Hello folks...

Happy new year to everyone!

We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while longer and I
can't change that.

But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home edition
to XP PROFESSIONAL. I read somewhere that I can buy licensing for Windows 7
and then call Microsoft to obtain Media and product keys for XP Professional
after I receive the Windows 7 media.

Is that true? In any case, I need to get XP Professional for 4 Dell
notebook computers. What is the best way to proceed and is this even
possible?

What phone number do I call at Microsoft to obtain this information perhaps
even obtaining part numbers and get a clearly written document that says I
can get this done?

Please advise....
--
Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
Small Business Office Automation
Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
http://www.daleallen.com

(787) 637-9100
www.daleallen.com

"Bikini Browser" <(E-Mail Removed)> écrivait
news:epaW#(E-Mail Removed):

> Hello folks...
>
> Happy new year to everyone!
>
> We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while longer
> and I can't change that.
>
> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home
> edition to XP PROFESSIONAL. I read somewhere that I can buy licensing
> for Windows 7 and then call Microsoft to obtain Media and product keys
> for XP Professional after I receive the Windows 7 media.
>
> Is that true? In any case, I need to get XP Professional for 4 Dell
> notebook computers. What is the best way to proceed and is this even
> possible?
>
> What phone number do I call at Microsoft to obtain this information
> perhaps even obtaining part numbers and get a clearly written document
> that says I can get this done?
>
> Please advise....

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wind...ional-UPGRADE-
SP2/dp/B00022PTT8/ref=dp_ob_title_sw

If this link is not in one line, copy and paste to the url line in your
browser instead of clicking on it in this post.

But why do you need Pro? There's not much difference between Home and Pro?
(just curious)

I think win7 with downgrade option only comes from OEM vendors, (anyone?)

HTH

http://oem.microsoft.com/script/cont...?pageid=552836

"Bikini Browser" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:epaW%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello folks...
>
> Happy new year to everyone!
>
> We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while longer and
> I can't change that.
>
> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home
> edition to XP PROFESSIONAL. I read somewhere that I can buy licensing for
> Windows 7 and then call Microsoft to obtain Media and product keys for XP
> Professional after I receive the Windows 7 media.
>
> Is that true? In any case, I need to get XP Professional for 4 Dell
> notebook computers. What is the best way to proceed and is this even
> possible?
>
> What phone number do I call at Microsoft to obtain this information
> perhaps even obtaining part numbers and get a clearly written document
> that says I can get this done?
>
> Please advise....
> --
> Bikini Browser of San Juan Puerto Rico
> Small Business Office Automation
> Small Business Document Imaging Solutions
> Networking Solutions using Linksys & Cisco Products
> http://www.daleallen.com
>
> (787) 637-9100
> www.daleallen.com
>

What are you smoking?

Bikini Browser wrote:
> Hello folks...
>
> Happy new year to everyone!
>
> We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while longer and
> I
> can't change that.
>
> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home
> edition
> to XP PROFESSIONAL. I read somewhere that I can buy licensing for Windows
> 7
> and then call Microsoft to obtain Media and product keys for XP
> Professional
> after I receive the Windows 7 media.
>
> Is that true? In any case, I need to get XP Professional for 4 Dell
> notebook computers. What is the best way to proceed and is this even
> possible?
>
> What phone number do I call at Microsoft to obtain this information
> perhaps
> even obtaining part numbers and get a clearly written document that says I
> can get this done?
>
> Please advise....

Bikini Browser wrote:
> Hello folks...
>
> Happy new year to everyone!
>
> We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while longer
> and I can't change that.
>
> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home
> edition to XP PROFESSIONAL.

There is very little difference between XP Home and XP Pro. Out of
curiosity, which specific Pro-only features do you believe you need? You
might be pleasantly surprised to learn that XP Home can do them, too!

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> What are you smoking?
>

The same stuff as you are. I hear you have been drinking from my bottle as
well. Thief b a s tard.!

Jim Behning SBS MVP wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:08:59 -0500, "Daave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> Bikini Browser wrote:
>>> Hello folks...
>>>
>>> Happy new year to everyone!
>>>
>>> We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while
>>> longer and I can't change that.
>>>
>>> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home
>>> edition to XP PROFESSIONAL.
>>
>> There is very little difference between XP Home and XP Pro. Out of
>> curiosity, which specific Pro-only features do you believe you need?
>> You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that XP Home can do them,
>> too!
>>
> Domain join and group policy are two features.
> See what SBS support is working on
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
> Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive...A/default.aspx

I realize you are trying to be helpful, but the purpose of my question
was not to learn what I already know. :-)

Hello Mr. Browser,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Sales Information today.



Per our discussion, I've attached the links and information that you
requested below.



"Customers may have the option to acquire Software Assurance for certain
licenses purchased from the Retail channel (full packaged product) or from
an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Eligibility varies by program,
product pool and the license source (see below). In all cases, only
licenses for the latest version of a product are eligible, and the Software
Assurance must be acquired "within 90 days" from the date the licenses are
acquired. Under Open Value, this option applies only to non Company-wide
products. Under Enterprise Agreements, it applies only to Additional
Products "within 90 days". "



This can be found in the January 2010 Product List which can be downloaded
here:

http://www.microsoftvolumelicensing....cumentTypeId=3



"Customers can acquire the latest version in order to use an older version
with downgrade rights, but are eligible for support for that product only if
it is listed as a supported product on the Microsoft product lifecycle
Website. The current Microsoft product lifecycle Website is located at:

http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=dm;en-us;lifecycle"In order for your customer to upgrade from Windows XP Home to Windows XPProfessional, they would have to purchase Windows 7 Professional upgradethrough retail and then purchase software assurance through volumelicensing. Here is the estimated cost and part number through an OpenBusiness volume license agreement: FQC-02368 WinPro SNGL SA OLP NL Software Assurance 109.00 At that point they if they need media they can call MicrosoftLicensing Fulfillment at: 800-336-0098 M-F 6 AM-4 PM PSTI hope this is helpful,CailaMicrosoft Sales Information AgentWe want our customers to be "Very Satisfied." We welcome your comments andsuggestions about your call experience and how we can improve the support weprovide to you. Please e-mail any comments or suggestions to my managementteam at (E-Mail Removed)----------------------------------Note: The Microsoft Sales Information e-mail address is an unmonitoredalias. Therefore, we are unable to respond to your inquiry through e-mail.If you have further questions about this information please contact us at800-426-9400.----------------------------------THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.The information contained in this document represents the current view ofMicrosoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication.Because Microsoft must respond to change in market conditions, it should notbe interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft and Microsoftcannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date ofpublication.INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' WITHOUT WARRANTYOF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THEIMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANDFREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT.The user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of thisdocument. This document may be copied and distributed subject to thefollowing conditions:1. All text must be copied without modification and all pages must beincluded.2. All copies must contain Microsoft's copyright notice and any othernotices provided therein.3. This document may not be distributed for profit."Daave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in messagenews:%(E-Mail Removed)...> Jim Behning SBS MVP wrote:>> On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:08:59 -0500, "Daave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:>>>>> Bikini Browser wrote:>>>> Hello folks...>>>>>>>> Happy new year to everyone!>>>>>>>> We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while>>>> longer and I can't change that.>>>>>>>> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home>>>> edition to XP PROFESSIONAL.>>>>>> There is very little difference between XP Home and XP Pro. Out of>>> curiosity, which specific Pro-only features do you believe you need?>>> You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that XP Home can do them,>>> too!>>>>> Domain join and group policy are two features.>> See what SBS support is working on>> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx>> Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer>> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/tags/BPA/default.aspx>> I realize you are trying to be helpful, but the purpose of my question wasnot to learn what I already know. :-)>Domain join and group policy are two features I need. MSTSC remote controlis another feature I need to enable me to administrate the computerremotely.Bikini Browser

Domain join and group policy are two features I need.

Bikini Browser


"Jim Behning SBS MVP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:08:59 -0500, "Daave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>Bikini Browser wrote:
>>> Hello folks...
>>>
>>> Happy new year to everyone!
>>>
>>> We are still a XP shop and XP will be our standard for a while longer
>>> and I can't change that.
>>>
>>> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from XP Home
>>> edition to XP PROFESSIONAL.
>>
>>There is very little difference between XP Home and XP Pro. Out of
>>curiosity, which specific Pro-only features do you believe you need? You
>>might be pleasantly surprised to learn that XP Home can do them, too!
>>
> Domain join and group policy are two features.
> See what SBS support is working on
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
> Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive...A/default.aspx

Yep - see page 33.

"Bikini Browser" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello Mr. Browser,
>
>
>
> Thank you for contacting Microsoft Sales Information today.
>
>
>
> Per our discussion, I've attached the links and information that you
> requested below.
>
>
>
> "Customers may have the option to acquire Software Assurance for certain
> licenses purchased from the Retail channel (full packaged product) or from
> an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Eligibility varies by program,
> product pool and the license source (see below). In all cases, only
> licenses for the latest version of a product are eligible, and the
> Software Assurance must be acquired "within 90 days" from the date the
> licenses are acquired. Under Open Value, this option applies only to non
> Company-wide products. Under Enterprise Agreements, it applies only to
> Additional Products "within 90 days". "
>
>
>
> This can be found in the January 2010 Product List which can be downloaded
> here:
>
> http://www.microsoftvolumelicensing....cumentTypeId=3
>
>
>
> "Customers can acquire the latest version in order to use an older version
> with downgrade rights, but are eligible for support for that product only
> if it is listed as a supported product on the Microsoft product lifecycle
> Website. The current Microsoft product lifecycle Website is located at:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=dm;en-us;lifecycle"In
> order for your customer to upgrade from Windows XP Home to Windows
> XPProfessional, they would have to purchase Windows 7 Professional
> upgradethrough retail and then purchase software assurance through
> volumelicensing. Here is the estimated cost and part number through an
> OpenBusiness volume license agreement: FQC-02368 WinPro SNGL SA
> OLP NL Software Assurance 109.00 At that point they
> if they need media they can call MicrosoftLicensing Fulfillment at:
> 800-336-0098 M-F 6 AM-4 PM PSTI hope this is helpful,CailaMicrosoft Sales
> Information AgentWe want our customers to be "Very Satisfied." We welcome
> your comments andsuggestions about your call experience and how we can
> improve the support weprovide to you. Please e-mail any comments or
> suggestions to my managementteam at
> (E-Mail Removed)----------------------------------Note: The
> Microsoft Sales Information e-mail address is an unmonitoredalias.
> Therefore, we are unable to respond to your inquiry through e-mail.If you
> have further questions about this information please contact us
> at800-426-9400.----------------------------------THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED
> FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.The information contained in this document
> represents the current view ofMicrosoft Corporation on the issues
> discussed as of the date of publication.Because Microsoft must respond to
> change in market conditions, it should notbe interpreted to be a
> commitment on the part of Microsoft and Microsoftcannot guarantee the
> accuracy of any information presented after the date
> ofpublication.INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED 'AS IS'
> WITHOUT WARRANTYOF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
> LIMITED TO THEIMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
> PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANDFREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT.The user assumes the
> entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of thisdocument. This document
> may be copied and distributed subject to thefollowing conditions:1. All
> text must be copied without modification and all pages must beincluded.2.
> All copies must contain Microsoft's copyright notice and any othernotices
> provided therein.3. This document may not be distributed for
> profit."Daave" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> messagenews:%(E-Mail Removed)...> Jim Behning SBS
> MVP wrote:>> On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:08:59 -0500, "Daave"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:>>>>> Bikini Browser wrote:>>>> Hello
> folks...>>>>>>>> Happy new year to everyone!>>>>>>>> We are still a XP
> shop and XP will be our standard for a while>>>> longer and I can't change
> that.>>>>>>>> But now I need to upgrade four Dell notebook Computers from
> XP Home>>>> edition to XP PROFESSIONAL.>>>>>> There is very little
> difference between XP Home and XP Pro. Out of>>> curiosity, which specific
> Pro-only features do you believe you need?>>> You might be pleasantly
> surprised to learn that XP Home can do them,>>> too!>>>>> Domain join and
> group policy are two features.>> See what SBS support is working on>>
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx>> Check your SBS with the SBS
> Best Practices Analyzer>>
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/tags/BPA/default.aspx>> I realize you
> are trying to be helpful, but the purpose of my question wasnot to learn
> what I already know. :-)>Domain join and group policy are two features I
> need. MSTSC remote controlis another feature I need to enable me to
> administrate the computerremotely.Bikini Browser
>