How to upgrade Vista Home to Ultimate?

January 29th, 2020

Hi.
I got Vista Home (already activated) with my laptop.
I also got an upgrade CD for Ultimate but it needs some sort of serial or something according to its write-up.
Is there a way to upgrade without forking the money for that serial?
Are there any patches that will work without messing up the currently installed programs.
Thanks in advance.

Answer #1
Nope..You need a legit key for Ultimate..or you can download a pirated version..but you have to reinstall..
Answer #2
You can’t mate. I was in the exact same position, bought a computer with Vista Home Basic and wanted to upgrade.
I had to format to install ultimate to found myself not really enjoying it… so switched back to xp pro sp2.
Answer #3
Bad news but thank you nevertheless.
I just need domain support capability and maybe the fix for MCE 2005 will also work here.
Answer #4
Bad news but thank you nevertheless.
I just need domain support capability and maybe the fix for MCE 2005 will also work here.

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Answer #5
Nope..You need a legit key for Ultimate..or you can download a pirated version..but you have to reinstall..
^ Look in the appz section for a preactivated ultimate version…
Answer #6
You can do an upgrade install (I think) so your files would be saved.
Answer #7

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You can do an upgrade install (I think) so your files would be saved.
He could try this…
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/windowsanytimeupgrade/faq.mspx
Answer #8
the easy way to upgrade without spending a penny , go to a pc store look for a laptop with ultimate installed, have jelly bean in a usb stick ready to stick in copy paste product key , go home write down the key , after installing ultimate choose activate by phone and follow the instructions ull get it activated and wa laaaa
Answer #9
or if you are to lazy to do that just download my upload after installing ultimate or what ever version you wish, go to http://www.~ Dead file host ~/?d=9ADF70XD
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, and follow the instructions , enjoy man i personally hate vista , id choose linux , prehaps mandriva 2008 install crossover office 7 pro and u have all you need in an os , minus most virus issues
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Answer #10
whats the pass to this megaupload file!?