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Displaying articles for: October 2009
If you purchased a Dell computer from Best Buy and want to apply for the Windows 7 upgrade there might be an additional step you need to take to be able to apply for the upgrade. Before you fill out the upgrade form on Dell's website you will need to register your computer will dell so their system shows that you are the owner of the computer.
There are 2 ways to register the computer into your name;
- Visit http://support.dell.com/support/topics/topic.aspx/
global/shared/support/order/en/retail_landing_page ... and complete the form. The transfer of ownership is instant and you should then be able to complete the upgrade form. - Contact Dell at 1-800-624-9896 This process should also be instant.
When completing the Registration (Transfer of Ownership) you will be asked for your contact information as well as your Service Tag. The service tag can be found on a white-bar coded label attached to the computer (5-7 digit alphanumeric code).
After you have the computer transferred into your name you can then visit https://win7.dell.com/ and complete the upgrade form.
If you are wanting to check the status of your Windows 7 upgrade please refer to the information below. You may also find information about various manufacturers on BestBuy.com.
As more manufacturer information is received , this posting will be updated.
o Sony – Status Website. Phone: 909-930-0800 (M-F 8 am to 5 pm PST).
o Dell – Status Website. E-mail Form.
o HP – Status Website. Phone: 877-280-2279 (M-F 10 am to 10 pm; Sat 12 pm to 4:30pm). E-mail: hpupgrade@arvatousa.com. FAQs.
o Toshiba – Status Website. E-mail: Windows7Upgrade@tais.toshiba.com. FAQs.
o Gateway – Status Website. FAQs.
o Asus – Status Website. Phone: 949-268-5620.
o Compaq – Status Website. Phone: 877-280-2279 (M-F 10 am to 10 pm; Sat 12 pm to 4:30pm). E-mail: hpupgrade@arvatousa.com. FAQs.
o Averatec – website down.
o E-machines – Status Website.
o Acer – Status Website.
o Samsung – Website. Phone: 1-800-726-7864
Not all USB based broadband cards will be compatible out of the box with Windows 7. However, there are updates available for each device to provide full support for the new operating system. Read more...
We would like to provide an update on the status of pre-orders placed for Windows 7 on BestBuy.com. All orders placed before 11AM on October 21st, 2009 with express or expedited shipping were shipped yesterday and should be arriving today or tomorrow. Orders placed with ground or standard shipping have started to ship and will continue to ship as inventory allows through Saturday.
Thank you for your interest in the exciting new Windows 7 operating system. We appreciate your business.
Best Buy has a lot of options for those of you looking to upgrade to Windows 7.
If you are looking for more information please visit http://www.bestbuy.com/windows7upgrade for more information about Best Buy's special Windows 7 offers.




