Microsoft Windows Vista Anytime Upgrade Pack with SP1 [Home Premium to Ultimate]

List Price: $159.00 Discount Price: $157.13

Features:

• Mobility-based operating system meets all your computing needs whether you're working from home, working on the road, or searching for entertainment options
• Combines all the features of a business-focused operating system, all the efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system
• Remotely connect to business networks; Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption provides improved levels of protection against theft for your important business data whether you are at home, on the road, or in the office
• Delivers all of the entertainment features available in Windows Vista Home Premium; includes everything you need to enjoy the latest in digital photography, music, movies, analog TV, or even HDTV
• Ideal for both business and home entertainment use

Customer Reviews:

Windows Vista Upgrade - warning [Posted on 2008-05-08]
This upgrade does not contain the media for installing the 64 bit version of the Vista operating system.

The product contains directions for obtaining the 64 bit version of the software from Microsoft via the web. I was unable to obtain the software. I spoke with Microsoft on two occasions, and they told me that I am not eligible to receive the 64 bit media because this product is an OEM version.

Microsoft advised me to return the product to Amazon and purchase a retail version of the product.

Easier then Expected [Posted on 2008-05-12]
Upgrade was easier then expected. Took a little less then 1 hour. Would have helped if the requirements had stated that Home Premium had to be updated to SP1 first. This caused an abort of initial attempt and it took almost as long to upgrade Premium to SP1 as it took to upgrade to Ultimate. Also I feel that most installations fail because people get impatient and anxious during periods when no activity is evident. It would help significantly if Microsoft designed the installer to constantly assure the user that things are proceeding successfully.

Make Sure You Know What Your Getting- Not for 64-Bit [Posted on 2008-06-05]
This product will not upgrade 64-bit Vista installations (OEM or retail). This should be noted in the product's title or product description. It is really a Microsoft situation, not the retailer - but a note or warning would be nice. If you have a 64-bit Vista system to upgrade you can buy this product, open it (now you've bought it) and read a little flyer that directs you to a MS web site to order 64-bit media. The web site does not work! Digging through Microsoft's main web site to find a MS customer service contact number is also a bit of a chore as is finding a Rep who knows the 64-bit upgrade issue. Once you make contact Microsoft will, with faxed proof-of purchase of your upgrade, send you the Vista Ultimate media (both a 64-bit and 32-bit disk) & one activation code. This is not an upgrade disk - its for clean installs only, so be prepared to reload your Apps. Additional Cost: A) Free, if you have a retail copy of 64-bit Vista Home Premium (and can prove it) and you then bought the Vista Ultimate Upgrade; or B) about $30 additional if you have an OEM districbution of 64-bit Vista Home Premium. One small advantage with the media deliverd is that it is transferrrable to another machine, if you wish to do so in the future.

Wonderful Upgrade [Posted on 2008-07-06]
Vista Home comes with many laptops but the increased functionality offered through Vista Ultimate is worth the upgrade for my needs due to increased networking capability.

if you are running 64b Vista? [Posted on 2008-07-20]
I ran into a catch-22 problem. This edition is a 32-bit version and I took the crazy chance to order my HP laptop with a 64-bit XP Home Premium. The software referred me to a web site to order a new distribution in 64-bit OR change media from DVD to CD-ROM. However, the web site is broken so I ended up having to call support. Microsoft plugged in the product ID from the Anytime Ultimate upgrade and told me they would be shipping new media with a whole new product ID. So, a little pain but a little good - I now have either a 32-bit version or 64-bit version!

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