[Gh0stRider]

http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/default.aspx

[mc.]

it says office ultimate 2007 for me

[roastpuff]

Nope, Win 7 Pro.

Check the e-mail link.

[Levitron]

@alumni.ubc.ca address work :)

[getalove]

paid and downloading ..
didn't opt for the cd ...
i'll see how it goes

[Gh0stRider]

can only buy one copy...damn!

[+Kardboard+]

@alumni.ubc.ca address work :)
As do @alumni.sauder.ubc.ca ones. Thanks! Just grabbed Win7 Pro.

[Gh0stRider]

terms and condition state:

Microsoft or an appointed vendor may contact you to verify that you are a current student. If documentation is not provided indicating that you are a current student, you will be liable to reimburse Microsoft for the difference between what you paid and the estimated retail price of the software.

[getalove]

terms and condition state:

Microsoft or an appointed vendor may contact you to verify that you are a current student. If documentation is not provided indicating that you are a current student, you will be liable to reimburse Microsoft for the difference between what you paid and the estimated retail price of the software.

haha but what are the odds of them calling u for it ...

[illicitstylz]

is this a full install or does it require a legit version of xp/vista to upgrade?

and it does say office 2007 initially, but keep going and then once you get to the " store menu " add the windows 7 pro to your checkout cart.

it comes out with two options, one with electronic download and one with disk kit which charges an extra $13.

Once you've got this please update to verify validity of this!

[getalove]

i am told this is a full version of window 7 u can install from clean ..

this is just like buying in stores .. but u download

[teaoh]

with a fake copy of windows, will this still work? It saids "purchase your license/product key" meaning its a new copy?

[Gh0stRider]

did you purchase the disk kit as well?

[+Kardboard+]

terms and condition state:

Microsoft or an appointed vendor may contact you to verify that you are a current student. If documentation is not provided indicating that you are a current student, you will be liable to reimburse Microsoft for the difference between what you paid and the estimated retail price of the software.
When they do come, the time value of money states that said difference will be worth less then than now. Hence, I get a discount either way.

Score! :lol

[Gh0stRider]

i dont know if its the full version. At checkout, it says Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade - 64 bit (details)
Electronic Download
$39.99

[illicitstylz]

I want to buy this but i'm afraid it's a little sketchy, should I not be worrying lol it's just i've never heard of this digital river site, i'd be so much more confident if it was off the microsoft website itself.

This is legit right..?

And it says upgrade, which makes me want to say that you'll need a legit xp/vista to upgrade from.

However, my XP is cracked but it's been authenticated by all the windows tools already to be genuine.. and without a CD you can't really sell this to someone in case it messes up.

[getalove]

ooh okay..
yaa it should jsut upgrade ur windows.... since its pro .. it'll upgrade vista and xp too ...

but damn .. what if i reformat..

[getalove]

alright i'm installing right now and it looks liek u can make a backup copy for reinstall

[illicitstylz]

alright i'm installing right now and it looks liek u can make a backup copy for reinstall

let us know how it goes please! all the best

[Gh0stRider]

i'll wait for our guinea pig aka getalove to install it..lol

[terkan]

I want to buy this but i'm afraid it's a little sketchy, should I not be worrying lol it's just i've never heard of this digital river site, i'd be so much more confident if it was off the microsoft website itself.

This is legit right..?

And it says upgrade, which makes me want to say that you'll need a legit xp/vista to upgrade from.

However, my XP is cracked but it's been authenticated by all the windows tools already to be genuine.. and without a CD you can't really sell this to someone in case it messes up.

It's legit. It's the digital distributor for microsoft. And you guys can actually get 2 copies, just buy one 32-bit, and one 64-bit, the cd-keys should work for both.

[bobola]

So is this the full version?
I wont need a copy of xp / vista to install?

[illicitstylz]

we're determining that right now once getalove/rs windows 7 guinea pig gets it installed.

chances are you'll need a copy of xp/vista since it's an "upgrade"

[+Kardboard+]

It's legit. It's the digital distributor for microsoft. And you guys can actually get 2 copies, just buy one 32-bit, and one 64-bit, the cd-keys should work for both.
You can be the guinea pig for that. Buy both, swap CD-keys, report back in the morning. :D

[getalove]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH ITS A VIRUS AHHHHHHHHHHHHH I"M GETTING SWINE FLU

[getalove]

haha i see trd604 on redflagdeal

[illicitstylz]

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor if anyone hasn't done it yet
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-advisor.aspx

it didn't detect that I was running a non-genuine xp so it should be fine. i'm just worried I won't have enough ram, i only have 2GB (easy upgrade fix since i have 2 more ram slots)

Should I be running x32 or x64? (my xp is x64)

Pentium D 830 dual core 3ghz
2GB RAM
512 nVidia 7600 GT

?

[Gh0stRider]

upgrade your ram and go for 64

im running 6gb of ram..hehe



haha i see trd604 on redflagdeal

thats not me..lol

[illicitstylz]

i'll wait for our guinea pig aka getalove to install it..lol

So is this the full version?
I wont need a copy of xp / vista to install?

upgrade your ram and go for 64

im running 6gb of ram..hehe





thats not me..lol

In that case i'll probably up to 4GB

holy the RFD thread is so much bigger than ours lol. i've completely stopped studying because of this thread, damnit.
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/students-windows-7-pro-40-a-804495/6/

seven forums:http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/30458-win7-students.html

hope those two threads will help answer some questions.

[G]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/windows-7-student-t593020.html ?

[illicitstylz]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/windows-7-student-t593020.html ?

this was the "old" one, applies to the US only.

getalove is it working?

I'm quite anxious lol

[getalove]

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Windows 7 Online store.

We understand that you are interested to purchase Windows 7 Upgrade
through our online store.

We apologize for the confusion.

The Windows 7 offered in this promotion is a full version. You can
install this product even though
you do not have a previous Operating System installed in your computer
or if you want to make a multi
boot using Windows 7. The "Upgrade" included in the product name is just
because Windows 7 is the
latest Operating System Windows developed.

Sincerely,
Joanna A.
Windows 7 Offer online store
Customer Service

[getalove]

i can't even unpack the file .. it keeps saying it can't make a new file in teh path or something .. i'm looking at forums for a solution

[Gh0stRider]

resources

http://www.sevenforums.com/320375-post37.html

[RFlush]

I currently have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit. If I get this Windows 7 32 bit, can I just do an upgrade or do I have to do a clean install? Also, would I need my Vista CD? I don't have that with me currently.

[VooDood]

wait.... can i get windows 7 ultimate? or is it only professional?!!?!?

[illicitstylz]

I currently have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit. If I get this Windows 7 32 bit, can I just do an upgrade or do I have to do a clean install? Also, would I need my Vista CD? I don't have that with me currently.
http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/general-discussion/32379d1256187267-win7-students-upgrade-chart.jpg


when it says custom install, does that mean it does a CLEAN FULL install? I hope so because that's what I need...I don't have enough hard drive space on my "OS HDD" right now unless everything gets wiped.

[Gh0stRider]

I currently have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit. If I get this Windows 7 32 bit, can I just do an upgrade or do I have to do a clean install? Also, would I need my Vista CD? I don't have that with me currently.

http://drh.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Site/msshus/pb/multimedia/student_hero/faq_win7_student_hero.pdf

[Gh0stRider]

wait.... can i get windows 7 ultimate? or is it only professional?!!?!?

only professional

[getalove]

OMG finally i moved the files in to a diff drive and its finally makign the expandedsetup

[illicitstylz]

OMG finally i moved the files in to a diff drive and its finally makign the expandedsetup

you probably didn't have enough space on that hard drive.

is it doing a full clean install or just an " upgrade " option?

[getalove]

its not doing anything ... it wont even load up an installation i jsut get the expandedsetup folder on teh desktop and thats is it ..

i'm trying to make it in to a iso or something

[VooDood]

^
are you on a 32bit OS trying to upgrade to a 64bit os? you cant do that btw...

[bobola]

I dont think he can even get the files working....!

[getalove]

alright i manage to make it in a ISO gonna burn it and install it now
WISH ME LUCK!!!!

[VooDood]

^good luck

[SkinnyPupp]

You can just download a pirated ISO, they are the same thing. Just use the key that was given to you when you purchased your legit copy.

[jerche]

Anyone know if Windows 7 works for Bootcamp on the Mac?

[bakasam]

Hmm i still didnt get my email yet. :S

Anyone try with SFU email?

[VooDood]

^ya it works

[bakasam]

Nvm i got it :P slow ass SFU email service.

Anyways I am using XP32bit and I want to upgrade to Win7 64bit.

From my knowledge:
-If you want to upgrade from XP -> Win7 you must do a clean install regardless.
-You dont get a hard copy disc unless you want to pay like 13 bux more and wait X amount of days for it to be shipped.
-You download an .exe file instead of an iso.
-Lots of people are reporting that you cant do a clean install with the .exe file and they need to do it by booting up a disc so a solution I found was make that .exe into an ISO and burn it then boot it up

The guide can be found here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l.html

If you guys have trouble maybe look through all the pages and find the answer to your problem. I am gonna buy and try this sometime tmr when I see some more people with good results :P

Edit: It seems those upgrading from vista who might have similar problem can use that iso method as well

[StylinRed]

question id like to upgrade my laptop


but are there any concerns i should be thinking about? like my wifi or something??

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

why do i see office ultimate 2007... not windows 7?

[RFlush]

why do i see office ultimate 2007... not windows 7?

It says office then you click next or whatever and you can select Windows 7 professional 32 or 64bit.

[Crowtservo]

I'm waiting on my upgrade to arrive from amazon. If the student deals ends up being a full copy and not just an upgrade I'll buy and save the physical disc I'm getting for my secondary rig.

Still no confirmation from any sources about whether it's just an upgrade or not.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

fuck why is it such a big hassel?


so if you are already on Vista 64 bit u can do a direct upgrade without wiping all the shit off ur computer?


but if u are running Vista 32 bit u cannot upgrade to window 7 without wiping it out?

[getalove]

alright i'm trying to install window 7 64bit on my computer and its messed up...
first after i download i have make an image of it because its a 64bit and i'm running 32bit .. and if ur not computer savy .. you probably wont know how to do it ...

then during the installation it wont let me install cuz it says i dun have a dvd rom driver... but how can i boot up the image if i dun have the drivers .... its soo confusing

ppl wanting to purchase it .. i'd say you wait .. until all these lil problems are fixed.. you have until january to buy it

[Crowtservo]

alright i'm trying to install window 7 64bit on my computer and its messed up...
first after i download i have make an image of it because its a 64bit and i'm running 32bit .. and if ur not computer savy .. you probably wont know how to do it ...

then during the installation it wont let me install cuz it says i dun have a dvd rom driver... but how can i boot up the image if i dun have the drivers .... its soo confusing

ppl wanting to purchase it .. i'd say you wait .. until all these lil problems are fixed.. you have until january to buy it

I had that same problem when upgrading from a 32bit to a 64bit OS a while back but I can't remember exactly what I did to fix it. I don't think it's the OS you downloaded that is the problem though. Try googling the error message, you should find a solution involving windows repair and command prompt.

[underscore]

alright i'm trying to install window 7 64bit on my computer and its messed up...
first after i download i have make an image of it because its a 64bit and i'm running 32bit .. and if ur not computer savy .. you probably wont know how to do it ...

then during the installation it wont let me install cuz it says i dun have a dvd rom driver... but how can i boot up the image if i dun have the drivers .... its soo confusing

ppl wanting to purchase it .. i'd say you wait .. until all these lil problems are fixed.. you have until january to buy it

sounds like the best bet is what SkinnyPup said, get this but only for the legit key, then download a proper ISO of 7 to use for the install.

[Crowtservo]

Can anyone confirm yet whether it is a full retail version or just the upgrade version as it is advertised??

I'd like to be able to do a clean install without having my old OS discs handy if I don't need to.

[Mananetwork]

You can just download a pirated ISO, they are the same thing. Just use the key that was given to you when you purchased your legit copy.

Is this a confirmed?

[underscore]

There are ISO's up of legit, untouched copies of operating systems, for people who have lost theirs but still have a legitimate key.

[bobola]

Can anyone confirm yet whether it is a full retail version or just the upgrade version as it is advertised??

I'd like to be able to do a clean install without having my old OS discs handy if I don't need to.

I want to find out too.
It seems like no one had tried it yet on the Redflagdeal forums yet.
Guess we must wait.

[getalove]

so this is an issue of bad ISO ?

[Gt-R R34]

someoen did it on Redflags - page 16 or 17 instructions

[illicitstylz]

Can anyone confirm yet whether it is a full retail version or just the upgrade version as it is advertised??

I'd like to be able to do a clean install without having my old OS discs handy if I don't need to.

This is a full version, so you can install it without a pre-existing OS.

It was confirmed in windows seven forum when someone e-mailed microsoft tech support.

They said it's called an " upgrade " since it's "upgrading" from xp/vista or the newest OS. However it is the full install.

[twitchyzero]

im gonna get flamed for being a cheap fuck but
how many times can you reinstall this?
I was told you can reinstall 3 times before calling in MS to reactivate your key...does that mean 3 computers can be running on the same key?
I'm still pissed i didnt get the ACM keys

[Gh0stRider]

Maybe I'll just order the disk kit then. I don't wanna deal with this iso problem.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[cctw]

if you can get it onto a iso...
download daemon tools..bascially a program that creates virtual drives and lets you boot the iso as if you were running a cd..

http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite
link to download..lite version is free..

and oh ..damn i'm running vista home premium and i bought the 32bit thinking I would only need to upgrade...if I knew I had to do custom install I would've just bought 64bit..
buy my sony laptop is 2 years old and won't make much use of it..hmm

so I'm wondering how many times I can install this with the same key?
So all new computers will come with windows 7 and this upgrade is pretty much useless if you're gonna buy a new desktop right?
I'm contemplating whether or not to order the 64bit one too...

[getalove]

i got the iso and burn it on dvd
but here is the problem during the installation it prompts me to install my dvd drivers because i can't find it .. which is ridiculous because i am booting and installing from there

[terkan]

Is this a confirmed?

Yep, I'm typing from my win 7 64-bit os right now. TBH using a pirated iso was WAY easier than installing from the exe you download. I couldn't get it working the 7-8 times i tried.

[StylinRed]

question id like to upgrade my laptop


but are there any concerns i should be thinking about? like my wifi or something?? drivers wise that is

:confused:

[underscore]

if it works with Vista it should work with 7. That said, I get a very obscure glitch with certain programs which might be an issue with my graphics driver (shouldn't be the programs as Windows Solitaire glitches the most)

[bakasam]

Hello from windows 7! :D

[underscore]

Hi!

[+Kardboard+]

Yep, I'm typing from my win 7 64-bit os right now. TBH using a pirated iso was WAY easier than installing from the exe you download. I couldn't get it working the 7-8 times i tried.
You're running 7 Pro x64? Was that the ISO you used?

[mc.]

does it come with that authentication sticker thing?

[Hondaracer]

so you can use this student thing in Canada?

[VooDood]

btw, does anyone know if i can only install it onto 1 desktop? or can i install it on 2, say me and my bro's.

[Crowtservo]

On a related note, I decided to use the copy I got from Amazon instead of downloading professional through the student deal (nothing I would use in pro anyway). I expected to have to A) install windows xp before I could "upgrade" to windows 7 or B) input the windows XP disc to verify I had a legit prior OS to upgrade from. Instead I installed from the Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Upgrade disc without ever having to use the XP disc. I was previously using the RC1 and did a clean install so there was no record of a prior OS on the drive. I guess the "upgrade" concept turned out different than people expected.

I'll save the student deal for when I get home to Vancouver and install it on my secondary rig there. Hopefully the deal sticks around for a few months.

[Hondaracer]

just bought mine, $52 for the upgrade + disc kit

is the disc kit the full retail box version or what did i just buy? the stupid upgrade Cd's?

hopefully not cause im planning on just burning the iso as discussed here..

EDIT* anyone wanna PM me a link for the good ISO please?...

[Crowtservo]

just bought mine, $52 for the upgrade + disc kit

is the disc kit the full retail box version or what did i just buy? the stupid upgrade Cd's?

hopefully not cause im planning on just burning the iso as discussed here..

lol the disc kit is the physical disc which they are going to ship to you. If you had planned to download and burn the iso you wasted $13.

[Hondaracer]

well if they are sending me the disc then whats the differance between buying the retail boxed version, or buying this 39.99 "upgrade" ?

can you use this box kit to do a clean install as you would if you burnt the ISO?

[TOS'd]

how long does a clean install to windows 7 take. not including backup of old files and stuff. just the install of os.

[Hondaracer]

when i installed the build version on my laptop it did not take long at all if i remember correctly

[Crowtservo]

well if they are sending me the disc then whats the differance between buying the retail boxed version, or buying this 39.99 "upgrade" ?

can you use this box kit to do a clean install as you would if you burnt the ISO?

The difference is this one costs $40 and the in store one is $250. They are both the upgrade version. The "Box kit" is just the physical disc, you would use it in the same way you would use a bootable iso.

how long does a clean install to windows 7 take. not including backup of old files and stuff. just the install of os.

From booting from disc to loading windows the first time about half an hour. The time consuming part is always backing up and reinstalling your programs.

[bakasam]

If you guys still need help converting to ISO this site helped me a lot

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/how_burn_your_student_copy_windows_7_dvd

[TOS'd]

So im thinking of buying it for the $40. My question is if i buy the 32bit AND 64bit. Will they give me 2 keys? I want 2 keys so I can install 64bit twice. Because the keys are interchangable ( i believe). Can anyone confirm?

[ienhz]

Does anyone actually use gadgets? Aero peek seems pretty useless considering almost all of the gadgets are garbage...

[illicitstylz]

i'm running windows xp x64 with 2GB Ram, pentium D dual core processor

Is it worth it going to win 7 x64 (will upgrade ram of course) if I don't do any real resource hogging applications? I ask because I want to save myself the headache when it comes to compatibility issues, where 32bit should have the edge in this section.

Any insight?

[getalove]

I had that same problem when upgrading from a 32bit to a 64bit OS a while back but I can't remember exactly what I did to fix it. I don't think it's the OS you downloaded that is the problem though. Try googling the error message, you should find a solution involving windows repair and command prompt.

do you think its because i currently have an OS running right now so its detecting drivers and what not ?

should i wipe the harddrive first then boot up window 7 again and see if it still ask for drivers ?
if it still asks for drivers then i know its the installer

[TOS'd]

Are win7 cd keys compatible between professional 32 bit and 64 bit? In case i decide to switch over?

[getalove]

^ i doubt it ...
since home premium and ultimate cd keys all don't work with each other .. i'll guess diff bits have dif cd keys as well

[twitchyzero]

i think keys are interchangeable between 32 and 64 bit..but not interchangeable between the diff trims (basic, home premium, pro, ultimate)

so if you have ea chinese win7 pro x86...that key works with english win7 pro x64.

That's how i think it works

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

man this shit is quite confusing fuck

[Gh0stRider]

wondering if its worth getting for my 3 year old laptop or get a new laptop next year?

1.7 ghz, maxed out at 2gb ram running vista x86

[underscore]

do you think its because i currently have an OS running right now so its detecting drivers and what not ?

should i wipe the harddrive first then boot up window 7 again and see if it still ask for drivers ?
if it still asks for drivers then i know its the installer

well it shouldn't even be going into the HDD to look for drivers I don't think. Do you have another DVD drive you can try it with?

[getalove]

alright! i got it working ..i got fed up with the student download version of window 7 and went and downloaded the RTM version

and it installed flawlessly!!!!

[TOS'd]

i hate this .exe

i run the damn thing and keep getting this error.

http://i33.tinypic.com/n71xxw.jpg

but i dont know if it had competed or not. after that error i made sure the expanded folder wasnt on read-only. and did it again, but still got that error.

Where can i get the RTM, getalove.




EDIT: i ignored that error and started makign the .iso, its at 50% right now..

[getalove]

i hate this .exe

i run the damn thing and keep getting this error.

http://i33.tinypic.com/n71xxw.jpg

but i dont know if it had competed or not. after that error i made sure the expanded folder wasnt on read-only. and did it again, but still got that error.

Where can i get the RTM, getalove.




EDIT: i ignored that error and started makign the .iso, its at 50% right now..


the error is because you are trying to run a 64bit window 7 on a 32bit vista/window right ?
if you are .. you will get that error ..
burn it on a DVD, boot it up and give it a try ... if you get the same error as i did .. asking for dvd drivers or something ..
then go download the RTM version on mininova ... or any other sites liek that ..

[Hondaracer]

wondering if its worth getting for my 3 year old laptop or get a new laptop next year?

1.7 ghz, maxed out at 2gb ram running vista x86

for sure.

my laptop a Sony Vaio which is probably just about 2.5-3 years old is a core duo T2300 processor @ 1.66ghz 1.67ghz with 2 gigs of ram and it's running amazing not like it ever even slowed down but it works great

[Brianrietta]

So, is it only a few schools that get Windows for free to download? I got 7 pro two weeks ago through the MSDNAA from Waterloo... Do we just have a closer relationship with Microsoft or something? (Originally I assumed most students had a similar option)

[Crowtservo]

So, is it only a few schools that get Windows for free to download? I got 7 pro two weeks ago through the MSDNAA from Waterloo... Do we just have a closer relationship with Microsoft or something? (Originally I assumed most students had a similar option)

I have a friend at Waterloo and when he told me about that I was pissed lol. Yes Waterloo has a special deal with Microsoft (or they pay for the right distribute). Many schools get discounts on software for students but very few are as good as Waterloo. The Microsoft student deal is available regardless of what school you go to (as long as it's on the list).

I know Vista was offered free at Waterloo but is Windows 7 as well? If so I'll have to bug my friend for an extra copy since he only uses linux.

[Gh0stRider]

for sure.

my laptop a Sony Vaio which is probably just about 2.5-3 years old is a core duo T2300 processor @ 1.66ghz 1.67ghz with 2 gigs of ram and it's running amazing not like it ever even slowed down but it works great

are you running 32 bit or 64 bit?

[Gh0stRider]

heres the link for home premium

http://windows7.digitalriver.com/store/mswpca/en_CA/DisplayHomePage?resid=nzqOrwoBAkgAABIAc0UAAAAv&rests=1256254835366

[Hondaracer]

are you running 32 bit or 64 bit?

32

[Brianrietta]

I have a friend at Waterloo and when he told me about that I was pissed lol. Yes Waterloo has a special deal with Microsoft (or they pay for the right distribute). Many schools get discounts on software for students but very few are as good as Waterloo. The Microsoft student deal is available regardless of what school you go to (as long as it's on the list).

I know Vista was offered free at Waterloo but is Windows 7 as well? If so I'll have to bug my friend for an extra copy since he only uses linux.

Microsoft hires more coop students from Waterloo each year than everyone else, except for MIT. I'm guessing our software database is a perk of that. Anyways yeah we have 7 Professional for free so see if you can get a serial off your friend.

[simsimi1004]

bcit email works.

[simsimi1004]

why did i get a fail? ...... is it b/c bcit eligibility was too obvious?....

[TOS'd]

why did i get a fail? ...... is it b/c bcit eligibility was too obvious?....

Obviously. I would know. Obviously.

[RFlush]

why did i get a fail? ...... is it b/c bcit eligibility was too obvious?....

Nah, it's probably because Skinnypup is a douche.

[IMASA]

Bought the 32bit and 64bit today with my bcit email address. I'm just a correspondance student so I don't think it matters about your eligiblity. Previously bought the Office 2007with no problems.


Thanks for the URL for creating the iso.

[TOS'd]

Bought the 32bit and 64bit today with my bcit email address. I'm just a correspondance student so I don't think it matters about your eligiblity. Previously bought the Office 2007with no problems.


Thanks for the URL for creating the iso.

so you bought both keys with 1 email? i was wondering if that would work. i guess it does.

[nns]

This is a full version, so you can install it without a pre-existing OS.

It was confirmed in windows seven forum when someone e-mailed microsoft tech support.

They said it's called an " upgrade " since it's "upgrading" from xp/vista or the newest OS. However it is the full install.

I installed this successfully on a clean & empty HD, however, when I try to enter my activation code, it returns an error stating it's only for upgrading, and not a clean install.

I'm not doubting what you're saying, i'm just explaining what I'm experiencing. It won't accept my activation code. I don't know what to do.

Would someone mind linking to this RFD thread?

[ienhz]

http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp

[nns]

^ Thanks a lot.

The 2nd method on that site worked for me.

[StylinRed]

i installed it on my laptop without issue

then i tried installing drivers... and i dont know which driver conflicted with win7

but after a reboot it kept telling me that my laptops battery was invalid and it would have to go into hibernation -_-

[dachinesedude]

ok i'm pretty confused...

i am running 32-bit Vista right now, so if i wanted to use 64-bit Windows 7, all i have to do is a clean install and this student discount one i'm buying will do that? oh and i am getting the disc version, not download

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

yeah u can do that, u will just stick in your disc, and let it do a clean install.

[terkan]

^ i doubt it ...
since home premium and ultimate cd keys all don't work with each other .. i'll guess diff bits have dif cd keys as well

.... are you serious?... yes they're gonna make a $60 dollar cd-key work on a $300 dollar product. Makes complete sense to me.

[dub.g]

just bought Pro and Home Premium on same student email account

since it counts as different product.. now im running Pro 7 and gave the Home Premium on my mom's acct.. im happy with it

had to burn it into an iso though so its easier to install

[CT10]

I have a Core 2 Quad, and 2gb ram

My vista is currently 64 bit..

Once i get my windows 7, should I get the 64, or just the 32 bit will be fine?

[illicitstylz]

you'll want to upgrade your ram if you get the x64

[SkinnyPupp]

x64 can utilize more ram, but it doesn't mean you HAVE to use more ram. Get the x64, there's no reason to buy a 32 bit OS anymore.

[rainbow_star]

I think I'm getting the Pro and will use the RTM version on mininova.
But I couldn't find the Pro version in mininova, can anyone pm me the link?

Edit: Never mind, I found it now. :D

[CT10]

hold on, before i checkout on this, if i opt for the CD version by paying an extra $13, will I sitll get a download link? or will I have to wait a few days for them to mail me my CD.

otherwise, i can just not opt for the CD, get the dl link and just burn windows onto a CD.

[Bonka]

You get the download link and key after you complete your order, irregardless of purchasing the CD or not.

[NimbeeTT]

okay, reading all the diff stories got me confused a bit, just wanna get things straight before i buy this

so, currently im running 32 bit Vista home premium on my laptop, 3G RAM, Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 @ 1.83GHz
I would like to upgrade to 64 bit Win7 so that means i'd need to do the clean install once i get the download or disc or whatever right?

[hal0g0dv2]

just got a copy of windows 7 pretty sweet

[IMASA]

okay, reading all the diff stories got me confused a bit, just wanna get things straight before i buy this

so, currently im running 32 bit Vista home premium on my laptop, 3G RAM, Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 @ 1.83GHz
I would like to upgrade to 64 bit Win7 so that means i'd need to do the clean install once i get the download or disc or whatever right?

If you have a 32bit OS and want Win7 64bit. You will need to buy the disc. You can download it, but you will not be able to unbox the downloaded files, so you can't do jack.

At least that is latest that I have read. Digital River is getting users who had 32bit and bought the 64 thinking they could just download it, to call them. I figure they just give out refunds or make them pay for the disc.

I have XP and was planning on installing 64bit Win7. Waiting for my disc to arrive...

[illicitstylz]

A good read on " How difficult is it to upgrade to Windows 7"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8317005.stm

[RabidRat]

so how exactly does the upgrade work? does it have to detect a previous version of windows on my computer?

[TOS'd]

If you care about your programs and settings, do an upgrade.

If you dont care about your programs and settings, do a custom install.
You will be prompted with an option to save ALL your files into a file called windows.old
This includes EVERYTHING in the C://, which also contains your Documents etc.

[+Kardboard+]

Consolidated info on getting an ISO, making a bootable USB, etc.: http://lifehacker.com/5391688/iso-downloads-and-fixes-for-windows-7-student-download

[RabidRat]

If you care about your programs and settings, do an upgrade.

If you dont care about your programs and settings, do a custom install.
You will be prompted with an option to save ALL your files into a file called windows.old
This includes EVERYTHING in the C://, which also contains your Documents etc.

nah i'd rather do a fresh install, but what I meant to ask was if I'm able to just do a fresh install without having windows already there. i guess i can then?

do i need to provide them with a legitimate activation key from a previous version of windows too?

[IMASA]

I read on some forum that if you do a clean install without having a previous version of Windows, it WILL install, but it will not accept your upgrade product key.

[unit]

hmm, the never sent it to my student email. anybody willing to give up theirs? lol

[Simulated]

I read on some forum that if you do a clean install without having a previous version of Windows, it WILL install, but it will not accept your upgrade product key.
not true. i did a fresh install with this offer. it activates and updates without any problems.

[TOS'd]

nah i'd rather do a fresh install, but what I meant to ask was if I'm able to just do a fresh install without having windows already there. i guess i can then?

do i need to provide them with a legitimate activation key from a previous version of windows too?

Nope, you do not need your previous key. Just your newly purchased one.

[RabidRat]

lol awesome. why would anyone ever buy a full version at all? other than a business?

[unit]

anyone know where to find windows 7 64bit pro iso?
my friend used his email to buy it for me, but now i have no dl link, just a product key.

[zuN]

edit: nvm

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x64.exe was the download they gave me.

u can get someone else to send u that exe file. or provide me with a link or something, i'll upload it. oh it's 76 megs

[unit]

spoon_sir was kind enough to pm me the link! gonna install this on the weekend.
my non licensed 32 bit ultimate rtm version resets every night at 4am. lol

[twstd_reality]

for anyone that needs an iso. direct from microsoft btw

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/28/direct-download-ISO-dvd-for-windows-7-student-upgrade/

[J____]

for anyone that needs an iso. direct from microsoft btw

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/28/direct-download-ISO-dvd-for-windows-7-student-upgrade/

that iso doesnt work. i downloaded + burned the 64bit copy and it didnt do anything except pop up the Dos cmd box then close it again.


fuk i cant unbox this stupid exe. i got the 64 bit but on 32bit winxp atm. says

"we are unable to create or save new files in the folder in which this application is downloaded. Please check the folder properties to make sure that you have security permission on the folder to write files and that the folder is not read only."

fuk me. but i ordered the dvd. hopefullly will get it.

[IMASA]

J, try this. This was posted on redflags, the iso from digital river.

64bit
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65805/X15-65805.iso

32bit
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65804/X15-65804.iso

I was able to burn out the 64bit iso, boot off the DVD and do a clean install on a brand new HD.

[Keiichi]

Question about this win7. Is the OEM or retail version? i've heard that the OEM version locks to ur mobo and you cannot install it on another computer after (ie. if you upgrade mobo it doesn't work)

[J____]

J, try this. This was posted on redflags, the iso from digital river.

64bit
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65805/X15-65805.iso

32bit
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65804/X15-65804.iso

I was able to burn out the 64bit iso, boot off the DVD and do a clean install on a brand new HD.

Is that the one from the link above? i think thats the same one i downloaded. i popped it in windows and nothing happend cept for the black dos cmd box. Fuk i shoulda rebooted with it in it. I threw it out at my last hotel fuk. lol have to download it again. thnx though. Also does the Win7 dvd give an option to format the partition like how the XP dvd does when you boot off it? I tried the demo version and i had to format with the xp disk, then reboot before it copied the xp files on and pop in the win7 disk to install as the win7 didnt offer the format option.

Question about this win7. Is the OEM or retail version? i've heard that the OEM version locks to ur mobo and you cannot install it on another computer after (ie. if you upgrade mobo it doesn't work)

yea its the OEM version, it'll lock to the mobo, or lock to something. Not sure what happens if your mobo gets struck by lighting and you get a new mobo, i'm guessing if you call microsoft under those circumstances they'll reactivate the serial for you.

[J____]

and does anyone knw if its confirmed that the 32bit key will work on a 64bit install disk?

[IMASA]

Also does the Win7 dvd give an option to format the partition like how the XP dvd does when you boot off it? .

Yes it does, but yeah, you have to boot off the DVD.

[J____]

Yes it does, but yeah, you have to boot off the DVD.

when i burned it, nero popped up a msg saying Foriegn image file and the block size doesnt correspond with the actual size? Gave an option to fix it or leave it. I left it cuz the fix it option had 2048 or 2352 and both still ended up showing the same error msg. Did that pop up for you when your burned it?

[turb0triX]

anyone know how many computers we can install this on? i wanna put this on my desktop and laptop

[TOS'd]

^ 1 key = 1 computer. now you do the math.

[Gh0stRider]

J, try this. This was posted on redflags, the iso from digital river.

64bit
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65805/X15-65805.iso

32bit
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/X15-65804/X15-65804.iso

I was able to burn out the 64bit iso, boot off the DVD and do a clean install on a brand new HD.

is that for win7 pro? or home premium?

[twstd_reality]

^^ those are the exact same links on the page I posted.

Anyways, this is how I made my bootable Win7 DVD: http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=11194

You just use ImgBurn to create a bootable dvd from the files you downloaded and extracted from digital river.

[NimbeeTT]

Just wondering anyone's got their disc in the mail yet if you ordered the disc package?
Its been two weeks for mee and i want to upgraade :cry:

[JKam]

i didn't get my disc either. I ordered mine on Oct 13 I think. I was expecting it today..

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

well whoever ordered a cd, post when they get it cuz im waiting for mine too.

[IMASA]

well whoever ordered a cd, post when they get it cuz im waiting for mine too.

Did you guys at least get the notification email that the cd was shipped?

[NimbeeTT]

Did you guys at least get the notification email that the cd was shipped?

Yaa, i got my notification i think oct 27? so its been two weeks since it was "shipped" :(

[Hondaracer]

I didn't even get that email, I ordered it like 2 weeks ago now and all my computers already have 7 on them with my key lol

Dunno why so many people having problems, 7 was probably the fastest/easiest clean install I've done
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[tdubl]

I didn't even get that email, I ordered it like 2 weeks ago now and all my computers already have 7 on them with my key lol

Dunno why so many people having problems, 7 was probably the fastest/easiest clean install I've done
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does that mean that i can install onto my desktop and laptop without purchasing 2 keys?? i have 2 school emails.. so i didnt know if i should get 2 or not

[Hondaracer]

Oh not sure, I only used my new key for my desktop, laptop still has the beta on

but yea I do think with the retail iso burned you could load onto multiple machines
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[JKam]

I didn't get that notification email... I tracked the order and it said shipped.

[dachinesedude]

i got a notification on oct.27 too but still no cd, they sending this from asia or something? taking too long

[Hondaracer]

im suprised because when i did the memory upgrade for the 360 through microsoft it got to me in under a week, less demand for that i guess

[Audi-Quattro]

Did anyone download the student special Windows 7 recently?
I want to know if you still download the .exe file which had a lot of complaints or do you download a .iso so you can burn it to a dvd right away.

[underscore]

im suprised because when i did the memory upgrade for the 360 through microsoft it got to me in under a week, less demand for that i guess

what memory upgrade?

[Hondaracer]

It was a promo last year where if you bought an xbox arcade you could get a 20gig HD for $20
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[JKam]

I'm guessing no one has received their hard copy yet?

My order status says complete but I still don't have my copy..

[SchoolGlue]

on my visa bill it was billed from Luxembourg is that why its held up?
i still haven't gotten it yet too!

can i use that same cd key that i have on my desktop and install it on my netbook as well?

[JKam]

I'm not sure, I'm going to see if I can install it on 2 of my laptops. I might just make my own disc now.

[Gh0stRider]

Did anyone download the student special Windows 7 recently?
I want to know if you still download the .exe file which had a lot of complaints or do you download a .iso so you can burn it to a dvd right away.

i just did the download yesterday. I downloaded the exe file and the setup was running without me creating a boot disk.

[unit]

x64 can utilize more ram, but it doesn't mean you HAVE to use more ram. Get the x64, there's no reason to buy a 32 bit OS anymore.

i know its only been out for a few weeks, but i thought it would be more compatible with existing apps.

i wouldnt call this a reason not to buy it, but ive had 64bit windows 7 pro installed for 3 days and have already run into multiple programs that do not support it. SQL server doesnt work with windows 7 x64 (x64 xp/vista only), so i had to run it inside a VMWare environment with 32bit XP. also sometimes i like to keep older versions of programs because i dont like bloated software. an example of this is adobe acrobat. i've been using version 6.0 for years! older apps were not made for x64 environments obviously. i have a drive on my computer where i keep old software. can't use stuff like that anymore.

[Audi-Quattro]

i just did the download yesterday. I downloaded the exe file and the setup was running without me creating a boot disk.

Damn I wanted to burn a DVD or put it on USB drive because I'm installing on a new computer...
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[Hondaracer]

still no DVD.. i forgot i even ordered it until i saw my visa statement today, almost 3 weeks now

[BlackV62K2]

The .exe that MS gives you to download MS7, does it allow you to create a boot-able ISO disk from it? Or does it just unpack and install from your current Windows OS?

[Gh0stRider]

i ran the setup exe directly from my desktop.

There is a folder that it creates and you can burn that on a dvd to boot.

[J____]

so.... has anyone recieved their dvd yet? its been 3 weeks for me and nada.

[JKam]

nope. been more than a month for me now.

[NimbeeTT]

same... it's been exactly a month for me now ugh

[nns]

I got my DVD yesterday.

[dachinesedude]

I got my DVD yesterday.

how long did it take for you?

[J____]

failed you for showing off. haha

[JKam]

when did you order though?

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

I got my DVD today.

got it oct 22nd i think.

[woob]

yayyyy for schools part of MSDNAA.

free win 7 pro xD

[illicitstylz]

free win7 ultimate oem preactivated from torrents :D

[+Kardboard+]

free win7 ultimate oem preactivated from torrents :D

GG? Not really.
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[illicitstylz]

GG? Not really.
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Don't get it.

It's from my private torrent site so it won't get blacklisted like the ones out on the public torrent sites.

[NimbeeTT]

Yaaaayyyy! Finally got my dvd
Says it's shipped from Washington state, and was sipped out on Oct 28... does it take nearly an entire month to ship from one side of north america to the other? lol

eitherway, finally get to upgraaade hehe

[SchoolGlue]

Yaaaayyyy! Finally got my dvd
Says it's shipped from Washington state, and was sipped out on Oct 28... does it take nearly an entire month to ship from one side of north america to the other? lol

eitherway, finally get to upgraaade hehe

funny i got mine from chicago! but i also got my copy today as well, WIN7 bound time!

[JKam]

checked my mail today.. I didn't get mine yet :(

[nns]

how long did it take for you?

I ordered my DVD on October 22.

And no, I wasn't showing off. I simply told you guys I got my DVD so that you guys would know to expect the same for yourselves soon.
:rolleyes:

[NimbeeTT]

Okay, I have a problem already..
I think someone brought this up before but that was installing with an ISO.

So, I got my disc today finally and i'm just trying to install it and right after the start up i get the "cannot find dvd/cd rom drive... blah blah" error. I googled it and apparently it's a very common problem, but now I'm stumped. I'm not computer savvy, but I can do things as long as I have a set of instructions, but until now I have not found a suitable one

Help? :( And I'm doing a clean upgrade from Home Premium 32 vista to Prof 64 Win7

EDIT:
nvm, figured it all out hehe

[underscore]

Sorry to bump this up but I finally got the upgrade and I'm getting fucked here.

I went to do a clean install of 64 bit on a new HDD, but it says my key isn't valid (wtf?) so I go ahead with no key planning to add it after. When I get into 7 and put in the key it says the key is for upgrade only. Fuck. I don't think I can upgrade from my 32 bit OEM copy of Vista to 64 can I? Even then, that copy of Vista is bogged to shit and on the wrong harddrive, so I went to at least try and use the recovery partition to reformat to OEM but now there's no fucking option at boot to recover

WHAT THE FUCK DO I DO?!?!?!?! I just want to put this goddamn 64 bit Windows 7 on my nice new HDD.

[EX-R]

Got my cd today and order it back in mid nov

[J____]

Sorry to bump this up but I finally got the upgrade and I'm getting fucked here.

I went to do a clean install of 64 bit on a new HDD, but it says my key isn't valid (wtf?) so I go ahead with no key planning to add it after. When I get into 7 and put in the key it says the key is for upgrade only. Fuck. I don't think I can upgrade from my 32 bit OEM copy of Vista to 64 can I? Even then, that copy of Vista is bogged to shit and on the wrong harddrive, so I went to at least try and use the recovery partition to reformat to OEM but now there's no fucking option at boot to recover

WHAT THE FUCK DO I DO?!?!?!?! I just want to put this goddamn 64 bit Windows 7 on my nice new HDD.

there has been instances of this. Same thing happend to my friend. he just reformated and installed again. It gave the same issue but after he logged into windows it worked. some ppl would reinstall multiple times
give it a shot.

[underscore]

I tried it a bunch of times a bunch of different ways but it would never accept my serial either in the installer or in Windows. I found a way to workaround it that's super simple, it was posted up that it worked for Vista and people were wondering if it worked for 7 as well. It did for me, so here it is:

1) Download the upgrade ISO from Microsoft when you pay and get the serial key (or just use a plain Win7 ISO) and burn it.
2) Boot from disc and follow the install, when it gets to the serial number and activation, don't enter one and uncheck automatic activation when online (not sure if that was important or not but uncheck it anyways)
3) Finish up the install so you're running the 30 day trial of Win7 Ultimate
4) Take out the install DVD, restart
5) Put the disc back in, and boot up the upgrade installer from inside Windows
6) Go through the whole thing again, this time entering your upgrade serial key and leaving the auto activation checked off
7) Finish the install, and enjoy your shiny new copy of Windows 7

Super easy since all you do is install it twice, I guess all the upgrade thing checks for is if you`re running 32 or 64 bit, and if your current install is horribly illegitimate.

[GomGom]

Does anyone has a problem with shutting down the comp with Win 7 Pro? It took quite longer time sometime to shut down.

[J____]

no. mines super fast shuts down in like 5-10 secs. something must be wrong with urs. I did a clean install though. didnt upgrade on existing system

[TOS'd]

Does anyone has a problem with shutting down the comp with Win 7 Pro? It took quite longer time sometime to shut down.

sometimes it does updates before shutting down.
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[Simulated]

i can't install my copy from fresh anymore. It says i can only do upgrades now as that was the version they sold us.
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[TekDragon]

sometimes it does updates before shutting down.
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I had this issue. Would freeze on shutdown. Just came out of nowhere. I ended up wiping the system and installing from fresh.

[underscore]

i can't install my copy from fresh anymore. It says i can only do upgrades now as that was the version they sold us.
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do this

I tried it a bunch of times a bunch of different ways but it would never accept my serial either in the installer or in Windows. I found a way to workaround it that's super simple, it was posted up that it worked for Vista and people were wondering if it worked for 7 as well. It did for me, so here it is:

1) Download the upgrade ISO from Microsoft when you pay and get the serial key (or just use a plain Win7 ISO) and burn it.
2) Boot from disc and follow the install, when it gets to the serial number and activation, don't enter one and uncheck automatic activation when online (not sure if that was important or not but uncheck it anyways)
3) Finish up the install so you're running the 30 day trial of Win7 Ultimate
4) Take out the install DVD, restart
5) Put the disc back in, and boot up the upgrade installer from inside Windows
6) Go through the whole thing again, this time entering your upgrade serial key and leaving the auto activation checked off
7) Finish the install, and enjoy your shiny new copy of Windows 7

Super easy since all you do is install it twice, I guess all the upgrade thing checks for is if you`re running 32 or 64 bit, and if your current install is horribly illegitimate.

[twstd_reality]

if windows won't take the upgrade key. you can just do this. worked for me. much easier than installing twice.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/23/save-80-on-your-windows-7-purchase-the-upgrade-does-full-inst/

[underscore]

you install once, then run the "upgrade," to me that's just more idiot proof/safer than that other method. and it won't take much longer.

[Simulated]

Thanks for the help. I got it installed.
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[AhXian]

so this semister i found out im in the msdn for my school, i just grabed windows 7 pro for free. (they emailed me the serial number and download link)
how many times can i do this? the option to add the any micrsoft's software for free is always there.

[raygunpk]

grab as much as you can and share with us =)

[TOPEC]

so this semister i found out im in the msdn for my school, i just grabed windows 7 pro for free. (they emailed me the serial number and download link)
how many times can i do this? the option to add the any micrsoft's software for free is always there.

u only get 1 key per software per student account.
even if u reg into another comp sci course the very next semester, u'll still get the same key.
the one and only way that i can think of to get another key is to transfer to another school that offers msdn, which they'll probably give u a new account with different keys.

[mk1freak]

i actually got one copy of each version hp and pro, to do it i used the first email they sent with the link to the online store :P

[willystyle]

Why does it say MS Office in the link posted by OP? I wanna get Win 7 Pro too.

[Honyoung]

its not accepting my cd key do you think its becuase im using someone elses cd? the reason why im using their cd is becuase its a brand new computer so i dont have a current os on it. will i have to use the link they gave me and dl my own cd?

[J____]

they probably installed it already. a cd key only works once and is bound to that mobo.

[underscore]

its not accepting my cd key do you think its becuase im using someone elses cd? the reason why im using their cd is becuase its a brand new computer so i dont have a current os on it. will i have to use the link they gave me and dl my own cd?

I tried it a bunch of times a bunch of different ways but it would never accept my serial either in the installer or in Windows. I found a way to workaround it that's super simple, it was posted up that it worked for Vista and people were wondering if it worked for 7 as well. It did for me, so here it is:

1) Download the upgrade ISO from Microsoft when you pay and get the serial key (or just use a plain Win7 ISO) and burn it.
2) Boot from disc and follow the install, when it gets to the serial number and activation, don't enter one and uncheck automatic activation when online (not sure if that was important or not but uncheck it anyways)
3) Finish up the install so you're running the 30 day trial of Win7 Ultimate
4) Take out the install DVD, restart
5) Put the disc back in, and boot up the upgrade installer from inside Windows
6) Go through the whole thing again, this time entering your upgrade serial key and leaving the auto activation checked off
7) Finish the install, and enjoy your shiny new copy of Windows 7

Super easy since all you do is install it twice, I guess all the upgrade thing checks for is if you`re running 32 or 64 bit, and if your current install is horribly illegitimate.

you can use any CD, and the method I've posted several times and it will work.

[unit]

:)

[Gh0stRider]

deal is back on

http://www.microsoft.com/student/office/en-ca/default.aspx

[JKam]

thank god, need another cd key

[Hondaracer]

Awsome me too, need to get 7 on my laptop
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[Mugen EvOlutioN]

good deal eh

[underscore]

deal is $95 now? damnnnn, was gonna have my gf get a copy :(

[CP.AR]

I bought stuff from the student deals several times already... (Office 07 for 79.99, Win7 Pro for 79.99 last year) etc... it's always nice, fully backed by Microsoft... and NO they never called me

[CRS]

Sorry to bump this thread prematurely but does anyone have a extra copy that they may have gotten?

I would be interested in buying it off of you. Please PM!

[Vansterdam]

I also need one lol please pm!!
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[CRS]

I also need one lol please pm!!
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:lol

You got me excited thinking someone saw another deal/is selling.

Faaak.

[unit]

u guys need 32 or 64bit?

[Araaadi]

I have a student email, if anyone wants the windows 7 ultimate, you can just pay for it and use my email. I have no use for it.

[Vansterdam]

u guys need 32 or 64bit?

I don't mind which but perfer 64 :)
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[Psykopathik]

i'll buy a physical copy if someone is selling :) 64bit pls

[CRS]

u guys need 32 or 64bit?

Doesn't matter as well. Preferably 64.

[mk1freak]

for a sec i thought it was back on....and for some reason i cant fail your post chris :P

[Vansterdam]

Admin powers yo lol
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[CRS]

for a sec i thought it was back on....and for some reason i cant fail your post chris :P

Admin powers yo lol
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:lol

[mk1freak]

you need to find a friend that works at microsoft :P employee pricing on the online store for win7ultimate is ~50 WTF!

[CRS]

you need to find a friend that works at microsoft :P employee pricing on the online store for win7ultimate is ~50 WTF!

Yeah... If only...

:(

[underscore]

The student deal is gone I think, but you can get a "family pack" of upgrades for $150. So only $50 per copy, vs the old $40.

[Leetastic]

http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/ca/windows/buynow/default.aspx
IT IS BACK FOR 39.99$!

[XinLoiBby]

If I haven't read wrong . It says UPDATE .

[PornMaster]

the update will still allow you to use the full version from start.

Last deal was the windows 7 HOME premium update

I guess if you were using a windows os before its all good

[SkinnyPupp]

To install the update as a full version, you just have to install it twice. Weird, I know, but it works.

[nns]

There's 2 other methods listed here: http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media.aspx

I've tried the 2nd method multiple times with success.

I tried adding the 64-bit version to the cart, but it gives this message:
"The purchase limit for this product has been exceeded, no more purchases are allowed. If you would like to purchase a different product, click here. If you have questions about your account, please contact customer support here."

I guess they remembered that I bought it the last time they had this offer and won't let me make another purchase.

[GodZilla]

The above link doesnt work.

[unit]

if you're a regular around here and you need a key, pm me

[StylinRed]

i need a disc i lost mine and i dont trust any of the ones from torrents :/

[Canadian Rider]

When are they going to do this for Win8

[SkinnyPupp]

Windows 8 was $15 on preorder for like a year

[StylinRed]

lol wow you missed the real deal as Skinny noted

you can get win8 with a student discount as well i think its like $60 posted it in the build thread i think

[!MiKrofT]

Exactly. It was advertised all over the place. I bought a license for every one of my computers but so far have only installed it on 1.