Windows 7 News Surfaced, May be Available in July 2009

win7-asdkfjhk-123Those who are wishing to upgrade their Windows Vista to Windows 7 may be a little bit disappointed over this news. The reason is because the upgrade is only legible to New Computer System that is pre-installed withVista OS. Retailed-box Vista will not qualify.

In short, to get Windows 7, you have to buy a new computer system.

And this will only happen in July, 2009.

One more important thing is that it is up to OEM vendor to provide this free upgrade to Windows 7 for the qualified systems. You are now at the mercy of these retail vendors.

However, according to downloadsquad, vendor will usually provide such upgrades.

BTW, here are the detailed qualification for the getting Windows 7 installed to your computer.

  • End users must purchase a new PC that is pre-installed with an eligible Windows Vista OS. Retail boxed Vista versions likely won’t qualify.
  • Your computer must have a valid Windows Vista COA attached.
  • The only Windows Vista® versions eligible for the program are Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate. Vista basic users are out of luck.

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