Windows 7 will be upgraded for free with Vista branded PCs

June 29 The latest news, http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/27100.html "> Microsoft China announced and a number of computer manufacturers to work together to launch the Windows 7 Upgrade selection program." The plan is to meet the needs of users who are ready to buy a new computer in the near future and want to experience windows 7 as soon as the Windows 7 is officially launched.

Purchase a branded computer that participates in the program and is pre-installed with a specified version of Windows Vista, which can be upgraded to Windows 7.

Computer users, such as from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010 (during which the computer manufacturer may decide to start their own time) purchased a preinstalled version of Windows Vista Home Advanced Edition, Windows Vista Commercial Edition, or Windows Vista's flagship-branded PC will be upgraded to a corresponding version of Windows 7 products after the official release of Windows 7.

Figure 1 Windows 7

The Windows 7 Upgrade Options program has been enthusiastically supported by a number of computer manufacturers. So far, a number of computer makers, including Dell, Toshiba, Haier, Acer, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo and Sony, have said they will be participating in the WINDOWS7 upgrade plan from June 26 onwards.

For users participating in the Windows 7 Upgrade selection program, Microsoft will not charge an additional fee when upgrading the operating system, but the specific upgrade delivery mode and operating rules of each computer manufacturer will vary, and users will need to know more about the computer manufacturer.

Li Shijie, general Manager of the Microsoft OEM Division, said: "Since the release of the Beta, Windows 7 has gained acclaim from IT professionals, partners, and the industry for its innovative performance, excellent compatibility and excellent experience." With the strong support of many partners, Microsoft's Windows 7 Upgrade selection program, based on user needs, will enable users who are ready to buy new PCs in the near future to gain the benefits of Windows Vista, or to experience them as soon as Windows 7 is available. ”

Depending on the Windows 7 Upgrade selection plan, users can upgrade from Windows Vista to the appropriate version of Windows 7 as follows:

*windows Vista Home Premium upgrade to Windows 7 Home Advanced Edition

*windows Vista Commercial Edition upgrade to Windows 7 Professional Edition

*windows Vista flagship upgrade to Windows 7 flagship edition