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Old 01-10-2008   #1 (permalink)
LaureynsR


 
 

Upgrade Windows XP Media Center to Vista Ultimate 64 bit

Hi All,

I confused as to the best way of doing this. I have a custom PC with AMD
Athlon 64 X2 processor, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HD and OEM license of XP MC. I would
like to upgrade to Vista Ultimate 64 bit but from what I have read, this is
not possible unless you do a clean install, which I don't mind, but does that
prevent me from using the Upgrade version of Ultimate??

I have already done a complete backup of my system and did a USMT backup of
my settings to my Windows Home Server. What is my best option for a
successful migration?

Thanks

Ray

--
My brain? It's my second favorite organ!
- Woody Allen "Sleeper"


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Old 01-10-2008   #2 (permalink)
Patrick Keenan


 
 

Re: Upgrade Windows XP Media Center to Vista Ultimate 64 bit

"LaureynsR" <LaureynsR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Hi All,
>
> I confused as to the best way of doing this. I have a custom PC with AMD
> Athlon 64 X2 processor, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HD and OEM license of XP MC. I
> would
> like to upgrade to Vista Ultimate 64 bit but from what I have read, this
> is
> not possible unless you do a clean install, which I don't mind, but does
> that
> prevent me from using the Upgrade version of Ultimate??
No, you can use the upgrade version. However, it will check that a
qualifying OS is present, and then wipe the drive and install clean.
Quote:

>
> I have already done a complete backup of my system and did a USMT backup
> of
> my settings to my Windows Home Server. What is my best option for a
> successful migration?
It's a good idea to verify the backups. Don't do a full restore when Vista
is installed, as you only want your data.

You will need to reinstall the apps.

HTH
-pk
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>
> Thanks
>
> Ray
>
> --
> My brain? It's my second favorite organ!
> - Woody Allen "Sleeper"
>
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