Windows Vista Eval Copy???

[cjmommy2great]

I was wondering if anyone can help me!  I purchased a computer with the Windows Vista Evaluation Copy on it.  I wanted to know if I can purchase the Windows Upgrade for my computer or do I have to purchase the whole operating system??  Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

[honvetops]

I purchased a computer with the Windows Vista Evaluation Copy on it

is that the only  os  it came with ?  What type/ brand  of puter is this ? Was this bought retail somewhere?

[GX1_Man]

Details about the machine and what the CD says on it could be enlightening.

[contrex]

At the bottom right hand corner of your screen do you see Windows Vista Evaluation Build 6000 (or some other number?)

If so, you can use an upgrade version.

http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2007/04/24/windows-vista-beta-2-rc1-and-rc2-set-to-expire.aspx

You've got 10 days!
 

On 31 May 2007, all Customer Preview Program (CPP) pre-release versions of Windows Vista will expire.  If you are running a pre-release version of Windows Vista (Beta 2, RC1 or RC2), you will begin to receive warning notifications about the upcoming expiration on 18 May.  To avoid work disruption and loss of data, we strongly recommend that customers running any of these pre-release versions of Windows Vista migrate their PCs to the final version of Windows Vista prior to 31 May.

After 31 May 2007, customers who continue to use pre-release versions of Windows Vista will be able to log in for 2-hour sessions to retrieve data.  After 2 hours of use, the PC will automatically reboot without providing the opportunity to save data.  The opportunity to log in normally for these 2-hour sessions will be available only until 28 August 2007.  It is strongly recommended that PC users running any of these pre-release versions of Windows Vista migrate their PCs to the final version of Windows Vista or another operating system prior to 31 May.

[CBMatt]

On 31 May 2007, all Customer Preview Program (CPP) pre-release versions of Windows Vista will expire.  If you are running a pre-release version of Windows Vista (Beta 2, RC1 or RC2), you will begin to receive warning notifications about the upcoming expiration on 18 May.  To avoid work disruption and loss of data, we strongly recommend that customers running any of these pre-release versions of Windows Vista migrate their PCs to the final version of Windows Vista prior to 31 May.

After 31 May 2007, customers who continue to use pre-release versions of Windows Vista will be able to log in for 2-hour sessions to retrieve data.  After 2 hours of use, the PC will automatically reboot without providing the opportunity to save data.  The opportunity to log in normally for these 2-hour sessions will be available only until 28 August 2007.  It is strongly recommended that PC users running any of these pre-release versions of Windows Vista migrate their PCs to the final version of Windows Vista or another operating system prior to 31 May.

I suspect we'll get a lot of Vista-related threads in June.

[contrex]

I suspect we'll get a lot of Vista-related threads in June.

Sooner than that possibly. I think this has been happening to our friend here.

.... you will begin to receive warning notifications about the upcoming expiration on 18 May.

Still, we know where to send 'em...

[cjmommy2great]

Thanks for all the info.  My computer was purchased from a private person.  It has an AMD Athlon XP 2000 1.66 GHZ Processor, 511 mb ram.  The system is 32 bit.  Hard drive is 37.2 gb with 10.2 gb free.  It is Windows Vista Ultimate 6.0.5600 Build 5600 operating system.  It did not come with a CD for Windows. So I can get a Windows Basic or Ultimate upgrade and install it?? Do I have to do a clean install??  If I do, how can I back up my files??  Thanks again.  I am sorry to ask so many questions but I am new at trying to install an operating system.

[contrex]

I think you have a non-legitimate copy. You need to quote the serial number off the install CD or at least insert it, to activate the upgrade. Guess you'll have to shell out some $$$. You mat find that a full install disk will offer to upgrade you, but burn your files to DVD while the thing is still working.

Or partition the disk and move them to your new drive letter.

[Zylstra]

A heads up:
Your computer is only compatible with Vista Basic at the moment.

If you upgrade your RAM to 1GB, you will be able to use Vista Home Premium