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The product agreement tag covers discussions about software licensing and upgrade rights, particularly when a user purchases a computer with a preinstalled operating system. In the example, a user with an Acer laptop originally running Vista OEM received a free upgrade to Windows 7, but only the 32-bit version despite having a 64-bit capable machine. The manufacturer advised against installing any OS not supplied by them, raising questions about license terms and whether a 64-bit version should be provided. This tag is relevant for users navigating OEM agreements, upgrade eligibility, and the limitations imposed by product agreements on software versions.
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Windows 7 Should Acer Provide 64-bit Windows 7 for My 64-bit Aspire7535G?
Having bought my Aspire7535G from Acer in Jan 2010 preinstalled with Vista OEM I was thrilled when a month later my free upgrade to Win7 arrived. However, what I wasn`t so thrilled with was that it only contained the 32 bit Home version. Acer were very happy to extol the merits of their 64bit...- Stoo
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- 32-bit 64-bit acer aspire compatibility customer service installation legal issues licensing oem product agreement ram software tech support upgrade upgrade rights user experience windows 7 windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation