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| Thread ID: 101053 | 2009-06-30 05:09:00 | Windows 7 preorder | robbyp (2751) | Press F1 |
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| 787312 | 2009-06-30 05:09:00 | I noticed that you can preorder an upgrade of windows 7 at the moment for just $50 US, which is the premium version. Although it is a limited time offer. However it appears it is only avaliable to US buyers. Anyone know if there is going to be a similar deal for NZ buyers? I currently have windows Vista Ultimate, but had to downgrade to windows XP Pro, due to compatibility problems with hardware and software. But under windows 7, I could run these programs in the XP shell that it comes with. I wish that Microsfot would give poor Vista users a special deal, especially those who purchased the ultimate version, which didn't come with the promised new enharncements. Windows 7 is largely just Vista anyway, but had it's problems fixed. | robbyp (2751) | ||
| 787313 | 2009-06-30 05:12:00 | Unless your system / CPU supports VT the XP shell wont work | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 787314 | 2009-06-30 05:14:00 | You should be able to upgrade to vista with your CD key, the problem here is that you need to make a secondary data partition (or another HDD) and then put all important files on there, then you should just have to upgrade(although a reinstall of Xp/Vista to a clean copy is recommended) I hope this isn't too confusing for you(not trying to offend you etheir.) |
PCT Joe (15018) | ||
| 787315 | 2009-06-30 06:13:00 | Anyone know if there is going to be a similar deal for NZ buyers? poor Vista users especially those who purchased the ultimate version Unlikely. Well........some of us tried it out first and didn't spend money on it. There's something to be said for letting others be the guinea pigs. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 787316 | 2009-06-30 06:18:00 | Unless your system / CPU supports VT the XP shell wont work I've got the E6750 chip which does support it, so that is not a problem. Sometimes it makes you want to go the mac way, becuase the new snow leopard upgrade is so cheap compared to windows upgrades, but I guess apple hardware is more expensive, and more expensive to get fixed. |
robbyp (2751) | ||
| 787317 | 2009-06-30 06:42:00 | I asked a similar question to Microsoft re pre orders,here is their response. Subject: - Microsoft Online Customer Service Dear ruup, Warm greetings from Microsoft Customer Service. My name is xxxx and I will be addressing your enquiry. As I understand it, you are enquiring regarding the Windows 7 pre-order. If I have misunderstood, please let me know. ruup, we appreciate your interest in the Windows 7 Pre-Order Offer. For your information, the promotion is organised by participating retailers in the following countries only; - United States - Canada - United Kingdom - Japan The current promotion for Windows 7 that is available in Australia and New Zealand is only Windows 7 Upgrade Option. I hope I was able to address your enquiry to your satisfaction. Should you have further questions relating to this enquiry or any additional enquiries, please let me know. Thank you for contacting Microsoft. Kind regards, | Customer Service Representative | Microsoft Customer Service | New Zealand | Phone: 0800 800 004 |
ruup (1827) | ||
| 787318 | 2009-06-30 06:55:00 | Sounds like its going to be expensive then :( | GingerBeard (15016) | ||
| 787319 | 2009-06-30 06:59:00 | This taken from the latest Ascent newsletter today: Consumers and businesses around the world are gearing up for the release of Windows 7 worldwide on October 22nd. To aid you in making the transition from Vista to Windows 7, we are offering a range of Vista OEM DVDs with a Windows 7 upgrade form included. Follow the form's directions to recieve an OEM copy of the Windows 7 version equivalent to the version of Vista you purchased on the release date of October 22nd. Qualifying products available here. In addition to this program, we'll be adding plenty of details relating to Windows 7 over the next few weeks, including pre-order details closer to the release date. cheers ruup |
ruup (1827) | ||
| 787320 | 2009-06-30 07:05:00 | This taken from the latest Ascent newsletter today: Consumers and businesses around the world are gearing up for the release of Windows 7 worldwide on October 22nd. To aid you in making the transition from Vista to Windows 7, we are offering a range of Vista OEM DVDs with a Windows 7 upgrade form included. Follow the form's directions to recieve an OEM copy of the Windows 7 version equivalent to the version of Vista you purchased on the release date of October 22nd. Qualifying products available here. In addition to this program, we'll be adding plenty of details relating to Windows 7 over the next few weeks, including pre-order details closer to the release date. cheers ruup Yes that only applies if you purchased Vista now, you will then be able to get a free upgrade to 7. It however doesn't apply if you previously purchased Vista, which the $50 US deal covers. Spunds like Microsoft NZ are being stingy, and we will be paying through the nose for windows 7. |
robbyp (2751) | ||
| 787321 | 2009-06-30 07:07:00 | Lucky youre not in Europe, sites are saying they'll be paying twice as much as everyone else. Even tho IE has been removed from their version of Win 7 | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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