Need to rebuild but, I did an Anytime Upgrade Electronically

[Frankenstein897]

Before Microsoft got rid of the electronic anytime upgrade. I performed an
anytime upgrade from Vista Business x64 to Vista Ultimate x64. I thought
that it was supposed to be stored in my digital locker but, I can't find
evidence of it anywhere. Is there something I can do I this computer to
"retrieve" the Anytime Upgrade so I can "apply" it once I rebuild the
computer? Or am I totally screwed and need to purchase it again?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Visit https://digitallocker.windowsmarketplace.com/locker.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0
and click on the "Help" button located in the upper right corner.

Then under the Help Topic titled: "The digital locker assistant - a Windows Download Utility",
click on "Creating a backup CD".

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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Before Microsoft got rid of the electronic anytime upgrade. I performed an
anytime upgrade from Vista Business x64 to Vista Ultimate x64. I thought
that it was supposed to be stored in my digital locker but, I can't find
evidence of it anywhere. Is there something I can do I this computer to
"retrieve" the Anytime Upgrade so I can "apply" it once I rebuild the
computer? Or am I totally screwed and need to purchase it again?

 

[Frankenstein897]

I will give this a try. I will post the results if it works! Wish me luck!
And thanks!

 

[Mark H]

In the digital locker, the Anytime Upgrade (before the current version) may
be labeled as "aggiornamento." Also, make sure you didn't move it to
archive.
Look on your hard drive for a file that has the following extension:
SLUPKG-MS. (If it exists, copy it to a USB stick and then when ready to
upgrade, just double-click the file.)

 

[Frankenstein897]

Cool, I will try this as well. Thank you!

In the digital locker, the Anytime Upgrade (before the current version) may
be labeled as "aggiornamento." Also, make sure you didn't move it to
archive.
Look on your hard drive for a file that has the following extension:
SLUPKG-MS. (If it exists, copy it to a USB stick and then when ready to
upgrade, just double-click the file.)

 

[John D. Sheridan]

I had the same situation, but couldn't find the file. Luckily I had printed
it out, it's an XML file and can be viewed in notepad. When the time came I
entered the 25-character key manually and it accepted it.

John

 

[Mark H]

Several programs on the net will allow you to extract the Product Key also.
But, you have to follow the sequence required by Anytime Upgrade to use it:
Install original Vista, activate, then upgrade with WAU product key.