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Help- vista cd problem

by Bloodyleaf Jun 26, 2009 11:13AM PDT

Ok, so i accidentally used a home basic cd for reformatting my computer instead of a home premium cd, what should I do?

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Perform an upgrade installation from Basic to Premium.

by John.Wilkinson Jun 26, 2009 1:25PM PDT

The CDs actually contain all editions, but the key unlocks one specific edition. Just perform an upgrade installation from Home Basic to Home Premium and you should be good to go.

Hope this helps,
John

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o thx

by Bloodyleaf Jun 26, 2009 6:23PM PDT

thx, for the upgrade would i just download it here?

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O no.

by Kees Bakker Jun 26, 2009 6:59PM PDT

You can't download Vista. Use your dvd.

Kees

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by Bloodyleaf Jun 27, 2009 10:47AM PDT

No, I mean the upgrade from home basic to home premium.
Ricky

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Exactly...

by John.Wilkinson Jun 27, 2009 2:43PM PDT

You use your Windows Vista DVD to perform thee upgrade. If you have it in hand, why insist on throwing it away and trying to use something else? (Hint: You MUST use the DVD.)

John

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