"Ian D" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> "PowerGrade" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> on the microsoft store there is an option to download the upgrade after
>> you purchase it and install it on xp...
>>
>> i would like to do this tomorrow
>>
>> http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft...oduct/1FF49163
>>
>> but i cant find the SIZE of the download version! how many megabytes is
>> this?????
>>
>> i also understand that i must get the dvd seperatly. cant I just save
>> that download on a dvd and use it in the future?
>>
>> i also would like to know the same above questions, but about windows 7
>>
>> thanks!
>
> The download would roughly be around 3GB, or 3000MB. It will
> be an iso to allow you produce a DVD equivalent to the packaged
> DVD. The Win 7 downloads have been in the same size range.
> The Vista and Win 7 DVDs contain an image of Ultimate. The
> product key determines the version, and what features are
> installed.
>
A correction. The download version is an installable image,
rather than an iso, and therefore can do an in place install
only. The DVD will be needed to do a clean install. It's
either the DVD or download version. You can get the
DVD or the download for the quoted price, but not both.
Similar Threads
Linear Mode
