Vista Tutorial - 2000 to Vista

01-07-2009

I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one
and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version
of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now
the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while
running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried
installing 2000 but it wouldn't install.

What do I do, what do I do?

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01-07-2009

"smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one
> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version
> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now
> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while
> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried
> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install.
>
> What do I do, what do I do?
>
>
>
>
> --
> smackajack

According to this website, you have to do a clean install. It doesn't look
like there is an upgrade path.

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01-07-2009

See http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp

"smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one
> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version
> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now
> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while
> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried
> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install.
>
> What do I do, what do I do?
>
>
>
>
> --
> smackajack

01-07-2009

What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista
and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform
a "clean install".

"smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx

Quote:

>
> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one
> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version
> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now
> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while
> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried
> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install.
>
> What do I do, what do I do?
>
>
>
>
> --
> smackajack

01-07-2009

Smackjack,
Do you know why your rebuilt PC will not support a Windows 2000
installation?
"Carey Frisch" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista
> and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform
> a "clean install".
>
>
> "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>
>> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one
>> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version
>> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now
>> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while
>> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried
>> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install.
>>
>> What do I do, what do I do?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> smackajack

01-07-2009

On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:18:43 +0000, smackajack
<smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>What do I do, what do I do?

This:

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp

DDW
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01-08-2009

"Carey Frisch" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>
>> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new
>> one
>> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full
>> version
>> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista.
>> Now
>> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while
>> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried
>> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install.
>>
>> What do I do, what do I do?
>>

> What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista
> and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform
> a "clean install".
>

Why should he do that? He owns a full version of Windows 2000 and an
upgrade version of Vista. Windows 2000 qualifies him for that upgrade
(see
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...c-options.aspx)
he just needs to do a clean install as indicated in other posts.

--
Zaphod

No matter where you go, there you are!

01-08-2009

On Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:44:25 -0500, "Zaphod Beeblebrox"
<Zaphod.Arisztid.Beeblebrox@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>
>"Carey Frisch" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:eMiO2vPcJHA.3948@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>
>> "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>>
>>> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new
>>> one
>>> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full
>>> version
>>> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista.
>>> Now
>>> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while
>>> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried
>>> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install.
>>>
>>> What do I do, what do I do?
>>>

>> What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista
>> and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform
>> a "clean install".
>>

>Why should he do that? He owns a full version of Windows 2000 and an
>upgrade version of Vista.

Carey is only here/active in the MS Groups to make the REAL MVPs look
even better than they are.

Thus, he actually serves a useful purpose.

01-07-2009	#1 (permalink)
smackajack Guest n/a posts	2000 to Vista I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried installing 2000 but it wouldn't install. What do I do, what do I do? -- smackajack
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01-07-2009	#2 (permalink)
Mike Hall - MVP Guest n/a posts	Re: 2000 to Vista "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx Quote: > > I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one > and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version > of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now > the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while > running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried > installing 2000 but it wouldn't install. > > What do I do, what do I do? > > > > > -- > smackajack According to this website, you have to do a clean install. It doesn't look like there is an upgrade path. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
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01-07-2009	#3 (permalink)
Dominic Payer Guest n/a posts	Re: 2000 to Vista See http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx Quote: > > I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one > and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version > of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now > the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while > running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried > installing 2000 but it wouldn't install. > > What do I do, what do I do? > > > > > -- > smackajack
My System Specs

01-07-2009	#4 (permalink)
Carey Frisch Guest n/a posts	Re: 2000 to Vista What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform a "clean install". "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx Quote: > > I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one > and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version > of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now > the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while > running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried > installing 2000 but it wouldn't install. > > What do I do, what do I do? > > > > > -- > smackajack
My System Specs

01-07-2009	#5 (permalink)
Curious Guest n/a posts	Re: 2000 to Vista Smackjack, Do you know why your rebuilt PC will not support a Windows 2000 installation? "Carey Frisch" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eMiO2vPcJHA.3948@xxxxxx Quote: > What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista > and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform > a "clean install". > > > "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx Quote: >> >> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new one >> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full version >> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. Now >> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while >> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried >> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install. >> >> What do I do, what do I do? >> >> >> >> >> -- >> smackajack
My System Specs

01-07-2009	#6 (permalink)
DDW Guest n/a posts	Re: 2000 to Vista On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:18:43 +0000, smackajack <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >What do I do, what do I do? This: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp DDW -- Reply via this group No email please
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01-08-2009	#7 (permalink)
Zaphod Beeblebrox Guest n/a posts	Re: 2000 to Vista "Carey Frisch" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eMiO2vPcJHA.3948@xxxxxx Quote: > > "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx Quote: >> >> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new >> one >> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full >> version >> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. >> Now >> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while >> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried >> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install. >> >> What do I do, what do I do? >> > What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista > and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform > a "clean install". > Why should he do that? He owns a full version of Windows 2000 and an upgrade version of Vista. Windows 2000 qualifies him for that upgrade (see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...c-options.aspx) he just needs to do a clean install as indicated in other posts. -- Zaphod No matter where you go, there you are!
My System Specs

01-08-2009	#8 (permalink)
Jim Moriarty Guest n/a posts	Re: 2000 to Vista On Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:44:25 -0500, "Zaphod Beeblebrox" <Zaphod.Arisztid.Beeblebrox@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > >"Carey Frisch" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message >news:eMiO2vPcJHA.3948@xxxxxx Quote: >> >> "smackajack" <smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:smackajack.3aaa84b@xxxxxx Quote: >>> >>> I finally trashed my old pc, built many years ago, then built a new >>> one >>> and want to install Vista Home Premium. Having purchased a full >>> version >>> of Windows 2000 back then, I purchased an upgrade version of Vista. >>> Now >>> the problem... To upgrade to Vista I am supposed to do that while >>> running windows 2000, my new system will not support 2000. I tried >>> installing 2000 but it wouldn't install. >>> >>> What do I do, what do I do? >>> >> What you do is return your upgrade edition of Windows Vista >> and purchase a "full version" of Windows Vista and perform >> a "clean install". >> >Why should he do that? He owns a full version of Windows 2000 and an >upgrade version of Vista. Carey is only here/active in the MS Groups to make the REAL MVPs look even better than they are. Thus, he actually serves a useful purpose.
My System Specs

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