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    Can you choose which version of vista to update too??

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gregshaw, Feb 13, 2007.

  1. gregshaw

    gregshaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hiya guys

    Recently got a new laptop and I'm entitled to a free upgrade to Vista Business version. I would like the media centre options.

    So can i pay a small bit and get ultimate instead??

    This is what I'm on about

    http://event.asus.com/vistaupgrade/index_uk.htm

    As you can see it offers me Business edition because the system i have came with xp pro.

    Anyone gone through this??

    Thanks
     
    gregshaw, Feb 13, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Once you get the xp->vista upgrade through the Microsoft program, you will be able to further upgrade your Vista version through a Microsoft link within Vista.

    Short answer is yes you can pay, but you have to wait just a bit.
     
    Greg, Feb 13, 2007
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    gregshaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wicked thanks fella

    Will get on the case and get the business version requested.

    Seeing i have a Core 2 Duo CPU i guess i should go for the 64bit version??
     
    gregshaw, Feb 13, 2007
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    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    does anyone know if the upgrade from one vista version to another will be cheaper than upgrading from XP to the same vista version?
     
    strikeback03, Feb 14, 2007
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    Sharklover Notebook Geek

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    Upgrade from vista business to ultimate is $139.
     
    Sharklover, Feb 14, 2007
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