Free Upgrade to Vista or Office 2007 Website?

Only pay shipping of $9.99.
I haven't heard anyone mention this.
Follow the procedure all the way through-
seems hard to believe.

Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx


http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our appreciation to customers who
acquire a qualifying Windows XP or Microsoft Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer or
authorized Microsoft reseller during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are providing
minimal cost** upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office software.

"MICHAEL" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
> Follow the procedure all the way through-
> seems hard to believe.
>
> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our
> appreciation to customers who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or Microsoft
> Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer or authorized Microsoft reseller
> during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are providing minimal cost**
> upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office software.
>
>


This is simply the free upgrade with eligible purchase programme. In order
to get your (almost) free upgrade to Vista, you will need to send them proof
that you purchased a copy of XP between October 26, 2006 and February 28,
2007.

-phil

I can't seem to find when the "qualifying period" for purchases is/was.
Anyone else see it?

-Mike


"MICHAEL" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
> Follow the procedure all the way through-
> seems hard to believe.
>
> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our
> appreciation to customers who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or Microsoft
> Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer or authorized Microsoft reseller
> during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are providing minimal cost**
> upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office software.
>
>

Available for United States and Canada residents only. And the only
upgrade options for this deal are: Purchasers of XP Home can upgrade to
Vista Home Basic, and purchasers of XP Pro can upgrade to Vista Business.

Do you see where it specifies exactly what the "qualifying eligibility
period*" for United States customers happens to be? I can't find that
information any where on the web site.

MICHAEL wrote:
> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
> Follow the procedure all the way through-
> seems hard to believe.
>
> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our
> appreciation to customers who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or
> Microsoft Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer or authorized
> Microsoft reseller during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are
> providing minimal cost** upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft
> Office software.
>
>

"Phil" <> wrote in message news:...
> "MICHAEL" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
>> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
>> Follow the procedure all the way through-
>> seems hard to believe.
>>
>> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>>
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
>> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our appreciation to customers
>> who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or Microsoft Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer
>> or authorized Microsoft reseller during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are providing
>> minimal cost** upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office software.

> This is simply the free upgrade with eligible purchase programme. In order to get your
> (almost) free upgrade to Vista, you will need to send them proof that you purchased a copy of
> XP between October 26, 2006 and February 28, 2007.

Where does it say anything about the exact time period or
about sending them proof?


-Michael

Saw no mention of the time period, nor did
I see anything about sending them proof.

-Michael

"Daze N. Knights" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Available for United States and Canada residents only. And the only upgrade options for this
> deal are: Purchasers of XP Home can upgrade to Vista Home Basic, and purchasers of XP Pro can
> upgrade to Vista Business.
>
> Do you see where it specifies exactly what the "qualifying eligibility period*" for United
> States customers happens to be? I can't find that information any where on the web site.
>
> MICHAEL wrote:
>> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
>> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
>> Follow the procedure all the way through-
>> seems hard to believe.
>>
>> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>>
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
>> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our appreciation to customers
>> who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or Microsoft Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer
>> or authorized Microsoft reseller during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are providing
>> minimal cost** upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office software.
>>

That's a great offer. They sure don't give any fine print do they? I have
several boxed XP Pro full editions but I don't want a Vista Business upgrade
edition for one.

I tried the form with XP Pro (full) on the first page and I am surprised
that the form showed I could order Vista Home Basic or Business. Something
is not quite right. Upgrade from XP Pro to Vista Home anything should not
be an option. There can be stuff on your computer that requires XP Pro and
there is no way to complete an upgrade to Home. It would be like trying to
downgrade XP Pro to Home. (Upgrades from Win2K Pro to XP Home weren't
supported for the same reasons when XP came out.) The system requirements
page shows my system as XP Home even though I told it I used XP Pro, so that
doesn't look right. It should have shown XP Pro.

When I tried XP Pro Upgrade all I was offered was Vista Business and that
does make sense.

When I tried inputing XP Home (full) on the first page I was only offerred
Vista Home Basic, which is right.

Since there is no boxed edition of XP MCE there is no way to get Vista Home
Premium through this program. Too bad.

Since XP Pro x64 is not available for input on the first page, there is no
way to get a 64bit edition of Vista through the program either. That really
is too bad.

Still, Vista Business is a good deal at the price. If I could go full
edition to full edition for a little more I would do it.

Obviously this is a very targeted campaign. Since only 5% of the user base
can qualify MS will not lose much.


"MICHAEL" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
> Follow the procedure all the way through-
> seems hard to believe.
>
> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our
> appreciation to customers who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or Microsoft
> Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer or authorized Microsoft reseller
> during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are providing minimal cost**
> upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office software.
>
>

Okay, I went through the whole order process-
luckily, you're not actually charged until you
send them the proof of purchase. I just had
to know the whole story. :-) Anyway, it's
still not a bad deal- Microsoft didn't have to make
this offer. I had only seen recently bought computers
mentioned as part of this upgrade deal.
Never anything about retail copies bought.

<quote>

Thank you for participating in the Windows XP Technology Guarantee Program
Please print 2 copies of this receipt; one for your records, and one to mail in with your proof
of purchase materials. Your order has been placed and a confirmation email will arrive shortly
to your shipping and billing contacts. You may also print a pro-forma invoice, if needed, for
re-imbursement when purchasing on behalf of your company or organization.

Enclose as your proofs of purchase:

The ORIGINAL product box top with the product name and barcode clearly identified from the
product, and a copy of your sales receipt that clearly shows the date and store name where you
acquired your product. Products must be purchased between October 26, 2006 and February 28,
2007. Mail must be postmarked by March 31, 2007.

Note: If submitting Proof Of Purchase for Tech Bench SKUs, please send in the DVD case insert,
front page of the manual and receipt of installation from the authorized retailer.

Please send this receipt, and the required proof of purchase materials to:
Microsoft Corporation
PO Box 1096
Buffalo, NY 14

Please allow 4-6 weeks after general availability for delivery of your product.

</quote>

"Daze N. Knights" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Available for United States and Canada residents only. And the only upgrade options for this
> deal are: Purchasers of XP Home can upgrade to Vista Home Basic, and purchasers of XP Pro can
> upgrade to Vista Business.
>
> Do you see where it specifies exactly what the "qualifying eligibility period*" for United
> States customers happens to be? I can't find that information any where on the web site.
>
> MICHAEL wrote:
>> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
>> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
>> Follow the procedure all the way through-
>> seems hard to believe.
>>
>> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>>
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
>> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our appreciation to customers
>> who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or Microsoft Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer
>> or authorized Microsoft reseller during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are providing
>> minimal cost** upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office software.
>>

Thank you for participating in the Windows XP Technology Guarantee Program
Please print 2 copies of this receipt; one for your records, and one to mail
in with your proof of purchase materials. Your order has been placed and a
confirmation email will arrive shortly to your shipping and billing
contacts. You may also print a pro-forma invoice, if needed, for
re-imbursement when purchasing on behalf of your company or organization.

Enclose as your proofs of purchase:

The ORIGINAL product box top with the product name and barcode clearly
identified from the product, and a copy of your sales receipt that clearly
shows the date and store name where you acquired your product. Products must
be purchased between October 26, 2006 and February 28, 2007. Mail must be
postmarked by March 31, 2007.

Note: If submitting Proof Of Purchase for Tech Bench SKUs, please send in
the DVD case insert, front page of the manual and receipt of installation
from the authorized retailer.

Please send this receipt, and the required proof of purchase materials to:
Microsoft Corporation
PO Box 1096
Buffalo, NY 14

Please allow 4-6 weeks after general availability for delivery of your
product.

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* Windows Vista x86 RTM *
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"MICHAEL" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> "Phil" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> "MICHAEL" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
>>> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
>>> Follow the procedure all the way through-
>>> seems hard to believe.
>>>
>>> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
>>> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our
>>> appreciation to customers who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or
>>> Microsoft Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer or authorized
>>> Microsoft reseller during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are
>>> providing minimal cost** upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft
>>> Office software.
>
>> This is simply the free upgrade with eligible purchase programme. In
>> order to get your (almost) free upgrade to Vista, you will need to send
>> them proof that you purchased a copy of XP between October 26, 2006 and
>> February 28, 2007.
>
> Where does it say anything about the exact time period or
> about sending them proof?
>
>
> -Michael

There we go. Thanks for digging in further than I did for the full
skinny <g>

MICHAEL wrote:
> Okay, I went through the whole order process-
> luckily, you're not actually charged until you
> send them the proof of purchase. I just had
> to know the whole story. :-) Anyway, it's
> still not a bad deal- Microsoft didn't have to make
> this offer. I had only seen recently bought computers
> mentioned as part of this upgrade deal.
> Never anything about retail copies bought.
>
> <quote>
>
> Thank you for participating in the Windows XP Technology Guarantee Program
> Please print 2 copies of this receipt; one for your records, and one to
> mail in with your proof of purchase materials. Your order has been
> placed and a confirmation email will arrive shortly to your shipping and
> billing contacts. You may also print a pro-forma invoice, if needed, for
> re-imbursement when purchasing on behalf of your company or organization.
>
> Enclose as your proofs of purchase:
>
> The ORIGINAL product box top with the product name and barcode clearly
> identified from the product, and a copy of your sales receipt that
> clearly shows the date and store name where you acquired your product.
> Products must be purchased between October 26, 2006 and February 28,
> 2007. Mail must be postmarked by March 31, 2007.
>
> Note: If submitting Proof Of Purchase for Tech Bench SKUs, please send
> in the DVD case insert, front page of the manual and receipt of
> installation from the authorized retailer.
>
> Please send this receipt, and the required proof of purchase materials to:
> Microsoft Corporation
> PO Box 1096
> Buffalo, NY 14
>
> Please allow 4-6 weeks after general availability for delivery of your
> product.
>
> </quote>
>
> "Daze N. Knights" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Available for United States and Canada residents only. And the only
>> upgrade options for this deal are: Purchasers of XP Home can upgrade
>> to Vista Home Basic, and purchasers of XP Pro can upgrade to Vista
>> Business.
>>
>> Do you see where it specifies exactly what the "qualifying eligibility
>> period*" for United States customers happens to be? I can't find that
>> information any where on the web site.
>>
>> MICHAEL wrote:
>>> Only pay shipping of $9.99.
>>> I haven't heard anyone mention this.
>>> Follow the procedure all the way through-
>>> seems hard to believe.
>>>
>>> Pick the version to be upgraded and get a Vista version.
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...thamerica.mspx
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/tech...worldwide.mspx
>>> Thank you for being a valued Microsoft customer! As a show of our
>>> appreciation to customers who acquire a qualifying Windows XP or
>>> Microsoft Office 2003 boxed product from a retailer or authorized
>>> Microsoft reseller during the qualifying eligibility period*, we are
>>> providing minimal cost** upgrades to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft
>>> Office software.
>>>