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    Does this still work?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Chimera6586, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. Chimera6586

    Chimera6586 Notebook Consultant

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    I am thinking about buying a new computer. I currently have the Vista UPGRADE 32bit cd with a product key. I have never used the cd.

    I am wondering if I can still do the work around to have a full clean install of Vista without buying the expensive full version of Vista.

    Or has Microsoft put the Kybosh on this?

    Here are some links showing the work around:
    http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=5932
    http://vistarewired.com/2007/02/28/perform-a-clean-install-with-a-vista-upgrade-disc
    http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp

    Please let me know if this still works.

    Thanks
     
    Chimera6586, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    It still works. It just takes a few hours to complete.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. Zee_Ukrainian

    Zee_Ukrainian Notebook Evangelist

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    You can use the upgrade CD on the new comp as long as there is an OS running on that new computer.
     
    Zee_Ukrainian, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Actually, it doesnt matter.
    You can boot the CD and choose not to enter your key the first tikme around, then upgrade to an activated copy with your key.
     
    Thomas, Jul 23, 2008
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  5. Zee_Ukrainian

    Zee_Ukrainian Notebook Evangelist

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    Good to know
     
    Zee_Ukrainian, Jul 23, 2008
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