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    The Vista Upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by PitbulI, Feb 23, 2007.

  1. PitbulI

    PitbulI Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm wondering about how the Vista Upgrade CD/DVD will work.

    Is it an OEM version or a update version?

    Also, will they be locked to initially install on only your respective companies computer?
     
    PitbulI, Feb 23, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you're getting it through the Microsoft Upgrade Program, it will be 32bit OEM that will be locked into the computer for life. Update or fresh I don't know, but either way the option is there to clean install.
     
    Greg, Feb 23, 2007
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    Well, if I'm getting it for a laptop and If I wanted to not install the Vista Upgrade on that laptop, could I instead install it on a desktop?

    Or is it locked to that computer manufacturer for the laptop?
     
    PitbulI, Feb 23, 2007
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  4. The Streets

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    My Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop came with 32 bit Vista Home Premium installed, as well as a dark navy re-install disk.

    However, I also got a Vista Anytime Upgrade something or other disk as well. Why did I get that? And can I give it to my Dad and let him install Vista on his computer?
     
    The Streets, Feb 23, 2007
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    Anyone suggestions?
     
    The Streets, Feb 25, 2007
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    Sometimes the companies do lock the cd to a specific manufacturer's computer. Like Dell cds will only with Dell computers. But I'm not sure now, they might work with other computers. Under my experience, I had it happen twice...1) with my dell pc I was unable to install Windows Pro on a Gateway computer 2) my Sony's pc pretty much locks the cd from not letting any other pcs use it. But this was a while ago.
     
    azntiger1000, Feb 25, 2007
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