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MSI Windows 7 Upgrade Program Flow |
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End user must register the eligible notebook models at
www.msimobile.com to qualify for Windows 7 Upgrade Option Form (MSI reserves the right to request for additional evidence of purchase) |
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Once completed product registration, user can request Windows 7 Upgrade Option Form by
following the “Apply Window7 Upgrade Option Form” button located in their product registration account.* |
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MSI mails Windows 7 Upgrade Option Form to eligible end user
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Microsoft starts shipping Windows 7
Upgrade DVD to end user
(*General Availability Date: 10/22/2009) |
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Microsoft processes End user Fulfilment Request from website |
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End user visits Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade website to submit the unique number listed on Offer Form to submit their upgrade order
www.windows7upgradeoption.com
* The last day for end user to submit order with Microsoft is 2/28/2010 |
*Users must complete the registration form before product requesting Windows 7 Upgrade Option Form.
*Window 7 upgrade request will not be processed until all necessary documents have been received from user. |
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Frequently Asked Questions [ FAQs ] |
Q1: When will Windows 7 operating system launch?
A: Windows 7 General Availability Date: October 22, 2009
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Q2: What are Windows 7 features?
A: Please check
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features for more details
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Q3: What’s the minimum installation requirements for Windows 7?
(1) 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
(2) 1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
(3) 16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
(4) DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
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Q4: Do I qualify for the Windows 7 Upgrade program?
(1) You must purchased eligible MSI notebook models between June 26,2009 and January 31, 2010. (Check HERE for eligible models)
(2) Purchased model must pre-installed with eligible Windows Vista Operating system (OS), such as Windows Vista Home Premium.
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Q5: How much will the Windows 7 upgrade cost me?
A: MSI offers Free* Windows 7 upgrade for qualifying notebooks with purchase made between June 26, 2009 and January 31, 2010.
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*Shipping and handling fees may apply.
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Q6: How can I apply for the upgrade request?
(1) Qualified MSI notebook products must be registered at MSI website with the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Form option selected.
Click HERE to register.
(2) Mail original purchase receipt* to “MSI Windows 7 Upgrade Option Form Center.”
(3) After received the offer form from mail, submit the request through Microsoft official Windows 7
Upgrade Option site. www.windows7upgradeoption.com
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*For any questions, please email us at
Windows7upgrade@msicomputer.com or contact customer service.
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Q7: How does Windows 7 Upgrade Option Form looks like?
A: Please Click HERE for a sample of the Windows 7 upgrade option form. (actual form may vary)
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Q8: When can I receive the Windows 7 upgrade DVD?
A: The Windows 7 upgrade DVD will start shipping out directly from Microsoft
after Windows 7 general available date (October 22, 2009).
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Q9: What’s my upgrade option to Windows 7?
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Eligible OS Versions
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Available Upgrade Version
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Windows Vista® Home Premium |
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Windows® 7 Home Premium |
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Windows Vista® Business |
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Windows® 7 Professional |
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Windows Vista® Ultimate |
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Windows® 7 Ultimate |
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Note: A language version of the qualifying Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the same language
version of the Windows 7 upgrade software. Also, the Windows Vista product can only be upgraded to the associated
edition of Windows 7 (e.g. Language specific versions, territory specific, 32bit/64bit platform).
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Q10: What do I need to know before installation?
A: A clean installation is required for Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program.
All personal data will be lost after the installation. MSI recommends to backup all personal data prior
installation. The backup data maybe installed to Windows 7, please visit Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program
web for detail. http://windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-E
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Q11: What should I do? I still have question about the Windows 7 Upgrade Program.
A: please e-mail your question to
Windows7upgrade@msicomputer.com. We will process your request ASAP.
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