Steve's TS2 Insider

Q: (from Paulette)

I would like to get some help from my local Territory Partner Manager (PTM). How do I find out who that person is?

A:

First off, you should plan to engage with the area resources before you ask the PTM for help. To find out about the resources and your local PTM, go to:

• http://partner.microsoft.com
• Click the Community tab
• Select the region and area that apply to you

Q: (from John)

I went to sign up for the Oct 7 Microsoft Windows 7 loadfest but I could not find a place to register. I noticed that you are running this event. Is there a special way to register for this event?

A:

Didn’t anyone tell you about the special handshake…

But seriously, you can find the registration information and a list of event cities at:

https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/LMS_ActDetails.aspx?UserMode=0&ActivityId=512374

We will have a morning and an afternoon session at each. I believe the cost is $50 and lasts about three hours with everyone getting an RTM version of Windows 7.

I will be delivering the Load Fests at:

• Oct 2nd – Waltham, MA
• Oct 7th – Washington, DC
• Oct 9th – New York, NY
• Oct 14th – Malvern, PA
• Oct 21st – Southfield, MI
• Oct 23rd – Chicago, IL

Q (from Jeff)

When I access page (removed for privacy) it will not display properly with one of my systems unless I turn compatibility off. It is fine when I turn it on. When I turn it off, the display is incorrect. On a second Windows 7 system and a Vista system it displays properly.

Any thoughts on the above issue? I have searched Microsoft’s web site and the Internet and have not found this any answers. Other than bugging you, where should really be posting this question?

A:

I think the IE8 Support site would be the best location for feedback.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/support/call-us.aspx

Q: (from Peter)

I am unable to locate the “migration” link in case a customer/client has to do a clean install on an O/S.  Is this the same as “Easy Transfer” on the Vista page?

A:

Yes – It is the Easy Transfer Wizard.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/easy-transfer.aspx

Here’s the download link:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2B6F1631-973A-45C7-A4EC-4928FA173266&displaylang=en

Q: (from Peter)

If a customer has XP Home or Vista Home Premium will they qualify for Windows 7 Professional Upgrade?

A:

For businesses, you can only use the Windows 7 Upgrade License in Volume Licensing for a qualified OS which include only Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista Business.

Only academic customers can upgrade Windows XP Home or Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional via volume licensing.

A: (from Iftekhar)

Please refer to the product use rights

http://www.microsoftvolumelicensing.com/userights/DocumentSearch.aspx?Mode=3&DocumentTypeId=3

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