The Windows 7 retail upgrade package says "All editions of Windows XP and Windows Vista qualify you to upgrade." The same language appears on the listings at the Microsoft Store. Specifically: ...

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Microsoft will then give you your very own Windows 7 License key, valid until June 1st of next year. (Although after March 1st, it’ll drive you to the edge of sanity by shutting off every two hours.