Windows Anytime Code?

Hi,

I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When I
bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD that
tells you ehat to have ready.

On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available. This
upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has an EPN
number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?). There are
no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a warning
saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or repruduction
of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.

I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
already been erased.

What should I do here?

Why don't you contact the E-Bay seller either by e-mail or by phone, and ask
him/her the questions you ask here?? The seller should be able to answer your
questions, and if not, ask for refund????

Good Luck


"joakim6945" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
> I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When I
> bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
> Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD that
> tells you ehat to have ready.
>
> On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available. This
> upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has an EPN
> number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?). There are
> no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a warning
> saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or repruduction
> of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.
>
> I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
> be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
> already been erased.
>
> What should I do here?

I have, but all I have not received an answer yet. All I said in the first
email was that they needed to supply me with a 25 digit code. All I got back
was. "Just put the dvd in and let it sntall, key is on back of case". The
codes on the back of the case are not 25 digit codes but EPN and GPN Codes.

I guess I wanted to check with everybody here to see if someone knew
something I didn't about the GPN and EPN codes. Do you know what that stands
for?

"retired fire" wrote:

> Why don't you contact the E-Bay seller either by e-mail or by phone, and ask
> him/her the questions you ask here?? The seller should be able to answer your
> questions, and if not, ask for refund????
>
> Good Luck
>
>
> "joakim6945" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
> > I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When I
> > bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
> > Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD that
> > tells you ehat to have ready.
> >
> > On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available. This
> > upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has an EPN
> > number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?). There are
> > no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a warning
> > saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or repruduction
> > of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.
> >
> > I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
> > be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
> > already been erased.
> >
> > What should I do here?

I went to E-Bay and found one seller selling Windows Anytime Upgrade and I
paid great attention to his description of the Product for sale. It says as
follows:

You are bidding on a brand new 64-bit Windows Vista Business to Ultimate
Upgrade...This upgrade may also be used to upgrade Windows Vista Home or
Windows Vista Home Premium as well (hasn't been tested, not sure if it works,
and will not be held liable if it doesn't)...You can perform a clean install
provided that you have a serial key for the Windows Vista you would like to
install (i.e. if you have a serial key for Windows Vista Home, then it will
install Windows Vista Home, if you have a serial key for Windows Vista
Ultimate, it will install Windows Vista Ultimate, etc.)...This does not come
with its own serial key; you must already own a copy of a previous version of
Windows Vista in order to perform upgrade...Buy "as is" with no
return...Shipping is $4.99, and Insurance is $2.99 (Optional). I will only
ship to verified addresses within the United States of America only. Pay with
Paypal only, and requires immediate payment within 24 hours of when the
auction has closed.

NOTE: where it says that it does not come with a serial key, you must
already own a copy of a previous version of VISTA in order to perform
upgrade..

Hope this helps....
"joakim6945" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
> I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When I
> bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
> Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD that
> tells you ehat to have ready.
>
> On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available. This
> upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has an EPN
> number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?). There are
> no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a warning
> saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or repruduction
> of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.
>
> I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
> be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
> already been erased.
>
> What should I do here?

OK. Thanks for looking and responding about this. If that had been written
on teh auction I won, then I would have not bid on it. This is what mine said:

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Upgrade DVD

BRAND NEW-UNOPENED

GENUINE VERSION

ACADEMIC PRICE

MICROSOFT PHONE AND ONLINE SUPPORT AVAILABLE

METHODS ARE AVAILABLE TO DO FULL INSTALL WITH THIS PRODUCT CHECK ITEM
DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS

USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION

Treat your computer to the preferred edition of Windows for home desktop and
mobile PCs. Windows Vista Home Premium delivers more productivity and Media
Center entertainment at home and beyond, making it easy to enjoy digital
photos, music, TV, and movies while providing a whole new level of security
and reliability. Note: This is an upgrade version of the Windows Vista
Operating System and requires that a previous version of Windows XP or
Windows 2000 is installed on the PC you will be upgrading. If you do not have
a version of these operating systems on your current system, you must
purchase the FULL version of Windows Vista that best suits your needs.Or
Microsoft has left a flaw in this program that allows it to be used as a
fresh new install, find instructions by going to website
http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=37711

Features:

Enjoy the elegant, visually compelling Windows Aero desktop experience with
Windows Flip 3D navigation
Quickly find what you need on your computer or the Internet with Instant
Search
Organize, edit, and share your favorite memories with family and friends
using the new Windows Photo Gallery
Bring live information like weather and news directly to your desktop with
easy-to-use gadgets in Windows Sidebar
Help protect private information and remove spyware with Windows Defender
Keep your children safer online with improved, customizable Parental Controls
Backup data with the new, automated Scheduled and Network Backup
Help protect your PC and your personal information against malicious
software, fraudulent websites, and online phishing scams with Windows
Internet Explorer 7
Manage and enjoy your favorite digital photos, music, TV shows, and movies
in your living room with Windows Media Center
Enjoy Windows Media Center entertainment on TVs throughout your home with
Xbox 360 and other devices connected to your home network
Organize, edit and share a lifetime of photo and video memories with family
and friends using Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker
Burn your slideshows and home movies to a DVD with DVD Maker and watch them
on your PC or a DVD player whenever you like
Choose the best version for notebook PCs with enhanced Windows Mobility
Center and Tablet Technology
Keep your devices up-to-date with your latest data, file versions, music and
more in the Sync Center
Set up your mobile preferences and confidently connect wherever life takes
you with Windows Mobility Center, Network and Sharing Center, and Sync Center
Note: This is an upgrade version of the Windows Vista Operating System and
requires that a previous version of Windows XP or Windows 2000 is installed
on the PC you will be upgrading; if you do not have a version of these
operating systems on your current system, you must purchase the FULL version
of Windows Vista or use the full install instructions at
http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=37711. sane as retail store
versions in every way except price,





"retired fire" wrote:

>
> I went to E-Bay and found one seller selling Windows Anytime Upgrade and I
> paid great attention to his description of the Product for sale. It says as
> follows:
>
> You are bidding on a brand new 64-bit Windows Vista Business to Ultimate
> Upgrade...This upgrade may also be used to upgrade Windows Vista Home or
> Windows Vista Home Premium as well (hasn't been tested, not sure if it works,
> and will not be held liable if it doesn't)...You can perform a clean install
> provided that you have a serial key for the Windows Vista you would like to
> install (i.e. if you have a serial key for Windows Vista Home, then it will
> install Windows Vista Home, if you have a serial key for Windows Vista
> Ultimate, it will install Windows Vista Ultimate, etc.)...This does not come
> with its own serial key; you must already own a copy of a previous version of
> Windows Vista in order to perform upgrade...Buy "as is" with no
> return...Shipping is $4.99, and Insurance is $2.99 (Optional). I will only
> ship to verified addresses within the United States of America only. Pay with
> Paypal only, and requires immediate payment within 24 hours of when the
> auction has closed.
>
> NOTE: where it says that it does not come with a serial key, you must
> already own a copy of a previous version of VISTA in order to perform
> upgrade..
>
> Hope this helps....
> "joakim6945" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
> > I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When I
> > bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
> > Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD that
> > tells you ehat to have ready.
> >
> > On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available. This
> > upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has an EPN
> > number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?). There are
> > no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a warning
> > saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or repruduction
> > of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.
> >
> > I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
> > be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
> > already been erased.
> >
> > What should I do here?

joakim6945 wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
> I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When
> I bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
> Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD
> that tells you ehat to have ready.
>
> On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available.
> This upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has
> an EPN number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?).
> There are no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a
> warning saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or
> repruduction of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.

Windows Anytime Upgrade is for going from one version of Vista to a
different version of Vista. For example, going from Home Basic to Home
Premium. It cannot be used to upgrade XP to Vista.

> I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
> be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
> already been erased.
>
> What should I do here?

You should contact the seller and return the item. Did the seller properly
represent the product in their listing as being Anytime Upgrade? If not,
contact eBay and let them know about the fraudulent sales practices that the
seller employed. You might have a case anyway based on the wording that you
quote above on the DVD about "sale ... of this copy is unlawful".
--
Tom Porterfield

yeah know. Please read my previous post. That is copied and pasted from the
auction.

Doesn't that make it sound like it is a normal upgrade from XP to Vista?
The picture on the auction is not the same either. I think this person may
have received this upgrade with their computer and decided to sell it.

"Tom Porterfield" wrote:

> joakim6945 wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
> > I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When
> > I bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
> > Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD
> > that tells you ehat to have ready.
> >
> > On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available.
> > This upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has
> > an EPN number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?).
> > There are no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a
> > warning saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or
> > repruduction of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.
>
> Windows Anytime Upgrade is for going from one version of Vista to a
> different version of Vista. For example, going from Home Basic to Home
> Premium. It cannot be used to upgrade XP to Vista.
>
> > I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
> > be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
> > already been erased.
> >
> > What should I do here?
>
> You should contact the seller and return the item. Did the seller properly
> represent the product in their listing as being Anytime Upgrade? If not,
> contact eBay and let them know about the fraudulent sales practices that the
> seller employed. You might have a case anyway based on the wording that you
> quote above on the DVD about "sale ... of this copy is unlawful".
> --
> Tom Porterfield
>
>

If the version you received was stated as just the same as a retail version,
then I would think that a key should come with it... Ask for a key or a
refund, or contact E-Bay about possible actions available to you..

Good luck



"joakim6945" wrote:

> OK. Thanks for looking and responding about this. If that had been written
> on teh auction I won, then I would have not bid on it. This is what mine said:
>
> Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Upgrade DVD
>
> BRAND NEW-UNOPENED
>
> GENUINE VERSION
>
> ACADEMIC PRICE
>
> MICROSOFT PHONE AND ONLINE SUPPORT AVAILABLE
>
> METHODS ARE AVAILABLE TO DO FULL INSTALL WITH THIS PRODUCT CHECK ITEM
> DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS
>
> USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION
>
> Treat your computer to the preferred edition of Windows for home desktop and
> mobile PCs. Windows Vista Home Premium delivers more productivity and Media
> Center entertainment at home and beyond, making it easy to enjoy digital
> photos, music, TV, and movies while providing a whole new level of security
> and reliability. Note: This is an upgrade version of the Windows Vista
> Operating System and requires that a previous version of Windows XP or
> Windows 2000 is installed on the PC you will be upgrading. If you do not have
> a version of these operating systems on your current system, you must
> purchase the FULL version of Windows Vista that best suits your needs.Or
> Microsoft has left a flaw in this program that allows it to be used as a
> fresh new install, find instructions by going to website
> http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=37711
>
> Features:
>
> Enjoy the elegant, visually compelling Windows Aero desktop experience with
> Windows Flip 3D navigation
> Quickly find what you need on your computer or the Internet with Instant
> Search
> Organize, edit, and share your favorite memories with family and friends
> using the new Windows Photo Gallery
> Bring live information like weather and news directly to your desktop with
> easy-to-use gadgets in Windows Sidebar
> Help protect private information and remove spyware with Windows Defender
> Keep your children safer online with improved, customizable Parental Controls
> Backup data with the new, automated Scheduled and Network Backup
> Help protect your PC and your personal information against malicious
> software, fraudulent websites, and online phishing scams with Windows
> Internet Explorer 7
> Manage and enjoy your favorite digital photos, music, TV shows, and movies
> in your living room with Windows Media Center
> Enjoy Windows Media Center entertainment on TVs throughout your home with
> Xbox 360 and other devices connected to your home network
> Organize, edit and share a lifetime of photo and video memories with family
> and friends using Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker
> Burn your slideshows and home movies to a DVD with DVD Maker and watch them
> on your PC or a DVD player whenever you like
> Choose the best version for notebook PCs with enhanced Windows Mobility
> Center and Tablet Technology
> Keep your devices up-to-date with your latest data, file versions, music and
> more in the Sync Center
> Set up your mobile preferences and confidently connect wherever life takes
> you with Windows Mobility Center, Network and Sharing Center, and Sync Center
> Note: This is an upgrade version of the Windows Vista Operating System and
> requires that a previous version of Windows XP or Windows 2000 is installed
> on the PC you will be upgrading; if you do not have a version of these
> operating systems on your current system, you must purchase the FULL version
> of Windows Vista or use the full install instructions at
> http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=37711. sane as retail store
> versions in every way except price,
>
>
>
>
>
> "retired fire" wrote:
>
> >
> > I went to E-Bay and found one seller selling Windows Anytime Upgrade and I
> > paid great attention to his description of the Product for sale. It says as
> > follows:
> >
> > You are bidding on a brand new 64-bit Windows Vista Business to Ultimate
> > Upgrade...This upgrade may also be used to upgrade Windows Vista Home or
> > Windows Vista Home Premium as well (hasn't been tested, not sure if it works,
> > and will not be held liable if it doesn't)...You can perform a clean install
> > provided that you have a serial key for the Windows Vista you would like to
> > install (i.e. if you have a serial key for Windows Vista Home, then it will
> > install Windows Vista Home, if you have a serial key for Windows Vista
> > Ultimate, it will install Windows Vista Ultimate, etc.)...This does not come
> > with its own serial key; you must already own a copy of a previous version of
> > Windows Vista in order to perform upgrade...Buy "as is" with no
> > return...Shipping is $4.99, and Insurance is $2.99 (Optional). I will only
> > ship to verified addresses within the United States of America only. Pay with
> > Paypal only, and requires immediate payment within 24 hours of when the
> > auction has closed.
> >
> > NOTE: where it says that it does not come with a serial key, you must
> > already own a copy of a previous version of VISTA in order to perform
> > upgrade..
> >
> > Hope this helps....
> > "joakim6945" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I currently have Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 running on my PC.
> > > I bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade form a seller on eBay last week. When I
> > > bought it, I thought it was just a "normal" uprade but it was "Anytime".
> > > Before installation I read through the elp and support file on the DVD that
> > > tells you ehat to have ready.
> > >
> > > On one bullet point it says, have your 25-digit product key available. This
> > > upgrade doesn't have a key with it. On the back of the cover it has an EPN
> > > number and a GPN number along with a bar code. (What is this?). There are
> > > no other keys to be found anywhere. On the DVD itself it has a warning
> > > saying "Only valid if equipped with original Computer. Sale or repruduction
> > > of this copy is unlawful" or something like that.
> > >
> > > I don't want to try to install now because I fell like at one point I will
> > > be stuck with Vista asking for a key that I don't have, and then XP has
> > > already been erased.
> > >
> > > What should I do here?

joakim6945 wrote:
> yeah know. Please read my previous post. That is copied and pasted from
> the auction.
>
> Doesn't that make it sound like it is a normal upgrade from XP to Vista?
> The picture on the auction is not the same either. I think this person
> may have received this upgrade with their computer and decided to sell it.

Based on that wording, they were fraudulent in that what they shipped you
does not match that description. This may or may not have been intentional
on their part so I would start by contacting the seller and then follow-up
with eBay if you do not get a satisfactory response from the seller.
--
Tom Porterfield

That's what I am doing now. Seller has not replied yet though. Thanks for
advice

"Tom Porterfield" wrote:

> joakim6945 wrote:
> > yeah know. Please read my previous post. That is copied and pasted from
> > the auction.
> >
> > Doesn't that make it sound like it is a normal upgrade from XP to Vista?
> > The picture on the auction is not the same either. I think this person
> > may have received this upgrade with their computer and decided to sell it.
>
> Based on that wording, they were fraudulent in that what they shipped you
> does not match that description. This may or may not have been intentional
> on their part so I would start by contacting the seller and then follow-up
> with eBay if you do not get a satisfactory response from the seller.
> --
> Tom Porterfield
>
>