From 79fafe2f44f5e31522dd93013950474342bfdfb0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: luxagraf Date: Sat, 4 May 2019 15:48:55 -0500 Subject: archived all the stuff from freelancing for wired --- .../Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) create mode 100644 old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt (limited to 'old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt') diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a72f82f --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/vistaupgrade.txt @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +Microsoft has [posted a reminder][1] for those brave souls that are still using Windows Vista Beta 2, RC1, and RC2 -- it's time to upgrade to the final version. On May 31 pre-release versions of Windows Vista will expire. After that time the pre-release versions will reboot every two hours. + +If you're still using one of the early version Microsoft will send notifications reminding you to upgrade starting May 18. + +The upgrade process is a bit convoluted but a [handy table on the Microsoft bulletin][1] breaks down your options. + +Users of Beta 2 will need to do a clean install regardless of the final release version they decide to use. + +Those with Windows RC1 have the option to upgrade in place provided they upgrade to Vista Ultimate. + +Curiously, users of RC2 must also do a clean install. Microsoft doesn't appear offer any comment on why the upgrade in place option is available to RC1 users and not RC2. + +Pricing for Windows Vista Upgrades [range from $100 - $260][2] depending on the version you choose. + +[1]: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/preview.mspx "Windows Vista: Beta 2, RC1, and RC2 Set to Expire" +[2]: http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/content.aspx?ctId=390 "Buy and Download Windows Vista Upgrades" \ No newline at end of file -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2