The difference is that the edition for $160 is an upgrader's edition. While you are still receiving the full Vista operating system, you are required to provide proof of ownership of a previous, qualifying version of Windows, and then install it on the computer with the previous version installed. It's Microsoft's way of showing its appreciation to returning customers, similar to other companies offering upgrader mail-in rebates. If you want to install Vista on a computer without a previous, qualifying version installed, however, you must purchase the full version.
Hope this helps,
John
Hi, I was thinking about upgrading to Windows Vista Home Premium.
When I looked on Best Buy's website, they said that for one of the editions it was $240, and for another it was $160.
Can you tell me why they have it this way?

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