Upgrade to Ultimate Question

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::CORY::

I am currently using Windows Vista Business from my local college's
Microsoft software sharing service. As I understand it I am free to use this
software as part of school until I am done with my school work.

At any rate, I was thinking about upgrading to Vista Ultimate. If I do do
this with this installation will I think "own" the installation of Ultimate
(the upgrade price seems about the same as an OEM copy) and then I can keep
using it after school?

Also will if I ever need to reinstall will I first need to install my copy
of Business and then upgrade to the Ultimate version again with the software
package I bought?

Or is my ultimate best solution to just go out and purchase an OEM copy of
Vista Ultimate a do a clean install of it on my machine.

My current machine is a home built, btw.

Thanks,

::CORY::
 
CORY,

Why do you wish to purchase an OEM copy? If you purchase the full retail
copy (not the Upgrade edition) you can get a good deal from Microsoft on
additional copies of Vista.

It is worth your time to visit the Windows Vista website and check it out.

Have a nice day.

C.B.
 
::CORY:: said:
I am currently using Windows Vista Business from my local college's
Microsoft software sharing service. As I understand it I am free to use
this software as part of school until I am done with my school work.

At any rate, I was thinking about upgrading to Vista Ultimate. If I do do
this with this installation will I think "own" the installation of
Ultimate (the upgrade price seems about the same as an OEM copy) and then
I can keep using it after school?
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Of course, you can do that.
Also will if I ever need to reinstall will I first need to install my copy
of Business and then upgrade to the Ultimate version again with the
software package I bought?
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No, you can boot from the DVD/CD with the upgrade, format the HD, lay down
the O/S, and go through the activation process which you'll most likely have
to make the phone call to get it activated.
Or is my ultimate best solution to just go out and purchase an OEM copy of
Vista Ultimate a do a clean install of it on my machine.
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You can clean install if you boot from the DVD/CD player with the upgrade.
My current machine is a home built, btw.
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You should just upgrade Vista over Vista, since Vista is already on the
machine.
 
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