Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key

[Bluvertigo]

if you choose to purchase an upgrade version of Windows Vista to upgrade XP, you will no longer be able to use that version of XP. Either on another system, or as a dual-boot option. The key will be invalidated, preventing activation.

From Vista’s EULA found here (PDF) (http://download.microsoft.com/documents/useterms/Windows%20Vista_Home%20Premium_English_d16c019b-fa71-4fc9-a51d-a0621bddb153.pdf) :

13. UPGRADES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. Upon upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software you upgraded from. After you upgrade, you may no longer use the software you upgraded from.

For many people this may not be a problem, but it’s a change from earlier versions of Windows.


Article:
http://www.digg.com/software/Vista_upgrade_invalidates_your_XP_key

[Steven]

The tighter they squeeze, the more people will slip between their fingers. . .

[Hertz_Donut]

It kind of seems like you just rented XP rather the bought it and own it. Doesn't seem fair me ...

[Frogy]

It kind of seems like you just rented XP rather the bought it and own it. Doesn't seem fair me ...


The upgrade is $100 cheaper than the full version and that's the price you'll pay for it. If you want the ability to use both OS then buy the full version and pay the extra $. M$ did take a hit on XP by people buying the upgrade and doing a clean install, now they are looking to get even. imo

[frostyone]

It kind of seems like you just rented XP rather the bought it and own it. Doesn't seem fair me ...

Actually that's exactly what you did.

It's called a licence ageement.
You paid for the right to use it. You don't own it.

In big letters
From XP's EULA:

3. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP.
The Software is licensed, not sold.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/proeula.mspx

[FTA]

DailyTech has posted a 7-step workaround courtesy of Paul Thurrott (via Microsoft internal documents) on how to perform a clean install with a Windows Vista Upgrade DVD.


Per Microsoft's new licensing requirements for Vista, users are required to install a Windows Vista Upgrade from within Windows XP and to make matters worse, the Windows XP license is forfeited. The process may be tedious, but few will argue when they compare the price differences between the upgrade and retail versions. Here we go:


1. Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD and start the setup program.

2. When prompted to enter your product key, DO NOT enter it. Click "Next" and proceed with setup. This will install Windows Vista as a 30-day trial.

3. When prompted, select the edition of Vista which you have purchased and continue with setup.

4. Once setup has been completed and you have been brought to the desktop for the first time, run the install program from within Windows Vista.

5. This time, type in your product key when prompted.

6. When asked whether to perform an Upgrade or Custom (advanced) install, choose Custom (advanced) to perform a clean install of Vista. Yes, this means that you will have to install Vista for a second time.

7. Once setup has completed for the second time, you should be able to activate Windows Vista normally. You can also delete the Windows.old directory which contains information from the first Vista install.

[Pedar]

Hmm interesting!!!

[funlovingtekcurious]

Well, if you willing to pay Microsoft to rip you off, shouldn't complain at all.
I wish that I could do the same selling customer something only work for awhile and easy to break. while noting they could do but pay you more for support or upgrade over long period of timessssss.

[freestylegreek]

Only thing im worried about if and when i do upgrade if my computer can handle it. I know some people who have P4 3.2ghz with 1gb of ram and they still say its slower then what they had on xp.

[Mike]

Anything over 2.5 GHz and 1 GB should be fine but dual core and 2 GB of ram is recommended.

[DreamLord34]

I only have a 2.0 with 1GB & Vista Ultimate x64 runs fine for me.
Feels the same as XP.

[freestylegreek]

Ya well if dual core and 2gb is recommended then what i mentioned before p4 3.2ghz and 1gb of ram is not good enough and will make the pc slow.

So there is no use for alot of people to upgrade unless you have the recommended hardware. At my former job before my boss had to give up the business he had p3's running windows xp and that was very slow. Only computer that was fast was his p4.

If I were to add more ram and replace the motherboard does one need to format XP cause wouldnt it give some sorta issues with running a new motherboard and more ram? I dont mean the whole xp key is invalid what i mean is wouldnt it not run properly?

[DreamLord34]

Well think about it.
You're saying a 3.4 doesn't cut it when my 2.0 has no issues.
In my opinion, use the OS first before you degrade it.
I have had zero issues with Vista Ultimate x64 for the last month or so now. I only have 1GB of RAM as well.
BTW, I also have aero running & my PC is still not slow at all.
There are too many people *****ing about Vista without even trying it.

[freestylegreek]

Well maybe Microsoft shouldnt have made a big issue about things like making sure you have dual core and 2gb of ram. I would read articles and all they would talk about is ohhhhhhhh make sure make sure make sure. It really makes you want to think hmmmmmmmmm does it really work on my pc?

[AMD]

Well maybe Microsoft shouldnt have made a big issue about things like making sure you have dual core and 2gb of ram. I would read articles and all they would talk about is ohhhhhhhh make sure make sure make sure. It really makes you want to think hmmmmmmmmm does it really work on my pc?

Has it ever occurred to you that software and hardware companies collaborate together ensure that the general uneducated public purchases as much hardware as possible? :rolleyes: