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    Good news: You can now order Vista w/ SP1 integrated for just $13

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hendra, May 1, 2008.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Microsoft has just updated its Windows Marketplace site and they now offer Vista w/ SP1 already integrated for just $13. The disc does not include serial number but you can use the number on the back of your notebook to install the OS.

    http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/content.aspx?ctId=444
     
    hendra, May 1, 2008
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  2. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    or from msdn you can download it for free.
     
    zfactor, May 1, 2008
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    looks like US only : :mad: :mad: :mad:

    Regards

    John
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 1, 2008
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  4. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes but not everybody has MSDN subscription.
     
    hendra, May 1, 2008
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  5. pixelot

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    Pfffft. Just download it. Use the $13 to get a few lattes and save yourself some trouble. ;)
     
    pixelot, May 1, 2008
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  6. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    How can you download it if you don't have MSDN subscription?
     
    hendra, May 1, 2008
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  7. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    " If you purchased and downloaded a full or upgrade Windows Vista edition with your digital locker at Windows Marketplace, you are eligible to order Windows Vista backup discs."
     
    Jayayess1190, May 1, 2008
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  8. zfactor

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    lots of places to download it.. just look around. you still need a key to activate it so while some dont like the idea i feel it doesnt matter where it comes from since i know i still need a valid lic code to use it...ive had the real rtm full install disc since feb
     
    zfactor, May 1, 2008
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  9. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm getting pretty darn tired of hearing that there are "plenty of places to download" Vista. Stop talking, or get an infraction.
     
    Greg, May 1, 2008
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  10. frazell

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    I too hold fast to my awesome MSDN Subscription, but the reality is not everyone has or needs one. As a result, not everyone has the choice of getting the MSDN version.
     
    frazell, May 2, 2008
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  11. R4000

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    Thanks for the link. :)
     
    R4000, May 2, 2008
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  12. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    The backup dvd's are only for the retail versions of vista and not the OEM versions.
     
    coolguy, May 8, 2008
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  13. eleron911

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    So what you`re telling me is that I can get a DVD with Vista and SP1 for 13$ when I can already use my DVD that came with the laptop and download SP1 for free?
    Ripoff.
     
    eleron911, May 8, 2008
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  14. coolguy

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    No the dvd contains vista integrated with SP1. I cannot order this coz my product keys doesn't work.
     
    coolguy, May 8, 2008
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  15. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I know , it`s what I said. So basically I`m paying 13$ for a free download just to get it slipstreamed in an already owned Vista :)
     
    eleron911, May 8, 2008
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    Then don't but it, this isn't for you. Some people want it all in one disc and they can buy if they want.
     
    atbnet, May 8, 2008
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  17. leaftye

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    Also for upgrades....not sure if it'll let you do a full install without your lod OS disc.
     
    leaftye, May 9, 2008
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