Re: OEM won't provide 2005 upgrade

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From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox_at_mvps.org)
Date: 11/17/04 

Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 14:52:34 -0500

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/upgrade/default.mspx

Click the link for: "fill out this form". MS is providing the upgrade to all OEM's, but they cannot force them to make it available to their purchasers. They can only work with them to convince them its in their best interests to do so. 

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"ijefferyes" <ian_jefferyes@hotmail(dotcom)> wrote in message news:DACEF156-BE29-4D62-8BF8-4A4054509127@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> 
> I have contacted my OEM and they have stated that they will not provide an 
> upgrade to MCE 2005.
> 
> Therefore, how can I upgrade my 2004 system to 2005?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Ian Jefferyes

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