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  • Thursday, June 25, 2009 3:28 PMBigOrangeSU Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    Hi-
    I purchased a Dell Studio XPS for 1300 a few days ago, I got a ridiculous deal. The problem is I got it with Vista Home Premium because they don't offer Vista Business on that system (who knows why they can't add that as an option?) Well I want to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional  because I want to be able to use that Virtual XP mode thing for some older software. Can I purchase the $99.00 upgrade for Windows 7 Professional or do I need to first upgrade to Windows Vista Business? Pretty much my question is the requirement for windows 7 professional, any version of vista or must it be vista business? I would return and repurchase my dell that I ordered to get the free upgrade, the problem is I got such a good deal on it, I don't mind spending an extra 100 bucks because it will still be cheaper.

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  • Monday, July 13, 2009 11:03 PMSick Freak Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    According to the upgrade FAQs (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/upgrade-faq.aspx),

    What are the "equivalent" Windows 7 products for Windows Vista?
    - Windows Vista Home Premium -> Windows 7 Home Premium
    - Windows Vista Business -> Windows 7 Professional
    - Windows Vista Ultimate -> Windows 7 Ultimate


    It looks like you'll need to purchase an upgrade to Vista Business first before upgrading to Windows 7 Professional.
    • Proposed As Answer byA70M1C Friday, August 28, 2009 1:15 AM
    • Edited bySick Freak Monday, July 13, 2009 11:11 PM
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