What edition of Windows Vista should you buy? Have you ever asked yourself that? Microsoft will make available on January 29, 2006 - that is just 34 days away - Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate. What is the most suited edition for you? And what happens if you are not happy with the variant you acquired? Are you stuck? Well, fortunately, no. Let me explain.

Let's say that you bought Windows Vista Home Basic, or you got it as a gift, what options do you have? Windows Anytime Upgrade comes to answer this question. You can access the option via Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Windows Anytime Upgrade.

Another aspect that you should keep in mind is that you will be able to upgrade from Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium and Business. Launching Windows Anytime Upgrade will redirect you to a website. Here you will be able to purchase the desired upgrade - be it Home Premium, Business or Ultimate.

Following the purchasing of the upgrade, you will have to download a piece of software that will ready your system for the process. When the download is complete you will simply have to install the software and follow the instructions. You will also need the Windows Vista disc in order to complete the upgrade. The Vista DVD contains all editions of the operating system. Once the upgraded will be finalized, your system will run the updated version of Vista.

From Windows Vista Home Basic you will be able to upgrade to Home Premium, Business and Ultimate. The options become more limited for Home Premium and Business. In this manner you will be able to buy Vista Home Basic for just $199.00 USD and see if it is appropriate for your needs. You will always be able to upgrade to Vista Home Premium $239.00 USD, Business $299.00 USD and Ultimate $399.00 USD.