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Windows XP Trial to Vista?

08mxkfx

08mxkfx

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Oct 4, 2007
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I have windows installed on my iMac via bootcamp and since the disc i used i dont have the serial code for XP is in trial mode saysing i have 3 days to activate, could i just buy the Windows Vista Upgrade disc to upgrade to vista and have a legit copy of windows? Or do i need XP to not be in Trial mode?
 
I don't think the trial will work. Why not buy an OEM version of Vista? It's about the same price as the upgrade.
 
Cause the upgrade is cheaper and i can get it at my walmart otherwise i have to drive 30min+ to go some where that has the full version.
 
CWallace said:
It may work. I don't know if it requires an activated copy of Windows XP to install.
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Risky chance if it doesn't

Woof, Woof - Dawg
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08mxkfx said:
Didnt realize i could get it that cheap off the internet. I guess ill order that and play it safe. Whats the difference betweent he 32bit and 64bit?
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There aren't that many drivers and programs that are 64-bit, just go for the 32.
 
MacDawg said:
Risky chance if it doesn't.
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Well I expect it will say during the product check stage that Windows XP needs to be activated if that is a requirement.

I mean, you can actually use your Windows Vista upgrade media to upgrade itself, so... :D
 
Yeah i only need windows to one program that isnt made for a mac and the company has no plans to make one! :mad:
 
on the link you posted what does it mean when it says for system builders?
 
It means that instead of the license belonging to one user, it belongs to the machine, and it doesn't come with any manuals or fancy box. It's just a DVD and serial number.
 
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