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primesuspect
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18 Sep 2009, 5:59pm

Student pricing for Windows 7 set at $29.99

Student pricing for Windows 7 set at $29.99
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Gnome Queen
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18 Sep 2009, 6:45pm
alskjdlkjfsd, Of course, I just HAD to graduate four months ago.
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MAGIC
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18 Sep 2009, 6:57pm
hopefully they will ad GVSU to that list.
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Winfrey
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18 Sep 2009, 6:57pm
Oh balls where is my school? Cheap windows 7 plz yes?
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primesuspect
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18 Sep 2009, 7:00pm
I am still technically a student at Macomb Community College
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WagsFTW
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18 Sep 2009, 7:00pm
I asked for them to add Wayne State.

Even though I already pre-ordered Windows 7... Maybe I could let my parents use it or something.
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primesuspect
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18 Sep 2009, 7:01pm
I want a girl with a mind like a diamond
I want a girl who knows what's best
I want a girl with shoes that cut
And eyes that burn like cigarettes

I want a girl who preorders Windows 7
Who's fast and thorough
And sharp as a tack
She's playing with her jewelry
She's putting up her hair
She's touring the facility
And picking up slack

I want a girl with a short skirt and a lonnnng jacket......
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WagsFTW
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18 Sep 2009, 7:16pm
Magic, ask that they add GVSU to their list. You have to request it.
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Brendan
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18 Sep 2009, 7:48pm
So the list that was dug for is for colleges that don't have a .edu email. SO, if you have your email ends in .edu you can get it. I just did it myself
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MAGIC
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18 Sep 2009, 8:13pm
already did
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pigflipper
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18 Sep 2009, 9:41pm
Neither TCC (the community college I attend now) nor FSU (which I will be attending in the spring) are listed. I did submit TCC for consideration though, so hopefully I can get this.
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Ben
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18 Sep 2009, 10:16pm
It says that you need either a valid .edu e-mail address or attend one of the schools listed just FYI.
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branmyson
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18 Sep 2009, 10:23pm
As Ben said, as long as you have a valid .edu e-mail address that should also work. The list of schools are only those who are in addition to the .edu schools.
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18 Sep 2009, 10:40pm
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade
Upgrade
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade

Windows 7 —
Too sweet to pass up.

It doesn’t get better than this - Windows 7 Home Premium for only $29.99 USD. With Windows 7 Home Premium, your PC becomes your entertainment hub. Kick back and enjoy your favorite TV shows, photos, videos, and music. And when it’s time to get some work done, new features help you cruise through your PC like a pro.


Where is this Pro version you speak of?
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$29.99

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Release Date: 10/22/2009
Note: If you're not upgrading from Windows Vista Home Premium, you may need to perform a custom installation. Please visit this link to learn more-click here.
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Trumandrummer
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18 Sep 2009, 10:46pm
Man. Nobody ever has my school on their list.
Even when I am applying for student loans and stuff, half the time my school is not on the lists. My school is a crap hole. (Wayne county community college)

Either way, I filled out the info to try and get it.
I did not have a school email address so instead they asked for a scanned picture of a school ID, a class schedule or payment proof. I sent my class schedule. Hopefully I get it....
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primesuspect
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18 Sep 2009, 10:55pm
Edited to reflect that. Thank you!
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Leonardo
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18 Sep 2009, 11:12pm
I just HAD to graduate four months ago
At least there's that!
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primesuspect
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18 Sep 2009, 11:51pm
Quoted from the FAQ:

Which edition of Windows 7 can I purchase?

This offer applies to the Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional editions. You can compare these editions and learn more here.

How many copies of Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional can I order?

Eligible students are allowed to purchase one copy of either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional from the online store.

Which edition of Windows is right for me? Should I get Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional?

Windows 7 Home Premium is perfect for anyone looking for a great media experience and a PC that allows them to get their work done. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to enjoy and share your favorite TV shows, photos, videos, and music. You can also quickly cut through the clutter on your desktop with new features like Shake and Peek. And you can easily make your PC your own by personalizing your themes, gadgets and desktop backgrounds.

If your school requires Domain Join, then you might want to consider Windows 7 Professional, which will let you connect to your school network so you can take advantage of features like HomeGroup and Remote Media Streaming. Through this offer, you can also get Windows 7 Professional for $29.99.
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Snarkasm
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19 Sep 2009, 12:05am
Damn, my utexas email doesn't appear to forward to my gmail anymore.
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jared
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19 Sep 2009, 1:31am
This is great.

I'm not sure how other schools work, but Texas A&M lets you use your school .edu e-mail after you graduate.

So even though I've graduated I'll definitely pick up a copy. This is just too good to pass up.

The problem is I don't have a legit XP license to upgrade from (I'm almost 100% OSX) - so it might not even be worth the $30. Buying XP then buying the upgrade vs just buying a full version of Win7. Hmmmm.

* jared shrugs
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Winfrey
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19 Sep 2009, 2:34am
Same boat as me Jared. I am currently in "Wait and see mode"
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fatcat
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19 Sep 2009, 3:00am
Jared, I have a couple legit WindowsXP sp0 keys if you wanna hook me up with Windows 7 for $30
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Crazy Joe
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19 Sep 2009, 3:15am
It says in the terms and conditions that MS could contact you for enrollment verification and if you cannot provide it you will be liable for the difference between the ammount paid and the retail price of the software. Not saying that MS would do this for every student, but just putting it out there.
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NiGHTS
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19 Sep 2009, 3:49am
I've read the install-w/o-activation-then-'upgrade' tactic might work.
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_k_
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20 Sep 2009, 3:25pm
Everything I have been reading is saying that if you have XP or Win7 RC you cannot upgrade with files in place like Vista versions will but it requires a fresh install so you need to migrate data around to save it.
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fatcat
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20 Sep 2009, 4:24pm
Fresh install is the only way to do a new OS.
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21 Sep 2009, 4:12am
Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting the Windows 7 Offer online store.

We understand that you are inquiring about installing Windows 7 to a
computer which does not have a current Operating System installed.

This is a full version of Windows 7 so can install it to a computer
which does not have an Operating System installed.

And if you are EE or CS or other computer degree person you might want to check here http://www.msdnaa.net/search/SchoolSearchUS.aspx because I am downloading win7 Pro for free right now!
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ardichoke
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21 Sep 2009, 4:39am
Hmm, all you need is a valid .edu address you say? I have one of those despite the fact I graduated nearly 2 years ago now. I wonder....
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Snarkasm
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21 Sep 2009, 4:40am
You have to have access to your valid .edu account as well.
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ardichoke
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22 Sep 2009, 2:05am
I do have access to it. My University started letting students keep their email accounts for life if they signed up for the alumni newsletter and whatnot.
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Annes
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22 Sep 2009, 2:36am
Balls.
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22 Sep 2009, 6:26am
Do you think MS will check to see if students are still enrolled? I graduated this year and my .edu addy still works so I was able to get get the link, but the clause about having to pay the difference if they check for proof of enrollment and you don't have any has me a little worried...

I do still have my student ID though, if they accept that.
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jemswhite
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22 Sep 2009, 12:15pm
Sorry PrimeSuspect,
I had purchased the laptop from eBay and they had given me the licence version of Windows 7 along with it. Anyways good price for Windows 7.
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Dadvuda
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23 Sep 2009, 5:33am
What about senior citizens, I bought a Notebook with Vista and was physically robbed by Microsoft of time. Time is a precious gift to the old, but Vista is so damn slow it wastes 50% of our allotted time. Bill Gates and his boys should do a very special deal for seniors everywhere who were conned with Vista.
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15 Oct 2009, 9:21pm
This is rediculous they wont let you request it for highschools, they only allow you to request Microsoft office 2007 ultimate and get that for $60-70 FAIL
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Thrax
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15 Oct 2009, 9:23pm
That's because minors usually have mommy and daddy pay for things, whereas college students are typically on the hook with loans and/or summer funds.
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23 Oct 2009, 7:36pm
This is so awesome. Downloading the professional version right now.
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danball1976
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25 Oct 2009, 4:51pm
If only I could remember my edu e-mail address... Besides, the college I was attending isn't listed.
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Crazy Joe
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25 Oct 2009, 4:56pm
If you have a .edu email account it doesn't matter what college you attended. The list is only if you don't have an .edu account, but attend one of those schools...
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25 Oct 2009, 5:12pm
Quoting Crazy Joe
If you have a .edu email account it doesn't matter what college you attended. The list is only if you don't have an .edu account, but attend one of those schools...
Yes, I am aware, but I remember my user account name, but not the trailing @college name.net/org/edu (West Texas A&M University)

I still have my login info for the school, I can check that when I get home.
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Crazy Joe
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25 Oct 2009, 6:04pm
It should be @wtamu.edu
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danball1976
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26 Oct 2009, 1:04am
I should try that.

--EDIT--
It was @mail.wtamu.edu However considering that I haven't been registered to go to school at this college since Summer 2005, I am not able to log in (which I pretty much I knew I wasn't going to be able to, I was hoping the website was only checking to see if you had a .edu mail to be eligible), so all I got from the link to get Windows 7 was telling me to check my e-mail for the link to the store. Oh Well.
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danball1976 edited : 26 Oct 2009 at 1:18am .
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When I downloaded the student upgrade version last week, it was a pain in the ass. You had to download three files from a proprietary download manager, and then run a program to expand those into an image. The thing is, the expansion program would throw an error when it was finished, leading you to believe that it didn't work. On top of that, what it expanded was the file structure of the DVD, not a burnable ISO. It was a pain to get started, but I found some guides and got it to work.

Thankfully, they've fixed it, and you can directly download the ISO now.
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danball1976
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3 Nov 2009, 4:32am
Is that a smart thing to make the ISO available like that?
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Thrax
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3 Nov 2009, 4:36am
It's useless without a key.
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danball1976
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3 Nov 2009, 4:37am
Quoting Thrax
It's useless without a key.
Yeah, I saw that... *pouts*
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