Vista - Re: Clean installation using Vista Business Upgrade

You'll need to perform a clean install of Windows XP,
then upgrade to Windows Vista. The Vista upgrade
process is much different than previous Windows O/S's.



"Dave" <dave@dave.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Guys,
>
> I'm trying to install a fresh copy of Windows Vista Business Upgrade on my
> machine which currently has Windows XP Pro on it.
>
> The problem I have is that I want to do a complete fresh install including
> a reformat of the current partition where XP Pro currently resides,
> however the Vista installation wont allow me to do this.
>
> When I start the installation from the boot up DVD, is says that I have to
> start the installation from within Windows, and when I try to start the
> installation from within Windows, it says that if I want to reformat and
> reconfigure partitions - I have to start the installation from boot up
> using the Vista installation DVD ?!?!
>
> How on earth can I install Vista and reformat the hard drive at the same
> time ??
>
> Many thanks,
> Dave
>