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Windows 7 Upgrade Option - FAQ

1. What’s Windows 7 upgrade option program?

The Program is designed for end users who may postpone acquiring a new Personal Computer (PC) because of waiting the launch of Windows 7 operating system. To accomplish this, we offer an upgrade to Windows 7 to qualifying end users. The Program is a consumer oriented program designed to support individual consumers and small businesses that have purchased eligible PCs during the Program Eligibility Period (see the question 3 info below).

2. When will Windows 7 operating system launch?

Windows 7 General Availability Date : Oct 22 , 2009

3. What’s the requirement of Qualifying End User for Windows 7 upgrade option program?

• End Users must have a valid Windows 7 Upgrade Option Offer Form (Offer Form).
• End Users must purchase a new PC that is pre-installed with an eligible Windows Vista Operating System (OS), during the Program Eligibility Period.
  • Eligibility Period: June 26, 2009 through ~ January 31, 2010.
  • Eligible OS versions: Windows Vista® Home Premium, Windows Vista® Business, Windows Vista® Ultimate
  • Qualified MSI Notebook list for windows 7 upgrade: kindly link to here

4. What is the fee for Windows 7 upgrading program?

End Users will get free for Windows 7 upgrade. A minimal Shipping and Handling fee may be involved. For detail, kindly contact with local dealers.

5. What‘s the valid upgrade OS paths under the Windows 7 upgrade option program?

For each eligible upgrade path, all available upgrade versions for a Qualifying Product (e.g., language-specific versions, territory-specific versions, 32 bit/64 bit platform) will be supported. Upgrade media will be product version specific and must correspond to the Qualifying Product Version.

Note: Different upgrade media will be required by platform and territory-specific versions. Additional Upgrade Path Restrictions: A language version of the qualifying Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the same language version of the Windows 7 upgrade software. Also, the Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the associated edition of Windows 7. As an example, Windows Vista Home Premium K edition can only be upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium K edition.

6. Why has Vista Home basic been left off of the eligible upgrade paths?

The major lesson learned from the last Windows Upgrade Program was: Keep the Program Simple. Thus, only Like-to-Like upgrades are supported under the Program. So Windows Home Basic is not in scope for this program as there is no "like" version of Windows 7 in mature markets. Additionally, not all Windows Home Basic PCs meet the Windows 7 Hardware requirements – where as all Logo-qualifying versions of Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, and Windows Vista Ultimate WILL meet the Windows 7 hardware requirements.

7. The upgrade requires an Optical Device (DVD) to perform the upgrade. Is there an alternative media to use since not all PCs come equipped with an ODD?

The DVD drive is a requirement for installation of program upgrade media but the DVD drive itself can be internal or external.

8. When will Qualifying End User start to receive the Upgrade media?

Microsoft will start shipping upgrade media directly for Qualifying End Users’ upgrade orders after Windows 7 general availability Date : Oct 22 , 2009

9. What‘s new feature in Windows 7?

Windows 7 was built around your feedback, so you'll see a lot of things you've asked for. You asked us to make everyday tasks faster and easier, to make your PC work the way you want it to, and to make it possible to do new things. And that's exactly what we're doing. See how it's coming to life. To get more ,kindly link to Microsoft website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/whats-new.aspx

10. What‘s Microsoft Windows 7 Policy in Europe?

In order to comply European law, Microsoft announced that it will not include Windows® Internet Explorer® 8 in versions of Windows® in the European Economic Area (EEA), Croatia and Switzerland (the “European territory”). The following are detailed for European version:

11. What do End Users need to do before installing Windows 7 upgrade DVD?

End Users should back up all personal data and settings, including documents, pictures, files, programs, music and video before installing Windows 7 upgrade DVD.

12. Any questions regarding this upgrade , You can consult with MSI service center