Microsoft to Allow Win 7 Downgrades to Vista, XP
Microsoft officials have confirmed that it, along with PC partners will allow users of its upcoming Windows 7 the option to downgrade to both Windows Vista as well as Windows XP.
The last few days have been fraught with rumors that Microsoft will be offering users the opportunity to downgrade to Windows XP. Those who don’t like the look of Windows 7 and are afraid it's their only alternative can rest easy; ZDNet asked Microsoft for a little clarification and the a spokesperson revealed that XP would also be on offer when it came to downgrades.
When asked if Microsoft had downgrade rights for Windows XP planned as part of Windows 7, the Redmond company responded with a resounding yes. The spokesperson went on to detail that this would not the first time that Microsoft has offered downgrade rights to a version other than its immediate predecessor and the company’s volume-license customers can always downgrade to any previous version of Windows.
Microsoft also noted that the terms and conditions for OS downgrades were consistent across all OEMs and would not be cutting deals with individual companies. Read the full statements on ZDNet.
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Looks like the people in Texas weren't singling Microsoft out, after all.
What a mess this whole affair seems to be turning into. Windows 7 downgraded to Vista..no wait..let's downgrade it even more to Windows XP. It must be an absolute minefield for those who's job it is to secure and maintain large networks of computer based on different operating systems.
i dont think there will be many displeased windows 7 users