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    Windows 7 Upgrade Info And Pricing Thread

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Budding, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    After some digging.. what they are doing is illegal.
    They can purchase new keys (if true and not generated, or stolen (black market)) in bulk. However, the license says that they can't be sold individually. So, expect that one day, Microsoft pulls the plug, and you needs to purchase a new key. The site has other sites selling the same product (msftkey.net), and the company info is different. This tell you that you got screwed big time.
     
    GoodBytes, Aug 28, 2010
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  2. K7WTHAZ

    K7WTHAZ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well thanks for the info. I guess I wasn't able to find out what you did.
     
    K7WTHAZ, Aug 28, 2010
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  3. juniper

    juniper Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know Win7 is a like yesterday's news now, but there are some avenues for teachers in Victoria (Australia) to get cheaper Win7 (and Office) software.

    Even if you are not a teacher, make friends with a teacher in the department and point them to the link below...and you can get yourself a copy of Win7 for $21 delivered. Office 2010 should be released for teacher any day now (again for $21)

    NOTE: you need a department teacher login to access the website, so make friends with a teacher (who hasn't already bought too many...like me) and for the $21 (and a slab of beer) you're ready to upgrade! (with a full version of Ultimate 32 or 64 bit)

    See link:
    Microsoft - Work at Home - ICT Support and Services - School Management - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

    There may be similar teacher pricing schemes in use in other states/territories (In Aus or other countries)...otherwise check out Microsoft Office Discount for Students - It's Not Cheating for 'higher' priced options.
     
    juniper, Jan 10, 2011
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  4. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    How did he "get screwed", it was $14.
     
    Nick, Jan 13, 2011
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  5. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    K7WTHAZ,
    did the key you bought work?
     
    flynnaz, Jan 17, 2011
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  6. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Hey, I'm sure this has been asked before but how can I activate win7 with a normal OEM key when its been installed with an upgrade disc?
    Its the 'cannot activate for this version of windows' message or something along those lines.
     
    niffcreature, Feb 2, 2011
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  7. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    Follow Method #2
    Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media
     
    GoodBytes, Feb 2, 2011
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  8. fastjarhead

    fastjarhead Newbie

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    Should I recover my laptop back to day one out of the box for installing 7 ultimate 64, or just throw it in now after six months?
     
    fastjarhead, Mar 4, 2011
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  9. BlazeGaj

    BlazeGaj Notebook Evangelist

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    BlazeGaj, Apr 23, 2011
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  10. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Remember if it's too good to be true it probably is.
     
    Rodster, Apr 23, 2011
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  11. BlazeGaj

    BlazeGaj Notebook Evangelist

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    That's what keeps me from buying it. :D

    I asked a few question and waiting for a reply now.
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 23, 2011
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  12. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I've been burned several times from those types of deals. Not doing that anymore. :)
     
    Rodster, Apr 23, 2011
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  13. BlazeGaj

    BlazeGaj Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, don't think I will try it. Too risky.

    I hate those upgrade offers. Given I'm a student I wish they offered full version rather than only upgrade windows 7.
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 23, 2011
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  14. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    It's the same version just activates differently. If you do a proper search you'll find a way around that. It's pretty easy too. :D
     
    Rodster, Apr 23, 2011
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  15. BlazeGaj

    BlazeGaj Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, I want to have an option of uninstalling it from one laptop and using it in another laptop(which has no prev version of windows) which only retail seems to have.

    Is it possible to do that with the upgarde version? Would be nice.
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 23, 2011
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  16. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    According to the EULA you can install the OS on only 1 computer. What you'll need to do is you'd have to call MS and tell them your installing Windows 7 on another computer then they'll activate it.

    You can also buy a family pack which allows you to install the OS on 3 or 4 computers.
     
    Rodster, Apr 23, 2011
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  17. BlazeGaj

    BlazeGaj Notebook Evangelist

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    Family pack is only for the home premium and not ultimate. From what I know.


    I like the idea I'll get the upgrade given how much it is.
     
    BlazeGaj, Apr 23, 2011
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  18. Chickenalfredo

    Chickenalfredo Newbie

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    How do you do it? I just bought Wibdows 7 pro upgrade 64 bit for $29.99 with my student email. Thanks!
     
    Chickenalfredo, Apr 23, 2011
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  19. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    It won't work on Wibdows 7, never heard of that OS. Besides the mods frown on that so you'll need to find the answer elsewhere, sorry. It's a fairly easy Gogle search. ;)
     
    Rodster, Apr 23, 2011
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  20. Steve40th

    Steve40th Notebook Consultant

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    I am getting ready to upgrade Vista home premium, but my wifes student discount only allows Windows 7 Professional. WIll I be able to install it anyways?
     
    Steve40th, Nov 6, 2011
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