Version upgrade possible?

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When I installed RC1, I did not have a license key, and I picked "Business"
version, as that was indicated the most appropriate. I now have a key, but
that I see only works for the "Ultimate" version. Is there a way to upgrade
the version to Ultimate so the key will work? I have not been able to get a
key via telephone, as recommended earlier, the activation code just seems to
baffle the operators when I call. I am unable to get a new installation of
RC1 to take, and I have a working version that will stop if I can't activate!
 
I can't guarantee it will work, but you might try a Repair
Install and put in the Ultimate key then. I know there is
the Repair Install option in Win XP after you go past the
point where you press F8(?) to accept the EULA, but I don't
know if you would have that option in Vista or not.
 
How about if you boot from the Vista DVD? In Win XP you
only get the Repair Install option if you have booted from
the CD.
 
Yes, I found that, but there was not a way to "upgrade" to Ultimate from
there. Now the install has expired, and I am almost having to re-format and
install XP again.
 
Tripp Lewis said:
When I installed RC1, I did not have a license key, and I picked
"Business"
version, as that was indicated the most appropriate. I now have a key, but
that I see only works for the "Ultimate" version. Is there a way to
upgrade
the version to Ultimate so the key will work? I have not been able to get
a
key via telephone, as recommended earlier, the activation code just seems
to
baffle the operators when I call. I am unable to get a new installation of
RC1 to take, and I have a working version that will stop if I can't
activate!
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When Vista becomes a retail product, you are supposed to be able to upgrade
one version to another using the DVD and a new Product Key that you may
purchase from a retail partner. I have never tried this and it may not be
working in any of the pre-release versions. Has anyone tried this or does
anyone know the procedure or even if this is possible with a pre-release
build?
 
I know you probably don't want to do this, but I think you'll have to boot
from the Vista CD and enter the key and re-install Ultimate.
 
I didn't want to have to re-format, I am trying now to re-install. If I don't
put the key in at first, I get more options and it shows me disk space needed
as 9 GB rather that the 17 GB I couldn't provide.

Maybe it will work....
 
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