Reference number: CH000925
How to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista.
Question:
How to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista.
Answer:
Before following any of the below steps first make sure you've
reviewed document CH000924 for a listing
of recommendations and suggestions to follow before upgrading to
Windows Vista.
After you've read the recommendations in the above document
insert the Windows Vista DVD into the computer and Start the
installation. Windows will prompt you to go online to get the latest
updates for the installation. We highly recommend you choose this
option to make sure that any updates that are available are
downloaded before installing.
Next, you'll be prompted to go online and check for updates
before installing Windows Vista. We also suggest users check for
available installation updates before continuing with the setup.
Next, Windows will prompt the license terms, if you agree to
these terms check the I accept the license terms and click
Next.
Finally, Windows Vista will prompt you for the type of
installation. If you wish to keep all your previous settings select
Upgrade. If you with to install a clean copy of Windows, and
perform more advanced options select the Custom option. Users
who are having difficulties upgrading to Windows Vista may wish to
choose the custom installation.
Once Windows Vista has completed copying and setting up the files
on your computer you'll go through a few more additional steps that
will complete the Windows installation. We also suggest once Windows
Vista has been successfully installed on the computer that you run
the Windows update to make sure you have all the latest updates and
drivers installed on your computers. Additional information about
updating Windows can be found on document
CH000545.
Additional information:
- Additional information about running a Windows Vista upgrade
clean install can be found on document
CH000926.
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