Ultimate Steal Download After 30days

[mshepp]

I recently had to format my PC, not through choice, and lost everything including Microsoft Office 2007. I got it via the Ultimate steal and they only offer download for up to 30 days after purchase. I still have the serial so where would be the place to go and download it again?

thanks

[LoneWolfMage]

I recently had to format my PC, not through choice, and lost everything including Microsoft Office 2007. I got it via the Ultimate steal and they only offer download for up to 30 days after purchase. I still have the serial so where would be the place to go and download it again?

thanks

Littleome~

I did some checking and since its a legitimate MS offer figured it was ok to post a resolution here ..( not that it wouldn't be mind you so no offense intended at all )

from what I could gather from their FAQ i came up with this Link to re download the software that you have purchased.

Hope that Helps

~LoneWolf

** edited for clarity **

[mshepp]

Littleome~

I did some checking and since its a legitimate MS offer figured it was ok to post a resolution here ..( not that it wouldn't be mind you so no offense intended at all )

from what I could gather from their FAQ i came up with this Link to re download the software that you have purchased.

Hope that Helps

~LoneWolf

** edited for clarity **

Can only download from there within 30 days of initial purchase though :(

[Boifido]

Ahh you should have backup it up :). I don't think there is really anything leagal I can suggest, even though you own it. The only thing of questionable legality I can think of is to borrow the disk from a friend who has it(If you have one who does) and reinstall with your serial.

[NateB1]

I was able to find it via the "usual sources" - you would download the setup file, and put in your serial number. Since you bought a legal copy of it, I don't see an issue here.

[LoneWolfMage]

Can only download from there within 30 days of initial purchase though :(

Littleome~

How long has it been since you downloaded the software ???

There are other options for support as well. Depending on how long its been since you downloaded.

~LoneWolf

[Veedems Veteran]

I was able to find it via the "usual sources" - you would download the setup file, and put in your serial number. Since you bought a legal copy of it, I don't see an issue here.

Downloading it via illegal means, whether you own a license or not, is still illegal. Read up on copyright laws regarding distribution.

[NateB1]

Downloading it via illegal means, whether you own a license or not, is still illegal. Read up on copyright laws regarding distribution.

My bad. For some reason I thought it was a gray area - I've done this in the past when, for example, my XP CD became unreadable. Oh well.

However, I did find a fully legal solution (I think!). If you log in to your account, under the "trial" tab, there should be an option to download the trial. Download the trial and put in your serial number when prompted.

Here is the official link to the trial:

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/ms...7/X12-30307.exe

[+Warwagon MVC]

whether you own a license or not, is still illegal. Read up on copyright laws regarding distribution.

So is removing the tag off your mattress. :punk:

[PinkShirtGuy]

So is removing the tag off your mattress. :punk:

I think that's just the seller, the person that buys it can.

[Shane2]

Downloading it via illegal means, whether you own a license or not, is still illegal. Read up on copyright laws regarding distribution.

Technically that is not actually true. The people committing the illegal act are the people distributing the software illegally. If you own the software legitimately you are entitled to 1 backup copy for personal use, you only commit an offence if you use it unlicensed. The question you have to ask yourself is, what are the odds of MS suing you for torrenting an XP iso when you own a license for the product (assuming you only used the torrented version on the machine you licensed it for, and used your legit key for the install, and follow the correct activation method).

Obviously, I know Neowin is not allowed to aid in distribution, but there is no need to scare the poor guy when he is not going to get sued. For the record there is also nothing in the product's EULA stating that you cannot install a legally licensed key onto an illegally acquired disk.

[+Warwagon MVC]

Exactly. If you OWN and paid GOOD money for the serial. Then you loose the install disk. Then for gosh sakes just download it online, I say if it activates (using the standard method) its legal

[NateB1]

Exactly. If you OWN and paid GOOD money for the serial. Then you loose the install disk. Then for gosh sakes just download it online, I say if it activates (using the standard method) its legal

See, that's what I thought. I've done this numerous times with my legally purchased software. I highly doubt anyone would get in trouble for doing this.

[compgenius2003]

Hey, my suggestion would be to just download the Office 2007 trial and enter your key instead of the trial key. If that doesn?t work call or email them, they should help you out.

[4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran]

I think the only legal thing really is to contact Microsoft and get replacement media or a download link they give you (if they will do that). :yes:

[goji]

I think that's just the seller, the person that buys it can.

Correct. Once the consumer has and owns the product, then you can do with as you wish.

On T.: In a previous thread, someone posted a legit link from the MS website where you could dld the full ultimate version of Office 07. Downloaded it, and installed it of course without a key so it installed as trial ware. Glad I did it over buying it :p

[gigapixels Veteran]

Have you tried contacting Microsoft? That would be the first thing I'd do.

[theyarecomingforyou]

The problem with downloading software that you own a licence to is that you also upload it to people that do not, making it illegal. However, if you own a legitimate licence I would say that it is fair to aquire the software by any means because you can demonstrate to Microsoft if questioned that you own it - although not stictly legal, like backing up CDs, it is fair use with no malicious intent.

[neufuse Veteran]

Just download the trial version and use your cd key....

[+BeLGaRaTh Subscriber¹]

Didn't you also receive a copy on DVD? I know I did when I ordered it a while back, or did you just opt for the 12mth licence?

[Veedems Veteran]

Exactly. If you OWN and paid GOOD money for the serial. Then you loose the install disk. Then for gosh sakes just download it online, I say if it activates (using the standard method) its legal

Knowingly partaking in an illegal transfer of copyrighted material is, as one would guess, illegal. If you lose something that you paid for, then you must contact the vendor for legal replacement options. I believe MS offers inexpensive replacement discs.

[Boeing 787]

Download it right from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en

[NateB1]

Download it right from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en

Except that is for the Enterprise trial. He is looking for the Ultimate trial. I provided a legit link for the trial a few posts up.

[+Warwagon MVC]

See, that's what I thought. I've done this numerous times with my legally purchased software. I highly doubt anyone would get in trouble for doing this.

yep, I say go for it.

[Neo-Phi]

Ya as it was said before....download the trial version and use your cd key....

[ANova]

Knowingly partaking in an illegal transfer of copyrighted material is, as one would guess, illegal. If you lose something that you paid for, then you must contact the vendor for legal replacement options. I believe MS offers inexpensive replacement discs.

It was my understanding that Microsoft doesn't care if you download the software "legally" or not, as long as you pay for a license.