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You can upgrade to from older versions of Windows to the latest like XP to Vista but installed programs will probably be removed and need to be reinstalled, and you need to be careful about the stored information on your computer.
P.S. Windows 7 is newer and thus recommended instead of Vista in case you already did not know.
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If you had a Windows xp and upgrade to vista when you reboot it will it be windos xp?
No. Obviously, if you upgrade to Windows Vista, you will have Windows Vista.
Can you load vista 7 over xp?
Yes, you can upgrade Windows Xp to Windows 7.
If you have Windows XP can you download Windows 7?
You cannot upgrade from XP directly to Windows 7. You must upgrade to Vista first, or perform a new installation.
Can you install vista as an upgrade to windows xp if you boot the system using the vista DVD?
No
Does Windows xp work on Windows Vista?
depends on the computer there is a vist upgrade advisor on the Microsoft webpage here is the webpage: http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/get/upgrade-advisor.aspx and that will tell you if your computer is capable of whatever OS of vista you can run
How do you install Windows Vista on a computer that has windows xp?
You should buy an upgrade version of Windows Vista however your computer if running XP is likely not to be powerful enough to run windows vista. You should run Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor before upgrading as this will show you any problems your computer may have running Vista.
How do you change the computer of a pc. like Windows XP to Windows Vista?
the windows anytime upgrade tool
Can you upgrade a laptop from Windows XP to Windows Vista?
Assuming it meets the system requirements, yes.
How do you copy profiles in Windows Vista?
you dont, you upgrade to windows 7, or re-instal xp...
Why is Windows Vista safer from viruses than Windows XP?
The reason could possibly be that Windows Vista was an upgrade, and had an upgraded firewall. Windows Vista also had Windows Defender installed by default, however, XP required a download for it. Windows Vista also patched several common exploits in Windows XP which were being used in viruses.
Which 2 windows operating system cab be upgrade to Windows Vista?
windows xp is the only one i know
How many users choose not to upgrade to Windows Vista?
loads because windows vista is the worst windows software it uses the most ram and CPU Ghz out of all of the windows software i surgest you stay with xp or upgrade to 7
