New system, MCE + Vista upgrade, best way?

Matth · Mar 27, 2007, 04:17 PM

A friend bought a new system, with Vista upgrade coupon, now I'm probably going to get roped in, so what's the best way, if there's even a choice?

They are fairly basic users, but I don't know if they have any relics that will make booting back into MCE essential (probably not).

I'd generally be inclined to keep it as clean as possible, but not sure how much software came with it, and if it would be easier to carry it forward or re-install.

PangingJr · Mar 29, 2007, 11:50 AM

i used to think i would first try having Vista upgrade version when Vista released since i just thought it's cheaper, but i later decided to keep XP licences, so that i able to continue use it legally. i didn't have time to check into Vista's lic. info, therefor, i still don't know all the fact behind it yet. so at this time i simply buy OEM copies instead.

the upgrade install has never been my favorite way of installing any operating systems, but anyway in this case, i guess it depends on how many commercial software licenses on the system you want to keep... if there is nothing to keep, then you can clean install the Vista upgrade version.

Mar 27, 2007, 04:17 PM	#1
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	New system, MCE + Vista upgrade, best way? A friend bought a new system, with Vista upgrade coupon, now I'm probably going to get roped in, so what's the best way, if there's even a choice? They are fairly basic users, but I don't know if they have any relics that will make booting back into MCE essential (probably not). I'd generally be inclined to keep it as clean as possible, but not sure how much software came with it, and if it would be easier to carry it forward or re-install. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Mar 29, 2007, 11:50 AM	#2
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i used to think i would first try having Vista upgrade version when Vista released since i just thought it's cheaper, but i later decided to keep XP licences, so that i able to continue use it legally. i didn't have time to check into Vista's lic. info, therefor, i still don't know all the fact behind it yet. so at this time i simply buy OEM copies instead. the upgrade install has never been my favorite way of installing any operating systems, but anyway in this case, i guess it depends on how many commercial software licenses on the system you want to keep... if there is nothing to keep, then you can clean install the Vista upgrade version.