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[Neon]

Microsoft is planning to make it very easy for Windows Vista owners to upgrade to a pricier version of the operating system.

In the past, such upgrades would have required users to go to a store to get a physical disc to update their machine. With Vista, which is due to go on sale later this year, Microsoft is adding a second option. Dubbed Windows Anytime Upgrade, the new mechanism will let customers buy the update online. New PCs that come with Vista will come with a Windows Automatic Upgrade DVD, which can be used with a later update that is purchased online.

"If you want more features in Windows Vista, you can upgrade to another version," Microsoft said in help notes that accompany the most recent test version of Windows. "You can either buy a separate upgrade disc at a retail store or use Windows Anytime Upgrade to buy the upgrade online, and then use your Windows Anytime Upgrade disc or the Windows installation disc to complete the process."

Microsoft confirmed Monday that such a process is being planned for Vista, but offered scant additional details.

[ShadowFox]

hmm wonder how long before it's "hacked" so ANYONE can do it for free O.o

[Neon]

Good point!

Imagine getting it for free complete with key issued by them

[ShadowFox]

yes.... yes... would ALMOST be legit and would look more legit than 5 people with the same key trying to register it rofl

[patman174]

OH YES, that sounds awesome, what more can microsoft do for us? I just registered for free usb memory sticks, they send me there software, now they want to give us away to get free upgrades on there new OS coming out LOL.

[Neon]

Well its like the Server 2003 and XP tricks on their site.

Send off for a trial, either get it delivered or download...install and only thing you gotta crack is the Timebomb cos the key is legit and so allowing activation

[ShadowFox]

hmmm just gotta get a few of those

[Leo]

Same thing happened in 2001 with windows xp professional.
I got the Preview program on CD from Microsoft.
It was a 180 days evaluation install witch would even run today after a 1 minute crack.

Edited by Leo, 11 March 2006 - 02:50 PM.

[ShadowFox]

yeah... Did that with Server 2k3 Enterprise

[Neon]

Also possible with Office and 64bit versions of their OS.

[ShadowFox]

ohh too easy, cause the serial is in YOUR name well so long as you put it in your name!

[Neon]

I love Microsoft