MCE PC

[Chris Smith]

I have a recently aqired Windows MCE 2005. I bought it for the decent video
cards, large hard drive, and 1GIG of RAM.
I hate the syrupy layout and would like to know if I can turn this machine
into a Windows Vista Pro machine once the OS is available for home users.
I read that there would be an update path to MCE, but would rather convert
it to Vista Pro.
Any insights are welcome.

Many thanks Chris Smith.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Yes, you will be upgrade to Windows Vista Business and Enterprise Editions
and yes, it will kill the MCE component, so make sure you don't want it. I
don't mind MCE, it does not get in the way, only disadvantage is that you
cannot join a domain in version 2005 unless you upgrade from the 2 prior
versions or use a Hack.

Talking About Possible Windows XP Upgrade Paths to Windows Vista
http://spaces.msn.com/adacosta/blog/cns!E8E5CC039D51E3DB!3305.entry
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FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

 

[Chris Smith]

Many thanks Andre. Exactly what I hoped to learn.
Sincerely, Chris smith.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Please note though that the Enterprise Edition of Windows Vista is only
available to Volume License customers under Software Assurance, you might
also want to check this link out:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/versions/default.mspx
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Andre
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FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

 

[Christopher L. Estep]

Please note though that the Enterprise Edition of Windows Vista is only
available to Volume License customers under Software Assurance, you might
also want to check this link out:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/versions/default.mspx
--
Andre
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

MCE 2005 users would likely be served upgrading to Vista Ultimate (which
includes Media Center), and it also adds domain support. Ultimate (unlike
Enterprise) will also be a retail product.

Christopher L. Estep