Windows Vista Upgrade

If you buy any Laptop or PC from us running Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or Windows XP Professional anytime between October 26th 2006 and March 15th 2007 you will receive a FREE Upgrade to Vista. And if you buy any computer with XP Home, you will receive a ½ price upgrade to Vista.

The last date to submit an upgrade is March 31st 2007. However, all computers must have been purchased no later than March 15th 2007.

Windows Vista is currently due for UK release on the 29th of January

What do I need to upgrade?

• Date of purchase
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA) number (14 digits) (The COA is a small, tamper-resistant label attached to the back of your PC or the bottom of your notebook)
• PC Model and Model number (i.e. Acer Aspire 5600 series for the Aspire 5612WLMi)
• PC serial number (normally found on the side or underneath of the laptop)
• Receipt of purchase.

Make sure your Laptop meets the system requirements

You can check to see if your Laptop can run Windows Vista by downloading Microsoft’s Vista Upgrade Advisor

This small software tool will scan your computer and create an easy-to-understand report of all known system, device, and program compatibility issues, and recommend ways to resolve them. Upgrade Advisor can also help you choose the edition of Windows Vista that best fits the way you want to use your computer

Before you Upgrade

We highly recommend backing up data files (including Microsoft Office) on a storage device (DVDs, Memory Stick) before you begin the installation. Some of your software and peripherals may not be compatible with Windows Vista, check with the suppliers to make sure.

To receive your upgrade just follow these instructions

Follow the instructions for the manufacturer of your laptop below.If you have any problems filling in the form please contact the Windows Vista Upgrade support line - 00800 666 44 666

Please Note: there may be a postage or nominal charge for the Vista Upgrade.

PLEASE NOTE - Not all laptops are eligible for the Vista Upgrade. We recommend you contact the manufacturer for a definite answer on each specific model.

The computer must have the Windows Capable Sticker on it and be bought between 26/10/06 - 15/03/07

Acer Aspire 1640, Aspire 3020, Aspire 5020, Aspire 9500, Ferrari 4000, TravelMate 3000, TravelMate 4060, and TravelMate 4400 are Windows Vista Capable but are not currently included in the Acer Express Upgrade to Windows Vista program. Acer will post the updated BIOS, drivers, utilities, and application programs for these models on the Acer Service Website in early March.
Click here to vist Acers website

Any ASUS notebook/ PC/ DVA Center purchased between October 26th, 2006 and March 15th, 2007 is eligible for the Express Windows Vista Upgrade Program. (As long as it has the Windows Capable sticker on it)
Click here to visit the Asus website

Any Fujitsu Siemens notebook purchased between October 26th, 2006 and March 15th, 2007 is eligible for the Express Windows Vista Upgrade Program. (As long as it has the Windows Capable sticker on it)
Cli ck here to visit the Fujitsu Siemens website

Any Lenovo notebook purchased between October 26th, 2006 and March 15th, 2007 is eligible for the Express Windows Vista Upgrade Program. (As long as it has the Windows Capable sticker on it)
Click here to vist Lenovo's website

If you purchase select models of a new HP or Compaq notebook or desktop system between October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007, you may be eligible for an upgrade from your existing Microsoft Windows XP operating system to the new Windows Vista operating system. This upgrade will be available after Microsoft launches Windows Vista, currently scheduled for early 2007.
Click here to visit HP's website

Click here to visit Toshiba's website

Click here to visit Sony's website