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

[Knife Party]

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.

oh get off your high horse will you....he can simply download the trial version office 2007 ultimate and then validate it with his legit key......your advice is nonsense.....why would you want to spend countless hours trying to fix something that is so simple ?

[4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran]

Not to run it into the ground, but surely the easiest thing to do is contact Microsoft first? That way you know you're getting a legit download or CD and one that matches your serial number. Anything else seems iffy in a legal sense. :rolleyes:

[neufuse Veteran]

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.

It's been my understand for quite some time now that microsoft does not allow you to download software from anyone but themselves legal or not. Even trial software has to come directly from their server or a server they licensed distribute it. You can not just go download a office torrent and use your cd key... sounds alright... but they, if they catch you downloading it, will send you an infringement letter and possibly your ISP also to have you disconnected from the internet... they take it more seriously then you may think... just look at autopatcher's fiasco a couple months ago

[NateB1]

It's been my understand for quite some time now that microsoft does not allow you to download software from anyone but themselves legal or not. Even trial software has to come directly from their server or a server they licensed distribute it. You can not just go download a office torrent and use your cd key... sounds alright... but they, if they catch you downloading it, will send you an infringement letter and possibly your ISP also to have you disconnected from the internet... they take it more seriously then you may think... just look at autopatcher's fiasco a couple months ago

I highly, highly doubt Microsoft spends resources tracking down Bittorrent seeds like the RIAA. It would be a huge waste of time and money. They spend their resources eliminating piracy via activation and other similar methods. The authors of Autopatcher were notified because they were a large group that was developing Autopatcher. If Autopatcher was a one-man thing, with only 5 people max downloading the software, I don't think Microsoft would have cracked down on it.

As far as being 100% legal, yes, the only way to do it is to download the file from Microsoft's servers.

[JonathanVP]

got mine...just donwload it and burn to dvd

[Veedems Veteran]

oh get off your high horse will you....he can simply download the trial version office 2007 ultimate and then validate it with his legit key......your advice is nonsense.....why would you want to spend countless hours trying to fix something that is so simple ?

High horse? Because I have an understanding of basic laws? How about you get off your milk crate, instead.

[neufuse Veteran]

I highly, highly doubt Microsoft spends resources tracking down Bittorrent seeds like the RIAA. It would be a huge waste of time and money. They spend their resources eliminating piracy via activation and other similar methods. The authors of Autopatcher were notified because they were a large group that was developing Autopatcher. If Autopatcher was a one-man thing, with only 5 people max downloading the software, I don't think Microsoft would have cracked down on it.

As far as being 100% legal, yes, the only way to do it is to download the file from Microsoft's servers.

Wana bet? they have an entire department devoted to that!

[ANova]

It's been my understand for quite some time now that microsoft does not allow you to download software from anyone but themselves legal or not. Even trial software has to come directly from their server or a server they licensed distribute it. You can not just go download a office torrent and use your cd key... sounds alright... but they, if they catch you downloading it, will send you an infringement letter and possibly your ISP also to have you disconnected from the internet... they take it more seriously then you may think... just look at autopatcher's fiasco a couple months ago

Ah but Microsoft has repeatedly said you are paying for the license, not the software. Besides, if you paid for the key and it's for personal use MS cannot do a thing about it. An infringement letter and resulting disconnection would be grounds for a lawsuit.

[neufuse Veteran]

Ah but Microsoft has repeatedly said you are paying for the license, not the software. Besides, if you paid for the key and it's for personal use MS cannot do a thing about it. An infringement letter and resulting disconnection would be grounds for a lawsuit.

Not really, they could come back and say you where promoting piracy by distribution of the software... they have all kinds of tricks up their sleves

[ANova]

Not really, they could come back and say you where promoting piracy by distribution of the software... they have all kinds of tricks up their sleves

Such an argument would be contrary to their license claims, making them look foolish in court. That also depends on what kind of distribution method you use to get it. Getting it through IRC, directconnect or a newsgroup would not amount to distribution, only downloading.

[mshepp]

Im going with what some of you say and downloading the trial edition, enterprise edition that is so i assume this will work with an ultimate key?

thanks all who replied

[Bgnn32]

Ah but Microsoft has repeatedly said you are paying for the license, not the software. Besides, if you paid for the key and it's for personal use MS cannot do a thing about it. An infringement letter and resulting disconnection would be grounds for a lawsuit.

Couldn't be more wrong, it is illegal to obtain the software anywhere but from Microsoft.

[mshepp]

I have just installed the Enterprise edition and cant activate it online, says it has been activated its maximum number of times which seems to be once seeing as i have only installed it once ever. Anyway its one of those telephone jobs with the stupidly long numbers lol.

[+Warwagon MVC]

I have just installed the Enterprise edition and cant activate it online, says it has been activated its maximum number of times which seems to be once seeing as i have only installed it once ever. Anyway its one of those telephone jobs with the stupidly long numbers lol.

Yep, that the telephone activation always work. Just remember you can punch the numbers in with the keypad on the phone to. You don't have to speak them all.

[4CxbqFxVnstmA Veteran]

No offence guys but I like twice had problems with legit software from MS. First thing I did was ring them up. They sorted it straight away both times, end of problem. For the rubbish they put their legit users through, they do actually want the software to work for them. :D

[primexx]

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

That's correct, but there's just one little problem... the consumer never owns the product. :pinch:

[ANova]

Couldn't be more wrong, it is illegal to obtain the software anywhere but from Microsoft.

Why, because Microsoft says so? Doesn't mean a judge would agree.

[Eric 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:

This is the best option. :) Contact Microsoft Fulfillment if that site sold it via Academic Licensing, or you can try this Knowledge Base article on replacing your Office media: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302822

[mshepp]

Yep, that the telephone activation always work. Just remember you can punch the numbers in with the keypad on the phone to. You don't have to speak them all.

You dont have to speak to them? whenever i have done it before with operating systems they speak to me and ask me why i need to reactivate before supplying me with a number to type in.

Anyway i e-mailed Microsoft and this is this is the response i got (i replied asking whether i would be given the same serial because in which case i'll just phone them up)

Thank you for contacting the Ultimate Steal online store.

All download products purchased through the Ultimate Steal online store

have a 30 days-day window from the order date in which you can complete

a download. In the event the download file needs to be accessed after 30

days days, you have the option to purchase a Backup DVD for the

downloadable software.

Please go to the following website to purchase Backup DVD:

http://store.digitalriver.com/servlet/Prom...promoID.3496000 (it

might not work currently due to some technical issues but we are working

on it so please be patient).

Please note that this link will send you directly to the shopping

basket. There is no other website where you can purchase a backup DVD

for your product.

The standard order arrival time is 21-28 business days as your backup

DVD will be delivered from the USA. If you do not receive the Backup DVD

within that time, please contact us.

[mshepp]

This is an update so that anyone having the same problem and comes accross this post knows what to do.

You can download your copy of Office Ultimate 2007 via the Ultimate Steals websites trial ultimate edition which can be found here https://store.digitalriver.com/servlet/Cont...p;SiteID=msshuk Note: you will have to login first.

Once you have downloaded the trial edition it will prompt for your serial number, if you have lost that you can also find that through the link i just posted. As mentioned in previous posts downloading the Enterprise version and using your serial will not work and will prompt for you to call them up for validation.

If like me you e-mail Microsoft they will try to get you to buy a backup DVD (see above) despite the fact you can download it for free.

[Ffperson]

These are the direct links to the files from digitalriver/microsoft (digitalriver is the company microsoft uses to distribute the software) if you need to download microsoft office 2007 ultimate from ultimate steal deal after the 30 days are up.

Office 2007 Ultimate 502 MB

download

Accounting Express 2007 and Business Contact Manager for Outlook 2007 addon 385MB

download

I lost my setup files, and many "other" sources are virus ridden.

[Minimoose]

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.

You would only be uploading if you use a torrent though, rather than other ways of filesharing.

[Pharos]

Is it "illegal" to download it off a torrent? Yes. Is it immoral? NO. You legally own the license! I fail to understand why some people go like "OH MY GOD DON'T DO IT, YOU'RE GOING TO GET SUED BY MICROSOFT, YOU THIEF, PIRATE". Just use your common sense, download the damn thing and be done with it. Jesus :D

[kilroythesupreme]

Is it "illegal" to download it off a torrent? Yes. Is it immoral? NO. You legally own the license! I fail to understand why some people go like "OH MY GOD DON'T DO IT, YOU'RE GOING TO GET SUED BY MICROSOFT, YOU THIEF, PIRATE". Just use your common sense, download the damn thing and be done with it. Jesus :D

I found a far simplier way. Go to http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/...ft-Office.shtml and download the Office trial. When it asks for a key, just use the one from the ultimate steal.