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• Can I get my free upgrade product key of windows 10?

  I upgraded my pc Windows 10 of media creation tool

  Please Microsoft give my product key, you can also send me an email.

  Please please please answer me.

  You don't need the key. If you do a clean install and install this version, you have gotten with the free update, simply click ignore when asked to enter a key. It will install and activate with the digital right, that you got when you did the initial upgrade. No key is needed now.

• How can I get a free upgrade from Vista to Windows 10?

  I have windows vista, how can I get 10 free windows please?

  [Original title: windows 10]

  Windows 10 was proposed only for Win7 users and 8.1, Win8 even not.

• Windows 7 free upgrade, and the upgrade is involved?

  Same as above

  * original title - I have windows vista installed and ive been offered to upgrade to win 7 is free and how much is *.

  First run the Windows 7 Compatibility Checker
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Here are answers to some common questions about the 32-bit versions and 64-bit Windows.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/compare/32-bit-64-bit-FAQ.aspx

  -Update paths--your free upgrade answer - following

  Windows 7 upgrade paths
  Microsoft has released a downloadable document from MS word with a list of paths to upgrade to Windows 7.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e170eba1-5bab-401F-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fb

  Note: The 'Upgrade' from Windows 7 version you are the owner requires a previous version (and ligitimate) from Windows XP or Vista. If you do not meet these requirements, then you must purchase a full version of Windows 7.

  Windows 7 upgrade paths
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579%28WS.10%29.aspx

  Decrypt Windows 7 upgrades: the official rankings
  http://mossblog.AllThingsD.com/20090804/deciphering-Windows-7-upgrades-the-official-chart/
  (Save the graphic, and then open it using a photo editing software or Viewer to expand to a size more readable)

  Which is right for you?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  List feature that provides each edition of Windows 7:
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-Windows-7-editions.html

  Windows 7 Professional upgrade - Vista owners: Be aware that the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional can be used only to perform a upgrade in place for computers that have Vista Business Edition. Unfortunately there is no indication on the box or retail in the EULA/license restrictions of Windows 7 Professional
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/windows7proupgade.html

  Users of Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, your choice of upgrade: Windows 7 Home Basic Edition, Premium 7 or 7 Ultimate
  Users of Windows Vista Home Premium, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate 7
  Users of Windows Vista business, your choice of upgrade are: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise edition
  Users of Windows Vista Enterprise: only one way upgrade of Windows 7 Enterprise
  Windows Vista Ultimate users: once again as a way to upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate.

  -Update from Windows Vista to Windows 7-

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

  How to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6892/how-to-perform-an-upgrade-from-vista-to-windows-7/

  Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 (custom installation)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7-custom

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Windows Vista free upgrade to Windows 7 - GONE - WRONG!

  Hello.

  I bought this computer (HP Pavilion Dv61210 - his) coming 3 years ago now. I paid extra when I bought it to get the "free" upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 (which was not yet published).

  Anyway, the laptop died a few weeks ago and comes back with a new hard drive and you guessed it, VISTA! I hate Vista! I'd rather have XP Vista any day - but I want my copy of 7 back. If someone can advise on how I can do this, I would really apprecaite it. I know that the download page has been foolishly removed the other everything on time and the old hard drive is completely dead.

  I don't see why, after paying extra money on top (so the upgrade was not really free!), I can't have the operating system that I paid for. It is simply not good enough. I paid for the copy of windows 7 and I do not know that HP have documents who was eligeable / who downloaded the upgrade - which I am sure they can find me on as this is the same computer, series / product number, address recorded at etc - so I don't see why I can't get my copy , either to download or by mail on a disk for me.

  And prior to the issuance of the; "Yes, but they do not give you the discs any cause you can put it on computer and then one more" comes when you buy a copy in the store, on a disk, you can do this - does not mean that we all do well! I have HP hard drive dead if need be prove my copy is lost. Hell, they can take my laptop and install the OEM version on it for all, I worry so it would certainly be installed only on a single computer!

  THIS IS WHY PEOPLE NEED DISKS, HP!  IF YOUR PRODUCT FAILS, AS THIS ONE DID, WHY WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY MORE BECAUSE YOUR PRODUCTS ARE OF INFERIOR QUALITY? If I had the copy that I paid for a drive, I wouldn't even be here ranting about it, CAUSE I had HAVE RE-INSTALLED IT ALERADY!

  I think his dispicable to delete the download page and prevent people to recover expensive software, in this case a BONE, they paid for (and the computer only on the condition that he would have to purchase Windows 7 when it is released). It's basically theft! When you pay for something and you don't get it, you don't accept it! No, you're saying "they stole my money!"...

  It's not like HP is so tight on cash, they need to do these things, so that people who cannot afford having to buy new things all the time thanks to remove any kind of person to find their products! Absolutely disgusting!

  I even remember that when I was downloading the upgrade and internet problems, I called HP and was told by the woman if I could not download it, I could not have the disk and there is no refund. So I said: 'it means you're telling me that I paid for a product you can't have and you don't give me my money back?' and she said 'yes' and hung up. Shows you how much HP cares about their customers! Disgusting!

  Will not buy this brand again, definitely! The level of what is called 'customer service' is enough for you put off, never mind of waste like that!

  you have your product key for windows 7?

  If so, you can download windows 7 from the link below, it will be an ISO file which can be burned to DVD as an image. Be sure to download the correct version (Home or pro) and language.

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-from-Digital-River/

  drivers for your model are located on this page

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3976066&cc=us&DLC=en&LC=en&tool=

• Upgrade HP Sstream 13 Windows 10

  I tried to install the Windows Technical Preview on my HP Stream 13 10 and he told me I had a compressed operating system and he could not continue the upgrade.  SOM research and I now knew more about the class WMI installed.  My question is with Microsoft ad Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for users running Windows 7 and newer that we will be able to upgrade our 13s Stream directly from Microsoft or will we have a special HP image?  If we need a special image HP how will effect the amount of time we will be able to upgrade our laptops laptop computers.  I'm an IT professional so I tend to jump in with both feet when I get to an upgrade of the OS, so I want to be able to upgrade when Microsoft publishes 10 window immediately.

  Earlier versions of Windows 10 allowed an upgrade on Windows WIMBoot 8.1 System.  The error "Windows can not be installed because this PC uses a compressed operating system." was introduced with the latest versions so I hope later 9926 Windows 10 build and the final release will not have this restriction.

  You may know this but if you wipe the disc clean rather that try to install on Windows 8.1, you can install Windows 10 build fresh 9926.  He would just have to reinstall the device drivers after installation.

• I have a Windows Vista license and wanted to know if that qualifies me for a free upgrade to Windows 7.

  free to upgrade win7

  I have the license of vista in my laptop, so I updated windows7 any edition, if it's free

  Please review for me.

  It is very urgent.

  concerning

  RK

  Hello

  There is no free upgrade to Windows 7.

  There was a special offer for this a couple of years back; but this offer has expired for a long time.

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  And the Microsoft Store where you can get an idea of the price of Windows 7:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

  See you soon.

• Legitimate request for a free upgrade to Windows 7

  I am new to this forum and am revolted by the attitude of the staff of the Toshiba customer support to my legitimate request for a free upgrade to windows 7, here's an email I wrote in which I would appreciate your comments on:

  To the right.

  I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with your response to my legitimate request for a free upgrade to Windows 7 see I recently spent more than £1,000 of one of your products.

  After having several problems with the Vista operating system, I telephoned your customer on December 4 and had a conversation with an employee who could not satisfy me as to why my machine was not entitled to an update free to Windows 7, as mentioned on your web site.

  He offered to take me up to a supervisor I agreed and that was connected to a female member of staff who tried to explain that my model did not appear in the "promotion". I couldn't sense in explaining, in the context of facts that my machine was of the same age and from the same family as those seen offer "promotion."

  This employee was still unable to respond or understand my question and said that it is not technical interested so I asked him to put me through to his supervisor and after 10 minutes on the line, I need to speak to Alistair Cook.

  Mr. Cook explained 'promotion' for me, but could not explain why my model was not an option, so he said he'd call at the time where he discovered why. What he has made some time after and repeated her account earlier with no clarity. He said he would do more research on the issue and send me the results.

  This contacting your customer support Office took a total of 48 minutes on the phone.

  Vista is of all intentions, a failure, a fact that you accept your offer of free updates to your customers, so why discriminate against some consumers and not others.

  I am a user of long-standing computers Toshiba, the Qosmio is my third laptop and I have always been satisfied customer support, not that it was greatly needed. So, I ask again that do you the right thing and give me my eligibility based on principles.

  Yours sincerely.
  John ebrill

  Hi mate

  Very interesting point of view.
  But the fact is that not all cell phones from Toshiba are checked for an upgrade to Windows 7.
  Why?

  Well, I checked Toshiba European page
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-> Windows 7 upgrade

  and there I was able to find a list of FAQS.

  One of the FAQ provides this info:

  _What requirements I must meet to participate in the program of upgrade? _

  + To participate in the upgrade program, you must meet the three following criteria: +.
  + 1. You purchased your Toshiba computer between June 26, 2009 and January 31, 2010. +
  + 2. Your Toshiba computer is one of the series of model to check on the Toshiba page. +
  + 3. With your Toshiba computer, you bought an operating system Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista® professional or Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition. +

  It seems that several criteria must be met in order to participate in the Windows 7 upgrade program.

• Free upgrade to windows 7

  I saw an ad where Toshiba offers a free upgrade to windows 7. Is this really an offer to all the holder for computer toshiba laptop windows vista that are? Please confirm and indicate the location. Thank you

  Hi mate,

  Here is a list where you can see, the notebooks are eligible for upgrade to Windows 7:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/generic/Windows7-upgrade

  In addition, this upgrade is available if your buying a Vista laptop from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010.

• Satellite Pro L300 - Trouble you sign up for the free upgrade to Windows 7

  I just bought a Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 and informed me that I qualify for the free upgrade to Windows 7.
  However, whenever I try and enter the SN ID, I get the message "SNID not allowed!
  I left 3 messages with Teck Wah (the company that manages this update for Toshiba) and no return call yet.
  No idea how the model number and serial are supposed to be cited when I complete the registration form online?
  Thank you.

  Hello

  What Satellite Pro L300 laptop, you have exactly or let's say what is the model number of this laptop?
  I checked books upgrade of Windows 7 supported and only laptop PSLB9E is supported for this upgrade.
  Check it!

  Additionally, make sure that you typed in the right massword. Check this again once, maybe you have mixed up a few letters.

• The free upgrade to Windows 10 for new or existing Windows 7 SP1, Windows Update 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices qualified that upgrade the first year

  I had my laptop of HP 2000 for about 1 1/2 years, and had Windows 8 (not 8.1) preinstalled. The only problem: when you install the Technical Preview, my hard drive was completely wiped out and now I have no disk recovery plant. I would like to know if I can still qualify for the free upgrade offer for Windows 10.

  CJM

  Microsoft did not say who yet, but if you have a legitimate win 8 key you are probably eligible, but you may have to reinstall 8.0 > 8.1 update > update from 1 to 10.  They just did not for sure yet

• was supposed to get a free upgrade to windows 7, when I bought the computer from wal-mart

  free update when buying

  Hello robinsue, welcome.

  Here is a little information that can be useful. Here is a list of computer manufacturers that offer support for this issue:

  This information is referenced from this URL:
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2354554,00.asp

  Acer
  If you buy your Acer system at an online retailer or a store, the policy is the same. Customers with eligible systems should go to the Acer upgrade page, where you will have gone through the process. It helps to have the serial number of your system available. He is a 22-digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 22 characters starting with "LX." For desktop computers, serial number is usually located on the right side, at the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 22 character S/N: starting with "PS" or "PT". After ordering, the upgrade kit will be sent to customers.

  ASUS
  ASUS customers with eligible systems may request their update on the Web site. It's a good idea to have the serial number of your system available. Customers with a laptop EeePC can find their serial number on a label at the base of the system. It is listed under the barcode after the letters "SN". Customers with other models of laptop ASUS may also find the sticker at the base of their systems. The serial number will be 10 or 15 characters and be preceded by the letters "SN". For desktop computers, the tile should be on the side or the back of the system, with the 12-digit alphanumeric (letter and number) code is right under the code upper bar (are there two) on the sticker.

  Reference Dell
  According to Dell, it does not matter if you bought your system directly from the company or from another retailer (such as Best Buy or Staples), as long as you bought it within the above period. Eligible Dell customers with a system should go to the Dell site to save their system. The site will guide you in the process. It's a good idea to note the name of the model of your system as well as your office or serial number of the laptop. It's a unique five digit alphanumeric (letter and number) code that you find on a white label with bar code on your Dell computer. For desktop computers, the label located on the back or on the side panel. For laptops, the label located on the bottom of the system. After recording with success your system, Dell will send you a DVD of Windows 7 to install. The site also includes a section on frequently asked questions.

  eMachines
  Customers with eligible systems (that is purchased from a retailer online or in a store) should go to upgrade eMachines website, where you will have gone through the process. It helps to have the serial number of your system available. As Acer systems (since eMachines is owned by Acer), he is a 22-digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 22 characters starting with "LX." For desktop computers, serial number is usually located on the right side, at the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 22 character S/N: starting with "PS" or "PT". After ordering, the upgrade kit will be sent to customers.

  Fujitsu
  According to Fujitsu, clients with a qualifying laptop LifeBook with Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Business are eligible to receive a free comparable version of Windows 7. They can visit the upgrade on the site Web of Fujitsu page and follow the instructions. It will be good to have on hand the serial number of the system (on a sticker, very probably on the bottom of the laptop). "" Serial number is an alphanumeric (letter and number) preceded by the letters "S/N" code part number is an alphanumeric code, preceded by the letters "P/N." when ordering, customers will receive the operating system recovery media and another disc with drivers and applications.

  Entry door
  Those with eligible gateway systems should go to the upgrade of the gateway site, where you will have gone through the process. Before you start, we recommend that you have the serial number of your system available. Like Acer systems (since, as eMachines, Gateway is owned by Acer), he is a 22-digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 22 characters starting with "LX." For desktop computers, serial number is usually located on the right side, at the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 22 character S/N: starting with "PS" or "PT". After ordering, the upgrade kit will be sent to customers.

  Hewlett-Packard
  HP customers can visit the website of the company to check their upgrade eligibility systems, to record and get answers on their PC and current operating systems. After the launch of Windows 7, qualifying customers will receive the upgrade of Windows 7 and a utility disk to upgrade with a step by step guide for installation. For the upgrade kit, orders will be accepted from June 26, 2009 through February 15, 2010. Proof of purchase must be presented and not later than March 1, 2010, with the postmark.

  It's a good idea to have your product number and available service number when you order the upgrade. Both are or on a sticker in the box that your system has become operational on a sticker on the underside of your laptop or on the side or the back of your office. Details of HP upgrade program can be found here.

  Lenovo
  Customers eligible Lenovo PC can visit Lenovo site for the latest on how to get an upgrade. It's a good idea to have the seven-digit product number of your practical system, as he is asked at one point in the process. Laptops and ThinkPad 3000 series, you can find it on a sticker at the bottom of your system (it is marked 'Type'). NetVista, ThinkCentre and 3000 series desktop computers, we'll find the sticker on the right front or on the back of the tower. Order an update that are deemed eligible will receive a CD.

  MSI
  According to MSI, customers who have an eligible system can find a certificate for a free upgrade to Windows 7 in the box of in their system became operational. They simply fill in and mail the certificate to Microsoft to receive the upgrade kit. For more information, the MSI clients can go to the Windows 7 page on the site Web of MSI.

  Sony
  According to Sony spring 09 systems purchased on June 26 or later, should be eligible for the upgrade, regardless of the question of whether they were purchased from Sony or other retailers. Those whose eligible Sony companies can order an upgrade page to upgrade from Sony on its site. The page offers information on Windows 7, as well as instructions on how to order the upgrade. If you are actually using the system that you'll upgrade, Sony has a "auto-detect" function that will get the information about your system that it needs to get the upgrade. Sony will then send you the installation disc.

  Toshiba
  Toshiba says that if you bought the Toshiba laptop through Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate on June 26, 2009 on January 31, 2010, then it is eligible for the upgrade. To request the upgrade, customers can view upgrade page on the website of the company. Toshiba advises clients to their system part number, serial number, place of purchase and Date of purchase available when they fill out the form on the site. The upgrade kit will be sent to them later.

  Velocity Micro
  According to Velocity Micro, who ship their systems directly and not is not available from third-party retailers, the company can currently ship new systems with Windows 7 installed. Controlled since June 26 systems delivered with Windows 7 upgrade coupons. The coupon redirects the user to a page on the Velocity Micro site where they can enter their address. They will be free of charge a copy of the Windows 7 upgrade kit mailed to them directly from Microsoft. For older systems the time limit eligibility to miss, Velocity Micro can sell copies of Windows 7 OEM, gets it with new material. This means that the company would have to do an upgrade of the system in order to be able to sell to these customers an OEM copy

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• I bought a new computer with Windows 7 free upgrade. We also have another office.

  I bought a new computer with Windows 7 free upgrade. We also have another desktop computer. My son has paid and downloaded Windows 7 Home Premium on this computer (Asus), not knowing that I had the free update. ASUS sent me free upgrade disks. Can I use these on another desktop computer? Or I can download Windows on another desktop computer and transfer my registration to it, and then use the Asus drives on this computer?

  Your question has nothing to do with the functionality of Windows Update (vs Windows upgrade), Jan.

  That being said, Asus only can answer your specific question. Good luck!

  Post a question other/other on Win7 upgrade in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• free upgradation of geniune vista home premium to Windows 7 is possible or not.if yes how

  Sir, I bought acer 5738 laptop G 3 months ago with vista Home premium pre-installed.i am in India. I heard that microsoft provides for free upgradation of windows 7 at all its vista users.i am badly in need for upgradation to win 7. Please guide me how detailed and easy for the same.can it be done online. I'm not an IT professional.

  Hello avinash kumar singh,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers Forum!

  There is an upgrade if you acquire a product as packaged at retail of Windows® Vista between June 26, 2009 and January 31, 2010, you are eligible to receive product upgrade Microsoft Windows 7 corresponding to the cost of shipping and handling ($9.99). Count 6 to 8 weeks (depending on the availability of inventory) for delivery following the release of Windows 7 on October 22, 2009.

  Here is a link that will give you information on the upgrade option:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

  Please go through it and check if you have an eligible Windows Vista to take advantage of the upgrade to the cost of shipping.

  Here is a link that will give you information about the terms and conditions:
  https://OM2.one.Microsoft.com/OPA/validation.aspx?storeid=127971aa-ac70-438F-9304-4bd05de66415&LocaleCode=en-us

  I hope this information helps. Please get back to us if you have any other questions on this subject.

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers. Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know.

• I bought a new computer with Vista laptop Sunday I am suppose to get a free upgrade to Windows 7, but I don't know what to do. Please help me.

  I bought a new computer with Vista laptop Sunday I am suppose to get a free upgrade to Windows 7, but I don't know what to do. Please help me.

  Contact the manufacturer for instructions on registration, get your free update to Win7.

  PS: We deal with Windows Update here. For any question related to upgrading to and installing Win7, post here: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ Robear Dyer (PA bear); MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002. DISCLAIMER: I do not represent nor don't work for Microsoft