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John Barnes
That was funny but sad. Bet it isn't the last time we see that.
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Ray
Well it was an extreme scenario I admit, but not at all an impossible one.
And I for one would dread having to make that call to support to try and
explain that.
Ray
And I for one would dread having to make that call to support to try and
explain that.
Ray
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Brian W
Ray said:But isn't the rumor in this group that MS will deactivate the XP license
on their servers when activating a Vista upgrade install?
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
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William
I would be interested in knowing the answer to that one. I do have a Windows 2000 install CD and would be gladly use that one for the Vista upgrade.
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
Ray said:But isn't the rumor in this group that MS will deactivate the XP license
on their servers when activating a Vista upgrade install?
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
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Colin Barnhorst
I believe that you will not use the cd itself because Vista Upgrade Editions do not ask for shiny media like XP and before. What you have to have is a running installation of 2000. You will not be able to upgrade the bits, but Vista Setup appears to be able to launch a clean installation of Vista from the Win 2000 desktop once it is satisfied that you qualified for upgrade pricing.
I would be interested in knowing the answer to that one. I do have a Windows 2000 install CD and would be gladly use that one for the Vista upgrade.
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
I would be interested in knowing the answer to that one. I do have a Windows 2000 install CD and would be gladly use that one for the Vista upgrade.
Ray said:But isn't the rumor in this group that MS will deactivate the XP license
on their servers when activating a Vista upgrade install?
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
W
William
That is all that I would be looking for. As long as a Windows 2000 install would satisfy the requirements to launch a clean install of Windows Vista, then I might go that way.
I believe that you will not use the cd itself because Vista Upgrade Editions do not ask for shiny media like XP and before. What you have to have is a running installation of 2000. You will not be able to upgrade the bits, but Vista Setup appears to be able to launch a clean installation of Vista from the Win 2000 desktop once it is satisfied that you qualified for upgrade pricing.
I would be interested in knowing the answer to that one. I do have a Windows 2000 install CD and would be gladly use that one for the Vista upgrade.
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
I believe that you will not use the cd itself because Vista Upgrade Editions do not ask for shiny media like XP and before. What you have to have is a running installation of 2000. You will not be able to upgrade the bits, but Vista Setup appears to be able to launch a clean installation of Vista from the Win 2000 desktop once it is satisfied that you qualified for upgrade pricing.
I would be interested in knowing the answer to that one. I do have a Windows 2000 install CD and would be gladly use that one for the Vista upgrade.
Ray said:But isn't the rumor in this group that MS will deactivate the XP license
on their servers when activating a Vista upgrade install?
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
C
Colin Barnhorst
You will be able to do that and still save on the upgrade pricing.
That is all that I would be looking for. As long as a Windows 2000 install would satisfy the requirements to launch a clean install of Windows Vista, then I might go that way.
I believe that you will not use the cd itself because Vista Upgrade Editions do not ask for shiny media like XP and before. What you have to have is a running installation of 2000. You will not be able to upgrade the bits, but Vista Setup appears to be able to launch a clean installation of Vista from the Win 2000 desktop once it is satisfied that you qualified for upgrade pricing.
I would be interested in knowing the answer to that one. I do have a Windows 2000 install CD and would be gladly use that one for the Vista upgrade.
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
That is all that I would be looking for. As long as a Windows 2000 install would satisfy the requirements to launch a clean install of Windows Vista, then I might go that way.
I believe that you will not use the cd itself because Vista Upgrade Editions do not ask for shiny media like XP and before. What you have to have is a running installation of 2000. You will not be able to upgrade the bits, but Vista Setup appears to be able to launch a clean installation of Vista from the Win 2000 desktop once it is satisfied that you qualified for upgrade pricing.
I would be interested in knowing the answer to that one. I do have a Windows 2000 install CD and would be gladly use that one for the Vista upgrade.
Ray said:But isn't the rumor in this group that MS will deactivate the XP license
on their servers when activating a Vista upgrade install?
But how does this work with Windows 2000,. which is a qualifying upgrade
product that does not require activation like XP does?
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Roy Coorne
Colin said:You will be able to do that and still save on the upgrade pricing.
And again there will be the follow-up question: What about the W2k
installation...?
Roy [who is still happy with RC2 b5744]
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Colin Barnhorst
Install 2K. From the 2K desktop run the Vista UE setup. Choose Custom
installation (upgrade will not be an option anyway). Go. You will get the
Vista equivalent of the classic XP clean installation.
installation (upgrade will not be an option anyway). Go. You will get the
Vista equivalent of the classic XP clean installation.
Roy Coorne said:Colin said:You will be able to do that and still save on the upgrade pricing.
And again there will be the follow-up question: What about the W2k
installation...?
Roy [who is still happy with RC2 b5744]
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William
When the time comes to get Vista, that is exactly what I intend to do. I can use my Windows 2000 for the sacrificial victim since it does not require activation, and save my XP.
Install 2K. From the 2K desktop run the Vista UE setup. Choose Custom
installation (upgrade will not be an option anyway). Go. You will get the
Vista equivalent of the classic XP clean installation.
Install 2K. From the 2K desktop run the Vista UE setup. Choose Custom
installation (upgrade will not be an option anyway). Go. You will get the
Vista equivalent of the classic XP clean installation.
Roy Coorne said:Colin said:You will be able to do that and still save on the upgrade pricing.
And again there will be the follow-up question: What about the W2k
installation...?
Roy [who is still happy with RC2 b5744]
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Roy Coorne
William said:When the time comes to get Vista, that is exactly what I intend to do. I can use my Windows 2000 for the sacrificial victim since it does not require activation, and save my XP.
Excellent - I would like to call this "The Aztec Approach to Vista
Upgrade Setup"(tm)!
Roy
Install 2K. From the 2K desktop run the Vista UE setup. Choose Custom
installation (upgrade will not be an option anyway). Go. You will get the
Vista equivalent of the classic XP clean installation.
Roy Coorne said:Colin said:You will be able to do that and still save on the upgrade pricing.
And again there will be the follow-up question: What about the W2k
installation...?
Roy [who is still happy with RC2 b5744]
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Guest
I also am very pleased with RC2, build 5744! I wish that I had the 64 bit
version, though. I've successfully installed it on a few machines. I am
concerned, however, when the finished release becomes available for sale,
whether or not I'll be required to format the drive? Also, the only issue
which I've encountered with Vista Ultimate 32 bit, is that it appears to have
some difficulty with removable media (USB Zip, flash and micro drives).
However, all of them work..
version, though. I've successfully installed it on a few machines. I am
concerned, however, when the finished release becomes available for sale,
whether or not I'll be required to format the drive? Also, the only issue
which I've encountered with Vista Ultimate 32 bit, is that it appears to have
some difficulty with removable media (USB Zip, flash and micro drives).
However, all of them work..