Get windows 7 now for $29.99

[djunio]

Someone from the XDA posted this, I tried it and it works. You have to an .edu email for college.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575344

notxel21 wrote
I just wanted to share with my fellow AC community that if you have a .edu email address (a student address) you qualify for the student upgrade to either Windows7 Home Premium or Professional.
I'm upgrading tonight!! :D
For more info go to: http://www.win741.com/
http://modmyi.com/images/pauldanielash/win7.jpg

**Offer expires Jan 3rd 2010 @ 12:00am CST**

[notxel21]

I merged our post since we both started threads on the same topic! :D

[djunio]

Thank you sir, you are the man lol.

[mr_strat]

I got my download link and code this morning. You'll need to use Google to see how to make an ISO, but it's not hard. The download is designed to go over the top of your existing operating system - NEVER a good idea.

[notxel21]

Best *Free* software for making an iso image would be IMGBURN (http://www.imgburn.com/)
Very easy to use and works great!

[decadeofevil]

so whos got a .edu address i can borrow???

[ahugo68]

Got it free at umsl 3 weeks ago it is amazing. Umsl is part of the msdn network so we get all microsoft products except office for free and normaly a month b4 release. Being a IS major has its perks

[djunio]

I get a discount on alot of software through my college but none of them have win 7 already, I got edu's, I downloaded 64 and 32 bit.

[mr_strat]

Note: The edu version will not accept the key they give you. It will tell you that it's for upgrading, not installing clean.

Oh well...where's that Windows Toolkit?

[STARGATE]

So...since I'm still using XP (yea, I know, old) cause I refused to take the plunge into a half baked OS like Vista. How do I get this deal?!

[hyperdroid]

I got my download link and code this morning. You'll need to use Google to see how to make an ISO, but it's not hard. The download is designed to go over the top of your existing operating system - NEVER a good idea.

When I downloaded it, it downloaded as setup1.box and setup2.box, are you saying you converted this to an iso image? I tried using imgburn but it wouldn't pick it up.

I had to do the regular installation but I chose customer over upgrade which is supposed to not be a direct update to your current OS.

[hyperdroid]

How many of you guys got your product key? I have received the confirmation email but there is no key there, nor in the order status page. I called digital river and they sent me an email with supposed key but nothing there...agghh

[kitsunisan]

So...since I'm still using XP (yea, I know, old) cause I refused to take the plunge into a half baked OS like Vista. How do I get this deal?!

You don't. Win7 cannot be upgraded from XP. Just more evilness from Redmond, you'll either buy 7 or buy Vista to upgrade.
Of course, there are other ways to get it done, but Susan would kick my butt for mentioning it.

[konzern]

hmmmm to upgrade or not to upgrade THAT is the question

[Fare]

Who actually upgrades? I tend to reformat my HDD 2 or so times a year, so doing a fresh install is no biggie...

I've been playing with the win7 RC for a few months now... ::thumbs up:: it's worth upgrading imo

[Pward87]

thank you very much for the link. So happy to get rid of vista and save some money.

[notxel21]

Note: The edu version will not accept the key they give you. It will tell you that it's for upgrading, not installing clean.

Oh well...where's that Windows Toolkit?

I did a clean install today because when I tried to upgrade it said my version of windows could not be upgraded (Windows Vista Ultimate)
So it told me to hit the back button and select Custom Install, which was a clean install which left the "Windows Old" folder on my C: drive.

Check the screenshot for the people that think you "can't have ADB access running Windows 7!" :D
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/ldrakes/Windows7withADB.png

[yihaiwuqi]

windows 7 is a very good os. i am using it now.

[Jet]

Noobie question, what about all the drivers my laptop needs? man I hate waiting for my free upgrade!

[Diviance]

I seem to recall hearing that if Microsoft finds you aren't currently a student after giving this discount they will charge you the rest of the full price for the software.

It was on consumerist, I think.

Just a thought.

[Ward]

I did a clean install today because when I tried to upgrade it said my version of windows could not be upgraded (Windows Vista Ultimate)
So it told me to hit the back button and select Custom Install, which was a clean install which left the "Windows Old" folder on my C: drive.

Check the screenshot for the people that think you "can't have ADB access running Windows 7!" :D
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/ldrakes/Windows7withADB.png

I did a full upgrade from Windows Vista Ultimate x64 to Windows 7 Ultimate x64. ADB does work fine, however; I've found (at least on 64bit) that you need to install the drivers / remove the drives for the phone in order to do fastboot.

[mikespe]

Unfortunately it doesn't work for us teachers who have .org from our district...We used to have .edu but switched 2 years ago...DAMN!

Thanks for posting this though!