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    Quick question re: Windows Vista license

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kezmicdust, Mar 21, 2009.

  1. kezmicdust

    kezmicdust Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    I know this will sound like a really dumb question to many of you, but I'm confused! I'm looking to buy a laptop and one of the ones I'm looking at comes with:

    "Genuine Windows XP Pro with Vista Business License"

    Does the fact that I would have the Vista Business license mean I could upgrade for free at any time or would I have to pay something to upgrade?

    Thanks,

    K
     
    kezmicdust, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Upgrade for free, shouldn't cost you any. In fact, it should come with a Vista DVD in the box for when you want to use it.
     
    Greg, Mar 21, 2009
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  3. kezmicdust

    kezmicdust Notebook Enthusiast

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    Brilliant! That's all I needed to know!

    Thanks!

    K
     
    kezmicdust, Mar 21, 2009
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Yep, you are actually getting two licenses with that computer. One for xp and one for vista.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 21, 2009
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    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    No what you get it downgrade right for xp pro you laptop most like will come with vista buiness installed


    plus vista buiness include downgrade rights to start with to xp provideo you had previos media
     
    andyasselin, Mar 21, 2009
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