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Old 08-23-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default can i upgrade my windows xp to vista

by buying the upgrade version of windows vista, rather than purchasing the whole retail version?
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...c-options.aspx

That will let you know what your options are, but yes you can upgrade from XP to Vista and its cheaper.

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thanks, can't rep you but i would if i could....good info
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You can too rep him, it just doesn't show it, and it's not as simple


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