Install Vista Upgrade Without Preexisting XP 196
Johannes K. writes "It has previously been claimed that to install Windows Vista from an upgrade DVD requires having Windows XP installed on your computer. DailyTech reports on a workaround: no previous version of Windows is required at all." Anyone know whether this workaround moots the finding by LXer that during upgrade Microsoft invalidates your original XP CD-key?
Much worse (Score:5, Funny)
It's actually much worse. I tried this trick and went out grocery shopping. When I returned, all the locks on my house had been changed.
Please Explain. (Score:5, Funny)
Explain this "reading an article" to us here on Slashdot.
Obligatory fanboy remark (Score:4, Funny)
Heh heh - Just kiddin'.
Re:What a solution. (Score:4, Funny)
Choose your words carefully. It almost sounds like you're implying that an XP install is "quick".
Re:Much worse (Score:4, Funny)
Re:What a solution. (Score:3, Funny)
WV_SP1 (Score:3, Funny)
Why do you resist? We only wish to raise quality of life for all species. ~Locutus
On a good note, this means that you will be able to re-install a year later when the system gets bogged down, or have they moved the "Detect and Repair" to the operating system...hmmmmm
Will this cause Bill to run away from more interviews...
Re:What a solution. (Score:4, Funny)
"I'm going to fucking kill your roast beef!!!"
Re:What a solution. (Score:3, Funny)
I wonder what the source looks like... (Score:4, Funny)
# upgrade check module
if 1=1 then #only for testing! remove in production! -boss
#heh heh, can you imagine if this made it into the gold master? -dilbert
#we don't have to imagine...*merged to gold master* - catbert
Re:Much worse (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Real question? (Score:2, Funny)
It's worse then you thought. (Score:4, Funny)
If you choose to purchase an upgrade version of Windows Vista to upgrade XP, you will no longer be able to use that version of XP. Either on another system, or as a dual-boot option. The key will be invalidated, preventing activation.
Actually, it deactivates your XP Key.
Actually, it causes your XP CD to melt.
Actually, it sends all your personal information to Microsoft to make sure you don't re-install it.
Actually, it makes lawyers show up at your door if you touch the XP CD again.
Actually, it uses alien mind-ray technology to make sure you forget your XP key.
Actually, it doesn't do anything, it's just there to "legally" stop you from running both XP and the Vista upgrade at the same time.
Now stop making stupid assumptions. Remember, when you assume, you make an ass out of yourself (leave me the hell out of it).