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Windows Forum / Windows Vista / Setup and Deployment / November 2006Changing Vista version
I have the MSDN installation dvd for Vista. I had a XP MCE that I was going to change to Vista as my first install. I decided to install the Home Premium version, because I did not think I needed the Ultimate version. After installation went just fine, I tried to join to my local domain and discovered that you can't do that unless you install Ultimate. I looked for a way to upgrade to Ultimate, since I also have an Ultimate key, but the only upgrade info I could find was to "purchase" an upgrade. Just for kicks, I followed the path and any of the online shops I chose would come up at all, so if I needed to purchase the upgrade, I couldn't. My real problem is how do I change the version to Ultilmate using the key that I have?  SignatureJoel WZ I thought all vista versions are ultimate's they only switch between one and another by looking at their keys. So on installation, vista looks at your key and decides wich vista version to install. I guess you don't have an ultimate key, or used wrong key on installation. Just my opinion... >I have the MSDN installation dvd for Vista. I had a XP MCE that I was >going to change to Vista as my first install. I decided to install the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > My real problem is how do I change the version to Ultilmate using the key > that I have? You can't do this with the media you have. The only way you can is to purchase the "anytime" upgrade - and the key word here is PURCHASE. Sorry. SignatureRichard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm >I have the MSDN installation dvd for Vista. I had a XP MCE that I was >going to change to Vista as my first install. I decided to install the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > My real problem is how do I change the version to Ultilmate using the key > that I have? Can't you reinstall and use the Ultimate key? Doug >I have the MSDN installation dvd for Vista. I had a XP MCE that I was >going to change to Vista as my first install. I decided to install the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > My real problem is how do I change the version to Ultilmate using the key > that I have? You can re-install and use the ultimate key I've done it and it works just fine > Can't you reinstall and use the Ultimate key? > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> My real problem is how do I change the version to Ultilmate using the key >> that I have? Thanks is what I did. I was just trying to be lazy and not have to re-install. SignatureJoel WZ > Can't you reinstall and use the Ultimate key? > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> My real problem is how do I change the version to Ultilmate using the key >> that I have? |
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