Windows Feedback Program - Free MS software

[BajiRav]

We are committed to making the Windows experience better for you. A lot of our efforts focus on engaging with customers in focus groups, surveys, usability studies, and visits to customers' homes and workplaces. The Windows Feedback Program allows you to connect directly with the Windows product team using your computer. When you submit input to us, it directly influences future Microsoft products.

By participating in the program, you can help us focus our work on the features that you use most often, tell us where to simplify our software when it is too difficult, and suggest new capabilities that improve your experience. The program includes two parts: a survey feedback program and an automated feedback program.

If you've already decided you want to participate, you can enroll in the Program. This will step you through the Agreement for joining the Windows Feedback Program. After that, you will enter your personal information and answer some questions that will help us to better understand how you use your computer and what your interests are. If you choose to participate in the survey program, you will periodically be invited to take a survey. If you prefer to give us feedback in the form of data that is automatically collected on your computer and uploaded to our servers, all you need to do is opt in to our automated feedback program and download and install our software. It takes less than 2 minutes on a 56K modem, and we?ll automatically receive your feedback. Of course, we?d be thrilled if you would choose to participate in both parts of the program! Please let your friends and family members know about the program, as well.

You can use this website to sign up for one or both parts of the program, but note the following restrictions:

• Participation is currently limited to US residents of 18 years and older.
  
• You are the owner of the computer you use for this program.
  
• The automated feedback program is offered to Windows Vista and Windows XP customers only.
  
• The survey feedback program applies to all versions of Windows.
  
• Microsoft, comScore, and MarketTools employees are not eligible to participate.
  

If you are a Windows Vista or Windows XP user and decide to join and participate in both programs, we will send you a free Microsoft product when you participate in the program. Our website provides details about this offer, including the current list of product choices. Limit one gift per person. This offer is non-transferable. This offer expires on 12/31/2007, while supplies last, and is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are your sole responsibilitGetting Started

First, find out more about the available options when joining the Windows Feedback Program. This will let you know what's involved in participating in the survey or automated feedback programs so you can decide if both are right for you.

http://wfp.microsoft.com/

This is close to having spyware on your syst:p. :p Those who want, can try it out.

[Denis W. Veteran]

• Participation is currently limited to US residents of 18 years and older.
  

If it's not the age requirement, it's my current location. :pinch:

[macstorm]

So you need a free copy of Windows Vista Ultimate? Microsoft will give you a free copy if you let them snoop on you for 3 months. Infact its not just vista you can get, perhaps you?d prefer these instead ?*b> Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)*b> Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007*b> Microsoft Money Plus Premium*b> Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008*b> Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008

So where?s the catch ? well there isn?t one you just download their spying software, fill out a 15min survey and you?re good to go. Further details are available here:

http://wfp.microsoft.com/

Source: http://www.thegadgetblog.co.uk/microsoft-o...e-for-free.html

[NienorGT]

USA ONLY! :angry:

[roadgeek9]

So, how are they going to spy on you? I think I'm going to stick with XP for now.

[(Spork)]

USA ONLY! :angry:

qq

waiting on email :D

[Elagizy]

Already posted:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=606163

It's not a big deal to get your PC spywared or screw your privacy in order to get a free copy.

They should correct their link to this: http://wtf.microsoft.com/ :laugh:

[Tamilboy86]

I think this is fake.. won't try until someone confirms this is real... :p

[GhostWarrior25]

Eh, I'm fine with Vista Home Premium.

[Evolution]

they've always had this.... too bad you have to live in the states...

[Argi]

Well I installed this in a virtual PC but haven't received anything. Do we have to wait 3 months before we get a key or something?

[PricklyPoo]

Haha 'll get an old pc and install it on it and let it run for 3 months then.

[troist]

I wonder if they give you physical media or give you a serial and download link... I'd be very happy with the second option :p

[Ironman273]

I signed up but haven't gotten any e-mail :(

[whitedragon]

Haha 'll get an old pc and install it on it and let it run for 3 months then.

Ditto!

[lothodon]

i wouldn't mind money plus, but for my simple needs "essentials" would be enough and it's only 19.99, i think that's "cheaper" in the long run to be honest. that and i couldn't leave a clean install running for 3 months due to my boredom and reformatting on a monthly basis.

[fr33k]

I looked all over that site and couldn't find where it says you get free software for participating.

It's in your quote but not on the site.

[ponytail]

I looked all over that site and couldn't find where it says you get free software for participating.

It's in your quote but not on the site.

Once you actually get into the registration there is a screen where they ask you to choose your gift and provide a shipping address.

This is most of what they are offering participants I went with the Office Ultimate.

* Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

* Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007

* Microsoft Money Plus Premium

* Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008

* Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008

[Schwa83]

Once you actually get into the registration there is a screen where they ask you to choose your gift and provide a shipping address.

I just registered, confirmed my e-mail address, filled out a survey, downloaded and installed the Windows Feedback Panel, but I didn't get anything about selecting a gift etc.

When does it ask me?

[doncoyote.cl]

I live outside the US, but I want a free copy of Vista, so if anybody can PMme a personal US address, so I can join the program and that person can send me the Windows copy. Of course I pay the cost and I can compensate my helper in some way. I'm serious BTW.

Thanks in advance.

PS: PLEASE!

[Argi]

Once you actually get into the registration there is a screen where they ask you to choose your gift and provide a shipping address.

This is most of what they are offering participants I went with the Office Ultimate.

* Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

* Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007

* Microsoft Money Plus Premium

* Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008

* Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008

I dont see any of that.

The first screen is name/email. ?Once you click on the link the email it shows you the agree and the 4 checkboxes. ?Then I filled in the survey, installed the app, entered the same email address and that was it:|:|

[ponytail]

I just registered, confirmed my e-mail address, filled out a survey, downloaded and installed the Windows Feedback Panel, but I didn't get anything about selecting a gift etc.

When does it ask me?

just got an IM from a friend who sent an email asking the same thing, this is the response she got,

"Thank you for your interest in the feedback program. Due to high volume, we have reached our ?while supplies last? limit and have closed our free product incentive on 12/11/2007 at 2pm."

Guess this can be considered dead for the gift.

[Schwa83]

That Friggin' Figures. Bah

[Allan]

I wonder if they give you physical media or give you a serial and download link... I'd be very happy with the second option :p

I got tired of having an OEM disk, so I found a disk online that was "All versions" and I'm h appy with it :D

[L3thal Veteran]

Good thing I signed up for this four days ago.

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