How to format your computer with only upgrade version of vista?

Question

is it possible to reformat my computer and reinstalling my windows vista ultimate which is UPGRADE version.

I usually have to install a previous version of windows and then install my upgrade. this takes forever.

Thanks.

Answer 1

I think this post in the vista forum may address your issue:

http://thevistaforums.com/index.php?auto...

Answer 2

You can't reinstall windows with an upgrade version.  You need a previous version of windows installed in order to use it.

Answer 3

Try This Follow this website http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows...

The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor will help you to determine if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista. You can also use the Upgrade Advisor to determine if your Windows Vista-based PC is ready for an upgrade to a more powerful edition of Windows Vista.

Answer 4

You ru you Vista in starup, and boot from CD, press enter and during their setup, it will ask to insert your previous CD versions, after they do that it will continue normaly.