Dave Cohen wrote:

> 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

DandyDon is confused about Upgrading an installation VS Clean install of
an Upgrade version.