Windows 2000 Pro to Vista upgrade possible?

Is it possible to upgrade from Windows 2000 Pro to Windows Vista?...




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#176319 - 12/27/06 06:19 AM Windows 2000 Pro to Vista upgrade possible?
cyber111 Offline
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Registered: 12/27/06
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Is it possible to upgrade from Windows 2000 Pro to Windows Vista?

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#176323 - 12/27/06 10:25 AM Re: Windows 2000 Pro to Vista upgrade possible?
Wilhelmus Offline
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Registered: 12/21/04
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Microsoft Details Vista Upgrade Paths:
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Of note: Windows 2000 cannot be upgraded to Vista.

While Windows 2000 Professional customers may purchase a cheaper "upgrade" copy of Microsoft next-generation operating system, Windows Vista must be "clean installed," which means users will need to back up their files and data manually and then copy everything into place. Applications will also need to be re-installed.
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#176916 - 02/06/07 11:04 PM Re: Windows 2000 Pro to Vista upgrade possible?
hardwarecrazy Offline
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Registered: 05/16/01
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The box of Vista upgrade mentions that the Upgrade works on Windows 2000 Professional.

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#176919 - 02/07/07 02:00 AM Re: Windows 2000 Pro to Vista upgrade possible?
janfebmar Offline
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Registered: 10/24/04
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No, im sorry, but any version of windows 2000 require a clean slate install.

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradepaths.mspx

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#176927 - 02/07/07 01:30 PM Re: Windows 2000 Pro to Vista upgrade possible?
janfebmar Offline
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Registered: 10/24/04
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Originally Posted By: janfebmar
No, im sorry, but any version of windows 2000 require a clean slate install.

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradepaths.mspx


Going to correct myself since it would seem i was in coffein overdose at the time of writing.
You can USE the vista update edition, but you will have to install the OS using a clean install, rather than udating the already installed w2k.

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