Vista - Vista choice. . .

of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have been
able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way to
dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic" will do as
well as other levels.
TIA.

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Domey
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Don't enter the product key at installation time. You will then be prompted
for the version to install. You can't activate the product key later - it
is only for the Ultimate version. You can use the version you installed,
unactivated, for 14 days before it quits. You'll need to reinstall then.

"Domey" <gdfetergfg@ewrsfdbnfudfi.nbv> wrote in message
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> of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have been
> able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way to
> dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic" will do
> as well as other levels.
> TIA.
>
> --
> Domey
> ------------------
>
>

"Domey" <gdfetergfg@ewrsfdbnfudfi.nbv> wrote in message
news:ekgF4YBAHHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have been
> able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way to
> dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic" will do
> as well as other levels.
> TIA.
>

Domey,

All Vista editions can be installed from a single media. A product key you
use during setup is what determines edition that will be installed. To test
Vista Home Basic you will need obtain Vista Home Basic product key and use
it with any of your Vista installation media.

--
Alexander Suhovey

The version that gets installed will depend upon the product key number you
use. All versions are available on the DVD media, you just need the right
product key for the relevant version you wish to install.

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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"Domey" <gdfetergfg@ewrsfdbnfudfi.nbv> wrote in message
news:ekgF4YBAHHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have been
> able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way to
> dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic" will do
> as well as other levels.
> TIA.
>
> --
> Domey
> ------------------
>
>

"Tim Payne" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Don't enter the product key at installation time. You will then be
> prompted for the version to install. You can't activate the product key
> later - it is only for the Ultimate version. You can use the version you
> installed, unactivated, for 14 days before it quits. You'll need to
> reinstall then.
>

what about if ultimate ver. is already activated? Vista does offer "change
product key" option...
it's just i guess we'd need some keys other than ultimate ones...and i
wonder if vista would stay activated in case of change key (downgrade)...?


> "Domey" <gdfetergfg@ewrsfdbnfudfi.nbv> wrote in message
> news:ekgF4YBAHHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have
>> been able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way
>> to dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic" will
>> do as well as other levels.
>> TIA.
>>
>> --
>> Domey
>> ------------------
>>
>>
>



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does that apply to 32bit verses 64 bit? are both on the same disk?
"John Barnett MVP" <freelanceit@mvps.org.NOSPAM> wrote in message
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> The version that gets installed will depend upon the product key number
> you use. All versions are available on the DVD media, you just need the
> right product key for the relevant version you wish to install.
>
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Associate Expert
> http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
> http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>
> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
> for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out
> of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in
> this mail/post..
>
> "Domey" <gdfetergfg@ewrsfdbnfudfi.nbv> wrote in message
> news:ekgF4YBAHHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have
>> been able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way
>> to dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic" will
>> do as well as other levels.
>> TIA.
>>
>> --
>> Domey
>> ------------------
>>
>>
>

On Sat, 4 Nov 2006 16:19:00 +0100, "Protoncek"
<protoHAHAHncek@bonbon.net> wrote:

>"Tim Payne" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>news:%23U0lRkBAHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Don't enter the product key at installation time. You will then be
>> prompted for the version to install. You can't activate the product key
>> later - it is only for the Ultimate version. You can use the version you
>> installed, unactivated, for 14 days before it quits. You'll need to
>> reinstall then.
>>
>
>what about if ultimate ver. is already activated? Vista does offer "change
>product key" option...
>it's just i guess we'd need some keys other than ultimate ones...and i
>wonder if vista would stay activated in case of change key (downgrade)...?
>
>
>> "Domey" <gdfetergfg@ewrsfdbnfudfi.nbv> wrote in message
>> news:ekgF4YBAHHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have
>>> been able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way
>>> to dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic" will
>>> do as well as other levels.
>>> TIA.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Domey
>>> ------------------

Think of MS as a drug pusher trying to get us hooked on "Ultimate" :^)

In my case, Home versions do not work for me.
I have been using XP pro and *want*the extra security control along
with RDC tightly integrated (Tight VNC works, but is either
mis-configured by myself or lacks the "Locked by remote user" screen
on Host. Mouse wars can be fun <g>)
When I help friends with "XP Home", I continually mumble," Oh, you
can't do that with XP Home". Looks like they did more of that with
"Vista Ultimate".

"Steve Urbach" <dragonsclaw@NOTmindspring.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 4 Nov 2006 16:19:00 +0100, "Protoncek"
> <protoHAHAHncek@bonbon.net> wrote:
>
>>"Tim Payne" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>news:%23U0lRkBAHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Don't enter the product key at installation time. You will then be
>>> prompted for the version to install. You can't activate the product key
>>> later - it is only for the Ultimate version. You can use the version
>>> you
>>> installed, unactivated, for 14 days before it quits. You'll need to
>>> reinstall then.
>>>
>>
>>what about if ultimate ver. is already activated? Vista does offer "change
>>product key" option...
>>it's just i guess we'd need some keys other than ultimate ones...and i
>>wonder if vista would stay activated in case of change key (downgrade)...?
>>
>>
>>> "Domey" <gdfetergfg@ewrsfdbnfudfi.nbv> wrote in message
>>> news:ekgF4YBAHHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> of installation. So far I have installed every flavor of Vista I have
>>>> been able to download. All have installed as "Ultimate". Is there a way
>>>> to dictate the install performance level? I want to see what "Basic"
>>>> will
>>>> do as well as other levels.
>>>> TIA.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Domey
>>>> ------------------
>
> Think of MS as a drug pusher trying to get us hooked on "Ultimate" :^)
>
> In my case, Home versions do not work for me.
> I have been using XP pro and *want*the extra security control along
> with RDC tightly integrated (Tight VNC works, but is either
> mis-configured by myself or lacks the "Locked by remote user" screen
> on Host. Mouse wars can be fun <g>)
> When I help friends with "XP Home", I continually mumble," Oh, you
> can't do that with XP Home". Looks like they did more of that with
> "Vista Ultimate".
>
>

hm...i must again find and see the differences in versions...

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AFAIK, a 32 bit Vista CD has all the Vista versions but only in 32 bit.
The same goes for 64 bit.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Albert Fischer" <albertef@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> does that apply to 32bit verses 64 bit? are both on the same disk?

DVD, not CD.
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
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> AFAIK, a 32 bit Vista CD has all the Vista versions but only in 32 bit.
> The same goes for 64 bit.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Albert Fischer" <albertef@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:u%23SXkrCAHHA.4328@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> does that apply to 32bit verses 64 bit? are both on the same disk?
>
>