The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Another cheap way to get Windows 7....College Students Only though!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by booboo12, Sep 17, 2009.

  1. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,062
    Messages:
    4,272
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Besides joining various membership groups offering free access to 7 and being on (or begging someone at your school to put you on) your school's MSDN AA free MS software program, there's a third way to get Windows 7 very cheaply...like 30 dollars cheap. They've done this using the "Ultimate Steal" site but that was with Vista Product (Red) and that costs 60 bucks!

    Read more here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10355710-56.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5


    If my school's MSDNAA admin isn't able to add 7 to our software library, I'll probably go that route, as that price isn't bad at all! :cool: :)
     
    booboo12, Sep 17, 2009
    #1
  2. Moocowz

    Moocowz Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    63
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Moocowz, Sep 17, 2009
    #2
  3. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    805
    Messages:
    4,679
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    106
    This is just an upgrade version and you can't order both 32 and 64-bit versions at the same time.
     
    coolguy, Sep 17, 2009
    #3
  4. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,062
    Messages:
    4,272
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Yeah, it's also just Home Premium-I couldn't get it if I tried

    Reading comprehension FAIL on my part :(

    Sorry guys... :eek:
     
    booboo12, Sep 17, 2009
    #4
  5. Moocowz

    Moocowz Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    63
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    What does it matter if it's "just an upgrade"? Of course this is EITHER 32 OR 64 bit; It's a digital download. I don't think it would be any other way. Anyway, what's the point of getting a disc that includes both 32 and 64 bit when you product key will only work for either 32 or 64 but not both. I have 32 bit vista and I'll probably upgrade to 64 bit 7...

    How can you argue with $30?
     
    Moocowz, Sep 17, 2009
    #5
  6. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    805
    Messages:
    4,679
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    106
    There is also Professional version available if you click the link "Need to join domain". Anyway it's a good deal for $29.99.
     
    coolguy, Sep 17, 2009
    #6
  7. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    805
    Messages:
    4,679
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    106
    If someone wants to install 32-bit now and wants to try 64-bit later, they don't have an option. The upgrade DVD has 2 discs for both 32-bit and 64-bit.
     
    coolguy, Sep 17, 2009
    #7
  8. Sharpnd

    Sharpnd Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Hey everyone,

    Just giving you a headsup! Microsoft is offering Windows 7 Home Premium OR Windows 7 Professional for just $30.00 bucks for qualifying students! All you have to do is provide a college domain email, and you're done. I've already got mine ordered.

    FAQ Link
     
    Sharpnd, Sep 17, 2009
    #8
  9. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

    Reputations:
    3,635
    Messages:
    4,174
    Likes Received:
    419
    Trophy Points:
    151
    My school MSDNAA only offers Windows 7 Professional....

    ...but it's free lol :p
     
    Melody, Sep 17, 2009
    #9
  10. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

    Reputations:
    732
    Messages:
    1,672
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    MSDNAA FTW!

    But I'll still buy Ultimate.
     
    steveninspokane, Sep 17, 2009
    #10
  11. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,062
    Messages:
    4,272
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    116
    ah...wow I'm on a roll tonight XD Thanks for setting the record straight! :)
     
    booboo12, Sep 17, 2009
    #11
  12. Vinyard

    Vinyard Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    63
    Messages:
    497
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    30$ is basically nothing. To bad I don't go to college but I will ask my sister to buy it for me, muahahaha :D
     
    Vinyard, Sep 18, 2009
    #12
  13. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,062
    Messages:
    4,272
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    116
    That's one way to do it. :p
     
    booboo12, Sep 18, 2009
    #13
  14. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    262
    Messages:
    1,522
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56

    only? professional > home ..... so thats fine imo.
     
    Garandhero, Sep 18, 2009
    #14
  15. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

    Reputations:
    3,635
    Messages:
    4,174
    Likes Received:
    419
    Trophy Points:
    151
    Yeah well we're not on the "official" MSDNAA list of schools, but we've got an agreement with them for our computer & software engineering programs(the other programs aren't eligible). Basically, all the stuff we need is free.
     
    Melody, Sep 18, 2009
    #15
  16. farfromit11

    farfromit11 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    29
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    So will I be able to do a fresh clean install with this? I just burn the download to a DVD and reformat the hard-drive and install the OS?
     
    farfromit11, Sep 18, 2009
    #16
  17. ourfinal

    ourfinal Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    18
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    ourfinal, Sep 18, 2009
    #17
  18. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    406
    Messages:
    2,007
    Likes Received:
    128
    Trophy Points:
    81
    Peon, Sep 18, 2009
    #18
  19. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    297
    Messages:
    1,682
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    MSDNAA only applies to students that have a technical or science/IT based major, everyone else falls to the wayside, so for people like me, that are ExSci majors, if i didnt already have a subscription to MSDNAA, this would be quite useful.
     
    NAS Ghost, Sep 18, 2009
    #19
  20. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

    Reputations:
    3,635
    Messages:
    4,174
    Likes Received:
    419
    Trophy Points:
    151
    Yes MSDNAA offers free Windows 7 to people in an IT or computer related program. For everyone else it varies depending on the school. For example, at my school, no other program is even in MSDNAA(my school isn't listed on the official site)
     
    Melody, Sep 19, 2009
    #20
  21. slvancise

    slvancise Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    50
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    15
    slvancise, Sep 19, 2009
    #21
  22. aussiek2000

    aussiek2000 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    52
    Messages:
    201
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Nice! very tempting
     
    aussiek2000, Sep 19, 2009
    #22
  23. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    51
    Messages:
    524
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Wonder if i qualify for it with a part time course :confused:
     
    streather, Sep 19, 2009
    #23
  24. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    805
    Messages:
    4,679
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    106
    All you need is a working .edu e-mail address.
     
    coolguy, Sep 19, 2009
    #24
  25. TheBMRR

    TheBMRR Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    17
    Messages:
    141
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Question... Is there anything different between the Windows 7 Home Premium that comes with this deal and the version that I will be getting for free since I bought a new laptop in August? Like I have heard you can not do a clean install with the disk I will be getting as part of the "free upgrade program"... Would I be able to do a clean install with the disk I receive if I were to get this $30 deal?
     
    TheBMRR, Sep 19, 2009
    #25
  26. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

    Reputations:
    55
    Messages:
    841
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    What about Canadians?! :(
     
    Wolf04, Sep 19, 2009
    #26
  27. Danja

    Danja Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    57
    Messages:
    576
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Would I be able to use the Windows 7 Professional download on my Vista Home Premium PC? I know that I can't "upgrade", but does that mean that it won't work with my computer period or just that I'd have to install it as a separate OS?
     
    Danja, Sep 19, 2009
    #27
  28. maluskeeter

    maluskeeter Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    115
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    can i upgrade from my 7057 build (yeah i know its been a long time) and be able to keep all my files with no issues?
     
    maluskeeter, Sep 19, 2009
    #28
  29. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    193
    Messages:
    733
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    My guess would be not without some sort of tweak, and then you risk issues.

    Smart thing to do is go a good system image backup as a just-in-case, use Windows Easy Transfer for your files/setting and save the file somewhere, then do a clean install.
     
    Lew, Sep 20, 2009
    #29
  30. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,062
    Messages:
    4,272
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    116
    This offer isn't just for americans and folks in the UK, over time the program will expand to include additional countries, including Canada and Mexico :)
     
    booboo12, Sep 20, 2009
    #30
  31. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,062
    Messages:
    4,272
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Seconded, you'll get a better experience by doing a clean install of the operating system :)
     
    booboo12, Sep 20, 2009
    #31
  32. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

    Reputations:
    3,635
    Messages:
    4,174
    Likes Received:
    419
    Trophy Points:
    151
    MSDNAA works for Canadians. If you're studying in a University which is subscribed or are in an IT or computer related program, then you're good to go.

    Depending on which school you go to, you might need to check with the school as they might not be on the "official" list on the amin MSDNAA site(mine isn't for example).
     
    Melody, Sep 20, 2009
    #32
  33. CompUG

    CompUG Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    40
    Messages:
    611
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I'm hoping my school gives it for free, they gave us office ultimate something like that for free..
     
    CompUG, Sep 20, 2009
    #33
  34. jhr389

    jhr389 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    4
    Messages:
    98
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Ok so i can get windows 7 for 39.99 because i am a student so should i get windows 7 or not is the question also should i get 32 bit or 64 bit. I understand its a preference on which version i should get but i just want some feedback.
     
    jhr389, Sep 20, 2009
    #34
  35. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

    Reputations:
    836
    Messages:
    3,682
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    You might want to read the hundreds of threads on the Windows 7 board. I'm sure you'll find some info there.
     
    kegobeer, Sep 20, 2009
    #35
  36. MGS2392

    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

    Reputations:
    972
    Messages:
    1,479
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    64 bit, to fully utilise your 4GB of RAM.
     
    MGS2392, Sep 20, 2009
    #36
  37. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

    Reputations:
    4,009
    Messages:
    6,712
    Likes Received:
    54
    Trophy Points:
    216
    Get 64-bit, you are probably already running 64-bit Vista.
     
    Jayayess1190, Sep 20, 2009
    #37
  38. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,062
    Messages:
    4,272
    Likes Received:
    93
    Trophy Points:
    116
    try the accessories forum :cool:
     
    booboo12, Nov 3, 2009
    #38
  39. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

    Reputations:
    261
    Messages:
    2,085
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Also don't forget Dreamspark. Free Win Server2008 R2, which is pretty much Windows 7.
     
    f4ding, Nov 7, 2009
    #39
  40. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

    Reputations:
    2,637
    Messages:
    6,370
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Not even by an order of 10 magnitudes. They are mad different.
     
    surfasb, Nov 8, 2009
    #40