1. prepare to upgrade

Windows Vista is so appealing that you probably just want to jump in as soon as you can. Before you take the Vista plunge, spend a little time on some preliminaries. Whether you are installing Vista on your existing computer or buying a brand-new machine, you need some background information so you can upgrade successfully.

Before you buy Vista or any hardware, you should know which version of Vista you want to get, and what hardware it will require.

In this chapter, you’ll consider which version of Vista is right for you, check to see if your current or future PC is ready, and do some preventive maintenance before making the big move to Vista.

choose a vista version

There are four versions of Windows Vista available ...

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