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Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

By steven s. warren December 18, 2006, 5:41 AM PST

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Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Windows Vista Welcome Screen

Windows Vista Welcome Screen

This gallery walks you through the installation screens you will see if you decide to forego doing a new install and choosing to upgrade.

Check out my blog on upgrading Windows XP to Windows Vista.

After placing the upgrade DVD in your drive, you are presented the Welcome Screen.

Please Check Compatibility online to make sure you qualify for an upgrade. Note: If you are using a laptop, the upgrade requires you to plug in your machine.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor

I encourage you to run the upgrade advisor prior to starting your upgrade. It will tell you what is and isn’t compatible.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Update your Installation Files

Update your Installation Files

On this window,you can go online to grab any updates you might need for a clean upgrade. If you do not have Internet access, you can still proceed.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Please Wait!

Please Wait!

Grab a cup of coffee 🙂

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Did you finish that coffee yet?

Did you finish that coffee yet?

Have another sip.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Please read the license terms

Please read the license terms

You know the drill.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Upgrade or Clean Installation of Windows Vista

Upgrade or Clean Installation of Windows Vista

You can choose to do a new install or upgrade. If you are upgrading and you find that the option is disabled, then you need more disk space.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Compatibility Check

Compatibility Check

The upgrade looks at the state of your current upgrade and makes sure you meet requirements.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Compatibility Report

Compatibility Report

This reports shows you any potential issues that may impede your upgrade.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Sit back and relax!

Sit back and relax!

You can probably check email and make some phone calls.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Upgrade progress bar

Upgrade progress bar

Did I mention to grab another cup of java?

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Automatic Restart

Automatic Restart

Vista will automatically restart during the upgrade process.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Use the Recommended Settings

Use the Recommended Settings

This screen allows your installation to be up-to-date from the beginning.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Time Zone

Time Zone

On this screen, you simply choose the correct time zone for your particular installation of Windows Vista.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Thank you!

Thank you!

Nice graphic.

Upgrading Window XP to Windows Vista

Welcome to Windows Vista!

Welcome to Windows Vista!

You have successfully upgraded Windows XP to Windows Vista. Happy Testing!

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