I am buying a new harddrive for my computer and plan to install it before I download vista. Does this mean that I need to buy the FULL version of windows vista because there will be no previous Windows copies on my computer. (I dont own any of the old Windows CD's)
2007-02-27 13:08:44 · 2 answers · asked by dstum 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
That is correct. You can only use the Upgrade version if you have previously installed Windows XP or Windows 2000 on your computer.
2007-02-27 13:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by MadMax08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally Yes, you need a full copy. Technically No
Microsoft has a method to do a clean install using an upgrade disk when no previous OS is on the drive,
http://help.cnet.com/9602-12576_39-0.html?messageID=2509529&tag=tip-2509529-search
2007-02-27 21:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by ZRX1200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋