If by any chance you had a pirate copy of XP could you upgrade it to vista using the upgrade or would microsoft not allow that.
2007-03-14 08:31:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Upgrading Vista from XP isn't recommended and yes you need a valid license for XP to upgrade to Vista. The safest way is to do a clean install of Vista, if you really want it that is.
2007-03-14 08:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by agent-X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it! In practice it will be possible though. Why not use the Vista upgrade trick instead? It is widely publicised - try http://www.winsupersite.com/ as a source. The document you are looking for can be found under the "Windows Vista" section - titled: How to Clean Install Windows Vista with Upgrade Media.
I am not sure how legal this is but given that you claim to run a pirated version of XP - you are probably not bothered.
2007-03-14 08:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't see any reason at this point to upgrade to Vista actually. I've read loads and loads of reviews and every single one says it's more trouble than it's worth. I like XP and will not change willingly.
2007-03-14 08:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vista... Hmmm.. I prefer XP, but since I had to opt for a replacement PC after a serious fault, the new one has Vista.. So still trying to get my head round it.
I suppose it can only get better!
2007-03-14 08:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by Mike C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to use illegal software.
Get UBUNTU (or XUBUNTU if your computer has less than 256MB of RAM).
It's a free, reliable and up to date operating system.
You can explore it from the "LIVE CD".
It's easy to install and use. You can dual boot it with other operating systems.
Once you have it installed, you gain access to thousands of free programs created by the open source community. There is excellent support - see the WIKI starter guide, and the Linux forums.
Always back up your data before making changes to your computer.
2007-03-14 12:07:26 · answer #5 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not worth it man, XP is 1000 times better... believe me, I used vista and now i'm back to xp
2007-03-14 08:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't and also, your pirated copy is putting your computer at risk!! MS can now detect pirated copies and will eventually warn you that it is, and then shut your OS down. You also cannot get important Security Updates.
2007-03-14 08:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Microsoft allow that because Microsoft is not a spy to know what you are doing.So you can upgrade it to vista!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-14 08:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by ilias 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can not validate your current copy, no you can not upgrade it.
2007-03-14 08:34:33 · answer #9 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They might just go further than that. Pay up!
2007-03-14 08:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋