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The thread discusses the eligibility for a Windows 7 upgrade, with the original poster unable to obtain a free upgrade due to purchasing their Dell laptop before the cutoff date. Responses clarify that OEM versions are typically tied to new systems and can generally be used to upgrade existing Vista OEM installations, though OEM versions usually lack dedicated support. Overall, the conversation provides guidance on upgrade options and licensing distinctions for OEM and retail Windows versions.
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I recently bought a DELL STUDIO 1555 on June 12.
Since Free windows upgrade is for the systems purchased after June 26 i am not getting a upgrade.

I am from INDIA. I contacted Dell Customer Service here. They said i cannot purchase it from them also. Actually they had very less information about Windows 7. All they just said is that since my system is bought before June 26 i am not eligible. They had no further information about it.

I have Two Questions
Q1. Why Can't i purchase OEM version of windows 7 from DELL?

Q2.Since my laptop is shipped with OEM version of WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM 32 BIT SP1, if i purchase a WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM UPGRADE PACK from Microsoft / Amazon etc,.
Can i install it on my machine ??

Can i install WINDOWS 7 by formatting C Drive or should it be installed over Vista ??
 

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A1. Because OEM versions are only to be sold with a new machine.

A2. Yes, of course you can use the upgrade on Vista OEM.

A3. That's unknown at this point.
 

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Actually I think Dell, HP, etc use Volume licensing. You can buy OEM but it is supposed to be sold with a computer part, a jumper wire is frequently thrown to meet the technicality. OEM is tied to one PC and there is no support from MS like with the full Retail version.
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