I found this on slickdeals. If you are a college student with a .edu email you can get cheap windows 7 home and pro.
Just so everyone knows, the Digital River downloads are FULL RETAIL copies, NOT simply upgrades!! You can use these on virgin HDDs!! [after creating an ISO DVD : use imageburn] I have verified this thru multiple installs of 32 and 64 BIT versions!!
PLEASE READ THIS WIKI! MANY QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED HERE.
TWO ways to obtain this software.....
- Call Microsoft's Store directly at 1.877.696.7786 which gets you a mailed DVD for $34.99 + local tax. Update: Shipping may have increased from $4.99 to a minimum of $14.99. YMMV. User reports found here. Err...maybe no price increase after all - be careful what you're ordering.
(Home and Pro available) (IT IS in a retail box) -Offer Available until January 3rd. Home and Pro same price. 32 and 64 bit options on the separate DVDs. Do not use a Google Voice number to call from. Microsoft will not connect to Google Voice numbers.
This is the link for tracking Microsoft Store shipments by reference (order number): http://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/reference. Be sure to add United States and your zip code.
- Ultimate Steal $29 for windows 7 pro through Digital River. http://windows7.digitalriver.com/store/mswpus/en_US/DisplayHomePage
There is currently an issue Microsoft is trying to fix with downloaded files not setting up correctly in large amount of cases. They are working on the fix, but as of right now, since the download is NOT a .ISO file, it can not be easily worked around. This only affects whos downloading the OS, not those waiting to receive the DVD containing the OS.
You MUST be a student to take advantage of this offer. This is proved by means of a valid .edu email address. There are certain schools that do not have a .edu domain, but have registered properly with digital river and Microsoft. The details of this is covered on the deal's website. You may also call Microsoft at the above number if you're not sure about your school's email.
You can choose win 7 Professional from Digital River and Microsoft store for the same price (SEE Attached below "Pro.png")
- Click where it says "Need to join your school's network domain? Click here" after you enter you are verified, and you get to the order page] -OR- Use this direct link
- The 32bit or 64bit option pertains to the download only.
- DVD Versions should contain both 32 and 64bit options on the same disc! Microsoft told me when ordering that the DVD contains BOTH Versions.
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OH well, at lease I got TechNet, and I don't care if I pay the full price for it.
