Windows 7 free upgrade for vista users

thanks for the replys guys, looks like i'll be missing out on this

I just signed up for the free upgrade that came with my wife's new HP laptop, and it didn't cost a thing, even for shipping. I could certainly see them charging a small amount for shipping, but c'mon...it's 2009...who doesn't have a credit card? Are you still under the belief that all credit cards are evil? One of the easiest ways to build good credit is to use a credit card occasionally, and pay it off. If you still won't go that route, add in a bank account to PayPal.

If promo action says that upgrade is free, it must be free. One thing, promo action was from Microsoft. Why I have to receive upgrade from any other manufacturer, Asus, Hp, Toshiba???

That's how OEM licenses work...always have. An OEM license is fully supported by the OEM, not Microsoft.

Dell is shipping out the discs and keys for free (if you qualify).

DeaconFrost said:

I just signed up for the free upgrade that came with my wife's new HP laptop, and it didn't cost a thing, even for shipping. I could certainly see them charging a small amount for shipping, but c'mon...it's 2009...who doesn't have a credit card? Are you still under the belief that all credit cards are evil? One of the easiest ways to build good credit is to use a credit card occasionally, and pay it off. If you still won't go that route, add in a bank account to PayPal.

I myself am not under the belief that credit cards are evil. My parents are under the belief. And i cant use paypal because it says on HP's website that they only accept paypal in Germany amd two other countries.

Can u give me the link from which u signed up?

Since it asked for the HP model ...
I'm wondering if that's the HP version for your computer that will include the HP supplied applications, drivers .. etc ??.

brummyfan said:

DaRonRon said:

So my brother got a new vista laptop recently and it came with a paper saying he can upgrade to Windows 7 for free.
So i go on HP's site (he got a pavilion), and i come across the page where i place my order. But then i find this:



It says it costs 30 euros! I thought it was meant to be free!? 30 euros isnt much anyway but thats not the problem, my problem is also that i cant pay online becuase i dont have paypal or a credit card!

Isnt it meant to be free? Or is that the shipping cost?

I think that when you fill up your serial number and product number the amount will turn to zero, it's only a guess but it should be free upgrade as you have got that in writing and you shouldn't give up too soon.

after i fill in my address details, it then asks me for my credit card number so i cant go any forward