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    Vista ultimate for 70$ CDN?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by L4d_Gr00pie, May 6, 2009.

  1. L4d_Gr00pie

    L4d_Gr00pie Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm getting microsoft office at the ultimate steal for 65$ CDN, and when I went to download it, there was also an offer of Microsoft Windows Vista ® Ultimate UPGRADE w/SP1 for 70$.
    http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/default.aspx (Vista in additional products)

    So do you guys think this is the complete vista ultimate 64bit? Seems like a pretty low price, but it's a student discount too..

    And can I download this to like a dvd and use it for my new laptop that doesn't have any OS yet?
     
    L4d_Gr00pie, May 6, 2009
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    It's not the standalone installer, but an upgrade disc. You'll need a valid version of Vista Home, Premium or Business to upgrade to Ultimate.
     
    Hirohata, May 6, 2009
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  3. wackydude1234

    wackydude1234 Notebook Evangelist

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    that's not vista?? that's microsoft office..
     
    wackydude1234, May 6, 2009
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  4. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    He was asking about the other product, Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade w/ SP1 which is under Additional Products on the left column.
     
    Hirohata, May 6, 2009
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  5. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    Check the Support site for you particular system configuration before even thinking about doing the update - most manufacturers have specific system procedures for doing a Vista update/upgrade, and if you don't follow them, you could be back here asking us why your system suddenly doesn't work.

    At which time you'll get a lot of smarta$$ comments that you should've checked your Support site for specific procedures before you updated. :cool:
     
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  6. wackydude1234

    wackydude1234 Notebook Evangelist

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    ah sorry misread again and dude is your laptop screen 20"? that must be one massive laptop o_O
     
    wackydude1234, May 6, 2009
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  7. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    The disks are all the same, it's the serial number that makes it what it is ;)

    But Vista HP OEM is like $100 so you could get that.
     
    JCMS, May 6, 2009
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