i just wanna know if i've to pay for a new version of the vista r can it be done for free since i paid for the xp version when i custom built my current comp..
2007-02-04 03:21:51 · 9 answers · asked by sesh48 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You need an upgrade CD if you want to install Vista. That never will be free.
But, at this moment, there are hardly any pre's compared with XP.
Vista: if security holes for W98 still were being plugged, and new versions like DirectX were supported on W98, there wouldn't even be many pre's compared with W98.
The biggest con's with Vista compared with W98 would be huge slugginesh, huge and huge amount of files, overkill, more lock-in, huge specs of the hardware, etc.
If your XP is running fine, there's really no reason right now to upgrade. On the long term however, you have no choice. About 80% of new PC's ALREADY have Vista right now, and new software (like Direct10 games) will only work with Vista. Let's all applaude M$ lock-in strategies! :oP
If you want to pay bigtime for eyecandy, then go ahead. Otherwise, you're too early.
2007-02-04 03:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by · 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you bought your windows XP within the last 2-3 months i think you might be eligible for a free upgrade to windows vista if not then you have to pay for it!!!
2007-02-04 03:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by dabedatiludlisi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you cant do that
if you want, you can download a complete new version of Window Vista from websites or Bittorrent
and since you build your own computer i think you will know what bittorrent is
if nt than fire up another question
2007-02-04 03:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by Manan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. You have to buy an upgrade cd or a full version.
You may want to research which copy you get, different vista versions offer different things.
2007-02-04 03:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by huntertb1 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope, its not free at all. The cheapest you can get is the home basic version for $100.
IF YOU USE LIMEWIRE ITLL SCREW UP YOUR COMPUTER
2007-02-04 03:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Plus it has too many problems. Upgrade to UBUNTU instead
2007-02-04 03:27:40 · answer #6 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you actually y paid for a XP disc
wow your not too bright are you
just hack a patch off limewire
2007-02-04 03:25:32 · answer #7 · answered by Robbie 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Unfortunately, no. If Microsoft allowed that, they'd never make any money. Sorry.
2007-02-04 03:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by Justin V 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
hell yeah u can! just move to asia, $hit's all free here!!! hijack,black market,u want it we got it!
2007-02-04 03:33:29 · answer #9 · answered by budhylicious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋