You will need to buy a version that is as good as or better than your current version of Vista. For example, you can upgrade from Vista Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium or Ultimate. However, you cannot go from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Basic.

Can I upgrade Vista to Windows 7 for free?

You will need to buy a version that is as good as or better than your current version of Vista. For example, you can upgrade from Vista Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium or Ultimate. However, you cannot go from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Basic.

Can I upgrade Vista to Windows 7 then to Windows 10?

There is no free upgrade to 10 from Vista. You need Windows 7 or above for the free upgrade. Vista to 10 is done by a clean install so you lose everything. Always have your Data backed up to at least 2 external places.

How do I change from Vista to Windows 8?

Windows 8 users can upgrade to Windows 8.1 at any time for free. Older versions of Windows cannot be upgraded to Windows 8.1 directly. Users of Windows Vista or XP who wish to switch to Windows 8.1 are advised to order and install Windows 8 and then visit for the free upgrade to Windows 8.1.

Can I install Windows 8.1 over Vista?

Windows XP/Vista Windows XP and Vista users must do a clean install with a DVD copy of Windows 8.1. The operating system can be purchased at Microsoft Stores and retailers like Best Buy for $119.99 and $199.99 for the Home and Pro versions, respectively.

How do I upgrade to Windows 7 on Windows Vista?

The Windows 7 Upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on selected PCs and through Microsoft on qualifying purchases of the Windows Vista packaged product. The Windows 7 Upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate editions.

How do I download and install the Windows Vista update?

This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms. To start the download, click the Download button and then do one of the following, or select another language from Change Language and then click Change.

Will Vista Home Basic upgrade to Windows 7 for free?

Systems running Vista Home Basic will not qualify, Windows 7 is expected to be launched in December, so you have almost half a year to buy a computer with windows vista which will be updated to Windows 7 for free. Loading…

Can I upgrade to a 64-bit version of Windows 7?

If you have a 64-bit version of Vista, you can only upgrade to a 64-bit version of Win7. To find out which one of these you can upgrade to, go to Control Panel>System and look at System Type.