difference between business and ultimate

Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN, I
thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.

Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?

Thanks,

It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business but
I think ultimate give you the added media center options.

"Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
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> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN, I
> thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>
> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>
> Thanks,

and don't forget the very kewl ultimate extras

Marty

"Paul Mckenna" <Paul@cliffspamhanger.com> wrote in message
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> It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business
> but I think ultimate give you the added media center options.
>
> "Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
> news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
>> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN, I
>> thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>>
>> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>>
>> Thanks,
>

Don't ask, I just see it there under Windows Update, in my copy of RC2
ultimate.

Marty

"Marty" <savitt@_NoSpam_erols.com> wrote in message
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> and don't forget the very kewl ultimate extras
>
> Marty
>
> "Paul Mckenna" <Paul@cliffspamhanger.com> wrote in message
> news94683CB-93E0-4392-A747-DCF3F3F5EE8C@microsoft.com...
>> It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business
>> but I think ultimate give you the added media center options.
>>
>> "Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
>> news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
>>> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN, I
>>> thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>>>
>>> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>
>

And BitLocker

--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
"Marty" <savitt@_NoSpam_erols.com> wrote in message
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> and don't forget the very kewl ultimate extras
>
> Marty
>
> "Paul Mckenna" <Paul@cliffspamhanger.com> wrote in message
> news94683CB-93E0-4392-A747-DCF3F3F5EE8C@microsoft.com...
>> It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business
>> but I think ultimate give you the added media center options.
>>
>> "Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
>> news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
>>> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN, I
>>> thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>>>
>>> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>
>

Oh, Marty, you are a person after my own heart.

With the release of Vista 45 days away, you'd think there'd be at least ONE
Ultimate Extra available to whet folks appetite for spending $349 for an
upgrade of 1 computer. Ahem.

Anyway, back to the subject of this message, MS posted a complete Vista
Product Guide in the download center last month. You don't even have to
validate your current copy of Windows to get it (couldn't resist).

There are great charts in it comparing the features of all the versions.

The link is:


http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en


Well, if that's doesn't work, just search for "Vista Product Guide" at the
Microsoft Download Center:


www.microsoft.com/downloads

P.S. You have two choices: A 61 mb file in Word 2007 format or a 25 mb XPS
file. Why Microsoft made life that difficult is one of those little
mysteries that keeps me on here at 1 am. There are links to appropriate
reading tools on the same page as the doc(x) xps lol





"Marty" <savitt@_NoSpam_erols.com> wrote in message
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> and don't forget the very kewl ultimate extras
>
> Marty
>
> "Paul Mckenna" <Paul@cliffspamhanger.com> wrote in message
> news94683CB-93E0-4392-A747-DCF3F3F5EE8C@microsoft.com...
>> It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business
>> but I think ultimate give you the added media center options.
>>
>> "Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
>> news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
>>> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN, I
>>> thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>>>
>>> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>
>

wow, thanks for the reply.

I am thinking how to upgrade from business to ultimate without re-install.

Thanks,

"Jane C" <jellybean@NOSPAMxjgarage.org> wrote in message
news:B35EAF47-9EBF-4CC6-AFF4-BC75F94BE66F@microsoft.com...
> And BitLocker
>
> --
> Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> "Marty" <savitt@_NoSpam_erols.com> wrote in message
> news:OubuvRNIHHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> and don't forget the very kewl ultimate extras
>>
>> Marty
>>
>> "Paul Mckenna" <Paul@cliffspamhanger.com> wrote in message
>> news94683CB-93E0-4392-A747-DCF3F3F5EE8C@microsoft.com...
>>> It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business
>>> but I think ultimate give you the added media center options.
>>>
>>> "Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
>>> news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
>>>> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN,
>>>> I thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>>>>
>>>> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>
>

Good info Robert.

Thanks,
Marty

"Robert Blacher" <rblacher@community.nospam> wrote in message
news:ED8248C0-A455-41AB-9D79-A8D1CC87A711@microsoft.com...
> Oh, Marty, you are a person after my own heart.
>
> With the release of Vista 45 days away, you'd think there'd be at least
> ONE Ultimate Extra available to whet folks appetite for spending $349 for
> an upgrade of 1 computer. Ahem.
>
> Anyway, back to the subject of this message, MS posted a complete Vista
> Product Guide in the download center last month. You don't even have to
> validate your current copy of Windows to get it (couldn't resist).
>
> There are great charts in it comparing the features of all the versions.
>
> The link is:
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
>
> Well, if that's doesn't work, just search for "Vista Product Guide" at the
> Microsoft Download Center:
>
>
> www.microsoft.com/downloads
>
> P.S. You have two choices: A 61 mb file in Word 2007 format or a 25 mb
> XPS file. Why Microsoft made life that difficult is one of those little
> mysteries that keeps me on here at 1 am. There are links to
> appropriate reading tools on the same page as the doc(x) xps lol
>
>
>
>
>
> "Marty" <savitt@_NoSpam_erols.com> wrote in message
> news:OubuvRNIHHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> and don't forget the very kewl ultimate extras
>>
>> Marty
>>
>> "Paul Mckenna" <Paul@cliffspamhanger.com> wrote in message
>> news94683CB-93E0-4392-A747-DCF3F3F5EE8C@microsoft.com...
>>> It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business
>>> but I think ultimate give you the added media center options.
>>>
>>> "Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
>>> news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
>>>> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN,
>>>> I thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>>>>
>>>> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>

There will be an upgrade option when Vista comes out for the public at end
of January.
For right now, if you already have an Ultimate Key, best to reinstall.

Marty

"Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
news:5735BBD8-227C-42FE-8DAD-6C7BD2682F4B@microsoft.com...
> wow, thanks for the reply.
>
> I am thinking how to upgrade from business to ultimate without re-install.
>
> Thanks,
>
> "Jane C" <jellybean@NOSPAMxjgarage.org> wrote in message
> news:B35EAF47-9EBF-4CC6-AFF4-BC75F94BE66F@microsoft.com...
>> And BitLocker
>>
>> --
>> Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> "Marty" <savitt@_NoSpam_erols.com> wrote in message
>> news:OubuvRNIHHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> and don't forget the very kewl ultimate extras
>>>
>>> Marty
>>>
>>> "Paul Mckenna" <Paul@cliffspamhanger.com> wrote in message
>>> news94683CB-93E0-4392-A747-DCF3F3F5EE8C@microsoft.com...
>>>> It just depends on which product key you enter, I've not tried Business
>>>> but I think ultimate give you the added media center options.
>>>>
>>>> "Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
>>>> news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN,
>>>>> I thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business
>>>>> version.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

When you request the Vista keys on MSDN you see keys for each of the four
editions. The key you put in determines the edition that gets installed.
All editions are installed from the same dvd. You must have put in the
Business key instead of the Ultimate key.

You cannot change the edition to Ulitmate by using the Change Product Key
button at the bottom of the System page. You must reinstall to change
editions.

When you first install, if you do not enter a key but leave the field blank
and select proceed you will get a drop down menu listing the four editions
and can choose the one you want. You can use the product that way for up to
30 days before it will lock up.

You can put in a key during the 30 days and continue using the product, but
do not put it in with the Change Product Key button at the bottom of the
System page. Instead, click on Activate and supply the key when requested.

Change Product Key only works after a key has already been entered and
activated.

"Yinghe Chen" <cremyh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message
news7724608-7A23-43F5-AE14-AEB63D1DC344@microsoft.com...
> Any big difference between these two versions? I downloaded from MSDN, I
> thought it is ultimate, after installation, showing business version.
>
> Is there a way to choose which version to install or not?
>
> Thanks,