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    Vista home prem.and ultimate

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by bler2, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. bler2

    bler2 Newbie

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    I bougt dell xps 1530 with Vista ultimate OEM and my sticker on back laptop is for this system.Can I install Vista home premium with COA number from ultimate?
    Sorry,my english is no good.Thank you
     
    bler2, Sep 3, 2009
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    peterf Notebook Consultant

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    You can not install Home Premium with an Ultimate serial. Why would you want to, anyway? Ultimate has all the features Home Premium has and more.
     
    peterf, Sep 3, 2009
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    Becouse I have all recovery cds from vista home.Im not sure,maybe Dell cen send me recovery cd for this system.I dont have tag # and I can not check,this system was oryginaly or not.COA sticker was separately.
     
    bler2, Sep 3, 2009
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