2007-01-18 18:55:55 · 10 answers · asked by partyguy20062001 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I don't think you want to yet - vistar is very slow and only in beta at the moment - I've heard that its so full of spyware and virus detectors that it can barely run a normal program. Best waiting till they fix the bugs.
2007-01-18 18:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure there are NO free upgrades for any Microsoft products. The question is, can you upgrade to Windows Vista from XP Home edition? I am not sure if they will allow that as an upgrade path. You might have to do a total install of the Vista OS.
2007-01-18 19:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by Dan821 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) you don't want it, even if it was free. It is still buggy, and needs a pretty good computer to run.
2) Why would they give it away free? it will cost MONEY.
An "Express Upgrade" program is available for providing free or low-cost upgrades for people who purchase computers with Windows XP between October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007 The precise costs vary between OEM manufacturers; Dell, for example, will charge $25 USD plus applicable taxes/fees to be paid on delivery to upgrade Windows XP Professional to Windows Vista Business and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 to Windows Vista Home Premium, while upgrades from Windows XP Home to Windows Vista Home Basic will cost $45 USD plus $25USD plus applicable taxes/fees to be paid on delivery.
2007-01-18 19:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by KelticPete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Vista isn't out yet. And unless your copy of Windows XP Home Edition has a coupon that lets you upgrade to Windows Vista (when it comes out) for free, you're going to have to buy Windows Vista to upgrade. Or download, but that's illegal.
2007-01-18 19:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows vista becomes available for purchase on jan 30th. So you could go online, or to the place you got your computer to see if you can get a free upgrade or if your computer came with a free upgrade. If it is not a new comp. Then you will most likely have to pay for an upgrade. not free :(
BTW I have vista and it works faster than XP. It works smoothly and i am impressed. I Love it, and I think it is alot more convenient, aesthetically pleasing, and organized than XP
2007-01-18 18:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by Fil D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who gave you the idea there is free upgrade? The prices are crazy high for Vista I don't think there is a free upgrade. You are only eligible for Windows XP updates when you buy it.
2007-01-18 18:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by Guybrush 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows vista is a program that will be sent to current customers on january 30th, 2007. however, hardware needs to be vista compatable to work under the new operating system. wireless mice and keybourds have shown the vista compatable logo for a while due to the release. registered microsoft users are supose to recieve the disk in the mail. but like the second answer stated, bugs are always prevelant in the biginning stages of any programs, no matter how long they are scrutanized under beta testing. i will wait a while to here all the horror stories before attempting to switch to vista.
2007-01-18 19:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by phildopharcyde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, unless you buy a New computer that Came with the free upgrade then you cant get it free, You will need to buy it, If you however bought a computer that came with the free upgrade then call the maker of the computer, The Tech Support line, and ask them
2007-01-18 18:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by Matthew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do it.. this has been repeated and repeated and repeated with beta versions of operating systems. dont use the version until its proven..you are asking for trouble
2007-01-18 19:01:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
uh... I don't think there is a free upgrade
2007-01-18 18:57:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋