it should be quite straightforward since it's a new model with high possibility that the manufacturing date itself is already after 26 June.
good luck bro
please feedback should u succeeded or facing any problems *touch wood hopefully not

check at the hp site. arghh home basic vista not included.

yes bro Vista Basic is not included in the upgrade
don't get fooled by newbie sales reps who bullsh!ts anything to get sales

basically it quite straight forward registering yourself with the upgrade at manufacturer's website
it's just only a matter of time.....
can't wait to get my copy of Windows 7

Just ordered mine

I think I should back up all my stuff before install win7

Window Vista will upgrade to Window 7 automatically or should I format my hardisk 1st for a clean copy?

bro first off, u won't be getting the DVD immediately. Most websites will state that they will ship out the DVD after October or after Windows 7 is officially launched. So be patient...

There will be 2 methods of upgrading to Windows 7, u can either perform an upgrade directly from Vista or a do a clean format and install. For European (EU) countries, they will only have the option for clean format and install

Hope that helps

Thank, bro...

I choose to upgrade immediately without hesitate after I knew we need to pay USD99 for the upgrade after the offer period...

I wonder "ahem" Window 7 version can be use or not....or it same as Vista?

What does this mean?

"Several other restrictions for Windows 7 Upgrade Option are that the Windows Vista to Windows 7 upgrade must be of same language version and of same associated edition (e.g. Windows Vista Home Premium K edition to Windows 7 Home Premium K edition). 32-bit to 64-bit upgrade is not supported but allowed through clean install."

How to check the language version on my current vista home premium?

This post has been edited by TarePanda: Aug 15 2009, 10:39 AM

Can i continue use my current windows vista and install the new windows 7 from the cd i get later to my another laptop? Izzit both vista and 7 using the same cd key?

Yes when upgrading from Vista to 7 u can only upgrade to the respective Vista version
there should be a language version tab for u to select, by default most of the version we get here is English


Yes bro u can continue to use your current Vista and upgrade to 7 when it's shipped to your address
u will be getting a different CD key from Microsoft for Windows 7, and when u install the same Windows CD Key on another machine it's called *pira cy*
the CD Key is licensed to a single user only...

Which mean i can continue use my vista in my laptop, and install the windows 7 to my desktop right?
What will happen to me or my vista and 7 if microsoft found that i do so?

This post has been edited by onnying88: Aug 18 2009, 09:15 PM

well the method u've mentioned is in theory breach of a single user only agreement
consequences are worst come to worse u'll see stars

lol not this one but the microsoft genuine software star will appear in your desktop saying u're a victim of piracy bla bla bla and provides u a link to buy their software

issit cheaper to buy windows 7 when it's available as a package,
or cheaper to buy a vista package now, only to get windows 7 when it's shipped?

i'm thinking of getting me windows 7 professional. any opinion?

well the more economical way is to get yourself a copy of genuine Vista now and upgrade to Windows 7 later on
and chances are you won't need Professional because there's no point to switch back to Vista???
I'll recommend Windows 7 Ultimate for the XP virtualisation instead of Professional
just my 2 cents

Windows XP Mode (and Windows Virtual PC) is available for Windows 7 Ultimate, Enterprise and Professional. So there's no need to shell out extra money to buy the more expensive Windows 7 Ultimate.

ya well but Vista Business is more expensive than Ultimate....

are you sure about that?
from the pricelist that i'm seeing, vista business is cheaper than vista ultimate.

i'm asking because win7 professional are listed as US$299.99, which is RM1070
current vista business are going for under RM500. if win7 pro will be retailed at RM1k, then buying vista business are much cheaper. and not to mention you get xp downgrade rights.

RM500 gets you win7 pro, vista biz and xp pro

hmm if u're talking about Vista Business OEM then ask the retailer first before buying
I think the upgrade should be registered at the Windows 7 website but there are some batches of serial number that are produced before the qualifying date for upgrade
Microsoft could have barred it from getting the upgrade regardless of the date of purchase
I suggest the best way is to confirm with Microsoft first
better safe than sorry

That's true, so to be safe, if you're going to get free Windows 7 upgrade, get it with OEM laptop/desktop as a package.

I have just read from the official Windows 7 site that you are still required to show your proof of purchase eventhough the product code is valid. So there might be a chance that the upgrade is available for product codes released before June 29. But pls check with Microsoft Malaysia just to be sure

guys! got my acer aspire 5935 ! ordered windows 7 home premium ! !!! Cheers !

No you won't. You're required to show the proof of purchase because Microsoft will need to verify that you bought Windows Vista on or after June 29 (or whatever the date is). If not, why would they want a proof of purchase at all?