Windows 7 & Extended Warranty

I have a 19-month old computer with 17 months yet to go on my extended warranty. I am thinking of going to Windows 7 Home Premium from my current Windows Vista Home Premium. What issues concerning my warranty, if any, will arise if I were to upgrade?
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The warranty will still cover your hardware.Usually HP no longer will support any software issues after changing the OS. Sometimes they will require that you revert back to factory OS in the event of hardware problems, to troubleshoot.
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Hi JWBlue
It depends on your needs. Some people change their computer every 1 or 2 years due to trendy, performance need, etc.
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Dear Ftrainryder,
I’m sure if I had received such a nice gift, like an iPad with Geek Squad Protection (GSP), I would also be angered after being turned away when trying to receive service. Please pass my apologies onto your daughter if she feels that she was misled when purchasing the GSP for your iPad.
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The agents are supposed to do what they can to replicate the problem our customers are experiencing with their products before sending anything out. It sounds as though he spent a healthy amount of time troubleshooting with you and testing your device. The Geek Squad app is a good tool that both employees and customers can use to test the widespread functions of our mobile devices. The issues that he spoke of can happen; however, they generally aren’t issues you will always experience after owning a device for an extended period of time.
I would like reach out to the store leadership at the Upper West Side (Store 1448) about your recent visit. As such, I’ll be sending you a private message to get some more details from your interaction with the agent. To check your private messages, click on the envelope in the upper right-hand corner while logged into the forums.
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