The Windows Vista® upgrade process depends on the Windows® XP edition and language you currently have on your computer.
Upgrade Methods
△ In-place Upgrade. An upgrade from Windows® XP to Windows Vista® automatically migrates all user data, settings and applications.
◇ Clean Install. You will get a new operating system after a clean install. However, you will have to manually migrate your data and settings from Windows® XP to Windows Vista® and reinstall all applications under Windows Vista®.
Refer to the table below for the available upgrade methods, depending on your current Windows® XP edition and language.
Language |
Windows® XP Home Edition |
Windows® XP Media Center Edition |
Windows® XP Professional |
Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition |
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition |
Arabic for desktops |
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N/A |
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Arabic for notebooks |
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N/A |
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Brazilian (Portuguese) |
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N/A |
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Chinese -- Simplified |
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Chinese -- Traditional (Hong Kong) |
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Chinese -- Traditional (Taiwan) |
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Czech |
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Danish |
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Dutch |
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English |
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Finnish |
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French |
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German |
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Greek |
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N/A |
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Hebrew for desktops |
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N/A |
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Hebrew for notebooks |
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N/A |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Korean |
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Norwegian Bokmal |
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Polish |
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Portuguese |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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Swedish |
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Turkish |
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