1. Buy a genuine retail version, probably around 900 yuan .. Go to a big store to buy it. ..
2. Pay the upgrade fee through the system program: click the Start button, click the control panel, click the system and maintenance WBR, and then click Windows Anytime Upgrade to open Windows Anytime Upgrade.
The following are answers to some common questions about Windows Anytime Upgrade.
What do I need to buy?
To upgrade to another version of Windows Vista, you must purchase an online upgrade program. Windows Anytime Upgrade will automatically take you to a website where you can purchase the upgrade program. After purchasing the upgrade program, WBR system will inform you to download the software to prepare for the computer upgrade. It takes a few minutes for WBR to download this software.
Why do I need a Windows Vista CD?
You can install an upgraded version of Windows Vista from the Windows Vista CD.
Windows Vista CD includes all versions of Windows Vista. WBR The software you downloaded after purchasing the upgrade program contains the product key. WBR This product key determines which version of Windows Vista can be installed from the CD.
How to get a Windows Vista CD?
You may have bought your computer with a Windows Vista CD, or you may have bought this CD for upgrading to Windows Vista. If the CD cannot be found, WBR can order a new CD on the website where the upgrade program was purchased. After clicking WBR to start the upgrade process, Windows Anytime Upgrade will automatically take you to a website where you can purchase the upgrade program and order CDs.
The new CD will be mailed to you. You only need to pay the transportation fee and handling fee.
How do I upgrade Windows Vista on a computer other than the one I used to purchase the upgrade?
1. Buy the upgrade program.
2. Download the software files used to upgrade the computer.
3. Save the software file, and then copy it to the computer to be upgraded.
4. Install the software on the computer you want to upgrade, and then WBR will follow the instructions on the screen.
You need a Windows Vista CD to complete the upgrade.
Windows Anytime Upgrade can only be used on computers that are already running Windows Vista. You cannot use Windows Anytime Upgrade to upgrade a computer running an earlier version of Windows.
When you buy an upgrade program for another computer, WBR must indicate which version of Windows Vista is currently running on the computer to be upgraded, and must also indicate which version of Windows Vista to upgrade to.
How to upgrade multiple computers to different versions of Windows Vista?
You must purchase a new upgrade program for each computer that will be upgraded to a different version of Windows Vista. You can only purchase one upgrade at a time. WBR can use the same Windows Vista CD to upgrade the operating system on different computers.
If the upgraded version of Windows Vista requires specific hardware, WBR, how can I determine whether my computer has the required hardware for this function?
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can be used to determine whether you have the necessary hardware to use specific features of a specific version of Windows Vista. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is a program that WBR can download and run on your computer to determine whether the computer can be upgraded to WBR level. Your computer must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista. This download is about 5 MB.
Please note that downloading this file through a high-speed Internet connection may only take a few minutes. It may take a long time to download this file through a modem or other slow Internet connection.
Upgrade to another version of Windows Vista.
If you want more features of Windows Vista, you can upgrade to another version. WBR You can purchase the upgrade CD in the retail store, or use Windows Anytime Upgrade to purchase the upgrade online, and then use Windows Anytime Upgrade CD or Windows Installation CD to complete the upgrade process.
According to the answers to the following three questions, decide how to upgrade:
Do you have an upgraded or full version of Windows Vista? This will be marked on the front of the Windows Vista retail box or on the online sales receipt. [WBR] This requires your home basic installation disk.
If you already have a compatible licensed version of Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista, you can install an upgraded version of Windows Vista. The full copy can be used for upgrading (if possible) or performing a fresh installation of Windows Vista (even if you don't have an operating system installed on your computer).
Can I use the version of Windows Vista currently installed on my computer to upgrade to the version of Windows Vista you purchased? If you are not sure, please refer to "WBR What installation options can you choose?" Later in this topic. . [Your upgrade is available]
Do you want to keep your personal files, settings and programs?
Performing an upgrade will preserve your personal files, settings and programs. Performing a fresh installation of Windows Vista will not keep your personal files, settings and programs. WBR For information about how to restore your files after cleaning up the installation, WBR please go online to how to restore your personal files after performing a custom installation. [You are performing an upgrade operation, not a clean-up installation operation, so you can ignore this step]
You may also need to decide whether to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows Vista. For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have an upgraded copy of the 32-bit version of Windows Vista, you must start the upgrade when you are running the existing version of Windows.
For instructions on how to perform an upgrade or clean up an installation, see Installing and Reinstalling Windows.
For more information about installing and upgrading the 32-bit version of Windows, please visit the installation options of Windows Vista(32-bit) online.
What installation options can I choose?
The following table shows the installation options when upgrading from one version of Windows Vista to another.
From Windows Vista Home Basic Edition to
Do this.
Windows Vista home premium edition
Upgrade [this is what you need to do]
Windows Vista business edition
promote
Windows Vista ultimate edition
promote
Windows Vista(64-bit version)
Clean installation
From Windows Vista Home Premium to
Do this.
Windows Vista home basic edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista business edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista ultimate edition
promote
Windows Vista(64-bit version)
Clean installation
From Windows Vista Business to
Do this.
Windows Vista home basic edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista home premium edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista ultimate edition
promote
Windows Vista(64-bit version)
Clean installation
From Windows Vista Ultimate to
Do this.
Windows Vista home basic edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista home premium edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista business edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista(64-bit version)
Clean installation
From Windows Vista(64-bit version) to
Do this.
Windows Vista home basic edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista home premium edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista business edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista ultimate edition
Clean installation
Windows Vista(64-bit version)
promote
If you are not sure which version of Windows Vista is installed on your computer, here are the steps to check the version:
Click the Start button, click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance WBR, and then click Welcome Center to open the Welcome Center.
Details of the version of Windows you are running and your computer are displayed near the top of the window.
Use Windows Anytime Upgrade to upgrade to another version of Windows Vista.
Using Windows Anytime Upgrade is a new way to upgrade a 32-bit version of Windows Vista to another 32-bit version of Windows Vista by purchasing a new version of the license online.
1. Open Windows Anytime Upgrade by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance WBR, and then clicking Windows Anytime Upgrade.
2. Follow the instructions on each page.
After the upgrade, the new version of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To learn more about the new features just installed, WBR please read "What's New in Windows Vista" in the Welcome Center on the desktop, or search for "What's New" in Help and Support.
Upgrade from 32-bit version to 64-bit version
You cannot upgrade from the 32-bit version of Windows Vista to the 64-bit version of Windows Vista. You must use the full version of Windows Vista to perform a clean installation of the 64-bit version.
For instructions on how to perform a fresh installation, see Installing and Reinstalling Windows.
For more information about installing and upgrading the 64-bit version of Windows, please visit the installation options of Windows Vista(64-bit) online.
Start the installation by inserting a 64-bit Windows Vista DVD into your computer's CD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer. WBR must start a 64-bit installation from a 64-bit CD because Windows installation cannot run on a 32-bit version of Windows.
Upgrade a 64-bit version to another 64-bit version.
If you have installed a 64-bit version of Windows Vista, you can upgrade to another 64-bit version, as follows:
From Windows Vista Home Basic Edition (64-bit) to Windows Vista Home Premium Edition (64-bit)
From Windows Vista Home Basic Edition (64-bit) to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (64-bit)
From Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) to Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
From Windows Vista Business(64-bit) to Windows Vista Ultimate(64-bit)
With the full version, you can perform a fresh installation of any 64-bit version of Windows Vista.