Go To Latest Video ReviewsMicrosoft Answers Our Windows 7 E Queries
| Author | Gordon Kelly |
| Published | 4th Aug 2009 |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersSo the news Microsoft was scrapping Windows 7 E seems to have brought universal approval, but while the browser 'ballot screen' is a great idea the move also left us with a number of questions. I put these to the company this week and here's what we've learnt.
How will the millions of users who have already pre-ordered Windows 7 E be affected by your decision?
While Microsoft will now have upgrade Full Packaged Product (FPP) SKUs of Windows 7 available in Europe, we will continue to honour the pricing offers made in Europe before this change is implemented. Users who have pre-ordered a full license to Windows 7 will be able to receive that license.
Will upgrade versions of Windows 7 [to move from Vista to Windows 7 without a complete reinstall] now be available in Europe?
Yes, we will have Full Packaged Product (FPP) upgrade in Europe now.
Do you know how the Windows 7 upgrade editions will be priced in Europe? Will they be available on 22 October with the main release?
"[We'll] let you know as soon as we hear."
Will the Windows 7 Family Pack edition now be available at launch given a 'SKU issue' was blamed for its European delay previously?
"We continue to ensure Windows 7 remains a compelling offer for customers. We are currently working through the implications of Friday's announcement and have no news to announce today."
Well we're a little clearer. I'll update this article once we get some more info. And yes, the Windows 7 pre-order site does still list E editions, it's just out of date.
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Tony Walker said on 4th August 2009
Tony Walker said on 4th August 2009
Phew! Glad i pre-ordered two copies. Like Gormond I would've cancelled my order as an upgrade edition would've been useless for me - need the full one for this PC I'... more
Greg said on 5th August 2009
Now all they have to do is confirm that it is possible to upgrade from a beta or RC or RTM version of 7 to the final version.
I'm one of the many that went out ... more
Gordon said on 5th August 2009
@Greg - I doubt it, but I've posed the question :)
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@Kanthan
If they are definitely on different primary partitions then it shouldn't be a problem.