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    Windows 7 on Configurable Vaio

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by LilNeeZy, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. LilNeeZy

    LilNeeZy Newbie

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    Hi all!
    first post as a new member, ive just bort a sony vaio VGNFW45V configurable laptop from sonystyle UK with the following spec

    Core 2 Duo Proc -2.8Ghz
    4GB DDR2 ram
    320GB hard drive
    Blu ray combo drive
    ATI radeon 4650 512mb graphics
    Vista home premium 64bt

    my question is that, will i get the windows 7 upgrade (home premuim 64bt) for free? i rang sony b4 ordering and they guy was a tool but he asked his 'supervisor' and they confirmed that i should get it, but when i go to the sony vaio upgrade page ( http://club.vaio.sony.eu/clubvaio/GB/en/windows7/upgrade.htm) my model isnt there, and on the website it doesnt say 'Free upgrade to windows 7' as it does on most other laptops.

    Your help would be much appreciated as i am keen to get rid of vista.
    thanks
     
    LilNeeZy, Jul 30, 2009
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  2. Jorlin

    Jorlin Notebook Evangelist

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    You got a FW4, right... the model is there. If you have a model version that is not specified any further you select the FW4. You have to enter your serial number anyway, which tells Sony exactly which model you have.

    Since you just bought it, you are eligible for the upgrade...
     
    Jorlin, Jul 30, 2009
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    Thanks much! i thort id get it, but i just wanted to make sure, i will get the 64bt home premium wont i?
     
    LilNeeZy, Jul 30, 2009
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  4. Jorlin

    Jorlin Notebook Evangelist

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    Correct! Just register on that site and Sony will get in thouch with you once the upgrade is available.
     
    Jorlin, Jul 30, 2009
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    i love you jorlin.
     
    LilNeeZy, Jul 30, 2009
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    Jorlin Notebook Evangelist

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    *blush*
    :err: :laugh:
     
    Jorlin, Jul 30, 2009
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