Laptop%20Arival%20033.jpg' alt='Emachines Recovery Management Software' title='Emachines Recovery Management Software' />Upgrade Your New PC to Windows 7 for Free. Update On The Manson Family Members. Lets face it While some of us sat on our hands to wait out the launch of Microsoft Windows 7 before buying a new PC, many others bit the bullet and bought a new desktop or laptop in the last few months. But with Windows 7 now available, you may be asking yourself, am I eligible for a free upgrade to Microsofts new operating systemDriver eMachines E732Z Notebook for Windows 7. AttentionPlease read the description first before downloading file in order to get the best compatibility of your. Update 2 If you are looking for a guide to Dual Boot Windows Vista and Mac OSX Leopard, please follow this guide Hack Attack Dual Boot Leopard and Windows Vista. If I am, how do I go about getting it By checking out the manufacturers site Going to the store I bought my system from and asking for a free upgrade Making burnt offerings at the altar of Microsoft Fear not, we have the answers. We asked PC manufacturers what their policies are regarding customers getting a free Windows 7 upgrade kit for their systems. Any system purchased from June 2. January 1. 0, 2. 01. The upgrade kit will give you two options. The first is a simple upgrade, which should keep intact all the files, apps, and settings in the system youre upgrading. The other setting, called Custom is essentially a clean install of the Windows 7 OS, and also offers the ability to create a partition, reformat your drive, etc. For more details, check out Microsofts site. Keep in mind that with an upgrade, you have to go with whatever bit version of Vista your system had. If you had a 3. 2 bit Vista OS, for instance, you will have to upgrade to 3. HD.jpg' alt='Emachines Recovery Management Software' title='Emachines Recovery Management Software' />Windows 7. Likewise, if you have a 6. Vista OS, you will have to upgrade to 6. Windows 7. The version of Windows 7 you upgrade to also depends on the version you of Vista you have on your system. PCs with Vista Home Premium upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium. Systems with Vista Business upgrade to Windows 7 Professional. Systems with Vista Ultimate upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. One unfortunate caveat is reserved for those with systems that come with Vista Home Basic or Windows XP. Those systems are not upgradeable to Windows 7, and thus arent eligible for a free upgrade kit. The good news is that you can still install Windows 7 on Vista Home Basic or Windows XP equipped PCs, as long as you do a clean install rather than an upgrade, which means you also have to actually purchase a copy of the Windows 7 OS. You should also make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements for loading the new OS Check here to see if your desktop or laptop fits the bill. As with any upgrade, we highly recommend nay, beg that you back up your files and settings to an external hard drive or a DVD or CD before you start. Below are the policies of each PC manufacturer for acquiring a free Windows 7 upgrade kit, as well as useful sites to check out your systems eligibility and how to order an upgrade kit. You can also check if youll have to pay postage and handling fees to get the upgrade kit this varies by retailer. Acer. Whether you buy your Acer system from an online retailer or a store, the policy is the same. Customers with eligible systems should go to Acers upgrade page, where youll be walked through the process. It helps to have your systems serial number available. This is a 2. 2 digit number. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 2. LX. For desktops, the serial number is typically located on the right side, near the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 2. SN starting with PS or PT. After ordering, the upgrade kit will be mailed to customers. ASUSASUS customers with eligible systems can apply for their upgrade on the Web site. Its a good idea to have your systems serial number available. Customers with an Eee. PC laptop can find their serial number on a sticker at the base of the system. Its listed right below the barcode after the letters SN. Customers with other ASUS laptop models can also find the sticker at the base of their systems. The serial number will either have 1. SN. For desktops, the sticker should be either at the side or back of the system, with the 1. Dell. According to Dell, it doesnt matter if you purchased your system directly from the company or from another retailer such as Best Buy or Staples, as long you bought it in the time period stated above. Customers with an eligible Dell system should go to Dells site to register their system. The site will walk you through the process. Its a good idea to note down the model name of your system as well as your desktop or laptops Service Tag. This is a unique five to seven digit alphanumeric letter and number code that you will find on a white barcoded label affixed to your Dell computer. For desktops, the label can be found on the back or on the side panel. For notebooks, the label can be found on the bottom of the system. After you successfully register your system, Dell will send you a Windows 7 DVD for installation. The site also includes a section on frequently asked questions. Machines. Customers with eligible systems whether bought from an online retailer or in a store should go to e. Machiness upgrade site, where youll be walked through the process. It helps to have your systems serial number available. As with Acer systems since e. Intel Atom Games there. Machines is owned by Acer, this is a 2. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 2. LX. For desktops, the serial number is typically located on the right side, near the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 2. SN starting with PS or PT. After ordering, the upgrade kit will be mailed to customers. Fujitsu. According to Fujitsu, customers with a qualifying Life. Book notebook with Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Business are eligible to receive a free comparable version of Windows 7. They can visit the upgrade page on Fujitsus Web site and follow the instructions there. How To Install Downpipes 335I. It will be good to have on hand the systems serial number on a sticker most likely on the bottom of the laptop. The serial number is an alphanumeric letter and number code preceded by the letters SN. The part number is an alphanumeric code preceded by the letters PN. When they order, customers will receive the OS recovery media and another disc with drivers and applications. Gateway Those with eligible Gateway systems should go to Gateways upgrade site, where youll be walked through the process. Before you start, we recommend you have your systems serial number available. As with Acer systems since, like e. Machines, Gateway is owned by Acer, this is a 2. For laptops, the serial number is located on the bottom. There will be a white label with 2. LX. For desktops, the serial number is typically located on the right side, near the bottom of the side panel. There will be a white label with a 2. SN starting with PS or PT. After ordering, the upgrade kit will be mailed to customers. Hewlett Packard. HP customers can visit the companys site to check on their systems for upgrade eligibility, to register, and to get answers about their PCs and current operating systems. After Windows 7 launches, qualifying customers will receive the Windows 7 upgrade and an upgrade utility disk with a step by step guide for installation. Orders for the upgrade kit will be accepted from June 2. February 1. 5, 2. Proof of purchase must be submitted and postmarked no later than March 1, 2. Its a good idea to have both your product number and service number available when you order the upgrade. Both can be found either on a sticker on the box your system came in or on a sticker on the underside of your laptop or the side or back of your desktop.