If you are considering upgrading to or purchasing Windows Vista, we can answer     your questions and provide advice as to what choice is best for you. Below is a quick reference chart of  various upgrade paths. Additional information can be found at the Microsoft Site or feel free to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

The options

You can upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista by purchasing and installing an upgrade copy of Windows Vista.

Clean install

Upgrading to Windows Vista with a clean install means that you should copy all your files and settings to an extra hard drive or other storage device, and then install Windows Vista. After the installation is complete, reload your files and settings on your upgraded PC. You will then need to reinstall your applications.

Notes:

If you are currently using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional x64, you are eligible for an upgrade copy to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista, but a clean install is required.

Upgrade copies are not available for versions of Windows earlier than Windows 2000. These earlier versions of Windows require you to install a full copy of Windows Vista.

If the edition of Windows Vista that you choose to install will result in a loss of functionality over your current edition of Windows, you will need to do a clean install, or install Windows Vista to a new partition on your PC.