Windows 7 HP/Pro for $30 for students!!!

[mizzou]

Excellent.

Will be using my wifes school information to get this =)

 

[SAWYER]

Ok when this is downloaded can the download file be burned to disk to install when ever you like using your cd key?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
Ok when this is downloaded can the download file be burned to disk to install when ever you like using your cd key?

I imagine so, how else would one go about installing/reinstalling?

 

[hans007]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: Sawyer
Ok when this is downloaded can the download file be burned to disk to install when ever you like using your cd key?

I imagine so, how else would one go about installing/reinstalling?

if you google with how to do it with digital river there are articles about how to do it for vista when digital river was selling that.

 

[Jiggz]

If I remember it correctly, with Office 2007 the downloaded file was actually an iso file. You have to burn it to a DVD first before you can even install it. So I burned the ISO and at the same time made a txt file for the serial number included in the DVD. This is to make sure the serial number doesn't get lost. And I'll do the same with this Win7 Pro

 

[JBT]

in for Professional. Awesome.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
I will pay 20 bucks extra to anyone who can get me a copy

You should've pre-ordered when everyone was selling pre-orders for 50 bucks.

I may have an extra copy from my Amazon preorder..if you still need one come October 22, shoot me a PM and I'll see if I have an extra.

 

[stevethextreme]

I'm still unsure here...
Does anyone know if this version is a full version and will work on a completely new pc build that currently has no OS?

The purchase link mentions "upgrade" in the description, however, at the same time links to details on "installing a custom version of windows."

I'm just wondering if this will work on a new build that has no OS yet...or do I need just suck it up and go buy Vista?

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: IlllI

Originally posted by: gorcorps
Not to crap on your deal, but this thread shows how you can get it for $20 for the FULL and not upgrade version:

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2330860&enterthread=y

they yanked windows 7 from there
i know b/c i tried to do it and it was not listed anymore

That sucks. Glad I got it when I did then.

 

[ElFenix]

does this upgrade from xp?

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
does this upgrade from xp?

It can, yep.

Originally posted by: stevethextreme
I'm still unsure here...
Does anyone know if this version is a full version and will work on a completely new pc build that currently has no OS?

The purchase link mentions "upgrade" in the description, however, at the same time links to details on "installing a custom version of windows."

I'm just wondering if this will work on a new build that has no OS yet...or do I need just suck it up and go buy Vista?

There's your answer. You need a valid OS to upgrade from.

 

[DestruyaUR]

That's wrong - you can't upgrade to W7 from XP. That's been said. You need a Vista install to upgrade from, and it's highly advised it'd be a clean one simply for brevity's sake. If you plan on going from the RTM version to legit, you're forced to upgrade to Ultimate, since that's what the beta and RTM releases are.

Unfortunately you can't just use a disk check anymore.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
That's wrong - you can't upgrade to W7 from XP. That's been said. You need a Vista install to upgrade from, and it's highly advised it'd be a clean one simply for brevity's sake. If you plan on going from the RTM version to legit, you're forced to upgrade to Ultimate, since that's what the beta and RTM releases are.

Unfortunately you can't just use a disk check anymore.

You can upgrade to Windows 7 from an XP license, no?

 

[DestruyaUR]

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
That's wrong - you can't upgrade to W7 from XP. That's been said. You need a Vista install to upgrade from, and it's highly advised it'd be a clean one simply for brevity's sake. If you plan on going from the RTM version to legit, you're forced to upgrade to Ultimate, since that's what the beta and RTM releases are.

Unfortunately you can't just use a disk check anymore.

You can upgrade to Windows 7 from an XP license, no?

http://www.computerworld.com/s...rade_path_Buy_a_new_PC

From the article: "I use the word "migrate" deliberately instead of "update" or "upgrade" because this will be a migration. If you are among the small minority using Vista, you can upgrade to 7 without any fuss or muss, so long as the move is between equivalent versions like Vista Home Premium and Windows 7 Home Premium -- or if you're jumping up, for example, to Windows 7 Ultimate.

I only wish that were the case for XP. The only way you can get from XP to Windows 7 is to do a clean install. Period. End of statement."

And "clean install" unfortunately in this case means "over Vista."

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
That's wrong - you can't upgrade to W7 from XP. That's been said. You need a Vista install to upgrade from, and it's highly advised it'd be a clean one simply for brevity's sake. If you plan on going from the RTM version to legit, you're forced to upgrade to Ultimate, since that's what the beta and RTM releases are.

Unfortunately you can't just use a disk check anymore.

You can upgrade to Windows 7 from an XP license, no?

http://www.computerworld.com/s...rade_path_Buy_a_new_PC

From the article: "I use the word "migrate" deliberately instead of "update" or "upgrade" because this will be a migration. If you are among the small minority using Vista, you can upgrade to 7 without any fuss or muss, so long as the move is between equivalent versions like Vista Home Premium and Windows 7 Home Premium -- or if you're jumping up, for example, to Windows 7 Ultimate.

I only wish that were the case for XP. The only way you can get from XP to Windows 7 is to do a clean install. Period. End of statement."

And "clean install" unfortunately in this case means "over Vista."

I see - but you can run a clean install with the Windows 7 Upgrade using your XP license as the prior version, right? If not, I'm SOL...along with a lot of other people.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: JLee

I see - but you can run a clean install with the Windows 7 Upgrade using your XP license as the prior version, right? If not, I'm SOL...along with a lot of other people.

that's what i want to know

ms never did send me vista in exchange for running their spyware program in the background on my computer. i still get all their spam though.

 

[Rockinacoustic]

I am almost positive you can upgrade from XP to W7. The only shortcoming is that it will be a clean install and none of your previous data will be saved.

While we're on the topic I'd like to know if you can use a W7 upgrade on the W7 beta's and RC's. Or does this require a full version?

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Rockinacoustic
I am almost positive you can upgrade from XP to W7. The only shortcoming is that it will be a clean install and none of your previous data will be saved.

While we're on the topic I'd like to know if you can use a W7 upgrade on the W7 beta's and RC's. Or does this require a full version?

That's okay with me - I prefer a clean install anyway.

I think you can upgrade from the beta/RC only if you get 7 Ultimate. I could be wrong, though.

 

[Twofootputt]

Also on the page Office2007 Ultimate for $60.

Link to Office for $60

 

[skipulrich]

Can professors or college instructors get in on this or just students?

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: skipulrich
Can professors or college instructors get in on this or just students?

i think as long as you have a .edu address, you'll be fine. im not totally sure, but i dont see why not...

 

[Mongoloid]

Wow, now even CNET is covering this deal:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1386...l?tag=TOCmoreStories.0

 

[mikeford]

UGH, college my son goes to is on the MSDNN list, but so far they don't seem to give students email accounts for some reason.

 

[F1N3ST]

Anyone order yet? I will use my sister's college e-mail, so I need to know what they do, like send a confirmation? Or what?

 

[postmortemIA]

home premium comes with media center, useful if you have TV card, or want to connect to TV
business however comes with ability to join domain, have your remote desktop server and XP mode

tough choice