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Old 05-11-2006, 01:45 PM   #1
EdricFilho
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I have a XP Pro OEM that came with the machine (and paid a premium for
that), CD included. My installation shows it is OEM. Can I use it to get
upgrade price when purchasing full Vista Home Premium or Ultimate versions?

Thanks

Edric

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Old 05-11-2006, 02:46 PM   #2
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"EdricFilho" <ebfilho@msn.com> wrote in message
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>I have a XP Pro OEM that came with the machine (and paid a premium for
>that), CD included. My installation shows it is OEM. Can I use it to get
>upgrade price when purchasing full Vista Home Premium or Ultimate versions?
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> Thanks
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> Edric



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Old 05-11-2006, 10:27 PM   #3
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"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
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Andre,

Do you have a link from MS on this? (Is there anything yet?) I have seen
lots of coverage on specific manufacturers doing free/inexpensive upgrades.
However, I am wondering if someone bought an outright store copy (either
upgrade XP or full XP), do they get any kind of break?

Thanks!

Jonathan



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Old 05-11-2006, 10:58 PM   #4
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Check out Newegg. If you buy an OEM copy of Windows from them (any
version, home, pro or MCE), you are eligible for the Express Upgrade
program and will get a Vista upgrade (free or reduced cost).

What I have not seen is anything for retail customers buying retail
boxed copies.

Jonathan Roberts wrote:

> However, I am wondering if someone bought an outright store copy (either
> upgrade XP or full XP), do they get any kind of break?
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> Thanks!
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> Jonathan
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Old 06-11-2006, 12:09 PM   #5
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Sure and you will not get Ultimate via that offer.
XP Home -Vista Home basic
Windows Mediacentre-Vista premium
XP Pro- Vista Business
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> Check out Newegg. If you buy an OEM copy of Windows from them (any
> version, home, pro or MCE), you are eligible for the Express Upgrade
> program and will get a Vista upgrade (free or reduced cost).
>
> What I have not seen is anything for retail customers buying retail boxed
> copies.
>
> Jonathan Roberts wrote:
>
>> However, I am wondering if someone bought an outright store copy (either
>> upgrade XP or full XP), do they get any kind of break?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Jonathan
>>
>>


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