Today I upgraded an HP TC1100 Tablet PC from Windows XP SP2 to Windows Vista. The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor let me know that a couple applications that were installed should be uninstalled before the upgrade process started and that the system was able to handle Windows Vista Business or Ultimate Edition. So, I uninstalled Nero Essentials 7, as the advisor recommended. I also uninstalled the upgrade advisor itself. The advisor also recommended that I upgrade the graphics card, which is a bit difficult on a notebook, but ignoring that advice I proceded with the installation.
Upgrading the TC1100 to Windows Vista completed 2 hours and 15 minutes later. The wireless network was already functioning by the time login to the admin account was completed and Windows Update was downloading 4 updates. The four user accounts appear to be as they were in Windows XP SP2 and family photos and files all look safe. No pound signs in the Device Manager. Yes, all-in-all the upgrade to Windows Vista was a very simple experience.
I could have done a couple things to make it easier on myself though. As soon as I looked at the All Programs menu, I realized that I should have uninstalled a couple of other applications too, such as an XP Creativity Pack and Movie Maker 2. Uninstalling from within Windows Vista did give an error, however, these files no longer appear in the All Programs menu, which is what I wanted.
Another 20 minutes and Office 2007 was installed too. Now, it's time to customize!
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