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    Windows 7 for cheap or free?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by billabong08, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Well my GF's notebook(Dell 1420) has a corrupt file in her operating system (Windows Vista). The notebook doesn't want to update or anything. So I figured I could just wipe the hard drive and download Windows 7 on it.
    I figured Windows 7 would be faster and just an all around better operating system for her. Since I got my new notebook with 7 I am really enjoying it.
    I am a full time college student so I wonder if there are any student deals that get it either cheaper or free.
    Well hope to hear from someone with some info.
     
    billabong08, Sep 2, 2010
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  2. Sir Punk

    Sir Punk Notebook Deity

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    look if your school has a deal with microsoft, something called msdnaa. at my school university of minnesota, you could buy a windows copy for $10. call the IT department or whoever might know about it.
     
    Sir Punk, Sep 2, 2010
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    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Well I called to the IT department and they said they only give it to the faculty and staff.
     
    billabong08, Sep 2, 2010
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    fr4c Notebook Enthusiast

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  5. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome Thanks! :)
     
    billabong08, Sep 2, 2010
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Make sure you ask them about MSDNAA. That's the keyword you'll need to access the student deals if your university has them.
     
    Greg, Sep 2, 2010
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I believe if you have MSDNAA, you can get office and windows 7 professional for free.
     
    jackluo923, Sep 2, 2010
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