Update: Responding to the leak, a Microsoft spokesperson delivered the following statement: 'We are not announcing anything new at this time.' That's what is known in the biz as the 'non-announcing announcement.' We'll let you know if anything changes. Lastly, a system that has a valid Vista license but is running XP under the downgrade scheme will be allowed to perform a fresh install of Windows 7. Additionally, 32-bit to 64-bit upgrades will not be allowed - but folks using the 32-bit version will get to perform a clean install of the 64-bit version, if that's what their heart desires. Upgrades will be tier-for-tier, with Vista Home Premium users getting to switch up to Windows 7 Home Premium when the time is right, Vista Business to Windows 7 Professional, and Vista Ultimate users getting an upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. The idea here is to forestall a sales slump in the lead up to the new OS release. October 2011By JoshNo Comments on Downgrade Windows 7 from Enterprise/Ultimate Edition to lower Edition Windows 7 does not enable individuals to downgrade or convert from an extra premium and more expensive edition to down-level, more basic and also much less expensive edition. 2.1,' Vista machines purchased from participating vendors after July 1st will be eligible for an upgrade to the new OS, whenever it comes out - in a similar manner to the XP - Vista switchover. According to the the document, titled 'The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program Rev.
The kids over at Tech Arp got their hands on a draft of Microsoft's Windows 7 upgrade scheme.
