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Vista Ultimate users fume, rant over Windows 7 deals

Consumers running Windows Vista Ultimate, who have blasted Microsoft for breaking promises to deliver a host of extras, are now knocking the company's upgrade plans and discount pricing for Windows 7.

| News | IT management/strategy | Windows | 07/02/09 at 8:41 pm |


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Microsoft dumps Windows 7 upgrades for EU

Microsoft today told European consumers that they won't be able to do an "in-place" upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 when the latter ships this fall, but the company is lowering prices for 'full' editions to make amends.

| News | Windows | 06/25/09 at 2:00 pm |


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How to downgrade from Vista to XP

Vista panic may have been a little overhyped, but there's a lot of folks who just never cared for it. If you're still nostalgic for the good old days of Windows XP, this tutorial series can help you get your groove back. You will need some Windows XP CDs and some patience.

| Tip | Windows | 06/25/09 at 8:00 am |


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New Microsoft site points to Friday launch of Windows 7 free upgrade deals

Microsoft will launch its Windows 7 free upgrade program for buyers of Vista PCs on Friday, according to a message on a new company Web site.

| News | Windows | 06/24/09 at 12:59 pm |


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