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Flytyer06076

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May 9th, 2007 23:00

Vista on an E521 Question

I finally got my copy. Now when I get to install it, It will not upgrade. It says I have to do a Clean Install. Is this a common thing?

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Posted May 9th, 2007 23:00
Unknown if its common, but its the better cleaner way to do a fresh clean install, and not leave the old XP code hanging around. Give it a try. Can't hurt anything
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Posted May 10th, 2007 00:00
Hi

What version did you get Retail full or Dell upgrade is it Home basic Premium Ultimate Business ?

are you trying to install in side of XP home pro mc are you booting the DVD,

I agree it is better to clean install . But it does seem odd.
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Posted May 10th, 2007 02:00
I have XP Media Center that came with the computer but I had done a clean install after all the garbage kept fouling up my system. I have Vista Home Premium from Dell. I am probably better off with a clean install and install my programs again.
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Posted May 10th, 2007 02:00
Yes you are !

Just be careful of the programs you put on it,

See if they are compatible with Vista.

Good Luck