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    I just bought vista?Will i be entitled for a free windows 7 upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Luke1708, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I bought windows vista home premium with sp1 today. I want to know if i will be entitled for a free upgrade to windows 7 when it gets released? Is there a specific date to register my vista so that i'm entitled for a free upgrade when windows 7 gets released?
     
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    I don't know but I hope so. I think there's no official info at the moment, just rumors and wishes.
     
    LLS, Apr 24, 2009
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    According to an article on Tom's Hardware (and many other sites), only folks who buy Vista after July 1, are eligible for a free Windows 7 upgrade.
     
    Baserk, Apr 24, 2009
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    I bought it but i have not activated it yet. Does it count?
     
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    I don't think so but I'm really not sure about it.
    You could go down the Windows Refund route as a last resort.
    Don't expect to get the full retail price amount but it could help getting part of the money needed to buy Windows7.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Apr 24, 2009
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    ok. I need this windows anyways. If windows 7 comes out this year , too bad then..
     
    Luke1708, Apr 24, 2009
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    Been moved up to June 28th.
     
    Jayayess1190, Apr 24, 2009
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