Express Upgrade to Vista 64bit

[Nick Le Lievre]

Hi

I`m contemplating buying the Windows XP 64-bit version from komplett.co.uk
which includes an upgrade coupon to Vista when its released.

My understanding is if you buy Windows XP 64-bit you get an upgrade to
64-bit Vista Business.

I have one question however I`m buying a new CPU/Motherboard around the same
time and I might get the CPU from komplett at the same time.

Does this qualify me as an "authorised system builder" or is this offer only
available to dell, HP etc in which case why are komplett selling these
operating systems to Joe Bloggs with upgrade coupons which could be useless?

Anyone know the exact truth about this can I build a home PC with a new CPU
bought from the same place as the Windows XP 64bit with upgrade coupon and
does the e-reciept of this qualify me as an "authorised system builder" or
do I have to be Dell, HP Acer etc

It says Windows XP 64-bit has to be preinstalled by the system builder ie me
in order to qualify for the upgrade but that is no problem obviously . Cost
is about £ 75 + £ 8 pnp for Vista upgrade when its released.

 

[Conor]

Hi

I`m contemplating buying the Windows XP 64-bit version from komplett.co.uk
which includes an upgrade coupon to Vista when its released.

My understanding is if you buy Windows XP 64-bit you get an upgrade to
64-bit Vista Business.

I have one question however I`m buying a new CPU/Motherboard around the same
time and I might get the CPU from komplett at the same time.

Does this qualify me as an "authorised system builder" or is this offer only
available to dell, HP etc in which case why are komplett selling these
operating systems to Joe Bloggs with upgrade coupons which could be useless?

You can buy an OEM version as the components you are buying are
qualifying components. You are not an "authorised system builder"
though. Still doesn't stop you using an OEM version on a system you
build.

 

[KidA]

You can buy an OEM version as the components you are buying are
qualifying components. You are not an "authorised system builder"
though. Still doesn't stop you using an OEM version on a system you
build.

With respect that doesnt answer the OPs question. I'm in the same
postition as him, do I qualify for the free Vista using the OEM
coupon? There must be a way around this "authorised system builder"
condition!