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    Win 7 Free Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by insanechinaman, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. insanechinaman

    insanechinaman Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone know if we can request a 64-bit version of Windows 7 with the free upgrade even though our OS as of now is 32-bit Vista? I wanna take full advantage of my 4 gigs of ram.. :confused:
     
    insanechinaman, Jul 30, 2009
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    ksicard Notebook Guru

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    Yeah i've had the same thoughts ,and yes you should be able to regardlss of your previous os.
     
    ksicard, Jul 30, 2009
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I believe the upgrade disks will ship with both 32 and 64bit versions.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 30, 2009
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  4. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    That's what Microsoft has previously posted on their Windows 7 FAQ, although it's not there anymore. :confused:
     
    crash, Jul 30, 2009
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  5. insanechinaman

    insanechinaman Notebook Evangelist

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    That doesn't seem like a good sign :(
     
    insanechinaman, Jul 30, 2009
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  6. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    My friend who works at Best Buy said you would choose which one you wanted, but I sure hope Microsoft keeps it that way...
     
    Angelic, Jul 30, 2009
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  7. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I suggest you contact your laptop manufacturer for details.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 30, 2009
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  8. ajreynol

    ajreynol Notebook Virtuoso

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    however you get it (through manufacturer or retail), an upgrade "kit" will come with both 32bit and 64bit OS update discs.

    don't be fooled into thinking otherwise.
     
    ajreynol, Jul 30, 2009
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  9. insanechinaman

    insanechinaman Notebook Evangelist

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    whew
    what an awesome deal
    thanks!
     
    insanechinaman, Jul 30, 2009
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  10. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    Thank you so much for saying that. Most of us aren't sure how this will work exactly.
     
    Angelic, Jul 30, 2009
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  11. Sahugani

    Sahugani Notebook Consultant

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    i concur with you Angelic. i am still trying to figure out how to word the proof of purchase email.
     
    Sahugani, Jul 30, 2009
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  12. bossier330

    bossier330 Notebook Consultant

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    How do you get a free upgrade?
     
    bossier330, Jul 31, 2009
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  13. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Order a new computer.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jul 31, 2009
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