Thanks John, will check back later. I was searching MS 7 site, but can't find anything regarding this.
That doesn't mean it's not true. But should be out there to inform people. Cause I know I'd be angry after buying Pro/Ultimate Upgrade just to find out that I can't upgrade my XP Home or Vista Basic/Home Premium.
With that said, there are ways around it. And this is not for me personally, but should definitely be known by all.
By what I see I most likely go with the Pro version Update as most of the items that are in Ultimate are not things I use, I currently run Vista Ultimate OEM version 32 bit, I have W-7 on A separate HD running the RC-1 64 bit, I have ordered two (2) copies of W-7 Pro update, I will do a clean install, I will reformat the HD that RC1 is on and install Windows 7 Pro Upgrade. Same for my other computer. I going to Keep Vista on both in a dual boot configuration on both machines. My Laptop will remain a Vista only Machinei see that it was my own error. its just frustrating that no retailers even said that Ultimate was and option. guess i will just put that Pro upgrade on my dad's computer or my laptop. maybe i will just suck it up and pay the $220 when the time comes. i really don't feel like doing a clean install. i just reinstalled Vista...
you can upgrade from the RC (specifically build 7100) to the final retail edition right?
[EDIT] Thanks Drew. glad im not the only one in this boat. Microsoft's website doesn't even list Ultimate in the pre-order section. and why should we have to pay over twice as much as Pro users? i can see there being a small price difference but $120 more?? and for what? Bit-Locker?
from what I've been told by microsofts sales reps, tepid is correct in his assumptions, but microsoft reps have been wrong before, I don't really think they're wrong on this one...No, it only applies to the Free Upgrade to Win 7.
If you purchase a PC with Vista and get the coupon for the free Win 7 upgrade.
That is a "like for like" upgrade.
If you purchase the upgrade from say BestBuy, you can purchase any flavor upgrade to upgrade (or downgrade) any flavor XP/Vista.
At least, that is my understanding, and I could be wrong. but it should be that way.
No, it only applies to the Free Upgrade to Win 7.
If you purchase a PC with Vista and get the coupon for the free Win 7 upgrade.
That is a "like for like" upgrade.
If you purchase the upgrade from say BestBuy, you can purchase any flavor upgrade to upgrade (or downgrade) any flavor XP/Vista.
At least, that is my understanding, and I could be wrong. but it should be that way.
I have yet to see a retail vista that came with the win7 upgrade, if you see it, please inform me!Touche' Tepid. I agree with you now. However one can also build a computer and buy a retail box Vista OS with the same certificate that would be included with a new "store bought" computer and get the same free, or low cost, upgrade to a like Windows 7 version. I think there are circumstances when this would save perhaps $20.
I have also seen rumors about a family 3-pack of certain Windows 7 editions. Anybody have firm information about that? I have no idea what kind of discount would be applied to the second and third license.
I have yet to see a retail vista that came with the win7 upgrade, if you see it, please inform me!
I know about the oem versions being sold with the upgrade, I'm talking about the retail version of vista with an upgrade...Newegg has special OEM Vista bundles that come with a free upgrade to Windows 7. you might want to look into it.
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - Operating Systems
I'm too lazy to look back thru threads though I think I said this already. What has been stated is correct
Upgrade Paths (Advance, bargain offer):
Vista H P > Win7 H P
Vista Business > Win7 Pro
Upgrade meant is the sense of Vista to Win7 but not skipping flavors or 'levels'.
Nor can you go from (doing an Upgrade) a 32-bit Vista flavor to that same flavor (now) as a 64-bit Windows 7.
x86 OS > x86 OS
x64 OS > x64 OS
32 to 64 requires Full Version, clean install.
Other than that, the option is Full Version, clean install.
Notice I did not use equal signs but rather 'go to' signs. The bit about Media Ctr in Pro (NOW) has been well enough explained. Beyond that is just symantics, a name change & if you recall an XP flavor was Professional... MS went back to calling the business offering Professional. The rest about 'stepped versions' (everything + more concept) and modular is, also, correct. So Vista Business & Win7 Pro are bascially the same concept (flavor-version) but not having equivilent feature structure.
Regards,
Drew