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    Vista key, online purchase?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MYK, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    A friend of mine works in IT at his company. He has an original Vista Business DVD. Can I purchase the key alone online? Or buy a copy of Vista and ask to get the key in advance? Is it even downloadable upon purchase? I would rather get Vista Ultimate.
     
    MYK, Feb 4, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    MS currently has a program in which you can purchase the OS online and download the bits. While I haven't actually done this, I'm relatively certain that they would email you the key and/or have the key show up on your web browser.
     
    Greg, Feb 4, 2007
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    The Vista Business DVD is the SAME as the Ultimate DVD as far as I know. A Business key just activates the Business features. Likewise with Ultimate. So with an Ultimate key and a "Business" (really just all of Vista) DVD you should be able to install Ultimate.
     
    lixuelai, Feb 4, 2007
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