Upgrade strategies for IT Pros

Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.
Which edition of Windows Vista am I using?

This topic provides information about the common administration and troubleshooting tasks and tools associated with upgrading to this version of Windows. It also provides links to content that will help you to evaluate your computer's ability to run Windows Vista.

Common tasks

These links will take you to additional information on the Microsoft Web site.

•	Upgrade to Windows Vista from Windows XP
•	Determine whether to upgrade or do a clean installation
•	Deploy Windows Vista

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Useful tools

This section describes the Microsoft Web site downloads and tools that help you upgrade to this version of Windows.

•	Windows Vista Deployment Enhancements
•	Windows PE for Windows Vista
•	User State Migration Tool (USMT)
•	ImageX and Windows Imaging Format
•	Windows Vista Deployment Tools and Technologies Webcast

Management Console

No Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins related to upgrading were available when this documentation was last updated.

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Downloads

For upgrading downloads, go to the following resources on the Microsoft Web site:

•	Windows Vista Step-by-Step Guides for IT Professionals

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Deployment

For information about deploying this version of Windows, go to the following resources on the Microsoft Web site

•	Windows Vista Migration Step-by-Step Guide
•	Windows Vista Deployment Step-by-Step Guide

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Operations

No operational information about upgrading was available when this documentation was last updated.

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Technical reference

No upgrade-related technical references were available when this documentation was last updated.

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Upgrade strategies for IT Pros

Common tasks

Useful tools

Management Console

Downloads

Deployment

Operations

Technical reference

See also