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    Windows7 upgrade questions.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Ryu Hadoken, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. Ryu Hadoken

    Ryu Hadoken Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry for overload of questions recently. I ordered an XPS16 ( :D ) and I am waiting for it to get delivered.

    1) Where do I go exactly to apply for the upgrade for windows7?
    2) Do I apply AFTER the laptop is delivered or can I apply for it now?
    3) After I filled out the respective application, Dell sends me the Software whenever windows7 comes out?
    4) I see some posts in threads stating that users with xps16 are using Vista and/or Windows7 and/or XP. Windows7 is not even out yet... how are people doing that?


    Thanks again.
     
    Ryu Hadoken, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. elitehomegifts

    elitehomegifts Notebook Geek

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    1) https://win7.dell.com/
    2) Yes, You will have to enter the dell Service tag
    3) Dell Will email you when it's time to mail for the windows 7 cd
    4) We are using the windows 7 Beta by Microsoft , you can download it at
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx
     
    elitehomegifts, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    rumor is microsoft finished Windows 7 RTM (release to manufacturing).... some chance that this is the final version, though it might change
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. Eambo

    Eambo Notebook Evangelist

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    The Windows 7 RC is not final. It's build 7100, I know for a fact they were up to 7134 AT LEAST before release. Plus I can count numerous bugs I know of already that will be fixed in the final. =-)
     
    Eambo, Jul 13, 2009
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  5. jshadoww

    jshadoww Notebook Consultant

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    Their currently up to the RTM (release to manufacturing) which is 7600, but I think the last version that leaked out was 7260 or something around that. Rumor has it 7600 is leaked and floating around as of tonight.
     
    jshadoww, Jul 13, 2009
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    jmwein Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there anyway way when to change my upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium to the Business or Ultimate edition? Even if I had to pay a fee I would do this b/c I need the networking capabilities for my office.
     
    jmwein, Jul 13, 2009
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    Windows 7 is nearly finished at this point its 7600build
     
    mar_tin1, Jul 13, 2009
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