Free Windows 7 Upgrade
Available reprinted with permission from the HP Small& Medium Business Site Windows€ 7 promises exciting new functionality for PC users, so maybe you're set on waiting until the final release date to get your new PC [3]. Wait no more! HP's Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program allows you to order an Upgrade Kit for free if your PC purchase qualifies [1]. Just order now and your kit will ship after Windows 7 becomes publicly available on October 22, 2009. What is the upgrade
program? 1. Your PC must be purchased on or after June 26, 2009 and before January 31, 2010. 2. Your PC must have one of the
following Windows Vista versions factory-installed: 3. Your PC must be on the Eligible Models list [2]. The upgrade program supports "like-to-like upgrades," so customers who purchase Windows Vista Business are eligible for upgrade to Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows Home Premium, and Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate. Additionally, you must have proof of purchase, in the form of a receipt, invoice or packing slip that clearly shows the vendor and date of purchase. Your first upgrade kit will cost $12.99 in shipping and handling, and each subsequent kit will cost an additional $3.50. After general availability of Windows 7 from Microsoft, HP will ship you a Windows 7 upgrade kit. Shipping and handling fees are reimbursed by HP, via a new mail-in rebate program, if you purchase an eligible product bundle between August 3 and October 31, 2009. How to order If you are ordering up to five Windows 7 Upgrade Kits please visit the HP Windows 7 Upgrade Program website. However, if you are ordering between six and 25 Upgrade Kits, you will need to call 877-280-2279 or email hpupgrade@arvatousa.com to complete your order. For additional information on the program, including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit HP Windows 7 Upgrade Program website. What's so great about
Windows7? Here are just a few of the cool features coming in Windows 7:
Don't pass up that great deal on the perfect HP PC just because you're waiting for Windows 7. HP will make sure Windows 7 comes to you! [1] Actual software upgrade is free- this does not include a $12.99 processing and handling fee. [2]Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. [3] Information about Windows 7 is preliminary and subject to change. Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. The features and functionality you find in the pre-release product may not appear in the final version of Windows 7. Windows XP Mode requires either OEM pre-installation or post-purchase installation of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate) and a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Windows XP Mode will be available in early 2010. |