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Discussions about the Windows 7 downgrade focus on the limited availability of downgrade rights from Windows 7 to Windows XP. Microsoft planned to cut off OEMs' XP downgrade rights six months after Windows 7 launched, applying only to Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate PCs. After that period, computer makers could only offer Vista-powered PCs instead of XP. This topic covers the timeline and restrictions of downgrade options for Windows 7 users.
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    Windows 7 Gartner slams Windows 7 downgrade

    Windows XP only available for six months Link Removed - Invalid URL The company plans to cut off OEMs' XP downgrade rights, which only apply to Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate PCs, six months after Windows 7 debuts, limiting computer makers' moves after that to offering...
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