Comments on: Workaround For Clean Install With Vista Upgrade DVDs http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/ formerly TomCoyote Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:40:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Adam http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-1593 Adam Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:21:17 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-1593 This saved me!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! This saved me!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Mike Bell http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-1581 Mike Bell Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:18:05 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-1581 I tried the go around method. It worked great for about three months, than one day I rebooted my computer and I could not log on. There was a message "this version of Vista is not Genuine". I phoned Microsoft asking them why this had happened, they had no answers. I tried everything "No Luck" I was on and off the phone with Microsoft for 3 days. I lost all my data on my C drive. To make a long story short Microsoft ended up issuing me a new key and I needed Xp to upgrade my system. I tried the go around method. It worked great for about three months, than one day I rebooted my computer and I could not log on. There was a message "this version of Vista is not Genuine". I phoned Microsoft asking them why this had happened, they had no answers. I tried everything "No Luck" I was on and off the phone with Microsoft for 3 days. I lost all my data on my C drive. To make a long story short Microsoft ended up issuing me a new key and I needed Xp to upgrade my system.

]]> By: Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key | What the Tech http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-853 Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key | What the Tech Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:36:12 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-853 [...] Update: Workaround posted here! [...] [...] Update: Workaround posted here! [...]

]]> By: Paul http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-779 Paul Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:32:46 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-779 Help! I had problems with XP, did a clean install of Vista (did not enter product Id as instructed) and everything on Vista works fine with my computer. I then purchased vista upgrade product key and tried to "upgrade" Vista to Vista and my install of Vista failed because of incomptable components (although I am using the first Vista now fine!) Any ideas? Help!

I had problems with XP, did a clean install of Vista (did not enter product Id as instructed) and everything on Vista works fine with my computer. I then purchased vista upgrade product key and tried to
"upgrade" Vista to Vista and my install of Vista failed because of incomptable components (although I am using the first Vista now fine!)

Any ideas?

]]> By: Kim http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-708 Kim Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:23:06 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-708 I installed vista upgrade from dell over xp. Computer was locking up constantly, so I did a clean (erased everything) install with the vista and did not put in any key code. Then as soon as that was installed...I reinstalled it over the orginial (vista without key) version but did this with the key code. Everything works perfectly...all softwre I have used seems to be working great. I found this website while looking for the latest roxio software. I installed vista upgrade from dell over xp. Computer was locking up constantly, so I did a clean (erased everything) install with the vista and did not put in any key code. Then as soon as that was installed...I reinstalled it over the orginial (vista without key) version but did this with the key code. Everything works perfectly...all softwre I have used seems to be working great. I found this website while looking for the latest roxio software.

]]> By: Robert http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-638 Robert Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:30:17 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-638 This is one reason why when folks ask me if I'm going to Vista now, I'm like "I don't think so". As someone mentioned before, about a year from now will be best after other folks have the problems and work out the bugs. Have fun is all I can say.... This is one reason why when folks ask me if I'm going to Vista now, I'm like "I don't think so".

As someone mentioned before, about a year from now will be best after other folks have the problems and work out the bugs. Have fun is all I can say....

]]> By: Chenry http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-624 Chenry Tue, 29 May 2007 08:51:36 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-624 I realy do not understand what you talking about.You can use 1 XP key for 1000 computer,or reinstall xp 1000 time even you đi upgrade it to vista and want to roll back.That's no ptoblem.But if after you do upgrade to vista and then you back to XP .You can not upgrade to vista again with same xp key I realy do not understand what you talking about.You can use 1 XP key for 1000 computer,or reinstall xp 1000 time even you đi upgrade it to vista and want to roll back.That's no ptoblem.But if after you do upgrade to vista and then you back to XP .You can not upgrade to vista again with same xp key

]]> By: Paul http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-250 Paul Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:38:27 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-250 XP key invalidated?... try calling Microsoft Activation; tell them that Vista is NOT running properly on your hardware (which, with all your old apps at this point, it probably ISN'T!) - ask them to allow you to go back to XP - perhaps they will do this for you. It's certainly worth a try. Then you can follow the alternate procedure and work with Vista until you are comfortable with it AND it is ready for prime time. XP key invalidated?... try calling Microsoft Activation; tell them that Vista is NOT running properly on your hardware (which, with all your old apps at this point, it probably ISN'T!) - ask them to allow you to go back to XP - perhaps they will do this for you. It's certainly worth a try. Then you can follow the alternate procedure and work with Vista until you are comfortable with it AND it is ready for prime time.

]]> By: John http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-225 John Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:34:08 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-225 Why u want Vista on your Computer. Vista is nothing more then a overpriced Plus! package with DRM junk in it like XP. U want vista, just install a Vista Transformation Pack in Windows XP and u have Vista. Vista is not the money worth buying. U need a new anti-virus or Internet Security Suite (your old one dont work on Vista) When u use Roxio 8 or Nero 6 u can buy Roxio 9 or Nero 7 for all your multimedia burning needs, an old version dont work on Vista. The use of Vista on a PC is not even proven, its only a HYPE. U need to buy anything u use on your pc over again in a new version, and for what reason ? Just u got AERO, a gadgetbar on the right and a Media Center with a new skin. U got Defender, a spyware remover that works for 50%. The security in Vista is just more a joke then a fact, when u see whats on the piracy scene, Vista is already a HOT item on piracy sites. (sad but true, MS fails again before the OS is launched in stores) U want bling bling on a computer ? Buy a Mac with Mac OS X Tiger (future based Leopard, the real Windows killer (not only Vista)). Dont buy a bad overpriced copy, buy the real thing. Dont see me as a mac fan or a PC hater, these are just the facts. If Vista is that good what MS is telling u, i had it installed on any PC or Laptop at home. Your rights as end user are a joke too u trow your money in the trashcan when u buy vista. U own nothing u have nothing. The upgrade system is like u go 30 years back in time. Installing a OS before installing the other one. And EVERYONE have internet on THAT computer. (irronic) This is the same nonsense like Valve's STEAM to play HL2. It costs u more time and work then its worth. (and money) Whats the problem with Intalling a Upgrade version on a pc or laptop and putting your retail or OEM CD in the drive so u can install the OS. This is a problem for hardcore pc users and gamers (when u format your pc a lot, u remove and add hardware a lot on a year) vista is a hell on your computer and useless when u read all of this. Lots of problems u will see when the system asks u too activate windows. Product activation is like a car that u have to start with a handle like in the old days. And you dont own the handlekey thats the best part. Back to the stone age with Microsoft. XP was the first attemt, Vista is the second one. Why u want Vista on your Computer.
Vista is nothing more then a overpriced Plus! package with DRM junk in it like XP.
U want vista, just install a Vista Transformation Pack in Windows XP and u have Vista.

Vista is not the money worth buying.
U need a new anti-virus or Internet Security Suite (your old one dont work on Vista)
When u use Roxio 8 or Nero 6 u can buy Roxio 9 or Nero 7 for all your multimedia burning needs, an old version dont work on Vista.

The use of Vista on a PC is not even proven, its only a HYPE.

U need to buy anything u use on your pc over again in a new version, and for what reason ?

Just u got AERO, a gadgetbar on the right and a Media Center with a new skin.
U got Defender, a spyware remover that works for 50%.
The security in Vista is just more a joke then a fact, when u see whats on the piracy scene, Vista is already a HOT item on piracy sites. (sad but true, MS fails again before the OS is launched in stores)
U want bling bling on a computer ?
Buy a Mac with Mac OS X Tiger (future based Leopard, the real Windows killer (not only Vista)).
Dont buy a bad overpriced copy, buy the real thing.

Dont see me as a mac fan or a PC hater, these are just the facts.
If Vista is that good what MS is telling u, i had it installed on any PC or Laptop at home.

Your rights as end user are a joke too u trow your money in the trashcan when u buy vista.
U own nothing u have nothing.
The upgrade system is like u go 30 years back in time.
Installing a OS before installing the other one.
And EVERYONE have internet on THAT computer. (irronic)
This is the same nonsense like Valve's STEAM to play HL2.

It costs u more time and work then its worth. (and money)
Whats the problem with Intalling a Upgrade version on a pc or laptop and putting your retail or OEM CD in the drive so u can install the OS.

This is a problem for hardcore pc users and gamers (when u format your pc a lot, u remove and add hardware a lot on a year) vista is a hell on your computer and useless when u read all of this.
Lots of problems u will see when the system asks u too activate windows.
Product activation is like a car that u have to start with a handle like in the old days.
And you dont own the handlekey thats the best part.

Back to the stone age with Microsoft.
XP was the first attemt, Vista is the second one.

]]> By: dweebs http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-183 dweebs Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:11:11 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-183 I've already re-installed Win XP after trying to install Vista (which died 3/4 way through the install). XP re-installed ok with my old key, out of the box, and allowed me to install Service Pack 2, so that I could try a clean install of Vista again. The second attempt to install Vista worked okay. Then I found out that I could've installed a trial version of Vista... I've already re-installed Win XP after trying to install Vista (which died 3/4 way through the install). XP re-installed ok with my old key, out of the box, and allowed me to install Service Pack 2, so that I could try a clean install of Vista again. The second attempt to install Vista worked okay. Then I found out that I could've installed a trial version of Vista...

]]> By: scowse http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-180 scowse Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:39:20 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-180 Wow!! That is sooo much better!! For an upgrade install on a new hdd you only have to install XP ONCE and Vista TWICE. This is productivity plus :( Wow!!

That is sooo much better!!

For an upgrade install on a new hdd you only have to install XP ONCE and Vista TWICE.

This is productivity plus :(

]]> By: Hoyt Stewart http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-161 Hoyt Stewart Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:51:27 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-161 IT'S TOO LATE!!! I already tried to upgrade, got tired of VISTA problems and am trying to re-install XP... NOW I CAN'T because of invalid key. NOW WHAT??? IT'S TOO LATE!!! I already tried to upgrade, got tired of VISTA problems and am trying to re-install XP... NOW I CAN'T because of invalid key.

NOW WHAT???

]]> By: Corrine http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-156 Corrine Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:53:27 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-156 Hi, Mike. If you follow the instructions posted above, the XP Key will not be invalidated. Hi, Mike. If you follow the instructions posted above, the XP Key will not be invalidated.

]]> By: Mike http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-155 Mike Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:35:57 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-155 If loading Vista makes XP invalid, what happens if later you want to do a re-install? If loading Vista makes XP invalid, what happens if later you want to do a re-install?

]]> By: Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key - 3D Accelerator http://www.whatthetech.com/2007/01/31/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/#comment-152 Vista upgrade invalidates your XP key - 3D Accelerator Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:40:33 +0000 http://www.tomcoyote.org/security/workaround-for-clean-install-with-vista-upgrade-dvds/76/#comment-152 [...] PC Specs vbmenu_register("specs_2736"); The workaround is pretty useful for people who don't want to lose their xp cd key __________________ [2007 [...] [...] PC Specs vbmenu_register("specs_2736"); The workaround is pretty useful for people who don't want to lose their xp cd key __________________ [2007 [...]

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