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Microsoft Windows 7 arrives early

by Tarinder Sandhu on 20 October 2009, 11:53

Tags: Windows 7, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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As the launch of Windows 7 draws ever closer, now just two days away, folk who purchased variants of the software may, like me, have received a welcome surprise through the post this morning.

I pre-ordered Windows 7 Home Edition back in July, paying £45, including postage, for the privilege of a single-user license of Microsoft's latest operating system.

Bought from PC World and delivered by the soon-to-be-striking Royal Mail, here's Windows 7.

 
The box art is simple and tasteful enough.



Microsoft provides warnings for users upgrading from Windows XP. They will need a clean install followed by the reinstallation of previously used programs.

Based on the retail box from PC World, inexperienced users may be lulled into paying £1 per minute for technical support, up to a maximum of £20. That's almost half of what some have paid for the operating system.




The plastic box is strong enough to stand a few knocks. A sticker needs to be broken before accessing the discs. My edition originated in Ireland, dated September 22, 2009.


A 30-page guide does a pretty good job of explaining the features, with the majority of the commentary geared towards actual usage rather than installation.

The pack includes both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Home Premium. You can take your pick, obviously, but the license key only covers one installation.

HEXUS is providing in-depth coverage of Windows 7. Please head on over to the first three parts to learn more:

Part 1 - introducing Vista's successor

Part 2 - deploying 7

Part 3 - user interface


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Just checked my currys account and they've said they dispatched it yesterday via DHL. Checked the tracking number and its out for delivery today :D
Mine are with Amazon and play, so I am in for a royal mail nightmare! However I will download my student upgrade on thursday!
mine is with amazon has been despatched today but will probably get caught in the post.
I ordered with PC world at £45 for should get mine soon enough then… hopefully…

Wonder if they will activate yet?
Percy1983
I ordered with PC world at £45 for should get mine soon enough then… hopefully…

I ordered 2 from PC world at that price and they just arrived today with Royal Mail :)

I guess they dispatched very early to try and compensate for the RM problems at the moment!