How to upgrade to VISTA already installed after 5 years of use XP Pro

I bought a Dell Vostro 200 in 2008, using XP Pro as operating system.   Apparently, Vista Business 32-bit SP1 is already installed on this PC - I have a DVD of resettlement for this.

How can I move from XP to Vista?    I have no idea as to where he is or how to access Vista.   Problems to watch?

Many kind thanks to the Dell Community for your help.

K

You can install Windows Vista 32 bit, an upgrade, however I do not recommend to do as far as the performance is usually a bit more severe if 'upgraded' through 'upgrade '.

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