Alles over No Boot Clean Installs Using Windows Vista Upgrade Discs | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Neowin.net | 2007-01-29 09:15:44
Although it has been discussed to death here, some official coverage on the front page is needed. Thanks to Ambiance for posting a direct response from Microsoft about the issue. Unlike with the Windows XP Upgrade CD, with Windows Vista users are forced to have a valid install of Windows XP Home or Professional on their machines before upgrading with a Vista Upgrade DVD. This typically isn't a big deal for the majority of users on the first install of Vista; but think about the necessary steps if you already have Vista installed or no operating system on the computer:Install a genuine copy of Windows XP Home/ProfessionalActivate Windows XP through MicrosoftUpgrade to Windows Vista from within Windows XPEither shell out the extra cash for the full version or be prepared for the extended process of installing XP, and then Vista. Of course there is always the OEM road, but remember that such a copy is limited to the computer it is first activated on. News source: DailyTech (Thanks RAID 0) Read full story...
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Alles over Windows Anytime Upgrade & Family Discount Announced | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Neowin.net | 2007-01-20 01:02:17
Nick White, Product Manager at Microsoft working on the Windows Vista launch team and Featured Communities leader has posted up the pricing for the Anytime Upgrade option available from within Windows when you buy a version of Vista lesser than "Ultimate".On January 30th Windows Anytime Upgrade will allow customers to purchase and download a digital key to upgrade to a more feature-rich edition of Windows Vista. The user will then complete the upgrade process by inserting the Windows Vista DVD that came with their PC or with their retail purchase of Windows Vista. The program will be available in the US, Canada, Europe and Japan.The pricing is as follows:Home Basic --> Home Premium: $79 Home Basic --> Ultimate: $199 Home Premium --> Ultimate: $159 Business --> Ultimate: $139Microsoft have also launched the Windows Vista Family Discount, as posted here earlier in the week. This offer applies to the US & Canada only, here's how that works:Buy a retail copy of Windows Vista Ultimate (full or upgrade version) Between 30 January - 30 June, order up to two copies of Windows Vista Home Premium online Pay only $49.99 for each copy of Windows Vista Home Premium Valid in North America (US and Canada) On 30 January, go here for details; we've also a special site for our French-speaking customers. View: Full Announcement @ Windows Vista Team Blog Read full story...
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Alles over Free Windows Vista Upgrade Coupons Starting October | rss feed | toevoegen | e-mail nieuwsalarm | Gizmodo | 2006-08-18 01:55:37
Thanks to Microsoft's sluggishness in getting their Vista operating system out, and thus, missing Christmas '06, they're offering free upgrade coupons to new computer buyers starting October. If you buy a "Vista-capable PC" later this year, you'll get a coupon for a free upgrade to Windows Vista when it does come out Q1 2007.
This promotion is most likely a way to placate angry PC manufacturers like Dell, who would see a sharp drop in sales thanks to people waiting until Vista was out to buy a new PC. Instead, now they can still go ahead an buy a computer for Christmas and still get their Vista-fix next year. It's a win-win for manufacturers and customers. – Jason Chen
Free Windows Vista Upgrade Coupons for Windows XP Users [Digital Inspiration via Get a free upgrade to Windows Vista]
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