Free 64bit If U Own 32bit?

[ripken204]

i have heard that users with 32bit edition winxp will be able to upgrade to 64bit edition for free, is this true?

[boooggy]

r u kidding???? we are talking about a new windows. so probabilly we will have the option to upgrade with low cost but i don't think will be free.....

[ripken204]

http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2005Mar/...50316029629.htm

http://www.thechannelinsider.com/article2/...,1629937,00.asp

according to these microsoft will give u a free upgrade if u have 32bit xp and a 64 bit processor(possibly)

[boooggy]

well i found that funny.... and is just a rumor....

do u really belive that?

[ripken204]

i have no clue, i know its a rumor, so i came here to ask if ne1 knew

[Marsden]

x64 Edition Technology Advancement Software Redemption

End users may redeem:

* Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Technology Advancement software and/or

* Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Technology Advancement software

in exchange for:

* Qualifying Software-Microsoft Windows XP Professional and/or

* Qualifying Microsoft Windows Server 2003

End users must be eligible to qualify for the Technology Advancement Program.

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Technology Advancement Program Requirements

Qualified Software

In order for the Customer System to be eligible for Technology Advancement Software, the end user customer must have acquired qualifying Windows XP Professional software (Qualified Software) from a system builder:

* Preinstalled on a fully assembled computer system (Customer System) or

* Sold with a non-peripheral hardware component.

Qualified Software may only be upgraded with the corresponding Technology Advancement Software as in the table below.

Technology Advancement Software Prior Product

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Limited Availability

Technology Advancement Software availability dates are set out in the table below. Microsoft, in its sole discretion, may change any of the Technology Advancement Program dates through written notice to OEMs and ARs.

Program Timeline Description Dates

Eligible systems period Qualified software must be acquired between these dates March 31, 2003 through June 30, 2005

Program Web site go-live date Program redemption websites may go live on or after this date, but not before. April 25, 2005

End user redemption timeframe Orders must be entered received between these dates. April 25, 2005 through July 31, 2005

Product distribution expiration date Last date ARs may distribute Technology Advancement Software to end users) Aug 31, 2005

Program Support

Customers will forfeit support from system builders in exchange for one incident of support from Microsoft.

Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Technology Advancement Program Requirements

Qualified Software

In order for the Customer System to be eligible for Technology Advancement Software, the end user customer must have acquired qualifying Windows Server 2003 software (Qualified Software) from a system builder:

* Preinstalled on a fully assembled computer system (Customer System) or

* Sold with a non-peripheral hardware component.

Qualified Software may only be upgraded with the corresponding Technology Advancement Software.

Technology Advancement Software Prior Product

Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

Limited Availability

Technology Advancement Software availability dates are set out in the table below. Microsoft, in its sole discretion, may change any of the Technology Advancement Program dates through written notice to OEMs and ARs.

Program Timeline Description Dates

Eligible systems period Qualified software must be acquired between these dates March 31, 2003 through June 30, 2005

Program Web site go-live date Program redemption websites may go live on or after this date, but not before. April 25, 2005

End user redemption timeframe Orders must be entered received between these dates. April 25, 2005 through July 31, 2005

Product distribution expiration date Last date ARs may distribute Technology Advancement Software to end users Aug 31, 2005

Program Support

Customers will forfeit support from system builders in exchange for one incident of support from Microsoft.

Fulfillment and Redemption

Fulfillment Microsoft will select designated Authorized Replicators (AR) to support the System Builder Technology Advancement Program for specific regions with instructions for process.

Customer Redemption

* Redemption must be received by AR before the End User Order Expiration Date

* Customer System serial number has not been used previously

* Product key number is complete and not a previously reported number

Details Coming Soon

* Where to direct your customers to register for the program

* Web site requirements

* Frequently asked questions

Proof of Acquisition Requirements

Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

Orders placed online require users to submit:

* System acquisition date

* Windows XP Product Key

o located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the back of the customer’s PC or

o located on the shrink-wrap around the manual or on the back of the manual—unless the system builder places it elsewhere—and if Qualified Software was purchased with non-peripheral hardware component.

* Windows Server 2003 Product Key

o located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the back of the customer’s PC or

o located on the shrink-wrap around the manual or on the back of the manual—unless the system builder places it elsewhere—and if Qualified Software was purchased with non-peripheral hardware component.

Microsoft reserves the right to request Proof of Acquisition to ensure end-user eligibility.

[ripken204]

System acquisition date? what if i bought it seperatly? and i dont know when i bought it, b/c i do have xp pro