languages problem on upgrading Vista

i wanna know if i'm using a non-english version of windows xp, is it possible
to upgrade to vista by purchasing an english version of vista upgrade? or
will any problems occur if i do so?

thanks!

One can only upgrade if one has the same language version.
If you wish to upgrade to a different language version of Vista,
you'll need to purchase a "Full License" version and perform
a "clean install".

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"pin" wrote:

i wanna know if i'm using a non-english version of windows xp, is it possible
to upgrade to vista by purchasing an english version of vista upgrade? or
will any problems occur if i do so?

thanks!

I have , uufortunately, ordered and received a Vista upgrade in English for
my German language computer. As I was installing the Acer Express Upgrade
DVD using the "upgrade" version of the three choices available, the first
part was completed OK, but the second DVD - the actual VIsta installation
could not continue and I was informed that I must obtain a version in German.
I am not able to return to Part one since this is considered "completed" and
blocked, so I cannot select the full license verson (one of the 3 choices was
a "parallel" version of Vista and I thought that this might work.) I have
received no joy in attempting to get a solution to my quandry from Acer, so
at the moment I am in limbo with no Vista upgrade accessible. Any
suggestions?

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> One can only upgrade if one has the same language version.
> If you wish to upgrade to a different language version of Vista,
> you'll need to purchase a "Full License" version and perform
> a "clean install".
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
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>
> "pin" wrote:
>
> i wanna know if i'm using a non-english version of windows xp, is it possible
> to upgrade to vista by purchasing an english version of vista upgrade? or
> will any problems occur if i do so?
>
> thanks!