Upgrade from Buisines to Ultimate

Hello,

I purchased a new computer that came with Vista Buisines stored in hidden
directory without any CD/DVD.
I purchased the Any Time Upgrade for Vista Ultimate. In the process I was
informed that no disk is required for the upgrade.
After receiving the confirmation email, while running the upgrade process I
was asked to insert the Anytime DVD which I don't have.
Any advice how to proceed?

Thanks

Ehud

You can order the DVD from Microsoft for about $7.

�הוד wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I purchased a new computer that came with Vista Buisines stored in hidden
> directory without any CD/DVD.
> I purchased the Any Time Upgrade for Vista Ultimate. In the process I was
> informed that no disk is required for the upgrade.
> After receiving the confirmation email, while running the upgrade process I
> was asked to insert the Anytime DVD which I don't have.
> Any advice how to proceed?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ehud
>
>

Yes I know. But there is a conflict with the notifications I received. When
purchased the upgrade it said (and in the beginning of the process) "you do
not need a DVD" but I can't proceed.

Ehud

"David Sanders" wrote:

> You can order the DVD from Microsoft for about $7.
>
> �הוד wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I purchased a new computer that came with Vista Buisines stored in hidden
> > directory without any CD/DVD.
> > I purchased the Any Time Upgrade for Vista Ultimate. In the process I was
> > informed that no disk is required for the upgrade.
> > After receiving the confirmation email, while running the upgrade process I
> > was asked to insert the Anytime DVD which I don't have.
> > Any advice how to proceed?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Ehud
> >
> >
>

I don't know why you were told no DVD was required. I think you need it.

�הוד wrote:
> Yes I know. But there is a conflict with the notifications I received. When
> purchased the upgrade it said (and in the beginning of the process) "you do
> not need a DVD" but I can't proceed.
>
> Ehud
>
> "David Sanders" wrote:
>
>> You can order the DVD from Microsoft for about $7.
>>
>> �הוד wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I purchased a new computer that came with Vista Buisines stored in hidden
>>> directory without any CD/DVD.
>>> I purchased the Any Time Upgrade for Vista Ultimate. In the process I was
>>> informed that no disk is required for the upgrade.
>>> After receiving the confirmation email, while running the upgrade process I
>>> was asked to insert the Anytime DVD which I don't have.
>>> Any advice how to proceed?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Ehud
>>>
>>>

From the horse's mouth (i.e., Microsoft):

"To upgrade to another edition of Windows Vista through Windows Anytime
Upgrade, you first need a software license for the edition you want to
upgrade to. Windows Anytime Upgrade automatically takes you to the
website where you can buy the software license. After buying the
license, you're instructed to download software that prepares your
computer for the upgrade."

"You install the upgraded edition of Windows Vista from the Windows
Vista disc."

"All editions of Windows Vista are included on the Windows Vista disc.
The software that you download after you purchase the upgrade includes a
product key. This product key determines which edition of Windows Vista
that you can install from the disc."

"The Windows Vista disc might have come with your computer when you
purchased it, or you might have purchased the disc to upgrade to Windows
Vista. If you can’t find your disc, you can order a new one from
the same website where you purchase the upgrade. After you click Begin
upgrade process, Windows Anytime Upgrade automatically takes you to the
website where you can purchase the upgrade and order the disc."

"Your new disc will be sent in the mail. You are required to pay
shipping and handling charges only."


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koch