The Microsoft Windows 7 Free Upgrade Option Program - Page 2

rubix1225 · 28th Apr 2009, 06:57 AM

Fantastic! Thanks.

Adrian Wong · 15th May 2009, 12:11 AM

We received even more details of the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program, and have updated and expanded this article with the following information :

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- Added one new page of Q&As on the Windows 7 Upgrade Option program.

Link : The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program Rev. 3.1

Adrian Wong · 3rd Jun 2009, 09:22 PM

We received even more details of the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, and have updated and expanded this article with the following information :

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- Added details on the official Microsoft announcement on the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program.
- Updated the Important Program Dates section with the Initial Upgrade Media Fulfillment Date.

Link : The Microsoft Windows 7 Free Upgrade Option Program Rev. 3.2

Adrian Wong · 23rd Jun 2009, 04:14 PM

We received even more details of the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, and have updated and expanded this article with the following information :

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- Added two new pages on the impact of the new E & N versions of Windows 7 on the Windows 7 Upgrade Option program, detailing the Eligible Upgrade Paths in Europe, inclusion of a web browser and the Clean Installation Requirement for the upgrade.

Link : The Microsoft Windows 7 Free Upgrade Option Program Rev. 4.0

Adrian Wong · 26th Jun 2009, 11:53 PM

We received even more details of the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, and have updated and expanded this article with the following information :

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- Added a new Marketing Guidance section, which details Microsoft's marketing plans for the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program.
- Updated the Important Program Dates with a reminder on the launch of the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program.

Link : The Microsoft Windows 7 Free Upgrade Option Program Rev. 4.1

avinashp2 · 29th Aug 2009, 11:48 PM

Hi ...

Can a copy of the Windows 7 Upgrade DVD be used on another same OEM machine (in my case HP) without needing the COA product key ....

Is the product key from the existing activated Windows Vista used or is it somehow tied to the product serial key and detected automactically for machines manufactured by the OEM withing the validity period

Adrian Wong · 30th Aug 2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by avinashp2

Hi ...

Can a copy of the Windows 7 Upgrade DVD be used on another same OEM machine (in my case HP) without needing the COA product key ....

Is the product key from the existing activated Windows Vista used or is it somehow tied to the product serial key and detected automactically for machines manufactured by the OEM withing the validity period

I think you will need to use the Windows 7 COA that comes with the upgrade DVD.

avinashp2 · 30th Aug 2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks Adrian ...

A lot of people are having issues while applying for an upgrade because the third party that HP is using for distribution is erratic while checking the proof of purchase softcopy ...

I am having difficulties locating my proof of purchase

...
Apparently online invoices are not accepted

zy · 30th Aug 2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by avinashp2

Thanks Adrian ...

A lot of people are having issues while applying for an upgrade because the third party that HP is using for distribution is erratic while checking the proof of purchase softcopy ...

I am having difficulties locating my proof of purchase

...
Apparently online invoices are not accepted

yeah, they need proof of purchase, pretty troublesome. i had to get my dad to send me a scanned copy while i was away from home in college..

what proof of purchase they need?

Adrian Wong · 31st Aug 2009, 01:27 AM

The trouble is Microsoft has left it to the OEMs to decide who qualifies for the upgrade.

IMHO, the OEMs should already have a database of those who purchased the PCs during the offer period. There should be no need for anyone to have to go through the circus of furnishing printed/scanned copies of receipts before qualifying the free upgrade.

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