i have "Microsoft Windows Vista Longhorn Beta 2 Builld 5231" can i install this and update to new version?
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MS has made them time limited, and they will expire after a set period of time. Personally, I found the Beta to be nothing but trouble. I wouldn't even try at this point if you haven't yet. It's buggy as hell. No wonder they have missed several launch dates and changed the name from Longhorn to Vista. Wait until they get it right (if they ever do). You'll sleep better.
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download the updated version of windows installer, it does that if you do the sp2 update and not the installer
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You can upgrade, but you need to create a new XP Pro CD with Service Pack 2 - the process is called slipstreaming.  See:
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better install an older version by going to official yahoo site..coz the newer versions r still under work..beta actually means that..so one should not install beta version of any software ..wait untill beta is gone n the bugs r fixed..
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Yeah the software will work OK, most games play fine in beta versions.  Vista specific games will come out later
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I just got this from my CallForHelpTV newsletter about Windows Vista; Windows Vista is undoubtedly the most eagerly awaited software release of the past year. And staying true to form, Microsoft has pushed the release date back a few times. As the projected release dates have drawn nearer, was always an expectation that a delay announcement isn't far off. However, it appears the wait is almost over... really... probably. \nVista beta testers who reported one or more bugs during the development were given access to the final release as of yesterday. In two weeks, the final release will be available to volume license customers. If you're interested in getting your hand on a stand alone copy to install on your existing computer, you still have to wait until January 30. \n\nI hope this helps.
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yep\n\nU need to download an older version, Ure trying to run the latest version on a non XP SP2 machine
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Just turn of windows update and do it through there website!
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No.  You can always just get a new laptop with XP instead of upgrading to the new Vista.
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Ask.\nJust tell us what Windows version...and. Voila!
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try windows update.com\n\nthey usually have drivers for everything.. i dont know if it will do it automatically for you since windows 2k is pretty much outdated...
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you should wait for the full release version of it to come in because betas are usually for computer professionals to test out and there could still be lots of bugs that haven't been sorted out yet so the best choice is to use the 7.5 for now and upgrade later. (betas could have bugs that havent been discovered and could mess up your computer and make you have to system restore)
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Windows Vista is the latest release of microsofts OS series. Now you can only find the beta version, later on jan or feb2006 it should be ready.
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Yes you can get away with the Windows XP Pro Upgrade....I know someone that did the same thing. They had a bootleg copy of XP Pro on their machine and started having problems and they bought XP Pro Upgrade and did a upgrade and his is legal and works great now..Just do a upgrade when asked not a  new install( which you can do with the upgrade disk)..Windows Vista won't be out for another 6-8mnths and then it will be in the beta stage and will have bag bugs and need fixes for atleast 1yr after that. XP Professional is no obsolete yet it will be the main stay for atleast 2 more yrs. Then Windows Media and Vista will be the norm. What ever happened to Windows Longhorn......Thanks
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OF course u can! There wont be a single problem with that! But  I dont know whether u can upgrade ur win 2000 or not. I alawys start from the begining.
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windowsupdate.microsoft.com\nGet the latest software updates.
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every one that answers this one will agrea with me when I say this. Microsoft windows update for your windows operating system....