Free WIndows 7 upgrade? If I pre-order this notebook does it comes with a free Windows 7 upgrade? I cannot see the offer here anywhere.
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Thanks for the reply Jack, I wasn't sure since they require a serial number to go through the order process. Will probably order one of these tomorrow.
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I own a 1410 and was thinking of upgrading to Windows 7 RTM, but what do I do when Windows 7 is released? Will I have to first downgrade back to Vista and how will I do this once 7 RTM has been installed on my 1410?
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OK, I found where it links the the Acer site on the main laptop page to order the upgrade and it looks like the 1410 is eliglble.
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From the few reviews I've seen, the 1410 "does not" come with a system restore DVD, but Vista does have the program that will allow you to create your own. Do that first, then install the Windows 7 RTM. When you're "free" Windows 7 upgrade DVD arrives you can try and install it, and if it doesn't work you can use the system restore DVD you created to reinstall Vista.
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Has anyone ordered the Acer 1410 "free" Windows 7 upgrade yet, and tell me what "fee" Mentor Media charged for delivery to the US?
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I'm sure the upgrade is free. They're doing this to keep people from waiting for the release of Windows 7 before they buy a new computer.
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Yes you can. I did a upgrade install of 7 ultimate and had no problems with the drivers or included software. With a clean install, Windows 7 should find most of the drivers you need. Any others you should be able to get on Acer's website.
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Mine comes with Windows 7. Further, I believe, it comes with Windows 7 but you can install Windows 8, if you like. Btw, it doesn't have a touchscreen.
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Follow up: Right after I responded to your inquiry my new computer upgraded to 8.1 automatically via Windows updates, and for free. Now I have 8.1 Pro. :)
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I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit beta version. It is so much nicer that Vista. I upgraded originally from XP Pro to Vista Business. Am I eligible for the upgrade for Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit? (since my vista business is an upgrade) and i don't want to re do my computer again. I just put the beta version on, will there be a way to just put in the cd key? Thanks
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Negative. These are 2 completely different systems. You can't upgrade from 7 to 8 for free. If it had Windows 8 installed, then you could easily upgrade to 8.1.
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No it comes pre-loaded with none of that. You can sign up for a free trial otherwise you have to buy it separately, like most Windows computers nowadays.
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It is already being shipped with Windows 7 Pro 64-bit preloaded. Nothing else needs to be done on your end.
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Actually, the description is slightly off. Here is the set up this computer comes with: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit preloaded - use it as long as you want to. It's preloaded there by Lenovo through the Microsoft Downgrade Rights Licensing program. The computer has Windows 8 sticker, as well as Windows 8 product key encrypted into BIOS. In the box, you will find Windows 8 Pro recovery disks, in case if you ever decide to install that. You don't need to pay for anything. Basically, both Windows 7 and Windows 8 are included. You can use any of them without paying anything extra.
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Before replying, may I suggest you get the newer version, CorelDraw X6. Another Amazon vendor is offering the X6 version for just a dollar or two more, which is the product I purchased just last week. You used the term "upgrade." However, nothing I noticed in the product I recently purchased identified it as an upgrade. On the "honor system," you're expected to be a home or student user, thus entitling you to purchase this full X6 version I purchased at a deeply discounted price. You'd also be entitled to making three installations and a license number was provided with the product, too. In other words, it's a full version, not an upgrade version. I installed it without a hitch. By the way, I'm also running Windows 7 Home Premium on an I5-3450 processor. So, as far as I can tell, you'd be perfectly "good to go" buying the X6 version I purchased for about the same price. Good luck with it.
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Why don't u ask Amazon if 7 still comes with the package? The computer is supposed to come with instructions on what to do to get a copy of 7. I ordered this model yesterday and expect no problems. If the box doesn't have the info I'll contact Toshiba. I think its on their website but not sure. Don't u think people would be freaking out in the review if the 7 upgrade is not included? Best Buy- Go on their site and see for yourself. People don't get the facts straight many times. If you don't see the computer forget about it.
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I did it. It is free. If you don't get an upgrade offer came up when 1st initiating and Registering Windows after you start the machine the 1st time, you can Google "Windows 8.1 Upgrade" and select the download from the MS website. You can also check the list of updates in the Windows Update app in Control Panel. It takes a while to download and install.
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Windows 7 Pro came pre-installed with upgrade disks for windows 8. The original 'load' was very basic with not many add-ons(nice).
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No it is a free upgrade. Windows 7 is still preferred in most corporate environments and Win 8 offers few benefits if you don't have a touch screen so they are giving you the option to upgrade in the future. It is a no strings attached deal.
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This one does NOT come with Windows 7 or any Windows OS. If you are a student, you can get Windows 8 for 80 bucks. Use your student email or any .edu email address. The upgrade to Windows 8 Pro is 69.99 and you just have to request for a back up disc to use as an installation disk. As far as this Z-Box, I did have a hard time installing the drivers to successfully install Windows. Make sure you read up on the manual. After you get everything set up, it works like a charm. Make sure you get a cd/dvd usb drive as well. This doesn't come with DVD drive. Hope it helps, write back if you need anything.
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Yes, the one I got on January 9 came with pre-installed Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, and it contained Windows 8 system recovery disks, which I suppose you would later use to upgrade to Windows 8.
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It looks that way: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873214/windows-10-will-be-a-free-upgrade-for-windows-7-and-8-users.html
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Windows 7 comes pre-installed and mine came with an upgrade disk for Windows 8, should I ever decide to upgrade.