sid_donnydarko
Disciple
Planning on an OS upgrade?
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Considering Windows 7 ?!?!
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Here's how it works. At first even i was skeptical but it actually works!
Proof:
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From RedFlagDeals
[Comp] ACM.org MSDNAA Access for 19$US (Windows 7, XP, Vista, more...) *Free calculator* - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
Thanks to Traian2003
Free MSDNAA Access for all IEEE Student Members - 275 Programs /inc Windows 7, Vista, and XP Pro - No Classes Needed
Thanks to FireWalker777 for the additional info....
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Considering Windows 7 ?!?!
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Here's how it works. At first even i was skeptical but it actually works!
Proof:
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From RedFlagDeals
[Comp] ACM.org MSDNAA Access for 19$US (Windows 7, XP, Vista, more...) *Free calculator* - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
Thanks to Traian2003
From SlickDeals ForumsTraian2003 said:So if anyone is interested in getting access to the MSDNAA website this is the cheapest route. You get two copies of Windows 7, plus all the other software available. Posted below.
ACM signup provides TWO licenses (2 English).
you can join ACM for $ 19 for a 1year membership with MSDN AA software access (same software)
Use this form and get a free calculator (while supplies last):
https://campus.acm.org/public/QJStuW...m_type=Student
ACM Quick Join Student Application Form: Add Publications --- original student membership form --- $ 19
- sign up and ACM will send you log-in information
- then you will have to wait till ACM lets you opt-in for MSDNAA membership --- it will take approx. 1 to 2 days --- to check if you can "opt-in", log in to "MyACM" and under the "My Services" tab you will find a light blue box saying "Access ACM’s Student Academic Initiative (SAI) Programs: Developer Academic Alliance (formerly MSDN AA), Sun Academic Initiative, and CA Academic Initiative" --- click on "Developer Academic Alliance" link in this box and if ACM has already processed your payment, you will be able to "opt-in" (however, you do not have to wait for the payment processed email ACM will sent you)
- once you "opt-in", MSDNAA will send you their log-in info within 24 hours (check your junk mail folder - my email was buried in junk)
- once you got your MSDNAA login info, you will be able to log-in here https://msdn01.e-academy.com/elms/Se...spx?campus=ACM and download your software
ACM Quick Join Student Application Form: Add Publications
Click on ACM Student Membership Online Form
USERS REPORTING THE MSDN AA EMAILS GOING TO THEIR SPAM/TRASH BOXES SO CHECK THERE!
FAQ:
Q. Can students keep these tools after they graduate?
A. Yes, this license is perpetual and nontransferable. You don’t have to uninstall the tools, but the stipulation of “academic use only†does not change. From MSDN AA Website (thanks to: i6s1)
Q: How long does it take to receive the log-on details?
A: 1-2 days.
Q: Do you have to be a student to signup?
A: Technically, yes, but they don't ask for credentials.
Q: How many Windows 7 licenses do you get?
A: Four... two (Eng/Fre)for the x86 and two (Eng/Fre) for x64. But users are reporting that the keys are interchangeable.
Q: Where's Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint? Will they be available?
A: Probably not.
Free MSDNAA Access for all IEEE Student Members - 275 Programs /inc Windows 7, Vista, and XP Pro - No Classes Needed
Thanks to FireWalker777 for the additional info....
FireWalker777 said:Upgrade instructions:
For experienced users, this has been reported to work, to upgrade your system without losing your programs/settings (thanks to: Netcruzer and BobSagget). Don't forget a fresh install is always the best way for reliability and speed.
- Download the Win7 iso file.
- Use MagicISO/PowerISO and erase the file ei.cfg
- Then you will get a OS selection screen which you can pick
- Upgrade to your required OS but do not enter the key (see the table below)
- Once installed, use the Windows upgrade tool and insert your Win 7 Pro key.
For example, a Windows Vista Home Premium will upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium (without entering the key) and then use the upgrade tool in Win 7 to enter the Pro key.
DON'T FORGET TO BACKUP JUST IN CASE THIS FAILS!!
All license keys are only tied to the edition (i.e. Professional, Ultimate, etc.) and NOT the architecture NOR the language. Therefore a 64-bit (x64) key will activate on a 32-bit (x86) install and vice versa provided they are of the same editions. A French Key will activate an English install.
Each license key will only active ONE computer.
This means that (for IEEE), you can use the x64 French key to activate a computer installed using an x86(or x64) English ISO, or vice versa
These keys are a little different from the RETAIL keys you get in October
-- You are supposed to be using these licenses for educational use
-- You might have difficulty reactivating these licenses on the same computer after upgrading some hardware. You should be able to call Microsoft(Windows will give you a phone number if this happens) up to get a reactivation code