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Using Windows Anytime Upgrade
You can also upgrade Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium or Business to a more
advanced edition of Vista through Windows Anytime Upgrade. You can upgrade the fol-
lowing editions:
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Home Basic users can upgrade to Home Premium or Ultimate.
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Home Premium users can upgrade to Ultimate.
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Business users can upgrade to Ultimate.
To access Windows Anytime Upgrade, select Start  Control Panel  System and Mainte-
nance  Windows Anytime Upgrade. After selecting the upgrade you want to perform, you
can purchase a license from a Microsoft partner, download and install the license, and install
the additional features from the Windows Vista media.
Troubleshooting Installation Problems
The Windows Vista installation process is designed to be as simple as possible. The chances
for installation errors are greatly minimized through the use of wizards and the step-by-step
process. However, it is possible that errors may occur.
In the next sections, you will learn more about the following:
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Identifying and resolving common installation problems
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Installing nonsupported hard drives
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Troubleshooting installation errors using installation log files
Identifying Common Installation Problems
As most of you are aware, installations seldom go off without a hitch. Table 1.3 lists some
possible installation errors you might encounter.
2. Settings related to Windows Update and security will appear. For this walk-through, click
Use Recommended Settings.
3. Settings related to the date and time will appear. Ensure that the date, time, and time
zone settings are correct, and click Next to continue.
4. Windows will check your computer’s performance while informational icons appear.
Windows Vista is now installed, and you will be prompted to log in with your existing user-
name and password.
EXERCISE 1.2 (continued)
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