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Windows Forum / Windows Vista / General Topics / May 2008Installing Vista Ultimate
I have Vista Ultimate upgrade and XP upgrade so do I have to install Windows 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? > I have Vista Ultimate upgrade and XP upgrade so do I have to install Windows > 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? According to various sources, it's possible to install Vista Upgrade without a pre-exisiting XP. See, for example, http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5932 I haven't tried it myself, so take it with a grain of salt...  SignatureHolger clean install Vista but do NOT insert the product key when asked. after you get it to boot, it will give you so many days... start the installer again from within Vista, input the product key when prompted and you're ready to activate. no previous OS installation is required. SignatureA Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here! CarGodZeroOne@hotmail.com Change Alpha to Numeric to reply >> I have Vista Ultimate upgrade and XP upgrade so do I have to install >> Windows 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5932 > I haven't tried it myself, so take it with a grain of salt... >I have Vista Ultimate upgrade and XP upgrade so do I have to install >Windows 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? You can do a clean install of Vista using the upgrade disk. First time 'round do not enter the Product Key [you will get prompting to select a version - select the exact same one as the upgrade DVD - in your case Ultimate], also make sure to have unchecked the auto activate feature. Once installed *upgrade* that installation: re-insert the Vista DVD while Vista is running and let it play .. This second time enter the Product Key etc. etc. when and where prompted. Once it is install then you can activate online and it should activate successfully. Basically you will get an exact rollover as Vista installs an image so this is an excellent way to get a clean install of Vista using an upgrade DVD. [How to Clean Install Windows Vista with Upgrade Media - WinSuperSite.com] http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp [An extra long Batan death march version of this process showing each and every step and screenshot (my site)] http://www.saucylemon.com/vclean10.htm Saucy You have to have something on your computer to upgrade from. You can not put an upgrade disk(as clown saucy suggests), and do a clean install. The upgrade must be firstly installed from a running Widows operatingSystem http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68767-clean-install-upgrade-vista.html SignatureMick Murphy - Qld - Australia > I have Vista Ultimate upgrade and XP upgrade so do I have to install Windows > 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? > You have to have something on your computer to upgrade from. > You can not put an upgrade disk(as clown saucy suggests), and do a clean [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> Windows >> 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? Nonsense! Saucy is correct. Chris S. > You have to have something on your computer to upgrade from. > You can not put an upgrade disk(as clown saucy suggests), and do a clean > install. This explains the problem of upgrade Vista installation. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradepa ths.mspx I was prompted during the clean installatio to insert Windows 2K or XP with no problem. > The upgrade must be firstly installed from a running Widows > operatingSystem [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> Windows >> 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? > You have to have something on your computer to upgrade from. > You can not put an upgrade disk(as clown saucy suggests), and do a clean [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> Windows >> 2000 then install XP then install Vista. Is there an easier way? You are mistaken, genius. The upgrade disc can be used: First do a clean install using the upgrade disk, but do not enter the product key nor allow activation. When you are prompted to select which version of Vista to install, select the very same one for which the upgrade disc and its product key are intended for i.e. Business if the disc and its key are intened to upgrade to the Business version of Vista. Once intalled, turn around and *upgrade* that first installation by installing Vista again as an upgrade. This time enter the product key and if one wishes, enable automatic activation. It should activate online when it goes to activate or the when the user manually chooses to do so. [How to Clean Install Windows Vista with Upgrade Media - WinSuperSite.com] http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp [An extra long Bataan Death March version of this process showing each and every step and screenshot (my site)] http://www.saucylemon.com/vclean10.htm Saucy |
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