Microsoft Requires Consumers To Purchase License For Windows Vista Or Windows 7 In Order To Purchase License For Windows XP Professional
Investigation has found that Microsoft mandates consumers who have purchased PCs after June 30, 2008 but want to use Windows XP Professional on these PCs must first purchase PCs with licenses to certain editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7 in order to obtain “downgrade rights” to purchase Windows XP Professional. These consumers are therefore required to purchase two operating systems when they only have use or need for one: Windows XP Professional.
If you or someone you know has purchased a PC with a license to either Windows Vista or Windows 7 in order to be able to use Windows XP Professional on that PC, please contact us to discuss your legal options.