I bought HP laptop with Vista premium, I do not want to download Window 7 RC and need to reinstall once again in March. how do I get to upgrade to Window 7 from Vista premium for free???? Would all my applications need to be reinstalled???

I bought HP laptop with Vista premium, I do not want to download Window 7 RC and need to reinstall once again in March. how do I get to upgrade to Window 7 from Vista premium for free???? Would all my applications need to be reinstalled??? HiThere are no 'free' upgrades to the RTM version of Windows 7. This is a retail, for sale product. The only people who get a free copy are the Technical Beta Testers.Regardless of how you decide to upgrade to the final version you cannot perform an 'In-Place' upgrade, you will need tomperform a Clean (Custom) install.You will be able to use the Windows Easy Transfer (WET) to transfer your personal files and some settings, but all of your programs and applications will need to be reinstalled.Hope this helps.Thank You for testing Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

Please see: Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program from HPto determine if you qualify for a free upgrade. If you do not qualify, you can purchase a Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade edition from your favorite software retailer.Carey Frisch