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Windows Anytime Upgrade

Upgrade Windows Vista anytime you're ready

When you're ready for more of what Windows Vista has to offer, Windows Anytime Upgrade is a convenient and affordable way to enhance your experience. From the comfort of your home or office, you can purchase and install a more powerful edition of Windows Vista.

Through the Microsoft authorized merchant of your choice, you can easily upgrade from:

Windows Vista Home Basic edition logo

Home Basic

Windows Vista Home Premium edition logo

to Home Premium

Windows Vista Ultimate edition logo

or Ultimate


Windows Vista Home Premium edition logo

Home Premium

Windows Vista Ultimate edition logo

to Ultimate


Windows Vista Business edition logo

Business

Windows Vista Ultimate edition logo

to Ultimate


How It Works

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Windows Vista Home Premium or Window Vista Ultimate

Windows Anytime Upgrade disc

Upgrade

Before upgrading, you'll want to ensure that your PC is ready to run the new edition you've chosen. Here are three things that can help you get ready.

  1. Learn more about the editions.

  2. Compare the editions.

  3. Run Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor.

You need three things to begin your Windows Anytime Upgrade.

  1. Your Windows Anytime Upgrade disc.

    Don't have a disc? Order one now.

  2. A major credit card to complete the transaction.

  3. An authorized merchant in your country.

After you complete the online transaction, this is how the actual upgrade process takes place.

  1. You'll download a program to your desktop that prepares your PC for the upgrade.

  2. Follow the onscreen instructions and insert your Windows Anytime Upgrade disc if prompted.

  3. Run the program from your desktop, and you're on your way to enjoying more of Windows Vista.

Before you begin, read through the Windows Anytime Upgrade Checklist.

To learn more, visit the Windows Anytime Upgrade support page and FAQ.

Compare key features available in editions of Windows Vista.

Easily transfer all of your content and settings from your old PC to your new Windows Vista-based PC.

Learn more about your options for upgrading to Windows Vista.


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