There have been an awful lot of questions around the January Action Pack recently and it continues to be one of the most popular pages on my blog. To recap, the January Action Pack contains the following:
There have been lots of questions around the Vista version and the upgrade process. We have a few tiny issues there (I like to call them issuetes they were so small) but I'm pleased to say you can now upgrade from Vista Business to Ultimate if you wish using this link - https://emea.windowsanytimeupgradestore.com/WAU_DIRECT/Home.aspx - even better is that your license persists even if you leave MAPS...which is highly unlikely of course ;)
There are numerous other questions such as continuing to use XP and Office 2003 CD's and I'm pleased to say you can. The ever resourceful Mr Overton has a full FAQ on his blog that I'd strongly encourage you to read.
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Why has Exchange 2007 not been included in the January Action Pack with the other EVO apps?
Hi Neil - simply down to production schedules I'm afraid as the lead time in getting the box out closed before Exchange hit RTM.
You can get an eval of the final code from www.microsoft.com/exchange if that helps?
Is the Vista version included going to be 64-bit? If it is 32-bit, will we have the option to change it?
Anyone know if this will be in an update or included in a whole new subscription's welcome kit? I've been holding off on picking up a subscription until Vista was out as I didn't really need anything from the current subscription (server 2003 & exchange server would be nice though). If it's an update, will they include multiple copies in the 32 and 64 bit versions like in the welcome kit? Just curious as to when I should subscribe. Thanks.
So wait....we don't even get to play with BitLocker? They couldn't include just one stinking licence of Ultimate? Instead I've got to pay an additional $139!?!?!?
Give me a break......
sorry I don't have your name Unhappy Action Pack subscriber but I think you'll be able to get access to this via Technet and MSDN if you subscribe to those
don't see where this $139 offer exists. Anyone see it?
Will a 64-bit version of W2K3-R2 be provided with an Action Pack update once Exchange 2007 appears?
Or maybe I've missed it, as an Action Pack subscriber do I currently have access to a 64-bit version of W2K3-R2?
Rene, I'm pushing quite hard for this and expect to see it in the next Action Pack
OK, say I've bought a new PC with an XP licence and I upgrade to Vista using the MAPS software, how, pray tell, can I install Vista inside a virtualised environment when you no longer supply any OEM discs?
Not sure I understand Mr F. You're asking about upgrading and then installing inside a virtual environment. can you explain some more?
here's what i used to be able to do:
- build a new machine, install a MAPS version of XP on it
- install the Virtual PC software included with MAPS on my new XP machine
- create a bunch of XP virtual machines using the XP OEM software provided with MAPS (i had 10 licences, used x1 on initial install, could have a total of x9 VM's)
now i can only do this:
- buy a new machine with XP pre-installed (can no longer build because no OEM Vista in MAPS)
- upgrade to Vista Business using MAPS software
- install the Virtual PC software included with MAPS on my upgraded Vista machine
- ????
how do i create a bunch of virtual machines when my new machine contains no XP media (re-install included on a seperate partition), and i've only got an upgrade licence for Vista?
you've snookered me.
F - gotcha. DaveO in our group is looking in to this and will come back here with his reply. thanks for your patience!
steve
Why does is Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 an upgrade and not a full version? Do I now have to install the 2003 version first?