Vista upgrade Question

Hi, i currently have a computer which is a 250GB HD and that has XP-32-bit
OEM install on that. This HD has all my applications, games, work etc and
want to keep it. OEM being that my motherboard is the licence holder, not the
individual so i cannot upgrade the motherboard.


I am doing a brand new build with a 500GB HD, new motherboard, CPU ETC. But
i want to keep the 250GB due to what it has (all my stuff) so i am going to
use both, with the 250GB being used as the main.
I have decided i want to give Vista a go. But with XP OEM being on the 250GB
HD i have a few issues/Questions.


1.) i am a student, so is my bro, we are both at college. I have seen the
EDU home premium UPGRADE version(which keeps all your applications etc) which
is cheaper than the others. If i install this EDU version on my current
computer/Hard-drive (250GB), then remove the HD and put it in my new build
will this version remain an OEM, due to it being an upgrade???

2.) if so which version of vista do you recommend for an UPGRADE, NOT clean
install, and is NOT an OEM???

thanks

On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:21:01 -0700, Rammunition
<> wrote:

>Hi, i currently have a computer which is a 250GB HD and that has XP-32-bit
>OEM install on that.

What 32-bit version? That's important if you want to do an upgrade.

>This HD has all my applications, games, work etc and
>want to keep it. OEM being that my motherboard is the licence holder, not the
>individual so i cannot upgrade the motherboard.
>
>
>I am doing a brand new build with a 500GB HD, new motherboard, CPU ETC. But
>i want to keep the 250GB due to what it has (all my stuff) so i am going to
>use both, with the 250GB being used as the main.
>I have decided i want to give Vista a go. But with XP OEM being on the 250GB
>HD i have a few issues/Questions.
>
>
>1.) i am a student, so is my bro, we are both at college. I have seen the
>EDU home premium UPGRADE version(which keeps all your applications etc) which
>is cheaper than the others. If i install this EDU version on my current
>computer/Hard-drive (250GB), then remove the HD and put it in my new build
>will this version remain an OEM, due to it being an upgrade???
>
>2.) if so which version of vista do you recommend for an UPGRADE, NOT clean
>install, and is NOT an OEM???
>
>thanks

Sorry, but an OEM version of Windows XP is non-transferrable to
a different computer. For your new computer, you'll need to purchase
a "Full Version" of Windows Vista and then install your desired programs.
Afterward, use Vista's "Easy Transfer" to transfer your files and settings
from the old computer running Windows XP to the new computer running
Windows Vista.

How to use Windows Vista's Easy Transfer:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ytransfer.mspx

How students can save on Microsoft software:
http://www.microsoft.com/education/h...ystudents.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

---------------------------------------------------------------

"Rammunition" wrote:

Hi, i currently have a computer which is a 250GB HD and that has XP-32-bit
OEM install on that. This HD has all my applications, games, work etc and
want to keep it. OEM being that my motherboard is the licence holder, not the
individual so i cannot upgrade the motherboard.


I am doing a brand new build with a 500GB HD, new motherboard, CPU ETC. But
i want to keep the 250GB due to what it has (all my stuff) so i am going to
use both, with the 250GB being used as the main.
I have decided i want to give Vista a go. But with XP OEM being on the 250GB
HD i have a few issues/Questions.


1.) i am a student, so is my bro, we are both at college. I have seen the
EDU home premium UPGRADE version(which keeps all your applications etc) which
is cheaper than the others. If i install this EDU version on my current
computer/Hard-drive (250GB), then remove the HD and put it in my new build
will this version remain an OEM, due to it being an upgrade???

2.) if so which version of vista do you recommend for an UPGRADE, NOT clean
install, and is NOT an OEM???

thanks

What if i install Vista on the new HD (500GB) but have the 250GB has a
slave/raid when installing vista.

would that work










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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Sorry, but an OEM version of Windows XP is non-transferrable to
> a different computer. For your new computer, you'll need to purchase
> a "Full Version" of Windows Vista and then install your desired programs.
> Afterward, use Vista's "Easy Transfer" to transfer your files and settings
> from the old computer running Windows XP to the new computer running
> Windows Vista.
>
> How to use Windows Vista's Easy Transfer:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ytransfer.mspx
>
> How students can save on Microsoft software:
> http://www.microsoft.com/education/h...ystudents.mspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Rammunition" wrote:
>
> Hi, i currently have a computer which is a 250GB HD and that has XP-32-bit
> OEM install on that. This HD has all my applications, games, work etc and
> want to keep it. OEM being that my motherboard is the licence holder, not the
> individual so i cannot upgrade the motherboard.
>
>
> I am doing a brand new build with a 500GB HD, new motherboard, CPU ETC. But
> i want to keep the 250GB due to what it has (all my stuff) so i am going to
> use both, with the 250GB being used as the main.
> I have decided i want to give Vista a go. But with XP OEM being on the 250GB
> HD i have a few issues/Questions.
>
>
> 1.) i am a student, so is my bro, we are both at college. I have seen the
> EDU home premium UPGRADE version(which keeps all your applications etc) which
> is cheaper than the others. If i install this EDU version on my current
> computer/Hard-drive (250GB), then remove the HD and put it in my new build
> will this version remain an OEM, due to it being an upgrade???
>
> 2.) if so which version of vista do you recommend for an UPGRADE, NOT clean
> install, and is NOT an OEM???
>
> thanks
>

It should work fine as a slave.
I don't recommend RAID unless there is a really compelling reason for a home
user.
The data on the 250GB will be there, but the programs won't run unless you
install them in Vista.
I would buy an OEM version of Vista if I was going to use it on that
machine.
I use Vista, but still haven't figured out how to like it.
--
A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!

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"Rammunition" <> wrote in message
news:E2607CFD-AC7D-4788-B665-...
> What if i install Vista on the new HD (500GB) but have the 250GB has a
> slave/raid when installing vista.
>
> would that work

It's a little involved since the new computer's hardware would
be almost completely different from the old computer's hardware,
especially the motherboard.

Using your old computer running Windows XP, upgrade to the
appropriate retail upgrade edition of Windows Vista, then install the
hard drive in the new computer. The new computer will not boot into
Windows Vista properly, so you'll have to perform a "Startup
Repair" operation.

Windows Vista Repair Options
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/windows...ir_options.htm

P.S. Do not try to install the hard drive as a slave/RAID as it will
not work.

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

---------------------------------------------------------------

"Rammunition" wrote:

What if i install Vista on the new HD (500GB) but have the 250GB has a
slave/raid when installing vista.

would that work










----------------------------------------------------------------------

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Sorry, but an OEM version of Windows XP is non-transferrable to
> a different computer. For your new computer, you'll need to purchase
> a "Full Version" of Windows Vista and then install your desired programs.
> Afterward, use Vista's "Easy Transfer" to transfer your files and settings
> from the old computer running Windows XP to the new computer running
> Windows Vista.
>
> How to use Windows Vista's Easy Transfer:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ytransfer.mspx
>
> How students can save on Microsoft software:
> http://www.microsoft.com/education/h...ystudents.mspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Rammunition" wrote:
>
> Hi, i currently have a computer which is a 250GB HD and that has XP-32-bit
> OEM install on that. This HD has all my applications, games, work etc and
> want to keep it. OEM being that my motherboard is the licence holder, not the
> individual so i cannot upgrade the motherboard.
>
>
> I am doing a brand new build with a 500GB HD, new motherboard, CPU ETC. But
> i want to keep the 250GB due to what it has (all my stuff) so i am going to
> use both, with the 250GB being used as the main.
> I have decided i want to give Vista a go. But with XP OEM being on the 250GB
> HD i have a few issues/Questions.
>
>
> 1.) i am a student, so is my bro, we are both at college. I have seen the
> EDU home premium UPGRADE version(which keeps all your applications etc) which
> is cheaper than the others. If i install this EDU version on my current
> computer/Hard-drive (250GB), then remove the HD and put it in my new build
> will this version remain an OEM, due to it being an upgrade???
>
> 2.) if so which version of vista do you recommend for an UPGRADE, NOT clean
> install, and is NOT an OEM???
>
> thanks
>

So if i build my new computer, add the 500GB HD as main the the 250GB as a
slave. Then i install vista (oem or whatever) would that mean vista will
install on both HD's???



If not, what version of vista UPGRADE (installs over an OS, keeping
software, documents etc) would be recommended that is NOT an OEM???











------------------------------------------------------------

"Not Me" wrote:

> It should work fine as a slave.
> I don't recommend RAID unless there is a really compelling reason for a home
> user.
> The data on the 250GB will be there, but the programs won't run unless you
> install them in Vista.
> I would buy an OEM version of Vista if I was going to use it on that
> machine.
> I use Vista, but still haven't figured out how to like it.
> --
> A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!
>
> Change Alpha to Numeric to reply
> "Rammunition" <> wrote in message
> news:E2607CFD-AC7D-4788-B665-...
> > What if i install Vista on the new HD (500GB) but have the 250GB has a
> > slave/raid when installing vista.
> >
> > would that work
>
>
>

Ok, if i purchase Vista HP is their normally an option of UPGRADE or CLEAN
INSTALL????
or is it just clean install?????




---------------------------------------------

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> It's a little involved since the new computer's hardware would
> be almost completely different from the old computer's hardware,
> especially the motherboard.
>
> Using your old computer running Windows XP, upgrade to the
> appropriate retail upgrade edition of Windows Vista, then install the
> hard drive in the new computer. The new computer will not boot into
> Windows Vista properly, so you'll have to perform a "Startup
> Repair" operation.
>
> Windows Vista Repair Options
> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/windows...ir_options.htm
>
> P.S. Do not try to install the hard drive as a slave/RAID as it will
> not work.
>
> Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Rammunition" wrote:
>
> What if i install Vista on the new HD (500GB) but have the 250GB has a
> slave/raid when installing vista.
>
> would that work
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Sorry, but an OEM version of Windows XP is non-transferrable to
> > a different computer. For your new computer, you'll need to purchase
> > a "Full Version" of Windows Vista and then install your desired programs.
> > Afterward, use Vista's "Easy Transfer" to transfer your files and settings
> > from the old computer running Windows XP to the new computer running
> > Windows Vista.
> >
> > How to use Windows Vista's Easy Transfer:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ytransfer.mspx
> >
> > How students can save on Microsoft software:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/education/h...ystudents.mspx
> >
> > --
> > Carey Frisch
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Desktop Experience -
> > Windows Vista Enthusiast
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > "Rammunition" wrote:
> >
> > Hi, i currently have a computer which is a 250GB HD and that has XP-32-bit
> > OEM install on that. This HD has all my applications, games, work etc and
> > want to keep it. OEM being that my motherboard is the licence holder, not the
> > individual so i cannot upgrade the motherboard.
> >
> >
> > I am doing a brand new build with a 500GB HD, new motherboard, CPU ETC. But
> > i want to keep the 250GB due to what it has (all my stuff) so i am going to
> > use both, with the 250GB being used as the main.
> > I have decided i want to give Vista a go. But with XP OEM being on the 250GB
> > HD i have a few issues/Questions.
> >
> >
> > 1.) i am a student, so is my bro, we are both at college. I have seen the
> > EDU home premium UPGRADE version(which keeps all your applications etc) which
> > is cheaper than the others. If i install this EDU version on my current
> > computer/Hard-drive (250GB), then remove the HD and put it in my new build
> > will this version remain an OEM, due to it being an upgrade???
> >
> > 2.) if so which version of vista do you recommend for an UPGRADE, NOT clean
> > install, and is NOT an OEM???
> >
> > thanks
> >
>

How to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista by using
the upgrade version of Windows Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931226/en-us

Installation choices for consumer versions of Windows Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932616/en-us

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

---------------------------------------------------------------

"Rammunition" <> wrote in message news:4BC16EA1-FC0A-444C-9BD8-...
Ok, if i purchase Vista HP is their normally an option of UPGRADE or CLEAN
INSTALL????
or is it just clean install?????




---------------------------------------------

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> It's a little involved since the new computer's hardware would
> be almost completely different from the old computer's hardware,
> especially the motherboard.
>
> Using your old computer running Windows XP, upgrade to the
> appropriate retail upgrade edition of Windows Vista, then install the
> hard drive in the new computer. The new computer will not boot into
> Windows Vista properly, so you'll have to perform a "Startup
> Repair" operation.
>
> Windows Vista Repair Options
> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/windows...ir_options.htm
>
> P.S. Do not try to install the hard drive as a slave/RAID as it will
> not work.
>
> Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Rammunition" wrote:
>
> What if i install Vista on the new HD (500GB) but have the 250GB has a
> slave/raid when installing vista.
>
> would that work
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Sorry, but an OEM version of Windows XP is non-transferrable to
> > a different computer. For your new computer, you'll need to purchase
> > a "Full Version" of Windows Vista and then install your desired programs.
> > Afterward, use Vista's "Easy Transfer" to transfer your files and settings
> > from the old computer running Windows XP to the new computer running
> > Windows Vista.
> >
> > How to use Windows Vista's Easy Transfer:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ytransfer.mspx
> >
> > How students can save on Microsoft software:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/education/h...ystudents.mspx
> >
> > --
> > Carey Frisch
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Desktop Experience -
> > Windows Vista Enthusiast
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > "Rammunition" wrote:
> >
> > Hi, i currently have a computer which is a 250GB HD and that has XP-32-bit
> > OEM install on that. This HD has all my applications, games, work etc and
> > want to keep it. OEM being that my motherboard is the licence holder, not the
> > individual so i cannot upgrade the motherboard.
> >
> >
> > I am doing a brand new build with a 500GB HD, new motherboard, CPU ETC. But
> > i want to keep the 250GB due to what it has (all my stuff) so i am going to
> > use both, with the 250GB being used as the main.
> > I have decided i want to give Vista a go. But with XP OEM being on the 250GB
> > HD i have a few issues/Questions.
> >
> >
> > 1.) i am a student, so is my bro, we are both at college. I have seen the
> > EDU home premium UPGRADE version(which keeps all your applications etc) which
> > is cheaper than the others. If i install this EDU version on my current
> > computer/Hard-drive (250GB), then remove the HD and put it in my new build
> > will this version remain an OEM, due to it being an upgrade???
> >
> > 2.) if so which version of vista do you recommend for an UPGRADE, NOT clean
> > install, and is NOT an OEM???
> >
> > thanks
> >
>

No. Following the procedure I outlined previously,
install the old hard drive as the Master and the new
hard drive as the Slave. If the hard drives as SATA,
then read your motherboard's User's Guide for
instructions for BIOS settings for Boot drive order.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

---------------------------------------------------------------

"Rammunition" <> wrote in message news:9F35F328-DE35-45F0-8A3E-...
So if i build my new computer, add the 500GB HD as main the the 250GB as a
slave. Then i install vista (oem or whatever) would that mean vista will
install on both HD's???



If not, what version of vista UPGRADE (installs over an OS, keeping
software, documents etc) would be recommended that is NOT an OEM???











------------------------------------------------------------

"Not Me" wrote:

> It should work fine as a slave.
> I don't recommend RAID unless there is a really compelling reason for a home
> user.
> The data on the 250GB will be there, but the programs won't run unless you
> install them in Vista.
> I would buy an OEM version of Vista if I was going to use it on that
> machine.
> I use Vista, but still haven't figured out how to like it.
> --
> A Professional Amateur...If anyone knew it all, none of would be here!
>
> Change Alpha to Numeric to reply
> "Rammunition" <> wrote in message
> news:E2607CFD-AC7D-4788-B665-...
> > What if i install Vista on the new HD (500GB) but have the 250GB has a
> > slave/raid when installing vista.
> >
> > would that work
>
>
>