Re: Logical Follow-on To Windows XP Professional SP2

Correct. : )

However, just be wary that if it's an upgrade, whether from OEM or
retail, you need the original Windows XP CD and all the license
agreements in order to "stay legal".

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"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "D. Spencer Hines" <poguemidden@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Thank you.
>>
>> DSH
>>
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> | Yes you will be able to upgrade from OEM versions to Windows Vista
>> retail
>> | versions.
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>> | "D. Spencer Hines" <poguemidden@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> | > No, I had no intention of "upgrading" to Home Premium x64.
>> | >
>> | > OEM versions will be upgradeable?
>> | >
>> | > DSH
>> | >
>> | > "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in
>> message
>> | > news:eba4pdjPGHA.740@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> | >
>> | >> Actually, I think you will be able to purchase an upgrade
>> license for
>> XP
>> | >> Professional x64 depending on the Edition you choose. Users of
>> Windows
>> XP
>> | >> Professional x86, x64 or 2000 Professional must upgrade to
>> Windows
>> Vista
>> | >> Business, Enterprise or Ultimate because those Vista SKU's share
>> the
>> same
>> | >> common core architecture with Microsofts previous generation
>> Business
>> | >> operating systems. Note, I am referring to valid upgrade paths,
>> and
>> other
>> | >> features that might be relevant to XP Professional and 2000
>> Professional
>> | >> users such as Domain Join, Group Policy Editor, Encryption and
>> mobility
>> | >> features.
>> | >>
>> | >> So, don't expect to have an upgrade path from XP Professional
>> x64 to
>> | >> Vista
>> | >> Home Premium x64, thats invalid.
>> | >> --
>> | >> --
>> | >> Andre
>> | >> Windows Connect | http://www.windowsconnected.com
>> | >> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> | >> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> | >> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>> | >> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>> | >> "D. Spencer Hines" <poguemidden@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> | >> news:%23b8qrQjPGHA.1696@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> | >
>> | >>> Which of the forthcoming versions of Vista will be the logical
>> follow-on
>> | >>> and next generation upgrade of Win XP Pro SP2?
>> | >>>
>> | >>> DSH
>>
>>

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