New Info release from MS on UPGRADE

djtomme said:

According this:

New Info release from MS on UPGRADE

...I thought that if I have machine with XP PRO (or WIN 7 RC) I could purchase the Windows 7 Upgrade which is cheaper than the full retail editions and do the clean install. Am I right?

Yes you can upgrade (as in get the lower price) from windows XP, you cannot however upgrade in place. You need to perform a clean install, which will also make it necessary to reinstall all other applications.

sjaak327 said:

Yes you can upgrade (as in get the lower price) from windows XP, you cannot however upgrade in place. You need to perform a clean install, which will also make it necessary to reinstall all other applications.

Yes, thank you.

sjaak327 said:

Yes you can upgrade (as in get the lower price) from windows XP, you cannot however upgrade in place. You need to perform a clean install, which will also make it necessary to reinstall all other applications.

And this choice - ordering upgrade from win XP - when will be available, do u know?

Now.

You can then install Windows 7 on october 22.

sjaak327 said:

Now.

You can then install Windows 7 on october 22.

And the website, please?

There is only upgrade from Vista:
https://om2.one.microsoft.com/opa/Va...vaScriptOn=yes

And what this?
https://om.one.microsoft.com/OPA/htm...deTandC_EN.htm

Does exist another page for ordering upgrades for WIN XP?

@djtomme: The upgrade disk is the same, whether you are upgrading from Vista or XP.

BontTick said:

@djtomme: The upgrade disk is the same, whether you are upgrading from Vista or XP.

Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Starter Edition, and all editions of Windows XP as well as ROEM SKUs, COEM SKUs, Academic SKUs and volume license SKUs are not eligible for the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program.

BontTick said:

@djtomme: The upgrade disk is the same, whether you are upgrading from Vista or XP.

And why there is no information about it - there is only choice between:

Windows Vista Ultimate
(Upgrade or Full)
OR
Windows Anytime Upgrade Pack from Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium or Business to Windows Vista Ultimate

x

Windows Vista Home Premium
(Upgrade or Full)
OR
Windows Anytime Upgrade Pack from Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows Vista Home Premium

x

Windows Vista Business
(Upgrade or Full)
OR
Windows Anytime Upgrade Pack from Windows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium to Windows Vista Business

djtomme said:

Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Starter Edition, and all editions of Windows XP as well as ROEM SKUs, COEM SKUs, Academic SKUs and volume license SKUs are not eligible for the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program.

The "Upgrade Option Program" is a completely different program intended to give you a free copy of windows 7 when you purchase a qualifying vista version or a new machine that comes with vista preinstalled. If you are looking to purchase a windows 7 upgrade disc you are looking in the wrong area, you will need to visit the microsoft store for your country or online retailer.