WhiteZero
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If you get it with Pro (which is the only one I've seen it with, but I probably just didnt see the other one)DMarti said:
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If you have purchased Windows XP OEM with Vista Upgrade coupon, please post here!
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update on my order.
they recieved my fax,validated proof of purchase
Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit DVD 1 USD 0.00 USD 0.00 USD 0.00
Shipping USD 11.49
Tax USD 0.00
Total USD 11.49
Order Status : POP validated
Shipping Date :
Carrier : Standard
AWB# :
they recieved my fax,validated proof of purchase
Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit DVD 1 USD 0.00 USD 0.00 USD 0.00
Shipping USD 11.49
Tax USD 0.00
Total USD 11.49
Order Status : POP validated
Shipping Date :
Carrier : Standard
AWB# :
Ok I bought mine off newegg, and everything went through to that point seamlessly, confirmation number and everything. However, where it says I have to mail my "RECIEPT FOR A QUALIFYING PC," does that mean I can't get the upgrade since I'm installing it on a computer I built!!??
BIGDADDY51
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If you do choose the snail mail route, have it weighed, or use 2 stamps on it, mine was 78cents to mail.
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It may not have to be installed over XP, but it is tied to to the coa of XP. It will probably work like xp upgrade did, where you put in the XP disc to verify you have it,and then offer either upgrade or full install option.
You send in your newegg packing slip or receipt for wherever you purchesed the oem software from instead of a prebuilt pc reciept.
Michael Daly
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I haven't done it yet, but my understanding is:
You have to demonstrate to them that you are a "system builder" (their term). Basically they want proof that you bought all the parts and assembled it yourself. A receipt for the parts should do. Not just a HD or MB, you'll have to show enough parts to make a complete PC. This is different from XP, where only a bit of hardware qualified (e.g just a HD).
If you're paranoid, just keep in mind that when you activate the OS, it will send a summary of the hardware in the machine to MS - which CPU, NIC (MAC address), # of HD and size, etc. Google "windows activation" (or similar) for details on this. So - the receipt should match this info at least minimally.
I'm still not clear whether MS considers a "system builder" to be just mom-and-pop computer stores or includes home enthusiasts. I'm considering making a clone of the three receipts (two retailers) I have for the parts for my machine and creating one with something hinting that the retailer actually assembled it.
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The promo on Neweggs website clearly states, NO hardware purchase necessary. By breaking the seal on the promo software pkg, MS is granting you a single system builders license.
Im afraid not, because it is a oem product it is tied to the hardware in that machine when you installed it, thats why it is so cheap. So when you want to install vista you will have to do so on the same machine as you installed mce. You could always buy oem software for the second machine a lot cheaper but you wont be able to upgrade your hardware.
Are you saying that msft will know if you don't install this OEM vista on the same system? Are you saying the product IDs of XP MCE and vista are linked somehow?
What if you never install MCE 2005? Can you explain how they will know this. Does it have to do with the activation process? Call me skeptical.
What if you never install MCE 2005? Can you explain how they will know this. Does it have to do with the activation process? Call me skeptical.
Lets say you buy windows mce 2005 and get the coupon for vista. Then let's say you do not install MCE right away, and you wait to get the vista dvd, and then install that on a new system. Then when that is activated, you install mce 2005 on another system. Will both be activated?
Summers618
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I dunno and i'm sorta wondering about the same thing, i just don't know if it is worth it to have my copy of windows tied to just one system
I agree. The best computing investment you can make is to buy a retail version of vista instead of an oem version. Its' like $40 more. no worries.
for a start you wont get the express upgrade dvd unless you have already registered your oem copy of mce2005, you need to install mce before you can register for the express upgrade. And you will not be able to install vista on another computer, that coa is tied to your first computer i.e the mce version. The whole idea is to get a cheap version of vista for your NEW computer but in my case I just wanted a cheap copy of vista so I purchased mce2005, if I upgrade i will just buy the oem version of vista later on. I dont upgrade every 6 months like a lot of you.
Hello,
I have been having the same problems trying to get through the upgrade web site with my mce2005 upgrade coupon. All I get is the redemption number has been used.
Btw I'm in the uk. I called the retailer (Ebuyer) and they emailed me another form, which seemed all to easy. I have yet to try the new number but will keep my fingers crossed. And, after reading this thread it looks as though the original may work in another day or two. So I could use both forms to use untill one works!
Also, does anyone know if I will be able to dual boot with my oem mce and the oem vista when it/if arrives?
Many thanks.
I have been having the same problems trying to get through the upgrade web site with my mce2005 upgrade coupon. All I get is the redemption number has been used.
Btw I'm in the uk. I called the retailer (Ebuyer) and they emailed me another form, which seemed all to easy. I have yet to try the new number but will keep my fingers crossed. And, after reading this thread it looks as though the original may work in another day or two. So I could use both forms to use untill one works!
Also, does anyone know if I will be able to dual boot with my oem mce and the oem vista when it/if arrives?
Many thanks.
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I don't think you can do the dual boot thing, because the upgrade replaces MCE and will disable that coa, because it becomes a part of the new upgrade. As far as the upgrade wwebsite ,when your original coupon fails ,use the click here box, and send a FEW e-mails ,asking for a coupon/coa reset. I had to do this quite a few times, as I got various error messages ,such as coupon already in use, can not validate coa etc. Just keep bombing them with e-mails ,asking for coa reset. zeros in the serial# and Brand boxes too. Do NOT follow thier advice to use the TECH Guarantee website, as this is for RETAIL software only.Eventually, you will be able to complete the form. try at least once a day. What REALLY bites, is if we waited, OEM premium cost $119 just $10 more than MCE WITHOUT all the BS.
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I called to check the status this morning. Mine has been listed as "Order confirmed" for quite some time. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing. They received my POP/Upgrade form on 01/04/07. The rep stated they had not got that far yet due to the thousands of letters they have. I'm still not anticipating anything before March 1st, but who knows. 
pure heresay(i hope).I expect next week sometime, i already emailed theyre customer service to see if they a date
The last email from Moduslink stated it would ship 4 - 6 weeks AFTER January.
As for your missing POP verification...at least you're getting COA...I'm getting neither now...the site appears to have problems again. I had verifications on both but I can't get to that page anymore....i get stuck on the page where you enter your order number and/or COA to check the order and it comes back as missing both even though both are entered.
Now being the total optimist I am, my thinking is that maybe they shipped them and have cleared out the data once shipped.
It's good to have a dream.
if its 4 to 6 weeks, ill already have another copy by then, especially if all the crap going is true about install, and verification issues.Ill buy a reatil version, there are some great deals out there right now
I wonder whats going on with the verification process, youre having isues and a friend of mine, whose verification of coa/pop is gone also, and his was in about a week before mine, he tried yesterday to get info from customer service , and couldnt get through.Thiis whole moduslink thing has been not well thought out and executed.Seems they dont have the expertise or manpower to handle the load they are getting.
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2/1 Last time I checked ,you had to include your E-maill in the box there, or it wouldn't let you check. Checking without the E-mail address, bought up yet another error code
You're right BIGDADDY....I picked up on that after I did that post and failed to update my post.
I did have a change on my Office2007 Upgrade at the Moduslink site...says it's been moved to the back office instead of COA/POP verified. I'm hoping that means it's ready to ship.
I did have a change on my Office2007 Upgrade at the Moduslink site...says it's been moved to the back office instead of COA/POP verified. I'm hoping that means it's ready to ship.
Q.F.T
I purchased MCE to get vista, and now they are saying 6 weeks after release date
Itll be april befor these things show up, I figured a couple weeks after release date.
Originally on the website it stated 4 to 6 weeks after recieving and verifying the the pop/coa
and speaking of pop/coa verification.Mines taken a step backward.It was coa/pop verified, not it just says coa verified.
This whole thing hasnt been handled very smoothly or effeciently.
Q.F.T
I purchased MCE to get vista, and now they are saying 6 weeks after release date
Itll be april befor these things show up, I figured a couple weeks after release date.
Originally on the website it stated 4 to 6 weeks after recieving and verifying the the pop/coa
and speaking of pop/coa verification.Mines taken a step backward.It was coa/pop verified, not it just says coa verified.
This whole thing hasnt been handled very smoothly or effeciently.
whos saying 6 weeks after release?, I thought 2 weeks tops, were do they ship from? Im in no hurry but would like to install sooner rather than later cus it looks cool and have just ordered a tv card to use in media center, surely they must have distribution in each country u.k, usa ect?, like the old adage says you get what you pay for, in this case £10.00.
I should have just waited, and bought vista instead of mce and then the upgrade farce., seen some real good deals out there.
not that i want all the vista issues, but having alittle time for drivers to mature is good thing,but april or march before recieving is alittle ridiculous.
not that i want all the vista issues, but having alittle time for drivers to mature is good thing,but april or march before recieving is alittle ridiculous.