Asus offers Windows 7 upgrade path to new customers

Darius Chang | Jun 26, 2009

You can almost smell Windows 7 in the air as we get closer to the October 22 launch date. If you have been holding off buying a PC till after the release of the new operating system, you may not have to wait much longer. Asus is one of the first vendors to announce their Windows 7 upgrade program for those who have purchased eligible laptops and Nettops during the qualifying period.

Eligible Asus laptops for Windows 7 upgrade path.
(Credit: Asus)

This program also includes the Eee PC ET2203 Nettop as well. Those who have purchased their machines between June 26 2009 and January 31 2010 can log on to http://event.asus.com/2009/windows7 to register for the software upgrade kit. Though the kit is free, you will still have to fork out for shipping and handling charges. However, this doesn't mean that you can get your hands on Windows 7 earlier than the rest of the public, as you'll still have to wait for the official launch on October 22 before these installation discs will be sent out. The specific upgrade path for each version of Vista to 7 is given below.