DandyDon wrote:
> Another thing to consider: The Vista Upgrade only installs from Windows, so
> anytime you need a complete reinstall of Vista, you must first reinstall XP.
> No more 'sticking the XP disc in for verification' before install as before.
> So, keep your XP media. If OEM, get a copy of XP from your system
> manufacturer if you don't have 'restore' disks with OEM XP on it.
>
> Otherwise, you will be stuck. Your hard drive copy of XP will be gone, with
> no way to restore it and Vista won't install by itself.
>
> IMO, your best option is to buy the retail version. It can be installed on
> an empty disk.
> "titus12" <titus12@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:ugfH5wlPHHA.4376@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Will it be better to install Vista over WinXP Home or do a clean Install?
>> Will Zone Labs have an update ready when Vista goes on sale?
>>
>> Thank you;
>> David
>>
>
>

Just when I was deluding myself into believing MS aren't such a bad
outfit after all (my winxp does run well), you drop this bombshell.
Personally I wouldn't dream of upgrading. If one day I need to purchase
a new machine I suppose it will come with it installed and I'll then
learn what I have that will no longer work.
Dave Cohen