Microsoft is generating a tweak to the way it will allow Windows Vista consumers to upgrade to higher-end variations of Windows via its “Windows Anytime Upgrade” program.Windows Anytime Upgrade is a Vista marketing program by way of which Microsoft has allowed customers to move from lower-cost, less feature-rich versions of Vista to higher-end variations.Starting February 20, Microsoft is planning to finish distribution of digital product keys, company officials said on February 7. Instead, customers will need to obtain a Windows Anytime Upgrade kit, consisting of a Windows DVD and product keys,
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Office 2010 Standard Key, via snail-mail,
windows 7 Starter, or in person via a Microsoft retailer. Anytime Upgraders still can order the upgrade kit online,
Buy Office Standard 2007, but the key will be sent by snail-mail.)Why the change? A company spokeswoman said it;s due to customer feedback. She sent me the following statement through e-mail:“Since the current implementation of Windows Anytime Upgrade requires the use of a physical Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD,
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