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    I just bought a hp laptop with win7 pro (is it possible for me to upgrade to win8?)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rezpower, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. rezpower

    rezpower Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    I just ordered this laptop (hp elitework 8770w) PROVANTAGE: Hewlett Packard HP C1E41UT#ABA Smart Buy HP 8770W, I7-3610QM/17.3/8GB/750GB

    It comes with windows7 pro. I want to know if its possible for me to upgrade it to windows 8 . it seems that
    microsoft offers upgrades for new pcs for as low as 15$ for upgrade? Windows Upgrade Offer - Landing Page

    will I be able to use this offer? oh and btw if it works, do you still have your old win7 working + you get win8
    or you will loose win7?

    Sorry if question has been asked before! I searched and could not find answer to my question!
     
    rezpower, Nov 5, 2012
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    It does seem your PC qualify for the Windows 8 upgrade offer based from the terms and conditions set out by Microsoft ( link). Though it's a shame that the Free Windows 8 Upgrade offer from HP doesn't cover the Elitebooks range, only their consumer PC range get this free benefit.
     
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  3. rezpower

    rezpower Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you very much for your reply Hearst.

    It's good to know that I will be able to upgrade as I thought maybe it was a mistake that I didn't wait for win8 version to be available.
    The laptop was already so expensive for me, so I can live with an extra 15$ :)
     
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    avservice Notebook Consultant

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  5. JKnows

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    Does not he loose the Windows 7 license when he registering for Windows 8?
     
    JKnows, Nov 6, 2012
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  6. rezpower

    rezpower Notebook Consultant

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    yes, that was also my question! do I use win7 license when I upgrade to 8 ?
     
    rezpower, Nov 6, 2012
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    hockeymass that one guy

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    Why would you lose your windows 7 license? Of course you get to keep it.
     
    hockeymass, Nov 6, 2012
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    I don't know why you would lose it either?
    The link I included certainly suggest that you will not.

    Ed
     
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    thanks guys. this is reassuring as I want to (just until I get used to win8) dual boot my laptop to both win7 and win8
    once I feel totally ok with win8 I will probably remove 7.

    thanks for all the info!
     
    rezpower, Nov 7, 2012
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