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Windows XP Trial to Vista?

08mxkfx

08mxkfx

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I have windows installed on my iMac via bootcamp and since the disc i used i dont have the serial code for XP is in trial mode saysing i have 3 days to activate, could i just buy the Windows Vista Upgrade disc to upgrade to vista and have a legit copy of windows? Or do i need XP to not be in Trial mode?
 
I don't think the trial will work. Why not buy an OEM version of Vista? It's about the same price as the upgrade.
 
Cause the upgrade is cheaper and i can get it at my walmart otherwise i have to drive 30min+ to go some where that has the full version.
 
CWallace said:
It may work. I don't know if it requires an activated copy of Windows XP to install.
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Risky chance if it doesn't

Woof, Woof - Dawg
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08mxkfx said:
Didnt realize i could get it that cheap off the internet. I guess ill order that and play it safe. Whats the difference betweent he 32bit and 64bit?
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There aren't that many drivers and programs that are 64-bit, just go for the 32.
 
MacDawg said:
Risky chance if it doesn't.
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Well I expect it will say during the product check stage that Windows XP needs to be activated if that is a requirement.

I mean, you can actually use your Windows Vista upgrade media to upgrade itself, so... 😀
 
Yeah i only need windows to one program that isnt made for a mac and the company has no plans to make one! 😡
 
It means that instead of the license belonging to one user, it belongs to the machine, and it doesn't come with any manuals or fancy box. It's just a DVD and serial number.
 
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