Microsoft set to launch windows7upgradeoption.com on Friday

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Neowin recently reported that on June 26 Microsoft could RTM Windows 7 and possibly announce upgrade and pricing options. We originally reported citing our own source and we have now learned that on June 26th Microsoft will be launching https://windows7upgradeoption.com.

What will be provided on Friday is unknown but we may finally find out pricing options for Windows 7 upgrades or it could possibly show the paths you have to upgrade to Windows 7 but leaving out the pricing options.

Microsoft also plans to release final versions of its Windows 7 keyboard and mice drivers on June 26.

A quick background check on who owns the site reveals that "This site is hosted for Microsoft by arvato digital services.
© 2009 This site is maintained by or for one of the following Microsoft Corporation affiliates: Microsoft Licensing, GP, Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, or Microsoft (China) Co. Limited, and the applicable entity is referred to as "Microsoft" throughout this site" so it would appear that this site is legitimate.

Stay with Neowin as more news will likely leak as we approach June 26. Thanks to Neowin forum member FaiKee for the heads up!

#1 Dane on 24 Jun 2009 - 13:45

nice

(1 reply) #2 sava700 on 24 Jun 2009 - 13:47

I sure would love to see a RTM release on the 26th so that punkbuster can get off their butts and fix the API kicking issue. I had to bounce back a few builds just to test more games.

#2.1 excalpius on 25 Jun 2009 - 03:50

RTM will NOT release on the 26th. Not until the middle of next month at best guess.

#3 paokun on 24 Jun 2009 - 13:54

can't wait for it.

(7 replies) #4 +Chipshop on 24 Jun 2009 - 14:21

In more news, Microsoft decide all there domain names are to short and opt for...
...'iwantthenewerwindowswhatsthebestwayofgoingaboutthisforthecheapestprice.com'

#4.1 Soldiers33 on 24 Jun 2009 - 14:31

that wasnt exactly funny

#4.2 jonhapimp on 24 Jun 2009 - 14:34

Lol +1

#4.3 Luis Mazza on 24 Jun 2009 - 15:28

Chipshop said,

Would make sense if it was written in German

#4.4 GreyWolfSC on 24 Jun 2009 - 15:45

Luis Mazza said,

LOL... My dad's German and we used to joke about that all the time.

"In English it's a car. In German it would be a metal-case-with-some-other-components-that-propels-itself-and-can-take-you-places."

#4.5 ir0nw0lf on 24 Jun 2009 - 17:45

GreyWolfSC said,

Just like FuÃŸball literally means football, which in this case is soccer to us Americans. The German word for "our" football is Amerikanisher FuÃŸball LOL.

#4.6 Scutley on 24 Jun 2009 - 18:38

lol - (that means minus) 1

#4.7 +Chipshop on 25 Jun 2009 - 08:15

Hahaha ok a rare miss for Chipshop /sarcasm

but it think everyone got the point, it is rather a long domain name is it not?

(1 reply) #5 jonhapimp on 24 Jun 2009 - 14:30

About time can't wait especially with me getting an new computer really soon

#5.1 GP007 on 24 Jun 2009 - 14:48

Ditto. I'm looking at getting new hardware next month so if Win7 is RTMd already I'm going to jump right to it.

Need pricing information though. And I hope MS is listening to the users and goes with a lower pricing option this time around.

#6 Mercy0001 on 24 Jun 2009 - 14:49

26th is going to be THE Windows 7 day!
I feel it, and that page is even available in my native language (Dutch)!

#7 manmohanjit1 on 24 Jun 2009 - 16:00

Go to IP WhoIs and type in the address. It says that it is hosted by http://www.directnic.com/. And the location is in Germany. Isn't that weird?

-Manmohanjit

#8 manmohanjit1 on 24 Jun 2009 - 16:10

Sorry, I didn't read everything. This is not fake!

#9 Omkar™ on 24 Jun 2009 - 18:39

Microsoft also plans to release final versions of its Windows 7 keyboard and mice drivers on June 26.

Yeah, "things to do after the RC and before an RTM release" -- way to go, Microsoft!

(1 reply) #10 bitoclass on 24 Jun 2009 - 20:39

Interesting that http://windows7upgradeoption.com redirects to https:// etc. - do we think this indicates that the site will be some sort of e-commerce site, maybe selling upgrade licences or something like that? Seems unusual to redirect to a secure connection like that for just a holding page or an information web site.

#10.1 poind on 25 Jun 2009 - 00:42

Reports so far indicate that new computers would come with a coupon/code for downloading upon release, and that people should also be able to get it mailed to them.

They could readily use the https for submitting coupon codes and addresses as people start buying new computers and submitting info for redemption.

#11 dancedar on 24 Jun 2009 - 21:21

So this site goes live Friday and rtm hopefully 26th too-people are gonna be running it instead of their rc installations-for how long? 30 days before some activation warning cripples it?

#12 AnthoWin on 24 Jun 2009 - 23:12

SO much excitement on Windows 7. They've really learnt from the fiasco that Vista brought.

#13 :: Lyon :: on 25 Jun 2009 - 01:04

Hope there's a nice and low price upgrade for Vista owners

#14 jjrambo on 25 Jun 2009 - 12:29

Upgrade? Thanks...but no

#15 testman on 25 Jun 2009 - 12:48

Here is a download link for a Word document detailing the upgrade paths that are supported by Microsoft, including "N", "KN" and "E" special versions. A web version of the document is here.

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