Windows 7 upgrade license for vista lenovos from lenovo.com - $17.03 (YMMV)

lenovo program

Windows® 7 upgrade program

Don’t wait to buy

If you purchase a Lenovo laptop or desktop with an eligible1 Windows Vista® version between June 26, 2009 and January 31, 20102, Lenovo will mail you a FREE license upgrade to Windows 7.

This offer applies to individuals and companies who plan to buy less than 25 PCs. Larger organizations should take advantage of Microsoft's Volume Licensing for their license upgrades.

Eligible versions*

Upgrades are based on the licensed Windows Vista version and language3 you receive when you buy your PC as shown in the following table:
Eligible Vista version Entitled Windows 7 Upgrade
Windows Vista® Home Premium Windows® 7 Home Premium
Windows Vista® Business PC Windows® 7 Professional
Windows Vista® Ultimate PC Windows® 7 Ultimate

If you qualify for an upgrade, click the button below to submit your request and track your order via the Upgrade Fulfillment site. Note that you must have a product number, serial number and date of PC purchase to complete the fulfillment process.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT WINDOWS XP DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE FREE WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE PROGRAM.

Program details for 25 PCs or less

Lenovo’s FREE Windows 7 upgrade program is limited to 25 per customer

Upgrades must be requested individually for each PC. Each upgrade kit will be mailed separately and contain:

* Windows 7 Certificate of Authenticity
* Windows 7 OS Upgrade DVD
* Lenovo Drivers / Apps DVD4
* Instructions on how to upgrade the operating system

Please note that here is no automatic entitlement; customers must manually input the product number, serial number and date of purchase of all PCs to validate the entitlement and order the upgrade.

To request your Windows 7 upgrades and track each order status, click the button below to access the Upgrade Fulfillment site.

request upgrade

Program details for over 25 PCs

Get significant cost savings with Microsoft Volume Licensing

Customers with over 25 PCs to any single Ship-To address can take advantage of Microsoft Volume Licensing and Software Assurance to obtain rights to upgrade to Windows 7. Specific aspects of this program include:

* Operating system upgrades are a benefit offered through Software Assurance for Windows Client
* Upgrades are fulfilled directly by Microsoft
* Customer invoice date is not relevant

Please refer to the following sites for reference

* Microsoft Volume Licensing Advisor
https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/mla/default.aspx
* Microsoft Volume Licensing Reference Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cc499fd...

About Microsoft Volume Licensing

Microsoft® Volume Licensing offers customized programs that help organizations purchase software licenses. Tailored for different organization type, size and purchasing preferences, Microsoft Volume Licensing programs provide flexible and affordable solutions that were created to help you manage your licenses with ease. Whether you have five or thousands of desktop PCs, Microsoft Volume Licensing has a program for you.

To acquire the latest Microsoft technology at a significant cost savings over full packaged product through Microsoft Volume Licensing, contact your Microsoft Partner or local reseller.

To learn more about Microsoft Volume Licensing, visit www.microsoft.com/licensing.

Start with a new Lenovo PC

Windows 7You don't need to labor through detailed specification lists to know if your new Lenovo PC will run Windows 7 to its full potential. Our new PCs with Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification are optimized to do just that.

Our IdeaPad and IdeaCentre PCs with the Enhanced Experience logo offer a faster, richer and more convenient computing experience. You’ll get more from Windows 7 with the remarkably fast boot and shutdown process, the rich entertainment and graphics features, plus a convenient Windows-independent recovery and anti-virus tool. And our ThinkPad and ThinkCentre PCs with the Enhanced Experience logo deliver the ease of use, enhanced productivity, security and connectivity options your business needs.

So when you’re ready to upgrade, we’re ready for you. Just look for the Enhanced Experience logo on our products in stores. Or if you’re shopping at Lenovo.com, look for the Enhanced Experience next to our Enhanced Experience products and click the icon to learn more.

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1Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Basic, Windows Vista® Starter Edition and Windows® XP (all editions) do not qualify for upgrades to Windows 7 under this program. However, XP Pro Downgrade models with Vista Business License are eligible for the upgrade program.

2Customers are responsible for shipping + handling and any tax or duty fees unless otherwise notified.

3Eligible languages are listed on the Fulfillment Upgrade site.

4Drivers / Apps DVD may not be included on all Lenovo products
© 2009 Lenovo. All rights reserved. Lenovo’s FREE Windows 7 upgrade program is subject to change at any time.

pyee im stumped since my computer isnt really qualifying for the program:

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4. Date of Purchase (month/day/year) : *

5. Original Windows® OS installed
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Existing Windows® OS language installed Product Type Product Type Model PC Serial Number Date of Purchase (month/day/year) Original Windows® OS installed Eligible upgrade Windows® 7 product
Delete English Idea Series N.A. 2668KHU7812AB3 09-02-2009 Windows® Vista Home Premium 32-BIT Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-BIT
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Just to let you guys know, I talked with Lenovo Customer service, they said the laptop has to be bought from them directly and not from a reseller such as Newegg.

at that shipping price for a FREE UPGRADE the UPS guy better install it for me too....
I think they learned from eBay, 0.01 cost and 20$ shipping fee

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