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    Windows 7 can be used free for four months

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tinderbox (UK), Aug 20, 2009.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 20, 2009
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    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    That's very cool. But does it affect all the downloads you can get from Windows Update during that period?
     
    dbam987, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Question is can you put up with the activation nags for 4 months.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 20, 2009
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  4. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    yes it is true its been well known for a long while this could be done..
     
    zfactor, Aug 20, 2009
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    Morizche Notebook Consultant

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    Yea..., this should be pretty common knowledge by now..., especially for those who had tested Vista.
     
    Morizche, Aug 20, 2009
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    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    old news, but still helpful information.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 20, 2009
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    Dewaha Notebook Enthusiast

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    if I were to use this method up until the actual release, could I use my legit upgrade key (Home Premium for $50) to activate it? I ask because I want to think that Microsoft wouldn't allow an upgrade key to activate it like that.
     
    Dewaha, Aug 20, 2009
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    Morizche Notebook Consultant

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    Morizche, Aug 21, 2009
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