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Upgrading Operating System(Vista basic to Vista premium)

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  • 11-06-2008 2:03pm
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    Bummer
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    Hi all....

    Have been trying to get around to upgrading my home pc for awhile now and was in PC world and seen two versions of premium....One an upgrade(approx €180) and One a full version(Approx €350),
    Just wondering...What one do i have to get if i want to upgrade from Vista basic too Vista premium...

    Thanks:)


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    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,118 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    I really wouldn't bother upgrading from Vista Basic to Vista Premium. The change in features is rather minimal. If you are set on upgrading, go to Vista Business or Ultimate as they are much for capable operating systems.


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    yoyo
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    Bummer wrote: »
    Hi all....

    Have been trying to get around to upgrading my home pc for awhile now and was in PC world and seen two versions of premium....One an upgrade(approx €180) and One a full version(Approx €350),
    Just wondering...What one do i have to get if i want to upgrade from Vista basic too Vista premium...

    Thanks:)
    Look for buying a OEM version of Vista ultimate, it will be much cheaper, only downside is you will need to backup before upgrading as it will wipe the drive, but doing a fresh install upgrade is usually reccomended anyway..

    Nick

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    kaizersoze
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    yoyo wrote: »
    Look for buying a OEM version of Vista ultimate, it will be much cheaper, only downside is you will need to backup before upgrading as it will wipe the drive, but doing a fresh install upgrade is usually reccomended anyway..

    Nick

    Aye.

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=354185


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    Bummer
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    Thanks a million for your suggestions so far......
    jmccrohan wrote: »
    I really wouldn't bother upgrading from Vista Basic to Vista Premium. The change in features is rather minimal. If you are set on upgrading, go to Vista Business or Ultimate as they are much for capable operating systems.
    The reason im changing is im basically sick of looking at a vista pc that reminds me so much of XP(Thats what Basic is like)...
    yoyo wrote: »
    Look for buying a OEM version of Vista ultimate, it will be much cheaper, only downside is you will need to backup before upgrading as it will wipe the drive, but doing a fresh install upgrade is usually reccomended anyway..

    Nick
    I will hav to make a backup of everything no matter what new vista i get so the hard drive will come in handy....:D


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    Jonathan
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    What ever floats your boat. :)

    Personally I hate aero (looks like but just a big resource hog). I use vista business with the windows classic (windows 2000) theme.

    Have you tried some of the other theods in vista?
    Posted via Mobile Device


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    Jonathan
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    Might save you a bit of cash ;)


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