Free Windows 7 upgrade program

[RoDnSuE]

Hi,

I have an old Pavilion dv6809wm laptop running 32 bit Vista premium. HP was runnning a Windows 7 upgrade program for this laptop but does not accept orders for this program anymore. Is  there a LEGAL way for me to get this disc and do the free upgrade now? ie....download an iso, ect.....

Thanks,

RoDnSuE

[Dragon-Fur]

@RoDnSuE

The Windows 7 Upgrade program has been closed for years, sorry.

Amazon appears to sell Windows 7.

If you install Windows 7 and then decide to migrate to Windows 10 (without the benefit of HP Drivers), the Windows 10 "free" upgrade period is drawing to a close -- decide soon.

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[RoDnSuE]

Thanks for the reply. I knew the upgrade program had ended, but was hoping for a possibility of downloading the cd since HP doesn't provide it anymore. I guess I will stay with Vista since this computer is going to be used in a dedicated (non-internet) use anyway.

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@RoDnSuE

You are welcome.

I am sorry you can no longer get free Windows 7.

Perhaps this is a good excuse to look in the budget for a new computer:  Lots of choices with new tech that supports / comes-with Windows 10.

If your needs are modest, you can buy a new notebook for a small investment.  (Of course, more money = higher cpu power, more disk space, more memory, better WiFi, and more overall flexibility.)

No, I don't work for HP (nor anyone else) -- I just like tech and toys.  Smiling.

Happy Computing!

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[RoDnSuE]

Thanks but this is an old computer that I purchased for $30 USD for a particular use. I'm going to use it with an RTL-SDR receiver as a police scanner. (offline use)  I guess Vista will have to do if I can ever get the Windows update funtion to work.

Thanks,

RoDnSuE

[Dragon-Fur]

@RoDnSuE

Good enough, then!

Assuming there are still Windows Updates for Vista, the following might be useful (depends on what is preventing the Updates from working):

Updates – When and How

This section might be relevant to Vista:

Set Windows Update Notification Icon (Windows 7)

From your computer's Troubleshooting Section:

 Error 80070020 Displays When Using Windows Update

In general, if you find something of interest in the computer's Drivers, Troubleshooting, How-to, or User Guide section, I strongly suggest you download and save the information.

System:

HP Pavilion dv6809wm Entertainment Notebook PC

Depending on the vintage, this information may /will disappear at some point.

"Grab and save."

Good Luck!

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