > try before you buy, but we know why. If most could try before they buy > it would be Hasta La Vista baby. Sorry Canuck! Our Computer Club's 24 computers that are running Vista are used daily by Club members to experience Vista. They then go out an buy! Buy new with the version that you want pre-installed by the manufacturer. They like the changes in the Explorers, the advances like the bread crumbs as one drills down in folders. They like it.
My System Specs

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