Bought my computer 22/09/09 installed Vista. I have a free upgrade for Windows 7 kit by mail. Called up at least 12 diff. # years still have no _ date. also a hv order # very frustrated!

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You are in the Windows Update Forum.

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

Link above is Windows 7 forum for questions on windows 7.

Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

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