[trd2343]

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I don't understand what it's about, but apparently, everyone's been able to get Windows 7 for $19.

[JordanLee]

I was going to post this last weekend. Yup its confirmed to work. I tried it myself. You register on ACM and pay the 19$ fee for membership. And then once they process your payment you're allowed to "Opt in" for the MSDNAA access. Once you're in you have access to 4 versions of Win 7, Vista, XP SP3 etc. ALl of which you DL the iso and they give you a key. As for reinstalling later on the same PC, im not too sure as I heard they were one time use keys.

BTW for Windows 7 you get:

X86 Windows 7 English
X86 WIndows 7 French
X64 WIndows 7 English
X64 WIndows 7 French

Great deal in my books.

[trd2343]

The thing is, I am confused about how many keys they give you. The Op said they provide 2 licenses, but everyone is downloading 4 copies of Windows.

Also, can you download 4 Windows 7 x86?

[rageguy]

each key i was able to use it on 2 computer before the need to call in to ms and activate manually (explain why i am installing it for the 3rd, 4th, 5th time). i was able to use one key for 5 installs so far.

you get 4 keys. you can probably do 5x4 installs = 20 installs. it's just that you will have to convince the ms csr that you are not pirating.

[JordanLee]

The thing is, I am confused about how many keys they give you. The Op said they provide 2 licenses, but everyone is downloading 4 copies of Windows.

Also, can you download 4 Windows 7 x86?

No, essentialy those 4 I listed are the ones you can DL. And they give you 1 key for each copy. They provide 2 copies for a key on the same platform (X86 or X64) since they give you french and english versions which you can basically change the language once you install.

[trd2343]

So you can change the language from French to English once you installed it with the French x64/86?

What information did you give them at sign up? I'm opting to put generic names and address....
It also asked do I belong to ACM Student Chapter....

and Thanks!

[JordanLee]

So you can change the language from French to English once you installed it with the French x64/86?

What information did you give them at sign up? I'm opting to put generic names and address....
It also asked do I belong to ACM Student Chapter....

and Thanks!

Thats what I heard on RFD.

[kchan]

anyone want to share a key?
ill treat them to a drink :D

[StylinRed]

WOW thanks for this

[JordanLee]

anyone want to share a key?
ill treat them to a drink :D

Buy me a 6 pack and its done. :thumbsup:

[way2quik]

Confirmed to work.
Already got 4 keys.

[StylinRed]

so are we able to download any software they offer? or are we just allowed the choice of 1 (example winxp only or winvista only or windows7 only)

[way2quik]

any software available on the site. ex. XP Pro, XP Pro w/ SP1, XP Pro w/ SP... etc. 7 Pro, 7Pro French Windows Home Server.... etc, there is no Vista Home Premium though. I wish there was, not that it matters anymore, but still.

there will be NO MS Office, not now not in the future.

There are 4 keys to Windows 7 as already mentioned above: 7 Pro (x86 and x64) and 7 Pro French (x86, x64) - a total of 4 keys interchangeable between the four versions. I haven't tried, but I believe it's already confirmed over at RFD.

[SkinnyPupp]

Students only? Who cares?

[DragonChi]

students care?

I'm on MSDNAA through another organization and I got W7 x64 ultimate :D

[SkinnyPupp]

In the other thread, every student here had a reply saying they already got Windows 7. Why would they need to do this then?

[Peturbo]

If anybody has any extra keys that they don't need, I'll buy it off you for $15. Or 6pack of your choice.
Anybody?

[Vansterdam]

^ i offer the same OR a blunt smoked with me :) LOL please pm

[g604]

Hey guys where do I go to download the software on this site?

[g604]

Hey what did u guys put in for Institution and student ID

[Gh0stRider]

key sharing = :ban:

[way2quik]

Hey what did u guys put in for Institution and student ID

I don't remember if I had to input my student #, but is currently required to do so.

From RFD, ACM, on Sept 09, began asking for student information. I guess all those non-students got lucky with the offer and ACM tightened up.

There is a total of 6 keys now. 2 chinese (simplified, x86 and x64) were added.

[trd2343]

I still haven't signed up yet.

I know it's not OK to sign up if you're not a student.

But what if you were a student but not in any computer related program?

[StylinRed]

reamemiya there's an option for "other" in the degree choices, even business.. so i doubt its a concern


they wanted my student id and the faculty advisors name... i cant find their name for the life of me so i just put in the name of the department head


still dont have an option to "opt-in" though

[DragonChi]

In the other thread, every student here had a reply saying they already got Windows 7. Why would they need to do this then?

I'm not sure about this method, but there isn't a mention that you have to be a student.

[SkinnyPupp]

I'm not sure about this method, but there isn't a mention that you have to be a student.
I guess you didn't read it then

[trd2343]

After reading the updates from RFD, you do need to be a student (or at least you need to provide your student number and faculty advisor's name).

[twitchyzero]

so you get 4 keys? x2 install on each key?

Can you use more than 1 key for Windows 7?

Hmm...does anyone know when this offer expires? I'm tempted

[way2quik]

one license per key.
It's stated being 2 license because 32bit and 64bit W7 gives you a unique key.
If you were to buy W7 OEM/Retail, you have the choice of installing either with one cdkey. The site, however, provides you with two cdkeys, one for each version. Hence.. two license.

And it's 6 keys. ;)

[SkinnyPupp]

Just signed up for my little sis :)

[DragonChi]

I guess you didn't read it then

I already have msdnAA, it would be pointless for me to read it.

[SkinnyPupp]

I already have msdnAA, it would be pointless for me to read it.
Then why did you respond? You said that it doesn't mention you have to be a student. Why did you say that without even reading it? Do you want to look like an idiot?

[6o4_dc]

So, we pay $19 for membership. Download the ACTUAL FULL VERSION of Windows 7? The one that comes out in October?

So essentially, we're paying $19 for Windows 7?

[ddr]

for 4 copies (or 6 i didn't read that post) of windows 7 professional

not to mention all the keys for xp vista etc.

[nns]

I'm not seeing any opt-in link under the Developer Academic Alliance page. It's been about 2 days already.

[ddr]

they sent out a new email saying you need to provide proper student information and it needs to be verified before giving you the link

[nns]

Yea, I already entered the info they wanted. I'm not sure the extent of the verification, if in fact they truly intend to do so.

[StylinRed]

yeah i gave my student id etc but still nothing


so i emailed them and asked what's up?

no word yet -_-

[SkinnyPupp]

It took 2 days, but my opt-in showed up. Just hang tight, you will get the opt-in once they verify that you are a studen.

[trd2343]

^
That's a great encouragement :)

How did they verify whether you're student or not? I've read a post where ACM actually sent an email to the member's faculty advisor. I don't know if my faculty advisor will respond to this kind of stuff.

edit:
Nevermind, I just logged on and got my opt-in xD

[DragonChi]

Then why did you respond? You said that it doesn't mention you have to be a student. Why did you say that without even reading it? Do you want to look like an idiot?

I did read the OP's post on RFD. I didn't read the entire thread.

[twitchyzero]

on RFD it says you need to be a comp sci student?

[StylinRed]

Finally got my option to Opt-In

i doubt they'll email ur advisor they'd have to go search for the advisors email (if they even have one and then who knows if they'll reply)

think they just check your student id to see if you are a student

[DragonChi]

on RFD it says you need to be a comp sci student?

well fuck me... my bad.

http://thumbnails17.imagebam.com/4870/39b93248692871.gif (http://www.imagebam.com/image/39b93248692871)

[way2quik]

that is the smallest gif.
i can't read that.

If you aren't a comp sci student, select Other.

[DragonChi]

that is the smallest gif.
i can't read that.

If you aren't a comp sci student, select Other.

click on the img. I uploaded it to imgbam, and it won't let me directly link.

[way2quik]

If you read post #22 (my post), I already stated that.

There is an option to select Other as your faculty.
You don't need to be a comp sci student. If you were, MSDNAA access is free and you wouldn't have to pay $19USD.

[SkinnyPupp]

I opted in, and am now just waiting for the MSNDAA access code to arrive. I guess I'll have to wait until after the weekend.

[JordanLee]

Chinese and Spanish was added so in total gives 8 keys. :thumbsup:

[SkinnyPupp]

Still no Ultimate RTM though, unfortunately. I was hoping for an Ultimate key so I could install Trad. Chinese Windows 7 on my dad's laptop :\

[trd2343]

I just go my MSDN info this morning :)

From what I have read on RFD, they will not be releasing Ultimate RTM on MSDN. Since it's been confirmed that the keys are only tied to versions (Professional, Home, etc.), maybe you can find a traditional Chinese Win7 Professional and try use the keys on that?

SkinnyPupp, is your sister in highschool? I have a sister still in highschool and I am wondering how did it work out for you. I'm just assuming because your sister's young, that's why you helped her with it.

[twitchyzero]

, maybe you can find a traditional Chinese Win7 Professional and try use the keys on that?
.

this is what i want to know too. Can I just download it off MS website and use the keys i got from MDSNAA...would the activation work out? If not where else can I find the software, torrents?

8 keys is more than enough..I want to let me parents use em too.

[R8]

Can you get these keys and sell it on craigslist? or is that illegal?...

[SkinnyPupp]

I just go my MSDN info this morning :)

From what I have read on RFD, they will not be releasing Ultimate RTM on MSDN. Since it's been confirmed that the keys are only tied to versions (Professional, Home, etc.), maybe you can find a traditional Chinese Win7 Professional and try use the keys on that?

SkinnyPupp, is your sister in highschool? I have a sister still in highschool and I am wondering how did it work out for you. I'm just assuming because your sister's young, that's why you helped her with it.
No, she goes to UBC. I did it for her because she has absolutely no interest in this :lol

[trd2343]

^ Actually I've been telling my friends about this deal, but none of them seem to be really interested in it.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

time to make friends with students... that don't care about computer shit.

[vapour_lock]

got my keys today. great deal. why dont they offer it for ms office? whaddauthink?

[chopchop]

Got my keys within the same day as well, I haven't read through the whole thread on RFD but it seems like some people are having problems burning the image?

Are you guys downloading directly from e-academy and its working fine?
Also, the 8 keys seem to work on any version of the Windows 7 so we just need to download the version we want to use and apply any of the 8 keys.

[way2quik]

W7 Pro keys only for Pro, regardless of language, if that's what you meant by any version.

[chopchop]

W7 Pro keys only for Pro, regardless of language, if that's what you meant by any version.

Yeah that's what I meant. I am just hoping that the burning process isn't gonna be troublesome, some people got corrupted ISOs :confused:

[twitchyzero]

I'm sucha noob..I thought x86 was some new 86-bit OS lol
hopefully this will really work out

[trd2343]

Has anyone figure out how to properly share a folder in Windows 7?

I tried turning on sharing for the Public folder in Advanced sharing properties, but it automatically grants access to my own user folder as well, meaning a user from another computer can access my person files.

In XP, it was just right clicking and sharing the Shared folder.

[way2quik]

Right Click folder > Sharing > Share > Everyone > OK/Share.

However, if all your computers have W7, share as Homegroup, and have your other W7 computers enter the same password.

[twitchyzero]

apparently they're no longer giving out Win7 keys.
d'oh I Just paid last night and they wont give refunds

Some are saying to wait until retail is out thats when they might get more keys
:(

[JordanLee]

Thank god I got to write down 7/8 keys by last night.

[trd2343]

Is this considered fraud?

I mean, we paid for something, and now they say they don't provide it anymore.

[SkinnyPupp]

Holy shit you're right! :lol

I only got 2 codes... But that's all I really needed. Actually I could use 1 more, so I am kinda fucked. Hopefully they get around to releasing more.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

fuck that's what i get for procrastinating, who wants to be nice... in return i'll let you jerk me off, a few times, anyone?

haha...

[trd2343]

I think we need to come to realize this is actually wrong. This is stealing. A crime. Why?

Upon payment, ACM has agreed to provide us with copies of Windows 7. That's the term. Before we pay, ACM is free to change the term to whatever it likes, such as taking Windows 7 out. BUT, after we have paid, our money become theirs, and whatever ACM has agreed on for our money is ours, and that is Windows 7. I have agreed to pay ACM $20, and ACM has agreed to give me Windows 7 for my $20. Now ACM decided it doesn't want to do that and takes it back. That's stealing.

Why am I ranting? Because I took my time and didn't get any keys :(

I'm going to call ACM up.

[chopchop]

^I think the $20 is just the membership fee for ACM. To be able to download Windows 7 requires you to opt and get accepted into the program. Anyhow, it sucks that they no longer have them :(

[SkinnyPupp]

Membership of ACM gets you MSDNAA access, not "copies of Windows 7". Nobody is "stealing" anything from you. You still have MSDNAA, but they no longer offer Windows 7.

[vapour_lock]

I think we need to come to realize this is actually wrong. This is stealing. A crime. Why?

Upon payment, ACM has agreed to provide us with copies of Windows 7. That's the term. Before we pay, ACM is free to change the term to whatever it likes, such as taking Windows 7 out. BUT, after we have paid, our money become theirs, and whatever ACM has agreed on for our money is ours, and that is Windows 7. I have agreed to pay ACM $20, and ACM has agreed to give me Windows 7 for my $20. Now ACM decided it doesn't want to do that and takes it back. That's stealing.

Why am I ranting? Because I took my time and didn't get any keys :(

I'm going to call ACM up.
not quite, slick. you paid for acm membership period. if it so happened you were a student (or could somehow prove to be a student) you got access to msdnaa as a 'bonus' lets say. they dont owe u jack.

[Gh0stRider]

:fuuuuu:

[chopchop]

Somebody on RFD posted an alternative, but it costs $32 USD instead.

[nns]

Oh, damn, I waited too long. I had this since last week, but I never got around to downloading Windows 7 until today. Now it's not available anymore :|.

[SkinnyPupp]

Still worth it just to get Expression Studio 3.. That's worth $1000 right there! Although I only use Expression Web :lol

[twitchyzero]

Didn't get a chance to opt in..

Anyone kind enough share one of their eight codes?
:D

[StylinRed]

wth i still haven't gotten my msdna login/pw... opted in on the 12th -_-

and now you're saying win 7 is gone?!

[StylinRed]

omg...... i decided to search msdn aa in gmail and it found the login/pw information in my TRASH not the junk mail not the inbox but the TRASH... wtf??
i got the email on the 14th!!! -_- wtf??? its like hidden and now windows 7 is gone :(


anyone want to share a cd key with me? ;/







Microsoft today announced students would be able to purchase upgrade versions of Windows 7 for a significantly reduced price. ... ($30). More information is available at win741.com. ... Eligible students are allowed to purchase one copy of either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional from the online store. ^^ thats why they removed windows 7 from msdnaa -_- the offer lasts until January 3rd 2010, so i don't think it will be back on MSDNAA until then. -_-

[twstd_reality]

No. It wasn't MSDNAA, or Microsoft, that took it down; it was ACM. They get to choose what software to include in that list.


omg...... i decided to search msdn aa in gmail and it found the login/pw information in my TRASH not the junk mail not the inbox but the TRASH... wtf??
i got the email on the 14th!!! -_- wtf??? its like hidden and now windows 7 is gone :(


anyone want to share a cd key with me? ;/







^^ thats why they removed windows 7 from msdnaa -_- the offer lasts until January 3rd 2010, so i don't think it will be back on MSDNAA until then. -_-

[StylinRed]

no its MSDNAA that decides what goes on there (aka microsoft)

you can go to the msdnaa.net site and see what's included with a subscription to msdnaa windows 7 was taken off their "detailed list" too its still in the description though but thats not kept up to date

[JordanLee]

I heard there are other membership clubs in the US that offer the MSDNAA access for 30+US on RFD and they still have Windows 7 keys available? This was when I looked into it a couple days ago after ACM cut down WIn7 form their list. I think its ACM that did it, not MSDNAA.

[StylinRed]

^^^^ you guys are right im wrong ;)


logged in with my cousins harvard account and its there

well at least i got it now :)

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah, this is an ACM.org issue. AFAIK they never promised Win7 on their site, they promised MSDNAA access.

[Grandmaster TSE]

anyone with an extra code for win 7???? PM!!!

[StylinRed]

^^^ well if u know anyone taking computer science at UBC or BCIT etc they'll have access

[Mr.HappySilp]

They are no longer giving out Windows 7 key ><