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http://keznews.com/2757_Microsoft:_Some_Computers_Cannot_Upgrade_to_Windows_Vista
Microsoft has published a list of computers from the Tokyo-based
manufacturer Toshiba that cannot upgrade to Windows Vista. The Redmond
Company offers no explanation why no less than 13 models of Toshiba
computers cannot be upgraded to Windows Vista.
This despite the fact that some of the models more than satisfy the minimum
system requirements of the latest operating system from Microsoft.
"The following Toshiba portable computers cannot be upgraded to Windows
Vista: Satellite R15 series, Satellite L25 series, Satellite L2 series,
Satellite M45 series, Satellite M55 series, Satellite M65 series, Satellite
A70 series, Satellite A75 series, Satellite M30X series, Satellite M35X
series, Satellite P35 series, Portege - M200 series Tablet PC and Tecra M2
series. These portable computers were originally manufactured and designed
to support only Microsoft Windows XP," reads a fragment of Knowledge Base
article 934559.
By comparison, Toshiba failed to completely mention the fact that there are
machines which will not support Windows Vista. On Toshiba's Support Links
for Windows Vista website, users can Download Windows Vista drivers and
software for your Toshiba PC, Learn about Toshiba's Microsoft Windows Vista
Capable PC Program, Evaluate your computer's readiness for upgrading to
Windows Vista and Learn about Toshiba's participation in the Microsoft
Windows Vista Express Upgrade program.
But that is about it. There is no mention of the models that are featured in
Microsoft's list, and customers are not warned in any way that they will not
be able to upgrade their computers to Vista. When it comes down to searching
for drivers that support Windows Vista it all comes to light. Toshiba is not
offering drivers for any of the models mentioned above. And without Windows
Vista support from Toshiba, end users will not be able to deploy Vista and
are stuck with XP.
source: news.softpedia.com
Microsoft has published a list of computers from the Tokyo-based
manufacturer Toshiba that cannot upgrade to Windows Vista. The Redmond
Company offers no explanation why no less than 13 models of Toshiba
computers cannot be upgraded to Windows Vista.
This despite the fact that some of the models more than satisfy the minimum
system requirements of the latest operating system from Microsoft.
"The following Toshiba portable computers cannot be upgraded to Windows
Vista: Satellite R15 series, Satellite L25 series, Satellite L2 series,
Satellite M45 series, Satellite M55 series, Satellite M65 series, Satellite
A70 series, Satellite A75 series, Satellite M30X series, Satellite M35X
series, Satellite P35 series, Portege - M200 series Tablet PC and Tecra M2
series. These portable computers were originally manufactured and designed
to support only Microsoft Windows XP," reads a fragment of Knowledge Base
article 934559.
By comparison, Toshiba failed to completely mention the fact that there are
machines which will not support Windows Vista. On Toshiba's Support Links
for Windows Vista website, users can Download Windows Vista drivers and
software for your Toshiba PC, Learn about Toshiba's Microsoft Windows Vista
Capable PC Program, Evaluate your computer's readiness for upgrading to
Windows Vista and Learn about Toshiba's participation in the Microsoft
Windows Vista Express Upgrade program.
But that is about it. There is no mention of the models that are featured in
Microsoft's list, and customers are not warned in any way that they will not
be able to upgrade their computers to Vista. When it comes down to searching
for drivers that support Windows Vista it all comes to light. Toshiba is not
offering drivers for any of the models mentioned above. And without Windows
Vista support from Toshiba, end users will not be able to deploy Vista and
are stuck with XP.
source: news.softpedia.com