Trade-in Your Windows XP Pro for 64-bit

Microsoft Windows x64 Edition Technology Advancement Program

The Technology Advancement Program is designed to assist customers who have acquired a new x64 Computer with the intention of replacing a previously licensed 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional with the 64-bit version.

In order to be eligible to receive Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, your computer must have been ordered between March 31, 2003 and July 31, 2005 with Microsoft Windows XP Pro (32 Bit) preinstalled. Shipping is $12 US, or $22 US for international orders.

As always, there are “gotchas” (such as voiding support with your PC manufacturer) so be sure to read the fine print. But if you’re ready to take the 64-bit plunge, grab your COA ID or your Product ID, along with your date of purchase information for your PC, and log in.

URL: https://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/default.aspx

Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager

If you’re like me, you have several USB flash drives lying around with everything from MP3s to WPA keys on them. But how do you remember which drive contains the document, song, or presentation file you need? Well, it’s simple with Microsoft’s new USB Flash Drive Manager. Now you can View, Copy, Restore and Backup your files. And you can manage libraries of saved backups and even label your USB drives to see “My Network Configuration” when you plug in your drive.

Download URL: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=94991901-BFC4-485E-BCAE-C9DF0ACCDAAE&displaylang=en