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    Register for Win 7 Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by chewyeong90, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I placed an Studio XPS 16 order online at Sept 08. I have received my laptop and now I tried to register for the Win 7 but it still says my service tag is not available in database. Anyone having the same problem ? :confused:
     
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    phongoli0 Notebook Guru

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    i bought mine on sept 2nd and mine still isnt in the database. i called dell and all they said was to wait till it officially comes out
     
    phongoli0, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Okay, I guess there's no need for me to call them. Let's just wait for it then, But I thought we should have registered for it.
     
    chewyeong90, Sep 21, 2009
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    Same happened to me.
    Just email Dell support and explain the situation, they magically unlocked my service tag on the win7 registration web site and was able to register.
     
    AlexManics, Sep 21, 2009
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  5. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    can you give me the email address for Dell Support ?
     
    chewyeong90, Sep 21, 2009
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  6. HCW

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    When did you receive the laptop ?
     
    HCW, Sep 21, 2009
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  7. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    17 Sept. Does that matter ? I thought it's the date of purchase.
     
    chewyeong90, Sep 21, 2009
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    Yes it does cause it takes 4 weeks for you to show up eligible for the Windows 7 upgrade
     
    HCW, Sep 21, 2009
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  9. Cin'

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    Here is a link at the Dell Site you may want to review:

    Dell Windows 7 Upgrade Options

    Dell Win 7 FAQ's

    Dell Win 7 Contact US Page

    Hope that helps! ;)

    Cin...
     
    Cin', Sep 21, 2009
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  10. BioGeek

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    I signed up for my upgrade the day I got my computer...
     
    BioGeek, Sep 22, 2009
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    Yes, I emailed them and I got an automated reply (which was totally irrelevant). And then I was magically able to register ! Thanks guys.
     
    chewyeong90, Sep 23, 2009
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    Anyone know if this would be the case for UK orders? I have no interest in paying an extra penny for it but would take the freebie. :eek:
     
    rockhopper, Sep 24, 2009
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  13. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea I'm interested to know how much is the Tax, shipping and handling charges ? Is it free in US ?
     
    chewyeong90, Sep 24, 2009
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    I'm told by Dell it'll cost us in the UK, £20.00 on top of the Free, but still can't register.
     
    MyBoxLife, Sep 24, 2009
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  15. chewyeong90

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    Wow ? That a blatant scam. Anyone knows how much in US ?
     
    chewyeong90, Sep 25, 2009
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    At £20 it seems to be 50/50 handling fee & tax when seeing it available on Amazon for £65.

    I don't know what rate of tax you pay in the US but the price of Windows 7 looks considerably higher at Amazon.com showing $200 (£125).
     
    rockhopper, Sep 25, 2009
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    Did you get a refurb ?
     
    HCW, Sep 25, 2009
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