Upgrading to Vista

Windows Vista is scheduled for release in January 30, 2007. An interesting fact here is that it has been five years since the release of its predecessor, Windows XP, making it the longest time span between major releases of Windows.

Planning to make the move to Vista when Microsoft ships the new OS at the end of the month? Tech site ExtremeTech tells you everything you need to know about upgrading your XP PC. For example, is your system even a candidate?

My Vista notebook’s a lowly 2.2 compared to Gizmodo’s 3.7. Kind of a like a GPA for your PC’s hardware and it’s ability to handle the Vista monster, Gizmodo’s Jason Chen interprets the “Windows Experience Index” numeric scale...

After using Windows Vista for awhile, even the most begrudging upgrader will find that it’s got a lot more features and options for the power user compared to Windows XP. After weeks of test-driving Windows Vista full-time, there are several tips and tweaks I wish I’d known before I started.

The Microsoft marketing blitz for Windows Vista has begun, and while I planned to wait awhile before I transitioned, everything I’ve heard about it is making me hot to upgrade sooner rather than later.

Traditionally, you are required to have a previous installation of Windows before you can upgrade...

Vista: For most of us it's not a question of will we switch, but when. We talked to two experts to find out what you need to consider before, during, and after the great migration.

Explains the differences between buying an Upgrade version of Windows Vista or the full Retail product.

Be sure to read Microsoft's instructions for upgrading Vista located inside the CD/DVD package.

Upgrading to Windows Vista will not take just a couple of minutes. Plan up to a few hours to complete the upgrade process.