I bang Microsoft . We had just started to give up ourselves to the fact that we were going toneed Windows XP on our strong driveif we ever had to reinstall our upgrade version of Vista . Then they came up with a solution left undefendable a gaping loophole . That ’s right , you’re able to add the upgrade version of Vista on a blank unvoiced drive . The bad news show ? The workaround ’s almost as much of a pain in the nooky as the original problem , requiring multiple installs …
https://gizmodo.com/no-clean-installs-with-upgrade-versions-of-vista-232081
Basically , start the setup for your upgrade variation of Vista on a blank hard drive , but do n’t inscribe the product Francis Scott Key . Instead , instal it as a 30 - solar day test . Once Vista ’s up and running , run setup again , entering your product key this metre . Do a clean install , then dab yourself on the back for saving $ 80 not having to keep XP around in instance you want a new hard drive at some point .
play fast , cause there ’s no telling how long this little jam ’s going to stay open .
Workaround expose For “ Clean Install ” With Vista Upgrade DVDs[DailyTech viadigg ]
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