If the Vista DVD has the 'Includes Windows Anytime Upgrade' logo, then the media is what Microsoft refers to as the 'Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) DVD' and users will be able to swap between editions.

Additionally, as shown by the image towards the bottom, Vista Home Basic can only upgrade to Home Premium and Ultimate, while Windows Vista Home Premium and Business can only 'grow' to the Ultimate edition.īy including all the editions of Windows Vista on a single installation media, Microsoft has streamlined as much as possible the upgrading process between editions. There are limitations set in place, for example, users will not be able to upgrade between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Vista. The Redmond Company introduced, concomitantly with the launch of Windows Vista, a new feature designed to enable users to develop a lower end edition of the operating system. All editions of Windows Vista are basic versions with the sole exception of Ultimate, according to Microsoft. There are activation problems in the Windows Anytime Upgrade heaven.

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