How Do You Upgrade To Vista From Windows XP?
Whenever new software makes an appearance on the market, there is a rush to get computers up to date. Such is the case with the new Windows Vista. If you want to upgrade from the now-outdated Windows XP to Vista, follow these steps. Know your options. Several versions of XP require a clean install. What that means is that you’ll have to remove all the files from your computer, install the new operating system and start over. You can also upgrade to Vista without removing files. Visit the “Make the Move to Windows Vista” page on Microsoft.com (see Resources below). Use the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor. This program will thoroughly evaluate your computer and tell you what version to get. You can download it easily (see Resources below). Just download it and run the program. When it’s finished, you can move on to the next step. Choose a version. To do this, you’ll need to visit Microsoft.com. You need to use the information you got from the Vista Upgrade Advisor. You will also need to de