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Microsoft had earlier announced Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program which was designed to allow consumers and small businesses to free upgrade to Windows 7 if they purchased a qualifying Windows Vista PC or Windows Vista retail license starting from June 26, 2009.

In this article, i will describe to you how you can get your hands on the free upgrade to Windows 7, provided you purchased your Windows Vista PC or Windows Vista retail license after June 26, 2009. Essentially, you must qualify for the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program.

1.) If you bought a boxed copy of Windows Vista

If you purchased a packaged copy of Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate without a new PC, you can order your copy of Windows 7 directly from Microsoft. In order to get started click here. The default country selected is US, you can however, change the country to your country of residence. Follow the instructions on the screen and you will be through. In order to validate your claim, Microsoft will ask you to provide your Windows Vista key.

2.) If you bought a qualifying PC

The upgrade fulfillment method may vary by PC manufacturer. When you buy a qualifying PC from a PC manufacturer that has chosen to participate in the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, you’ll generally need to fill in a form and follow a few steps to order your upgrade copy of Windows 7. Look for a form with redemption details in the packaging that came with your PC. If you bought a qualifying PC and can’t find out how to get the upgrade, please check on the PC manufacturer’s web site.

Lookout for the upgrade form you got with your PC. You will be required to enter the form number.Microsoft Offer Forms will look like one of the above examples.

Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program is valid from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010. For more information, do checkout windows7upgradeoption.com

Also, you might be interested in knowing whether your PC is compatible for Windows 7. You can do so by making use of Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. Read about it in my previous post titled Check If Your PC is Ready For Windows 7 With Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

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