Summary: Folks, if I get the OEM copy of XPpro and put it in my new box, can I do a "clean" install with the Vista upgrade coupon? Also, is there a time limit ...
Summary: It all depends on what you want, xp is by far faster than vista. If you do want to make that step I recommend backing up all your files to a external,...
Summary: Hey Everyone, I have a fujitsu siemens v5535 laptop with windows vista pre-installed. I wish to do a fresh install of windows vista and I have the rec...
Summary: Try to install Vista like it is full DVD rather than upgrade DVD and see if this resolves the install issue. After booting to the Vista DVD, choose Ad...
Summary: I have bought from PC World an windows vista ultimate upgrade pack. Is it possible to install and purchase a clean install vista ultimate with this sa...
Summary: In a previous post I described how I was trying to do an upgrade. I know I can do a fresh install but that is another story. I deliberately trashed th...
Summary: Why do they even bother with an "upgrade" version if it includes all the same files and you can still do a clean install... but you have to instal twi...
Summary: I have seen posts regarding the upgrade process and the steps that need to be done to install it as a fresh clean install. I would like some clarity o...
Summary: I'm assuming you mean just a standard install of vista without any programs or anything installed and basically the answer is no... you have two optio...
Summary: Upgrades are risky, sometime you get errors and sometimes you dont. It would probably be good if you did a fresh install instead of a upgrade. Also ma...
Summary: After numerous install attempts, I finally got to the stage where it says please wait while windows prepares to start......... It has sat on that for ...
Summary: I just installed Vista on my home computer (fresh install) and installing software is taking a very long time. Installing Skype and FireFox took over ...
Summary: When I upgrade to Vista over my Win XP using an upgrade Vista DVD, I understand my Win XP licence becomes invalid. What then do I do when I need to r...
Summary: It feels/sounds more like a Vista bug with your hardware vs something you can fix. There was a bug with Win98 and AMD procs over a certain Mhz that wo...
Summary: OS/2 was developed by M$ and IBM in the mid 80's, eventually with the success of Windows 3.0 M$ decided to go their own way and developed NT3.x from O...
Summary: 'I don't want to mess up my dad's laptop because his job depends on it' ... and subsequently your pocket money. you don't want to jeopardize all that ...
Summary: I have been having a great time trying to get Vista RC1 running on VmWare and Virtual PC. I finally succeeded with VPC. I tried doing a fresh install...
Summary: Microsoft is set to offer coupons or take other promotional steps before its formal launch of Vista, to keep PC sales moving during the critical, end-...
Summary: Normally when you upgrade to Vista, the installation wizard moves the previous OS & temp & TIF folders and everything else to a new folder called Wind...
Summary: I haven’t tried Vista personally. But based on what I’ve seen. I don’t really think its worth the hassle to format and start over just because t...
Summary: Hi guy's This is what i have done. I made a clean install of vista and now my key does not work. I have done this using help provided on your forum (T...
Summary: Hi guys, After much deliberation, I have decided to go back to Windows XP until all the quirks are worked out of the Windows Vista OS, maybe in a year...
Summary: Hi, I am looking for a little advice. I currently have Windows XP Home and am considering formatting and installing a fresh install of Vista home or V...
Summary: Chrismr I would agree with you that doing an inplace upgrade just brings along all the garbage that has been eollecting in your present computer opera...
Summary: hi, I am considering Vista but I have some questions that I can't seem to google. My friend and I were discussing the installation / upgrading to Vist...
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