To download a free copy of Windows Vista here are the top five ways that help:

1. Purchase a new Vista Capable PC with Windows XP from Dell, HP or other hardware vendors and you will get a coupon for a free upgrade to Windows Vista.

2. Microsoft will give free Windows Vista copies to all exhibitors at annual Consumer Electronics Show to run on PCs they are using in their booths at show.

3. Appoint yourself or ask a friend to appoint you for Microsoft MVP program they will think the request only if you have made some honest contributions to tech community in the last some months. As an MVP, you obtain loads of Microsoft software with free licenses of Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate and Windows Vista Premium.

4. If you have take part in Windows Vista Beta testing program and have submitted at least 1 bug report, Microsoft will send you copy of Windows Vista Business or Ultimate.

5. Get into in Power Together webinars and they will send you licensed version of Windows Vista for free.