Upgrade from Home-> Ultimate (MAPS version)

Hi all

I've got a Microsoft Action Pack Subscription version of Ultimate. I'd like
to upgrade it over an OEM version of Home, my laptop came with. However the
setup says it can't upgrade, only install.

Does anyone know of a way to trick the installer to do an upgrade, so I can
avoid having to reinstall all the other software (office, visual studio etc
etc)?

Customers in North America can direct comments, questions, suggestions,
or assistance request to the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription Program at
the following e-mail address:
MAPS-NA@microsoft.com

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"Jethro" <jethro_uk@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:xuSdna2S67t2tajVnZ2dnUVZ8tDinZ2d@bt.com...
Hi all

I've got a Microsoft Action Pack Subscription version of Ultimate. I'd like
to upgrade it over an OEM version of Home, my laptop came with. However the
setup says it can't upgrade, only install.

Does anyone know of a way to trick the installer to do an upgrade, so I can
avoid having to reinstall all the other software (office, visual studio etc
etc)?

I had a hell of a time finding the answer to this one. You have to uninstall
the service pack and then it will let you upgrade.

"Jethro" wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I've got a Microsoft Action Pack Subscription version of Ultimate. I'd like
> to upgrade it over an OEM version of Home, my laptop came with. However the
> setup says it can't upgrade, only install.
>
> Does anyone know of a way to trick the installer to do an upgrade, so I can
> avoid having to reinstall all the other software (office, visual studio etc
> etc)?
>
>