

drivers, it includes Vista capable versions of the various software packages that were bundled with the XP MCE package, such as MS Works, MS Office Trial (which I won't load), McAfee Anti-Virus (which I won't install), etc. From what I can tell by browsing this second CD, besides the obviously required video, audio, lan, etc. Run a "Custom" upgrade and install Vista Premium in a second partition on my HD, keeping my existing copy of XP Media Center Edition.Īdditionally, I was sent the Windows Vista Premium "upgrade" CD and a second CD labelled "Vista Drivers and Applications". Run a "Custom" upgrade which will re-format my HD and install a clean version of Vista Premium.ģ. I'm warned, as you've mentioned, that I should run Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (and do additional research) to determine what software and hardware problems I may encounter.Ģ. Install the upgrade "over" the existing XP MCE. I got the Express Upgrade to Vista Premium when I bought a Gateway, so I'm not sure the upgrade methodology will be the same for you with your HP.ġ.


Thanks for the additional info, phoenix_124.
