Can you get a refund for not using Windows Vista when you buy a new notebook or a PC

c627627

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Can you get a refund for not using Windows Vista when you buy a new notebook or a PC

By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the software. Instead, return it to the retailer for a refund or credit. If you cannot obtain a refund there, contact Microsoft or the Microsoft affiliate serving your country for information about Microsoft's refund policies.


↑ This was not copy-pasted from an official MS End User Agreement but from a site claiming it is in there.

So that's why I'm asking.

 

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im sure they are going to tell you to return the notebook though.

 

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yes its true you can get a refund, i've seen news stories before where people who planned to use some other OS where able to get a refund.

 

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yes its true you can get a refund, i've seen news stories before where people who planned to use some other OS where able to get a refund.

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From what I've seen, though, you're prolly in for quite a fight if you do that. The best bet is to simply buy the computer from a company that allows you to choose the preinstalled OS (or lack of one, as the case may be).

 

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It's not about me planning to buy.

I'm interested in stories about people who tried so that I know how they tried to do it and what happened.

 

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• Feb 10, 2008

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Damn.. wish I could have done that. I hate Vista on my laptop lol. Id be far happier with XP. Ah well