Microsoft Windows 7 Student Deal - $29.99[FULL - NON-UPGRADE]

[little_scrapper]

I recieved it today and it was infact a retail box of the full version of win7 professional(NOT just the upgrade like some worried). It contained 2 DVD's. One 32-bit version and one 64-bit version. Im in finals so I will probably do a fresh install after next week when I have time and dont need my computer.

[shoota]

Would it be the same if I downloaded the .iso? Would it be the full install version?

[Kingcarcas]

It's supposed to be, but i would cough up for the disc being mailed, it's tidier

[dinos22]

AFAIK it works from AUS too.

My bro has bought the Vista one & we were looking at the win7 one when it 1st came out.

Same kinda thing, enter your .edu email addy, use credit card & you have option to buy student versions (full versions) of office07 as well as win7.

Pity i was in a rush & we went out & bought 3 oem copies for AUD$180 each...

We are about to go through & get this deal to replace our other pc running xp (skipped Vista)...

So yeah, works from Australia as well. just remember you are doing the conversion rate between US$ & AUD$ is all.

Cheers

how does it work?

[shoota]

It's supposed to be, but i would cough up for the disc being mailed, it's tidier

Yeah just another $13 dollars i don't wanna spend. how many activations do we get with these discs?

[little_scrapper]

Yeah just another $13 dollars i don't wanna spend. how many activations do we get with these discs?

It doesnt cost anything to get the disks and shipping was free. It was $32.74 shipped.

[shoota]

hmm that's weird i just looked at it last night. but somehow i deleted the email so i have to get it resent. i'll check again once i get it

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

So let me ask. If I get a 64bit and 32bit version, can I only activate one OR do I basically get 2 activations?

I know a guy who would run win 7 32bit, but won't pay for it. That would be a decent Christmas present since I'd be a bastard and keep the 64bit version.

[DeadlyFire]

PS. You are limited to one copy.

Officially yes. I ordered 3 copies with my college email They were separate orders however.

[trekie86]

You can just by a low cost upgrade through other student benefits and do a double install, first time say no key, 2nd time say upgrade and put in your key. It takes a little longer but saves you cash.

[shoota]

You can just by a low cost upgrade through other student benefits and do a double install, first time say no key, 2nd time say upgrade and put in your key. It takes a little longer but saves you cash.

can you explain a little bit more or link to some more info plz?

[trekie86]

can you explain a little bit more or link to some more info plz?

I did this for my Vista install on my current gaming rig. I was doing a clean install, I partitioned the drive, then when it came to install windows, choose the version that you have paid for and have a key for but don't enter a CDkey. Go through the entire installation. When you have completed the install, windows will say you have a trial period of 30 days. Kickoff the setup of windows again, either through windows itself or boot to CD. This time select that you are upgrading Windows, pick the correct version that you have and enter the CDkey this time. Go through the entire installation again, Vista will take a while, I've heard Windows 7 goes pretty fast. When you are done, you have a valid version of windows that is fully installed.

[shoota]

ah so u get a custom install with the upgrade media. nice trick

[Kingcarcas]

So that's how it's done, i was told if you rip the DVD and make into an iso you could do the clean install, we'll see.

[PyROZen]

Ordered mine last week, still awaiting the package but it was a piece of cake. They didn't give me any trouble at all and i confirmed it is a retail copy not the upgrade. $32.74. Shipping is free, but you pay the extra $4-$5 dollars because you ordered CD media, the digital download is cheaper. Thanks for the info!

Lee

[little_scrapper]

Ordered mine last week, still awaiting the package but it was a piece of cake. They didn't give me any trouble at all and i confirmed it is a retail copy not the upgrade. $32.74. Shipping is free, but you pay the extra $4-$5 dollars because you ordered CD media, the digital download is cheaper. Thanks for the info!

Lee

Thats wierd. They didnt charge me anything for the disks.

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

Officially yes. I ordered 3 copies with my college email They were separate orders however.

Srsly? Wow.

I just received my copy of win 7 pro. I wouldn't mind getting another 2 copies. I guess I'll be making a phone call tomorrow.

They really don't check? That's amazing!

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

Thats wierd. They didnt charge me anything for the disks.

Me neither. Just $29.99 + tax.

[jewboy606]

I'd definitely recommend getting the disc (especially now that shipping is free)
I tried the download for my dad (using my .edu) and the download manager they make you use is a piece of crap.
apparently it's had some fairly widespread problems for a while too...http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/10...iver_headache/

[DeadlyFire]

Srsly? Wow.

I just received my copy of win 7 pro. I wouldn't mind getting another 2 copies. I guess I'll be making a phone call tomorrow.

They really don't check? That's amazing!

Ok maybe they didn't used to I tried a 4th time but no cigar; they must have an automatic credit card flagging system or something because they told me I must use a different address and a different credit card if I want another copy because of the 1 copy limit. I'll try with a relative's CC and address but with my same email, fingers crossed. also, if I'm not mistaken, this deal runs through January 3, 2010.

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

Ok maybe they didn't used to I tried a 4th time but no cigar; they must have an automatic credit card flagging system or something because they told me I must use a different address and a different credit card if I want another copy because of the 1 copy limit. I'll try with a relative's CC and address but with my same email, fingers crossed. also, if I'm not mistaken, this deal runs through January 3, 2010.

Please update us as soon as they process or deny you (hopefully process). I really could use another copy.

[PyROZen]

sorry, a quick check of my reciept show that the extra money was because i got 2-day shipping. That's why it got here so fast....

[clo007]

Ordered last week and got it today

[hutkikz]

I ordered today and was told that the disc's were back ordered six weeks.
told them I would wait but they said they couldn't do that(as the deal would be expired ) even if I paid now and that it was digital download or nothing

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

Glad I got mine when I did.

Maybe you should try again?