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Is this true about Windows 7...

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  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    John_Gray wrote: »
    You seem to be pleasingly knowledgeable about this forthcoming upgrade!

    Would you know what would happen for factory/manufacturer refurbished Vista-installed computers/laptops sold by a dealer? Would these also qualify for the 'almost free' upgrade to the corresponding version of Windows 7 from the manufacturer?

    Thanks!

    I would imagine you'd have to ask the manufacturer.
  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,845 Forumite
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    They aren't going to say for a few days, and will be difficult to pin down, undoubtedly - I'm hoping Jacg has prior information?
  • joe_pesci
    joe_pesci Posts: 158 Forumite
    The place im buying my Desktop off, said IF it goes "live" friday like they expect, then any computer bought from friday onwards will get a free upgrade to Windows 7. Those words from the people themselves. Not sure how you go about getting it, i will ask before i order i guess.
  • Money_Grabber13579
    Money_Grabber13579 Posts: 4,465 Forumite
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    edited 24 June 2009 at 4:58PM
    Marty_J wrote: »
    Try the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

    Thanks, I didn't know that existed yet! Tried the Vista one ages ago, but this'll come in handy too! :)
    Northern Ireland club member No 382 :j
  • Antispam
    Antispam Posts: 6,636 Forumite
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    Yes I agree with that
    Fonz wrote: »
    Windows 7 runs a lot faster than Vista for me, and a little bit faster than XP.
  • Jakg
    Jakg Posts: 2,267 Forumite
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    John_Gray wrote: »
    You seem to be pleasingly knowledgeable about this forthcoming upgrade!

    Would you know what would happen for factory/manufacturer refurbished Vista-installed computers/laptops sold by a dealer? Would these also qualify for the 'almost free' upgrade to the corresponding version of Windows 7 from the manufacturer?

    Thanks!
    Most likely not - To quote from the Microsoft site:
    4 Qualifying PC must be manufactured by a PC manufacturer participating in the Windows 7 Upgrade Option program.

    I'm not a magical source of information unfortunately - Microsoft are being intentionally cagey about details to consumers because they don't want to shoot their sales in the foot. I get access to the Microsoft retail training centre (ExpertZone) through work which does have this info...
    Nothing I say represents any past, present or future employer.
  • Rich44_2
    Rich44_2 Posts: 837 Forumite
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    DatabaseError wrote: »
    1 out of 5 for me...not that it matters to me...my XP days are long gone (except on the 1ghz laptop...a license for 7 will cost more than the lappy is worth :( )

    Not necessarily true with Win 7 starter edition
  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    Rich44 wrote: »
    Not necessarily true with Win 7 starter edition

    Which won't have XP compatibility mode.
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    ah...but close enough, Rich...the lappy is around 4 years old...and wifey's toy...not gonna spend a penny on a new OS if it doesn't need one
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,466 Forumite
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    Rich44 wrote: »
    Not necessarily true with Win 7 starter edition

    Which won't be available retail..
    Marty_J wrote: »
    Which won't have XP compatibility mode.

    Nor any requirement for it..
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