Windows 7 Upgrade deals going well

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 07/16/2009 06:50 AM | source: | 0 comment(s)

Microsoft began its' limited Windows 7 pre-order offer for UK customers (Windows 7 pre-order offer - US). which entails the Windows 7 upgrade deal for most european countries.

Microsoft will only be offering Windows 7 E in Europe, without Internet Explorer. Company officials confirmed that no upgrade versions are available so customers who purchase Windows 7 E using the pre-order offer will get full versions of Windows 7. The downside, users will need to clean install Windows 7 meaning you cannot use the copy to upgrade from Windows Vista or Windows XP. Microsoft's decision to remove Internet Explorer for European markets was due to the European Commission's ongoing concerns at Microsoft's IE integration.

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