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    Can we sticky something about the who qualifies for a Windows 7 upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ystava, Oct 7, 2009.

  1. ystava

    ystava Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an S12 with XP that I purchased 3 weeks ago, and thought I read that I qualify for a Windows 7 upgrade, but then I read elsewhere that I don't.

    How do I figure out which it is?
     
    ystava, Oct 7, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I don't know that it rises to the level of the sticky. I thought if you bought after the 26th of June and it wasn't refurbished, you qualified for the upgrade. I don't know, but I haven't been following it too closely as I have no plans to upgrade to W7. Maybe someone else with better info than I can speak up.
     
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    JaneL Super Moderator

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    intoflatlines Notebook Consultant

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    But if you purchase the Vista license w/ XP downgrade through Lenovo it is eligible for the free upgrade.
     
    intoflatlines, Oct 7, 2009
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    aadadams Notebook Deity

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    Vista downgrade licenses are not available on the Sxx series netbooks though, right.

    I don't think a sticky is needed either.
     
    aadadams, Oct 7, 2009
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    Yup!

    fillerfiller
     
    JaneL, Oct 7, 2009
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    XP Home can't downgraded from Vista, only XP Pro. It would seem you're not eligible.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 7, 2009
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