It's official: upgrade hack included in Vista SP1

somanyholes · Apr 03, 2008, 19:16:51

maybe of interest for vista peeps..

http://www.windowssecrets.com/2008/04/03/01-Its-official-upgrade-hack-included-in-Vista-SP1

Rik · Apr 03, 2008, 19:21:00

What a strange thing for MS to do, and then continue to do.

madasahatter · Apr 03, 2008, 19:31:23

Very strange - just makes me wonder what they are up to

Rik · Apr 03, 2008, 19:41:18

With MS, it's always wise to wonder what they are up to! 8)

Ray · Apr 03, 2008, 19:47:00

Don't know where he gets his UK pricing from though, I can't find anyone selling Vista Home Premium upgrade for £50 at the moment, more like £125 where I've looked.

madasahatter · Apr 03, 2008, 19:53:12

Quote from: Rik on Apr 03, 2008, 19:41:18
With MS, it's always wise to wonder what they are up to! 8)

Watch out Rik - you're starting to sound like Jerry - Marvin the paranoid android has nothing on him

plugwash · Apr 03, 2008, 19:58:32

I don't think windows ever asked for the key for the old version anyway so they have no way to tell if you are upgrading from a legit copy or a copy from TPB.

Though if you are going to bend/break the rules anyway you may as well buy system builder packs. They are cheaper than upgrades and if you buy more than a certain number you can register as a system builder and get support (which will probablly be better support than retail purchasers get).

Steve · Apr 03, 2008, 20:04:04

Quote from: Sheltieuk on Apr 03, 2008, 19:47:00
Don't know where he gets his UK pricing from though, I can't find anyone selling Vista Home Premium upgrade for £50 at the moment, more like £125 where I've looked.

Amazon £79.99 Vista Home premium upgrade

Sebby · Apr 03, 2008, 20:06:47

Ah, so it's not including a hack as such, they just haven't taken that "feature" away with SP1. That's a good thing, if you ask me; I myself bought the upgrade - after all, I own XP, so why should I shell out for the full version of Vista? And I still want to be able to do a clean install. I think there would be outrage (not that they'd probably care) if they'd taken that feature away.

Rik · Apr 04, 2008, 09:41:31

Quote from: madasahatter on Apr 03, 2008, 19:53:12
Watch out Rik - you're starting to sound like Jerry - Marvin the paranoid android has nothing on him

Only just starting? The medication must be working!

Niall · Apr 05, 2008, 23:03:29

Quote from: stevethegas on Apr 03, 2008, 20:04:04
Amazon £79.99 Vista Home premium upgrade

You can buy the full product from www.scan.co.uk for that.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=527300

64 bit version. £61.79