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mprltd
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 Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:32 am Post subject: my windows 7 upgrade - FREE!!!! |
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Last night I ordered my window 7 upgrade
went to this web site as listed on my paper I was given when I brought window vista:
https://windows7upgradeoption.com/
entered in the code and a few other details
I throught it be a down load but no they (Microsoft) sending me a DVD via the post - the shipping date they given me is today but here in the UK we might have a mail strike so it might get delayed in getting to me - also it has cost me nothing - so why does some PC builders charging 30 pounds for the upgrade!!!!
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greemble
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: my windows 7 upgrade - FREE!!!! |
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| mprltd wrote: | so why are some PC builders charging 30 pounds for the upgrade?
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As it says on the web page | Mircosoft wrote: | | Some computer manufacturers are managing the program directly |
So they charge, mainly because they can
Although, to be fair, M$ have also placed an extra charge for the manufacturer to take part in the upgrade program, it seems. Other's will be charging for the extra drivers (if any) needed for Windows 7, the cost of postage and the general administration of the program at their end
Your upgrade charge may have been included in the price you paid for your computer
I agree with the sentiment, though - I'd be somewhat annoyed at the thought of having to pay for something advertised as free
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mprltd
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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in fact I was waiting for the P+P fee of 5 to 10 pounds to be put on the end
but I did buy the copy of windows vista from Novatec
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equityguru
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| Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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i just got my "free" hp windows 7 and driver cds. so for "£21.99" p&p i got... not even a box!!!
how does a small blisterenvelope with two paper sleved dvd's and a few a4 pages of disclaim/instructions cost £22 p&p |
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mprltd
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| Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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I had an email from MS saying it got mailed on the 21st and I should have it in my hand on the 28th.....I am still waiting..I am not a happy bunny
I brought my copy of vista from Nova Tec
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snowdog99
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| Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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My Windows 7 Upgrade option DVD arrived today, well within the delivery span my Email stated. Clean install done, and after a few problems getting my wireless card to work its up and running. Just a few more things to re-install.
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mprltd
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| Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| snowdog99 wrote: | | My Windows 7 Upgrade option DVD arrived today, well within the delivery spam my Email stated. Clean install done, and after a few problems getting my wireless card to work its up and running. Just a few more things to re-install. |
I hate you 
still waiting on the mail
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cats_five
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| Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Hate me as well then. 
My DVD arrived this morning and the PC is running it now. I've got a shed-load of software to install but I'm on my way. 
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nippy58
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:00 am Post subject: Stitched up! |
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I ordered my upgrade from Dell on 30/10/09 - the upgrade is totally free but I have to pay tax and handling of ...... £15.00
Fine - I thought that reasonable if a little high for something that could be made downloadable for free. Surely at £15 it will be on my doorstep within a few days.
Until - I check the status 6 days on to find the estimated shipping date is now 20/11/09
Come on now - this is taking the **** |
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mprltd
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:28 am Post subject: |
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I am a happy bunny
I got my yesterday
I have done a full install - not an upgrade
so loading stuff back on the computer now
this was because I had too many crashes and BSOD - not sure why - may be overclocked my RAM too much?
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