FAQ Windows Vista Free Upgrade, Getting Free Vista Upgrade CD (Updated)
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 Mar 5 2007, 11:39 AM
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Yeah, tell us what you got? Retail or OEM version? How is ur packaging like? Got full box edition o not??
Talking bout free upgrade, this mean that u guys got Window Xp original cds and now another copy of Vista? So u get 2 OS?? This post has been edited by adriankhoo153: Mar 5 2007, 11:41 AM |
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Mar 5 2007, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(V3000 @ Mar 5 2007, 11:57 AM) Yes and no But u need to key in the cd key in order to install it mah?? If we type in the xp cd keys into the Vista and upgrade it the XP cd keys will be invalid in future install.. but if we left the keys blank we'll have 2 original OS  i read this somewhere when i googling..Cheers!  |
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Mar 5 2007, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE(V3000 @ Mar 5 2007, 12:14 PM) From the website i read, The Vista have diff key.. before u install, u just left the old key (XP keys) blank and click 30days trail. Then after install they only key in the Vista cd keys.. Hehe but for now, i think Accs is too excited with his new Vista. Just like me when i got my Home Premium on last Friday at LYP.I cant confirm this yet.. hope accs can give us more detail after he install.. and after i get my Vista i'll post it here how to activate Vista without sacrifice XP keys and how to kill old XP cd keys at the same time Cheers! |
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Mar 5 2007, 01:13 PM
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Hmm, lfor my OEM version, COA Sticker doesn;t state Express Upgrade. Erm, is it business or Home Premium u get? Do tell us more. How bout the packaging?
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Mar 5 2007, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(V3000 @ Mar 5 2007, 02:41 PM) Bro, no driver included from manufacturer? thats mean we have to prepare the driver before we trying to upgrade? Normally u dun have to worry much on driver. It will install automactically all the driver for u once u connect to internet. QUOTE It state Express Upgrade cuz we r getting the Vista CD from Free Upgrade programme..Microsoft call it Express Upgrade. Im getting Home Premium. Packaging is just same as OEM package, Vista DVD, DVD Cover and small booklet. Looks like u have the same OEM packaging like mine.. This post has been edited by adriankhoo153: Mar 5 2007, 02:48 PM |
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Mar 5 2007, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(V3000 @ Mar 5 2007, 02:52 PM) Hopefully soo couse this thinkpad have alot driver to download  Ahh my status still same QUOTE My status for my dell is still "Pending". I don't get it. Annoyed, considering it is "Express" upgrade. Anybody else with a dell with the same status? Hehe, a waiting game  |
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Mar 5 2007, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(accs_centre @ Mar 5 2007, 03:04 PM) A bad news for all.. Seem the CDKEY given is for upgrade only..Means no clean install.. Must install from WinXP OS As expected! Bill Pintu is not doing charity  |
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Mar 5 2007, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(vailance @ Mar 5 2007, 03:50 PM) wat u mean by the dvd box is the box lik the retail 1? or just normal box>? There is two type of Vista. OEM and Retail version. Both different packaging. If OEM packaging, it's a normal small box with booklet and cds only. But if Retailed version, check out my Avatar logo. |
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Mar 5 2007, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(accs_centre @ Mar 5 2007, 05:46 PM) Finally Installed my Windows Vista...Wishing everyone get it soon.. Hehe, enjoy!! Welcome to Vista Home Premium club |
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Mar 6 2007, 12:55 PM
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Hehe, seems that there is another loophole in upgrade express. Now it's not upgrade but rather buy XP get Free Vista.. Haha
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Mar 6 2007, 03:49 PM
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But for OEM version, i heard that reseller said that only can activate 3 times only. How true i am not sure la. But if i were to change Mobo, Hdd etc, i need to call Microsoft to verified this. Otherwise cannot activate one.
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Mar 8 2007, 10:11 AM
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So how do u find Vista Home? WMP 11 change song takes about 5-7 seconds. How bout urs?
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Mar 8 2007, 12:25 PM
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QUOTE(V3000 @ Mar 8 2007, 12:02 PM) Yeah! i received it just now by pos laju Good, good, fast fast install and enjoy! Simple packaging cost me usd 21.21!! YEAH!! Vista!!Btw my 1 also from Taiwan, Big package but insode only 1 DVD hehe! SOO HAPPY!! Cheers! |
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Mar 8 2007, 12:46 PM
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QUOTE(accs_centre @ Mar 8 2007, 12:28 PM) Mine has no problem..take only 2 seconds ler Hmm strange. But i really can fell it lag delayed for a while when changing track. Wat i mean is current track are playing a song, then i double click on another song to play. Normally it take me about 2 sec to changing media. But in Vista it took me 5-7 second to change to another song. There is written 'Changing Media' in the delayed   |
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Mar 8 2007, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(V3000 @ Mar 8 2007, 01:15 PM) Bro, after i install, i manage to register it without install it 2x time.. just right click my computer then below change product keys then enter your vista keys then voila! Any first impression when u look at Vista? Good say WOW o not? hehe I left blank when i install Vista after install i right click My Computer then click change product key.. after sent detail to M$ my system now "Windows is activated" Btw.. i need to setup alot of stuff.. Vista RoX!! Cheers! |
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Mar 8 2007, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(V3000 @ Mar 8 2007, 03:06 PM) Bro, Vista make me headache.. i still trying to find stuff here and there.. Sounds like me when i first lay my hand on vista. 3.2? Ok la. Mine only 3.1 LOL. Using Asus notebook. the GC sux to the max..Hehe.. Yup, finding and updating driver is a real headache especially the one that hard to find..Hehe Btw my machine only score 3.2 >_<~ but everything running kinda smooth.. tonight i'll install software and i'll cry like a baby when my software not compatible with Vista Flip 3D really eyes catching le!! i flip it again again and again until i bored of it Cheers! |
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Mar 9 2007, 08:24 AM
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QUOTE(bezitagt @ Mar 9 2007, 12:41 AM) Can you show me da package? I'm also interested but my package is long way to go. Status: ordered.... Packaging for OEM version is like this one.. |
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Mar 10 2007, 12:20 PM
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Wah seems that more n more people are getting the free kits. Haha, for me i save all the hassle, bought a Asus notebook with freedos (No OS), and install my selft an OEM version of Home Premium. Nonnit wait lansung. Hahaha.... Price? same la if u bundle ur notebook with XP Pro bro..Hehe
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Mar 12 2007, 08:18 AM
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Yup, i dun recommend people to use Vista with old machine. Aero is just a simple requirement of 1GB Ram only. GC should be only 128mb
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Mar 12 2007, 02:06 PM
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QUOTE(ticke @ Mar 12 2007, 11:22 AM) through email? you scan the receipt or use digital camera and take a full image of the receipt? I dun think so that there is Vista Ultimate upgrade exist..juz curious ...any one here getting the vista ultimate upgrade?  |
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