Windows Vista Ultimate trial

Felix · 24 Nov 2008 at 12:21

Is there a trial version of Vista Ultimate available?

I need to use it for less than 30 days to practice for an exam and I don't want to shell out for a full copy for testing features I will never use.

Brian Stuart · 24 Nov 2008 at 12:34

Burnsy2023 · 24 Nov 2008 at 12:37

Brian Stuart said:
No

Almost true. The best option is to download a VHD image like this: http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/...90-958f-4b64-b5f1-73d0a413c8ef&displaylang=en and run it in VPC for your testing

Felix · 24 Nov 2008 at 12:42

Thanks, I found a VHD file for enterprise edition but I need ultimate. Do you know what edition is on that one?

The alternative is to install from a vista disk and not activate it but I only have OEM copies.

Burnsy2023 · 24 Nov 2008 at 12:44

Felix said:
Thanks, I found a VHD file for enterprise edition but I need ultimate. Do you know what edition is on that one?

Nope, sorry.

Felix said:
The alternative is to install from a vista disk and not activate it but I only have OEM copies.

That's not legal. Even if you don't activate you need a valid licence. The grace period is not a trial.

Felix · 24 Nov 2008 at 12:49

Burnsy2023 said:
That's not legal. Even if you don't activate you need a valid licence. The grace period is not a trial.

Well I can't use it after the grace period, I am sure its even suggested in the MS Vista book!