* Other OEM Windows 7 versions (for instance, Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Home Premium) do not include downgrade rights. * Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate include downgrade rights to Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, or Windows XP 圆4 Edition. * Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate include downgrade rights to Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate.
Only certain OEM versions of Windows 7 include downgrade rights: OEM Versions of Windows 7 Eligible for Downgrade See also the Downgrade Rights Guide for Windows 7.pdf 1.4 MB
Please note that Microsoft does not provide a full product key in this scenario.ĥ. Call the number and explain the circumstances.When it is determined that the end user has an eligible Windows license, the customer service representative will provide a single-use activation code to activate the software. In this case, the appropriate local Activation Support phone number will be displayed. * If the software was previously activated, you will not be able to activate it online. Insert eligible downgrade version of Windows media in the CD drive and follow the installation instructions. * Additionally an end user, who is licensed separately through Microsoft Volume Licensing (VL) programs, may provide their VL media and key to their system builder to use to facilitate the downgrade on only their systems.Ģ. * The media should come from a prior legally licensed version from the OEM or Retail channels. Obtain genuine Windows media and a corresponding product key for the eligible version of Windows for downgrade (see next section for eligible Windows versions). * Perform the downgrade or authorize a third party to install on their behalf.įollow these steps to downgrade to a previous version of Windows:ġ. * Accept the Windows 7 Software License Terms. * Purchase a PC preinstalled with Windows 7. Get more information about Windows lifecycle and Windows product availability policies. Note that Windows 7 end user downgrade rights will be available through the sales lifecycle of Windows 7 which is up to two years after the launch date of a new version. The system is licensed and ready for conversion.ĭowngrade Rights for Windows 7 Desktop Softwareĭowngrade rights for Windows 7 are an end-user right, documented in the Software License Terms that customers accept upon first running Windows software. * Move to Windows 7 Professional at the appropriate time. * Another compelling reason to encourage customers to move to Windows 7 is the ability to downgrade to Windows XP.
* Downgrade-at no additional cost-to Windows Vista.
* Purchase a PC with Windows 7 Professional preinstalled. * Your customer's organization needs a new system running on the same platform as its existing systems-Windows Vista Business.ĭowngrade rights offer a practical solution. When and Why Would Customers Use Downgrade Rights for Windows 7?
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