Brian:

This is interesting. Are you certain this works?

And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in believing
that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be used to install
any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?

Daze

---------------------



Brian W wrote:[color=blue]
>
> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...[color=green]
>> Brian,
>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a
>> new license?[/color]
>
> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a licence.
>
> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>
>
> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only the
> disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>
>[color=green]
>>
>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>
>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a disk
>>>> copy
>>>> program.
>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any other
>>>> free
>>>> software.
>>>>
>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>> Microsoft download
>>>> site.
>>>>
>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>> available
>>>> switch parameters.
>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>> files.
>>>>
>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files exist
>>>> on the
>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>> c:\i386
>>>>
>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>> installation.
>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available with
>>> SP1
>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.[/color]
>> --
>> Have a good day,
>> RScotti
>>
>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>[/color]
>[/color]

"Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
news:%239FpQrdYIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Brian:
>
> This is interesting. Are you certain this works?
>
> And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in believing
> that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be used to install
> any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?[/color]

Yes, because I bought one recently to test with, I'll get another once SP1
is integrated. It is a full Vista install DVD. It worked with my system
builder OEM key, and is bootable.

[color=blue]
>
> Daze
>
> ---------------------
>
>
>
> Brian W wrote:[color=green]
>>
>> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...[color=darkred]
>>> Brian,
>>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a new
>>> license?[/color]
>>
>> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a
>> licence.
>>
>> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only the
>> disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>>
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>>
>>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a disk
>>>>> copy
>>>>> program.
>>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any other
>>>>> free
>>>>> software.
>>>>>
>>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>>> Microsoft download
>>>>> site.
>>>>>
>>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>>> available
>>>>> switch parameters.
>>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>>> files.
>>>>>
>>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files exist on
>>>>> the
>>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>>> c:\i386
>>>>>
>>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>>> installation.
>>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available with
>>>> SP1
>>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.
>>> --
>>> Have a good day,
>>> RScotti
>>>
>>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>>[/color]
>>[/color][/color]

Hey, that's very good news, indeed! Thanks so much for the information!
And being a full Vista install DVD, it presumably would take a key for
any version of Vista, would it not? Do you happen to recall about what
the S&H charges are (continental US)?

Brian W wrote:[color=blue]
>
> "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
> news:%239FpQrdYIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Brian:
>>
>> This is interesting. Are you certain this works?
>>
>> And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in
>> believing that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be
>> used to install any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?[/color]
>
> Yes, because I bought one recently to test with, I'll get another once
> SP1 is integrated. It is a full Vista install DVD. It worked with my
> system builder OEM key, and is bootable.
>
>[color=green]
>>
>> Daze
>>
>> ---------------------
>>
>>
>>
>> Brian W wrote:[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...
>>>> Brian,
>>>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a
>>>> new license?
>>>
>>> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a
>>> licence.
>>>
>>> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>>> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>>> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only
>>> the disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>>>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a
>>>>>> disk copy
>>>>>> program.
>>>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any
>>>>>> other free
>>>>>> software.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>>>> Microsoft download
>>>>>> site.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>>>> available
>>>>>> switch parameters.
>>>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>>>> files.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files
>>>>>> exist on the
>>>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>>>> c:\i386
>>>>>>
>>>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>>>> installation.
>>>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available
>>>>> with SP1
>>>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.
>>>> --
>>>> Have a good day,
>>>> RScotti
>>>>
>>>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>>>
>>>[/color][/color]
>[/color]

Brian,
I have an OEM copy of Vista Ultimate how can I upgrade this way?


On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:44:11 GMT, "Brian W" <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>
>"RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...[color=green]
>> Brian,
>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a new
>> license?[/color]
>
>No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a licence.
>
>[url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>
>You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only the disc
>remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>
>[color=green]
>>
>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>>"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>
>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a disk copy
>>>> program.
>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any other
>>>> free
>>>> software.
>>>>
>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>> Microsoft download
>>>> site.
>>>>
>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>> available
>>>> switch parameters.
>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>> files.
>>>>
>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files exist on
>>>> the
>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>> c:\i386
>>>>
>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based installation.
>>>But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available with SP1
>>>integrated, this can be used to clean install with.[/color]
>> --
>> Have a good day,
>> RScotti
>>
>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>[/color][/color]
--
Have a good day,
RScotti

remove "nospam" in order to email me.

Brian,
PS,
It won't work I just tried to upgrade from ultimate to Ultimate but it said there is no upgrade.
Will this work this way when SP1 comes out?
OR should I lire and just say I want to upgrade from Business to Ultimate?
On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:38:02 GMT, "Brian W" <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>
>"Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
>news:%239FpQrdYIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Brian:
>>
>> This is interesting. Are you certain this works?
>>
>> And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in believing
>> that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be used to install
>> any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?[/color]
>
>Yes, because I bought one recently to test with, I'll get another once SP1
>is integrated. It is a full Vista install DVD. It worked with my system
>builder OEM key, and is bootable.
>
>[color=green]
>>
>> Daze
>>
>> ---------------------
>>
>>
>>
>> Brian W wrote:[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...
>>>> Brian,
>>>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a new
>>>> license?
>>>
>>> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a
>>> licence.
>>>
>>> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>>> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>>> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only the
>>> disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>>>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a disk
>>>>>> copy
>>>>>> program.
>>>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any other
>>>>>> free
>>>>>> software.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>>>> Microsoft download
>>>>>> site.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>>>> available
>>>>>> switch parameters.
>>>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>>>> files.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files exist on
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>>>> c:\i386
>>>>>>
>>>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>>>> installation.
>>>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available with
>>>>> SP1
>>>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.
>>>> --
>>>> Have a good day,
>>>> RScotti
>>>>
>>>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>>>
>>>[/color][/color][/color]
--
Have a good day,
RScotti

remove "nospam" in order to email me.

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:23:12 -0800, "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Hey, that's very good news, indeed! Thanks so much for the information!
>And being a full Vista install DVD, it presumably would take a key for
>any version of Vista, would it not? Do you happen to recall about what
>the S&H charges are (continental US)?[/color]
Daze,
I just checked it's $7.00 USD[color=blue]
>Brian W wrote:[color=green]
>>
>> "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
>> news:%239FpQrdYIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> Brian:
>>>
>>> This is interesting. Are you certain this works?
>>>
>>> And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in
>>> believing that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be
>>> used to install any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?[/color]
>>
>> Yes, because I bought one recently to test with, I'll get another once
>> SP1 is integrated. It is a full Vista install DVD. It worked with my
>> system builder OEM key, and is bootable.
>>
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> Daze
>>>
>>> ---------------------
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Brian W wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...
>>>>> Brian,
>>>>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a
>>>>> new license?
>>>>
>>>> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a
>>>> licence.
>>>>
>>>> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>>>> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>>>> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only
>>>> the disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>>>>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a
>>>>>>> disk copy
>>>>>>> program.
>>>>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any
>>>>>>> other free
>>>>>>> software.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>>>>> Microsoft download
>>>>>>> site.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>>>>> available
>>>>>>> switch parameters.
>>>>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>>>>> files.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files
>>>>>>> exist on the
>>>>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>>>>> c:\i386
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>>>>> installation.
>>>>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available
>>>>>> with SP1
>>>>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Have a good day,
>>>>> RScotti
>>>>>
>>>>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>>>>
>>>>[/color]
>>[/color][/color]
--
Have a good day,
RScotti

remove "nospam" in order to email me.

Thanks. For me, at least, that will definitely be worth the investment,
then, when Vista with SP1 becomes available.

RScotti wrote:[color=blue]
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:23:12 -0800, "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote:
>[color=green]
>> Hey, that's very good news, indeed! Thanks so much for the information!
>> And being a full Vista install DVD, it presumably would take a key for
>> any version of Vista, would it not? Do you happen to recall about what
>> the S&H charges are (continental US)?[/color]
> Daze,
> I just checked it's $7.00 USD[color=green]
>> Brian W wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
>>> news:%239FpQrdYIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Brian:
>>>>
>>>> This is interesting. Are you certain this works?
>>>>
>>>> And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in
>>>> believing that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be
>>>> used to install any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?
>>> Yes, because I bought one recently to test with, I'll get another once
>>> SP1 is integrated. It is a full Vista install DVD. It worked with my
>>> system builder OEM key, and is bootable.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Daze
>>>>
>>>> ---------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Brian W wrote:
>>>>> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...
>>>>>> Brian,
>>>>>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a
>>>>>> new license?
>>>>> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a
>>>>> licence.
>>>>>
>>>>> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>>>>> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>>>>> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only
>>>>> the disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>>>>>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a
>>>>>>>> disk copy
>>>>>>>> program.
>>>>>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any
>>>>>>>> other free
>>>>>>>> software.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>>>>>> Microsoft download
>>>>>>>> site.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>>>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>>>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>>>>>> available
>>>>>>>> switch parameters.
>>>>>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>>>>>> files.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files
>>>>>>>> exist on the
>>>>>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>>>>>> c:\i386
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>>>>>> installation.
>>>>>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available
>>>>>>> with SP1
>>>>>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Have a good day,
>>>>>> RScotti
>>>>>>
>>>>>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>>>>>[/color][/color]
> --
> Have a good day,
> RScotti
>
> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>[/color]

Good question. I have Ultimate, too, and I would think that the thing to
do would be to claim to want to upgrade from Business (or Premium, or
Basic, even) to Ultimate, which I wouldn't really think of as a "lie,"
given the circumstances.

RScotti wrote:[color=blue]
> Brian,
> PS,
> It won't work I just tried to upgrade from ultimate to Ultimate but it said there is no upgrade.
> Will this work this way when SP1 comes out?
> OR should I lire and just say I want to upgrade from Business to Ultimate?
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:38:02 GMT, "Brian W" <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>[color=green]
>> "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
>> news:%239FpQrdYIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> Brian:
>>>
>>> This is interesting. Are you certain this works?
>>>
>>> And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in believing
>>> that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be used to install
>>> any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?[/color]
>> Yes, because I bought one recently to test with, I'll get another once SP1
>> is integrated. It is a full Vista install DVD. It worked with my system
>> builder OEM key, and is bootable.
>>
>>[color=darkred]
>>> Daze
>>>
>>> ---------------------
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Brian W wrote:
>>>> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...
>>>>> Brian,
>>>>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a new
>>>>> license?
>>>> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a
>>>> licence.
>>>>
>>>> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>>>> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>>>> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only the
>>>> disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>>>>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a disk
>>>>>>> copy
>>>>>>> program.
>>>>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any other
>>>>>>> free
>>>>>>> software.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>>>>> Microsoft download
>>>>>>> site.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>>>>> available
>>>>>>> switch parameters.
>>>>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>>>>> files.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files exist on
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>>>>> c:\i386
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>>>>> installation.
>>>>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available with
>>>>>> SP1
>>>>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Have a good day,
>>>>> RScotti
>>>>>
>>>>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>>>>[/color][/color]
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I agree also.But when SP1 comes out there may be an upgrade path for Ultimate!
On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:59:46 -0800, "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote:
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>Good question. I have Ultimate, too, and I would think that the thing to
>do would be to claim to want to upgrade from Business (or Premium, or
>Basic, even) to Ultimate, which I wouldn't really think of as a "lie,"
>given the circumstances.
>
>RScotti wrote:[color=green]
>> Brian,
>> PS,
>> It won't work I just tried to upgrade from ultimate to Ultimate but it said there is no upgrade.
>> Will this work this way when SP1 comes out?
>> OR should I lire and just say I want to upgrade from Business to Ultimate?
>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:38:02 GMT, "Brian W" <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> "Daze N. Knights" <Daze@Microdot.dot> wrote in message
>>> news:%239FpQrdYIHA.1188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Brian:
>>>>
>>>> This is interesting. Are you certain this works?
>>>>
>>>> And what, exactly, is an Anytime Upgrade disk? Am I correct in believing
>>>> that it is actually a full Vista install DVD that can be used to install
>>>> any version of Vista (depending on one's license)?
>>> Yes, because I bought one recently to test with, I'll get another once SP1
>>> is integrated. It is a full Vista install DVD. It worked with my system
>>> builder OEM key, and is bootable.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Daze
>>>>
>>>> ---------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Brian W wrote:
>>>>> "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...
>>>>>> Brian,
>>>>>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a new
>>>>>> license?
>>>>> No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a
>>>>> licence.
>>>>>
>>>>> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>>>>> You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>>>>> Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only the
>>>>> disc remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:13:09 GMT, "Brian W"
>>>>>> <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:OIH3daQYIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> From: "RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> | When SP1 comes out I want to slipstream it I already have a disk
>>>>>>>> copy
>>>>>>>> program.
>>>>>>>> | I need detailed instructions and if I have to buy or get any other
>>>>>>>> free
>>>>>>>> software.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> When SP1 is released, download that administrative EXE file from the
>>>>>>>> Microsoft download
>>>>>>>> site.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> After you download the EXE (and I can imagine it being pretty large),
>>>>>>>> execute the EXE file
>>>>>>>> with the /? (help) switch parameter. It will then show all the
>>>>>>>> available
>>>>>>>> switch parameters.
>>>>>>>> One will be for slipstreaming the service pack into the installation
>>>>>>>> files.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Example from WinXP which assumes the WinXP installation files exist on
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> "C:" drive as;
>>>>>>>> c:\i386
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> WinXP-SP2.exe -u -s:c:\
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> It's not as easy as with XP, due to Vista using image-based
>>>>>>> installation.
>>>>>>> But you could obtain an Anytime Upgrade disc once it's available with
>>>>>>> SP1
>>>>>>> integrated, this can be used to clean install with.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Have a good day,
>>>>>> RScotti
>>>>>>
>>>>>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>>>>>[/color]
>> --
>> Have a good day,
>> RScotti
>>
>> remove "nospam" in order to email me.
>>[/color][/color]
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"RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
news:a6usp3l9oj8653u4o6iri76tq55scvjc19@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> Brian,
> PS,
> It won't work I just tried to upgrade from ultimate to Ultimate but it
> said there is no upgrade.
> Will this work this way when SP1 comes out?
> OR should I lire and just say I want to upgrade from Business to Ultimate?[/color]

Yeah it doesn't matter what version you 'upgrade' from as you're not buying
a licence.

Thanks again Brian. I will hold on to this link till SP1 comes out.
I just hope MS doesn't change this EXCELLENT procedure!
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:00:19 GMT, "Brian W" <brian.wescombeSODOFF@ntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
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>
>"RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>news:a6usp3l9oj8653u4o6iri76tq55scvjc19@4ax.com...[color=green]
>> Brian,
>> PS,
>> It won't work I just tried to upgrade from ultimate to Ultimate but it
>> said there is no upgrade.
>> Will this work this way when SP1 comes out?
>> OR should I lire and just say I want to upgrade from Business to Ultimate?[/color]
>
>Yeah it doesn't matter what version you 'upgrade' from as you're not buying
>a licence.
>[/color]
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Hi,
MS changed this page below today and now you can't just buy the media.You have to buy the new license with it.
Is there a new link to just get the media without the license like the one below?
I searched MS and couldn't find a thing.
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>
>"RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>news:9gvrp35jkga5vkska49m65rmbejmipsf0k@4ax.com...[color=green]
>> Brian,
>> That sounds much better for me to do. But won't I have to pay for a new
>> license?[/color]
>
>No, there is a way of getting an Anytime disc without paying for a licence.
>
>[url]http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/overview.mspx[/url]
>
>You basically choose a licence to 'purchase', select that you want an
>Upgrade disc, then delete the licence from your basket so that only the disc
>remains. It's free apart from shipping costs.[/color]
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Frankly, I'm surprised the offered the media only at all. It looks like
this is no longer an option.

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"RScotti" <rscotti1@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
news:merpr3hng64qebs4891a8eql5q0d1u6isa@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> Hi,
> MS changed this page below today and now you can't just buy the media.You
> have to buy the new license with it.
> Is there a new link to just get the media without the license like the one
> below?
> I searched MS and couldn't find a thing.[/color]

Thanks,
They did up until yesterday. I will try to call MS and will let you know when I hear anything but will probably be a
while since it's not out get to the public.
On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:59:00 -0500, "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Frankly, I'm surprised the offered the media only at all. It looks like
>this is no longer an option.[/color]
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Richard,
Well, I called MS and they won't help me. I can only get the SP1 when it comes out March 19 (I think). :)
On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:59:00 -0500, "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Frankly, I'm surprised the offered the media only at all. It looks like
>this is no longer an option.[/color]
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