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    Vista Express Upgrade - What are the rules?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by StarbucK, Feb 26, 2007.

  1. StarbucK

    StarbucK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a query which I hope some of you can help me with.


    I bought a new laptop not long ago with a copy of Windows XP MCE 2005.
    As such I qualify for the Vista Express Upgrade, and have redeemed the offer awaiting the Home Premium 32bit upgrade disc.

    I fancy buying Vista Ultimate for my laptop though, and would uninstall my Windows XP If I did.

    Is it possible to use my Windows Vista upgrade disc to upgrade my Desktop computer instead of the laptop which I received it for. Does that break any rules?

    Desktop is a AMD 64 3600+ Processor, but I hardly use it now adays and dont want to put Ultimate on it.
     
    StarbucK, Feb 26, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yea, that doesn't quite work as it will be an OEM disc for your laptop.

    That being said, you can always upgrade your Home Premium license to Ultimate for $159 through Microsoft.
     
    Greg, Feb 26, 2007
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  3. StarbucK

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    Seems a waste of money to upgrade premium to ultimate.

    I am however extrememly annoyed that I can only receive the 32bit version of home Premium in the vista express upgrade offer, and although I was assured it would be a free upgrade, its costs me £10.08 to order, and whatever it will cost to get the 64bit.
     
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    Note the distinction between "legal" and "doable"
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 26, 2007
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