is there any news on the upgrade programs? i'm running windows xp and was hoping for a discount. also, my dad is running vista and can't stand it, so it looks like he'll be wanting to upgrade, too. is there any possibility of being able to use one copy across the board? operating systems are expensive....
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The thread discusses whether Microsoft offers discounted upgrade programs to Windows XP users for Windows 7, with initial confusion over the nature of such upgrades. Reghakr clarifies that traditional upgrades are limited to one computer per license and suggests a clean install instead, while also mentioning potential future discounted pricing. The original poster seeks clarity on eligibility for a discounted upgrade program based on current OS, but reghakr’s latter links point toward promotions available only for Vista users, not XP users. Overall, the conversation indicates uncertainty about upgrade availability and eligibility at that time.
The thread discusses whether Microsoft offers discounted upgrade programs to Windows XP users for Windows 7, with initial confusion over the nature of such upgrades. Reghakr clarifies that traditional upgrades are limited to one computer per license and suggests a clean install instead, while also mentioning potential future discounted pricing. The original poster seeks clarity on eligibility for a discounted upgrade program based on current OS, but reghakr’s latter links point toward promotions available only for Vista users, not XP users. Overall, the conversation indicates uncertainty about upgrade availability and eligibility at that time.
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Actually, I would never consider an upgrade, because it leaves hundreds of files left behind which are on no use anymore.
Microsoft will probably allow you to format the hard drive, then do a clean install, as they have with every version of Windows to date if I remember correctly.
That's the best route to go.
Microsoft will probably allow you to format the hard drive, then do a clean install, as they have with every version of Windows to date if I remember correctly.
That's the best route to go.
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Sorry for the misinterpretation
Not according to the EULA. It can only be installed on one computer .
You would need multiple license to put it on my that one computer.
But, then again, the rumors are circulating that the pricing schemes will be less expensive so people can put Vista in the trash can.
Not according to the EULA. It can only be installed on one computer .
You would need multiple license to put it on my that one computer.
But, then again, the rumors are circulating that the pricing schemes will be less expensive so people can put Vista in the trash can.
once again, no. i mean like i have windows xp on my computer. will microsoft be offering a program to buy Windows 7 at a discounted price if you qualify? such as if you're running a certain service pack or if you recently bought a computer.
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Please check out these links...don'y know how valid they are. They appear to be upgrades for Windows Vista users, not XP users.
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Buy a Vista PC as of July 1, upgrade to Windows 7 for free - Vista Forums
Lifehacker - Buying Vista This Summer Could Mean a Free Windows 7 Upgrade - windows 7
Hope I got it right this time
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Buy a Vista PC as of July 1, upgrade to Windows 7 for free - Vista Forums
Lifehacker - Buying Vista This Summer Could Mean a Free Windows 7 Upgrade - windows 7
Hope I got it right this time