Windows Vista Anytime "But Not Now" Upgrades

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There appears to be limited / no stock of Vista Anytime Upgrades available in the UK. Even Microsoft has the same fulfillment problem and has responded to a customer inquiry with this email:

“We have to inform you that at present we do not have stock available for the ordered Upgrade Vista Home Premium to Ultimate. At present we are still awaiting the stock from our distributor and cannot provide an exact date when this will be received.

As soon as stock becomes available your credit card will be charged accordingly and your order reference xxxxxxx will be shipped by standard post. The delivery can in some cases take up to 28 calendar days.

Should you require the product urgently then you do have the option to cancel this order and check a retail shop of your choice in order to receive your Upgrade.

Please be further informed that the procedure for our Windows Anytime Upgrade has been changed in the way that the product key will no longer be accessible online. Now this will be sent directly with the installation CD.

This change has been made due to customer feedback.”

A very quick check online reveals zero stock availability at other suppliers. Having said that, we only checked a few, so there may be stock kicking around somewhere.

Looks like Microsoft has been caught out with their sales forecasting for this upgrade option or the changes they have made to the fulfillment process has created a temporary shortage. Someone at Microsoft needs to talk to someone at Microsoft about getting some licenses to the good folks at Microsoft!

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