Microsoft FQC-00730 Quick Reference Guide - Page 21

Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Licence Volume Licensing is the most affordable way to upgrade your existing PCs to Windows 7. If your PCs are not already covered by Software Assurance, you can buy upgrade licences through a Volume Licensing programme to get access to Windows 7 Professional. Windows 7 Professional is designed to run on PCs that meet the recommended hardware requirements of Windows Vista Business, which means that it will run on the majority of business PCs already in use today. Windows 7 Professional upgrade licences can enable you to take advantage of the security, productivity and ease of management of this modern operating system on the PCs you already own. Qualifying Operating Systems for Windows Volume Licensing Windows licences available through Volume Licensing are upgrade-only licences. They don't replace buying the initial Windows licences for software that comes pre-installed on new PCs. Each desktop that runs the Windows 7 upgrade must first be licensed to run one of the qualifying operating systems identified below - otherwise the PC will not have a valid, legal Windows licence. If you don't have a pre-existing licence for a genuine, qualifying OS on your PC, see the 'Get genuine options' section of this guide. Quick Reference Guide - 21