dailytech.com — "Just when everyone thought that all hope was lost when it comes to performing a clean install with a Windows Vista Upgrade DVD, a gleam of light can now be seen at the end of the tunnel. A new workaround proposed by Paul Thurrott (via Microsoft internal documents) has been confirmed to work by DailyTech."
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somemanbeapigJan 31, 2007
Yeah but thats not the point. you could use your key to activate it but the second install is needed to do a "clean install" of vista.
emehrkayFeb 1, 2007
does the enterprise/corporate edition require activation? xp didnt
namcoFeb 1, 2007
I build computers and install networks for a living and have hacked several tivos (which run linux), but yeah you're right. I should give up on the difficult task of installing Ubuntu.... ass
kodekFeb 1, 2007
Technically, the old version of xp will be tied to the Vista upgrade, not a piece of hardware. If you use OEMs, your motherboard is tied to the license.
aggrocragFeb 1, 2007
After doing some quick research on newegg, it's cheaper to buy the OEM than buy the upgrade.Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate is $249.99Stand alone Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate OEM is $199.99
s1ngular1ty1Feb 1, 2007
@ SomeManbeapigThe trial install is a clean install. So he asked a valid question. I bet there is a way to do that.
dmitriyvozJun 25, 2007
why not just buy OEM and get that for the same price as the upgrade versions?It is smarter to backup all your crap and format and re-install Vista instead of upgrading from XP anyways.Sure it takes more time, but your PC will run better and be more stable. The same theme on Russian sites: <a class="user" href="http://pivo.in.ua">http://pivo.in.ua</a> <a class="user" href="http://www.alcogol.kiev.ua">http://www.alcogol.kiev.ua</a>
buckydentJul 5, 2007
$200 is ridiculous
rawaccessFeb 9, 2008
does this workaround still work?