Clean Install from Upgrade disk

I read somewhere that it is possible to clean install Vista from a upgrade
disk.
Is this still possible? for memory you had to install Vista from the upgrade
disk then do a repair install afterwards

Clayton wrote:
> I read somewhere that it is possible to clean install Vista from a
> upgrade disk.
> Is this still possible? for memory you had to install Vista from the
> upgrade disk then do a repair install afterwards
>

First, you have to do a clean install--the only way that this will work
is to not enter your product key when prompted. Simply select the
version of Vista that you've purchased from the list, and indicate that
you don't want to enter the product key. Also, de-select the
"Automatically Activate Windows When I'm Online" option. Install Vista
as normal.

Next, as cumbersome as it sounds, you have to install Vista a second
time--essentially, you're upgrading from the version of Vista that
you've already installed. When prompted, enter the product key this time.

For a more detailed explanation, visit this link:

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp

One procedure:

Install Vista from the DVD. Do not enter a license code. That'll give you a
30 day demo version. (The installation disk is the same for a variety of
versions. The result depends on the license code.)

Boot the demo version. Run the Vista installation from that. I believe that
the quickest path is to do a complete install, rather than an upgrade.

Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn.

"Clayton" <> wrote in message
news:uCB$...
>I read somewhere that it is possible to clean install Vista from a upgrade
>disk.
> Is this still possible? for memory you had to install Vista from the
> upgrade disk then do a repair install afterwards
>

Thanks guys





"Bob Knowlden" <> wrote in message
news:...
> One procedure:
>
> Install Vista from the DVD. Do not enter a license code. That'll give you
> a 30 day demo version. (The installation disk is the same for a variety of
> versions. The result depends on the license code.)
>
> Boot the demo version. Run the Vista installation from that. I believe
> that the quickest path is to do a complete install, rather than an
> upgrade.
>
> Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn.
>
> "Clayton" <> wrote in message
> news:uCB$...
>>I read somewhere that it is possible to clean install Vista from a upgrade
>>disk.
>> Is this still possible? for memory you had to install Vista from the
>> upgrade disk then do a repair install afterwards
>>
>

Bill wrote:

> Clayton wrote:
>> I read somewhere that it is possible to clean install Vista from a
>> upgrade disk.
>> Is this still possible? for memory you had to install Vista from the
>> upgrade disk then do a repair install afterwards
>>
>
> First, you have to do a clean install--the only way that this will work
> is to not enter your product key when prompted. Simply select the
> version of Vista that you've purchased from the list, and indicate that
> you don't want to enter the product key. Also, de-select the
> "Automatically Activate Windows When I'm Online" option. Install Vista
> as normal.
>
> Next, as cumbersome as it sounds, you have to install Vista a second
> time--essentially, you're upgrading from the version of Vista that
> you've already installed. When prompted, enter the product key this time.
>
It certainly does sound cumbersome. And people really use this toy operating
system and get any work done? Imagine, a double install to get an o/s
installed! Incredible.

Cheers.

--
What does Bill Gates use?
http://tinyurl.com/2zxhdl

Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.

Q: What OS is built for lusers?
A: Which one requires running lusermgr.msc to create them?

Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/war...tm/compost.htm

Wake up clown!

He is doing a clean install from an upgrade disk.
Does your sh*t ubuntu do that; NO!
So, shut up!
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"NoStop" wrote:

> Bill wrote:
>
> > Clayton wrote:
> >> I read somewhere that it is possible to clean install Vista from a
> >> upgrade disk.
> >> Is this still possible? for memory you had to install Vista from the
> >> upgrade disk then do a repair install afterwards
> >>
> >
> > First, you have to do a clean install--the only way that this will work
> > is to not enter your product key when prompted. Simply select the
> > version of Vista that you've purchased from the list, and indicate that
> > you don't want to enter the product key. Also, de-select the
> > "Automatically Activate Windows When I'm Online" option. Install Vista
> > as normal.
> >
> > Next, as cumbersome as it sounds, you have to install Vista a second
> > time--essentially, you're upgrading from the version of Vista that
> > you've already installed. When prompted, enter the product key this time.
> >
> It certainly does sound cumbersome. And people really use this toy operating
> system and get any work done? Imagine, a double install to get an o/s
> installed! Incredible.
>
> Cheers.
>
> --
> What does Bill Gates use?
> http://tinyurl.com/2zxhdl
>
> Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.
>
> Q: What OS is built for lusers?
> A: Which one requires running lusermgr.msc to create them?
>
> Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
> http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/war...tm/compost.htm
>
>

NoStop wrote:

>
> It certainly does sound cumbersome. And people really use this toy operating
> system and get any work done? Imagine, a double install to get an o/s
> installed! Incredible.
>
> Cheers.
>
hehehe...even more incredible is to image you actually having a fukkin
brain...that works...hahaha...LOL!
Incredible!
Frank

Mick Murphy wrote:

> Wake up clown!
>
> He is doing a clean install from an upgrade disk.
> Does your sh*t ubuntu do that; NO!
> So, shut up!

Ubuntu doesn't need that silliness. Ubuntu works without a M$ EULA.

Cheers.

--
What does Bill Gates use?
http://tinyurl.com/2zxhdl

Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.

Q: What OS is built for lusers?
A: Which one requires running lusermgr.msc to create them?

Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/war...tm/compost.htm

Hi Clayton,

You will find full instructions in my post 'Clean Install Windows Vista
Using Upgrade Media' in the newsgroup 'Windows Vista Installation and Setup'
(dated 9/21/2007).
Dwarf

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...9-5eb74dcf2be7

"Clayton" wrote:

> Thanks guys
>
>
>
>
>
> "Bob Knowlden" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > One procedure:
> >
> > Install Vista from the DVD. Do not enter a license code. That'll give you
> > a 30 day demo version. (The installation disk is the same for a variety of
> > versions. The result depends on the license code.)
> >
> > Boot the demo version. Run the Vista installation from that. I believe
> > that the quickest path is to do a complete install, rather than an
> > upgrade.
> >
> > Return address scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn.
> >
> > "Clayton" <> wrote in message
> > news:uCB$...
> >>I read somewhere that it is possible to clean install Vista from a upgrade
> >>disk.
> >> Is this still possible? for memory you had to install Vista from the
> >> upgrade disk then do a repair install afterwards
> >>
> >
>
>