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Vista Upgrade Clean Install

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Name: capt
Date: February 10, 2007 at 09:09:16 Pacific
OS: XP/2000
CPU/Ram: Amd 1G
Product: HB
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The following method to do a clean installation of Vista using an upgrade dvd is not a hack. It is built into Vista by Microsoft, it just is not publicised by them. Here are the steps;
1. Boot with the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD.

2. Click "Install Now."

3. Do not enter a Product Key When prompted.

4. When prompted, select the Vista product edition that you do have.

6. Install Vista normally.

7. Once the install is complete, restart the DVD-based Setup from within Windows Vista. Perform an in-place upgrade.

8. Enter your Product Key when prompted.

Enjoy!




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Response Number 1
Name: mattie
Date: February 10, 2007 at 09:19:30 Pacific
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addition:

when done you can delete the original installation folder to free up disk space.

Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'


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Response Number 2
Name: capt
Date: February 10, 2007 at 09:22:41 Pacific
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Thanks mattie, for providing that step. I should have included that step.


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Response Number 3
Name: metroke
Date: February 10, 2007 at 11:54:58 Pacific
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ok lets say that i do this if i already sent info to microsoft for my current instalation and i rebbot my hole computer what hapens will my keys still be good.
Thanks


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Response Number 4
Name: capt
Date: February 10, 2007 at 18:50:49 Pacific
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Yes, if it is the same computer.


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