Windows 7 Upgrade Program

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TykeMerc replied

27 October 2009, 21:11
Originally posted by Clippy View Post

Bought a new Samsung laptop today which has Vista installed on it.

I know I'm entitled to a 'free' upgrade to Vista, but Samsung's redemption period for this doesn't start until 1 December 2009.

Therefore, am thinking of buying Windows 7 now with a view to selling the copy I receive from Samsung when I do submit my claim.

Just wanted to confirm from anyone who may have received an upgrade under this program from a different manufacturer if the Windows 7 received is a retail version or just a disc without packaging.

I'm presuming the latter.

Just sent off for one from Acer for a laptop I bought for someone, I'm expecting an OEM version not a retail box.

Got to pay £12.80 "postal charge" which takes the pee somewhat, I believe many other manufacturers are charging over £25 for this so called free upgrade.
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Clippy started a topic Windows 7 Upgrade Program

27 October 2009, 20:12
Windows 7 Upgrade Program

Bought a new Samsung laptop today which has Vista installed on it.

I know I'm entitled to a 'free' upgrade to Vista, but Samsung's redemption period for this doesn't start until 1 December 2009.

Therefore, am thinking of buying Windows 7 now with a view to selling the copy I receive from Samsung when I do submit my claim.

Just wanted to confirm from anyone who may have received an upgrade under this program from a different manufacturer if the Windows 7 received is a retail version or just a disc without packaging.

I'm presuming the latter.
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