Just wondering, anyone else have registered for the upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7?
Have you received the confirmation email and get an order number? Did you face any problems when checking your order status online? Have you got the order number and shipment details?

I will put in some details of the upgrade for the benefit of everyone :-
Any OEM or standalone Windows Vista purchased after 26 JUNE 2009 will be entitled to register for an upgrade to Windows 7. All you need to do is register. When Windows 7 is released all that registered will be sent by post a Windows 7 upgrade kit containing a Windows 7 DVD. The upgrade is NOT FREE. You would have to pay using credit card a nominal shipping fee in USD depending on country. For shipment to Malaysia, the fee I paid was USD 18.76. If your purchase is:
Vista Home Premium - upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium
Vista Business - upgrade to Windows 7 Professional (many thanks to bro pap5)
Vista Ultimate - upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate

If you have purchased your laptop or PC with OEM Windows Vista pre-installed, please check your manufacturer's website to register. See below for a list of popular manufacturers & where to register:
Dell - https://win7.dell.com/
HP - http://welcome.hp.com/country/ap/en/mda/wi...rade/index.html
Acer - http://www.acer.com/windows7upgrade/
Gateway - http://www.gateway.com/windows7upgrade/index.php
Asus - http://event.asus.com/2009/windows7/
MSI - http://asia.msi.com/html/popup/win7/index.html
BenQ - only S42 eligible...


The upgrade is handled by Microsoft via Mentor Media Corp.


* IMPORTANT UPDATE 29 OCT 2009:
Bro Idragon has already received his copy of the Windows 7 upgrade DVD. He ordered the upgrade from Acer for his laptop. Appreciate the the picture...

read it here -> http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29571738



Congrats to brothers (and also sisters) that have received the upgrade DVD so far:


This post has been edited by sordanny: Oct 31 2009, 11:35 AM

"Vista Business - upgrade to Windows 7 Business"

is Windows 7 Professional, not Business

anyway, it's can clean install at upgrade pack they send to us?

erm,they just charge you the shipping fee?so the dvd its free of charge?

I want to know, is this an upgrade, i.e. from a clean format you have to install Vista first then run the Win7 upgrade

or is it an OEM offering of Win7 as an upgrade, i.e. you can install a fresh run of Win7 without requiring to install Vista first from a formatted harddrive.

Thanks

You.
Can.
Upgrade the Vista to W7
or
Fresh Install W7.
or
Dual Boot if you want.

edited
thanks for the heads up

technically yes, the DVD is free only shipping is paid for

yes according to the upgrade website a Windows 7 DVD is provided along with the authentication code
so yes a fresh install is allowed
also, for EU countries the DVD provided is for clean install ONLY, it is not an upgradeable from Windows Vista

Wah, quite ex also... They should have a local programme for this.

actually we're just a nominal shipping fee at an subsidised cost....
if taken into account the courier fees from Msia to US, it's considered very very very cheap
USD 18.76 converted to RM at USD1-RM3.50 is only RM65.66
it's still way cheaper than getting a brand new one

Thanks for the info guys, gonna go ahead with Dell's XPS Studio 16

No worries. Dell provides excellent customer service you won't be facing any problems with the upgrade
Just can't wait for the Windows 7 DVD to arrive......

does that apply for other manufacturer? is the upgrade meant for all vista regardless of the manufacturer?
wanna buy a notebook from benq, but it's not in the manufacturer listing

where to register if i have vista business ordered myself without pre-installed? ive googled and found nothing but rumors.... sigh... possible just for laptops suppliers?

well i have Vista Basic so I suppose I'll have to clean install everything. Better back up I guess....

Bought a Dell Inspiron yesterday but can't seem to register.. After I click validate, nothing happen... Does this happen to u guys?

Hi,

Need some advise here.
I just registered the Windows 7 upgrade from Vista home premium.

I received the Order ID :Your Order ID is HP_xxxxxxxxxxxxx

and below have the statement:

We will ONLY ship the kit(s) to you upon receiving a valid Proof of Purchase - either a sales receipt, packing slip, or sales slip. If you are not eligible for the upgrade, the upgrade kit will not be shipped and no charges will be imposed. Please send your Proof of Purchase, together with this cover sheet to us via these few modes.

Email: HPWindows7OrderEnquiry@mentormediacorp.com
Fax: +65 6896 2377
Post: Mailing Address
Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program from HP
c/o Mentor Media Ltd
No.1 Bukit Batok Street 22
Unit 07-01, GRP Building
Singapore 659592

The proof of purchase must include the following information:

A clear description of the product.

The product's date of purchase.

An invoice or receipt number.

The product's price.

The reseller's contact information, and if possible, the reseller's company seal or logo.

The proof of purchase should also include the product's serial number (the reseller will normally list the serial numbers on their invoices).


Question.

Do I need to email to singapore office my receipts in order to prove?

Kindly advise?

halo ... need another advice here... tis morning i jus went to low yat plaza to get my new lappy @ acer shop..

The model i'm interested is ACER ASPIRE 5935, is a new high end lappy from acer n i tot it suppose come with windows 7 upgrade ... but the acer sales told me its not eligible for windows 7 upgrade.... just 2 selected model available ....

but just now i check from this forum link to Acer website for the eligible upgrade model ... this ACER ASPIRE 5935 is eligible for the windows 7 upgrade program....

any acer expert/ users or sales here? am i cheated by the lowyat sales person ? ??

advice pls ... thank you...

Sorry for the late replies I had been busy with work and other things.....

bro if u bought a standalone Vista Business pack u might have to get the upgrade done via Microsoft website
here's the link -> https://om2.one.microsoft.com/opa/Validatio...ocaleCode=en-us

Bro sorry to tell u Vista Basic is not eligible for the upgrade.....

Yes I think u would have to email the proof. Mentormedia Corp is a 3rd party company that's handling the Windows 7 upgrade so no worries about their identity.

IMHO your HP model has an earlier manufacturing date so the proof of purchase will have to be published in order for them to process the upgrade. HP has done a messy job here for not allowing u to directly change it at the website...

No worries bro all laptops purchased after June 26 with genuine Vista Home Premium or higher will be eligible for the upgrade. Standalone Vista OS purchase also applies.

Read it here -> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/upgrade.aspx
Register for Windows 7 upgrade here -> http://www.acer.com/windows7upgrade/

thx sordanny for ur msgsss ! thx i think will get myself a new lappY!!!!

No worries we all learn something through forums
Congrats with your purchase and have fun with your new toy

Going to get Acer 3810T at evening. Try to register Windows 7 upgrade later.