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"With Windows 7 set for release in Dec. 09, Microsoft is getting ready with their free upgrade program, which allows Vista users to switch to Windows 7 when it arrives. The folks at TechARP have consistently scored accurate scoops on Microsoft software releases. They have now revealed ...
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slashgear.com —
Microsoft is planning to run a free upgrade
scheme for Windows 7, under the terms of which...
anybody who buys a new PC from a participating vendor after July 1st will be eligible for an upgrade to the new OS on its release. Although the details of the ...
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Windows 7 Upgrade Program tipped: Vista PCs bought after ...
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Microsoft to offer free Windows 7 upgrade for Vista computers purchased after July 1
CrunchGear —
... Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate, etc.
32-bit to 64-bit upgrades not supported, but clean install will be allowed.
Windows XP to Windows 7 upgrades not supported, but clean install will be allowed. Also, your OEM will have to be participating in the XP downgrade program.
The program dates could change based on when Windows 7 will actually be available but this should give everyone a pretty good idea of what’s coming.
TechARP [via Slashdot]
Windows 7 Upgrade Program tipped: Vista PCs bought after June 1st get upgrade
SlashGear —
... take part.
Upgrades will be tier-for-tier, so a Vista Home Premium user will get Windows 7 Home Premium, while a Vista Ultimate user will get Windows 7 Ultimate. Similarly, 32-bit and 64-bit versions will upgrade to their same-bit version; 32-bit to 64-bit upgrades will not be allowed, although clean installs will be. Those with a system that has a valid Vista licence but is running XP under the downgrade scheme will be allowed to perform a fresh install of Windows 7.
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