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  • Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:12 PMstudent2041481 Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    As a college student, I am eligible for the discount for Windows 7.
    I the terms, it states you must have a valid copy of windows already installed.
    I purchased a 2nd hand Dell computer with windows XP already installed. 
    I am not the original purchaser, does this mean I don't qualify for the promotional offer?
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  • Wednesday, November 04, 2009 9:53 PMERWIN JONES Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Hey student,


    First of all I am sorry to tell you that you cannot upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7.However you can do a clean install

    If you’re thinking about upgrading a PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, please download and run the free Windows Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC can run Windows 7 acceptably.

    If you decide to install Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP, you’ll need to do a custom installation. This is sometimes called a “clean install” because it erases the contents of your PC. To avoid losing anything, you’ll need to make copies of all the files, photos, and other information you want to keep. You’ll also need to have installation disks for all the programs you want to use.

    If you have an external hard drive, you can use it with the free Windows Easy Transfer program to help back up your files and information.

    After Windows 7 is installed, you’ll need to reinstall your programs and use Windows Easy Transfer to move your files and information back onto your PC.

    Upgrading a PC with Windows XP to Windows 7 is an involved process. If you’re at all uncomfortable with it, please consider having the upgrade done by a local PC or electronics retailer.


    Check out this link below and click BUY from the 9 options and read the F.A.Q towards the left corner in the page.

    http://www.win741.com/


    Erwin
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  • Wednesday, November 04, 2009 9:53 PMERWIN JONES Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Hey student,


    First of all I am sorry to tell you that you cannot upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7.However you can do a clean install

    If you’re thinking about upgrading a PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, please download and run the free Windows Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC can run Windows 7 acceptably.

    If you decide to install Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP, you’ll need to do a custom installation. This is sometimes called a “clean install” because it erases the contents of your PC. To avoid losing anything, you’ll need to make copies of all the files, photos, and other information you want to keep. You’ll also need to have installation disks for all the programs you want to use.

    If you have an external hard drive, you can use it with the free Windows Easy Transfer program to help back up your files and information.

    After Windows 7 is installed, you’ll need to reinstall your programs and use Windows Easy Transfer to move your files and information back onto your PC.

    Upgrading a PC with Windows XP to Windows 7 is an involved process. If you’re at all uncomfortable with it, please consider having the upgrade done by a local PC or electronics retailer.


    Check out this link below and click BUY from the 9 options and read the F.A.Q towards the left corner in the page.

    http://www.win741.com/


    Erwin
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    I am not 62; I am 16 with 46 years of experience..Think Positive..Think Differnet

     
  • Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:16 PMstudent2041481 Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    Thanks for the reply Edwin,

    Though your reply does not address the question I asked.
    I am an experienced Windows user, and well aware that I must do a custom install because the system now contains Windows XP.

    My issue is with the terms of agreement, since I am not the original purchaser of the computer.
    The operating system is most likely registered in the name of the original purchaser, and I am not sure if that would void my
    qualifying for the Windows 7 promotion.

    If anyone knows if you must be the original owner of the software/system to be eligible for the promotion, please let me know.


    Thank you
    Student
     
  • Friday, November 06, 2009 9:08 PMERWIN JONES Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    Hi,

    The manufacturer should be the best person to let u know the info on this..

    Erwin
    I am not 62; I am 16 with 46 years of experience..Think Positive..Think Differnet