Dane Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Running Win 7But went ahead and got Vista 64 Ultimate and Office 2007 Pro in theory the free subscriptions will be active when Windows 7/Office 2009 comes out, thus allowing 7 to be gotten same way I didn't think of that........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk87 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 server error?!?!?! FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.................................. so frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_ Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 server error?!?!?!FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.................................. so frustrating. The servers are probably taking it from all angles right now; best you can do is refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_I am Reptar Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I hope the survey link comes soon, I want to keep this bad boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 WHAT ABOUT THE PPL IN AUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted June 3, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 3, 2009 Can microsoft come back on everyone who downloaded ****? I only want a copy of vista x64. I have my copy from my computer but no DVD. I can just use my OEM key with it. I don't think OEM keys will work with these Retail downloads, Dane. Besides, as part of the Terms of Agreement, this software is just for evaluation purposes, not for production (read: regular use) environments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 wow some people are abusive :D it works with FF but not with ie 8 on win 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I don't think OEM keys will work with these Retail downloads, Dane. Besides, as part of the Terms of Agreement, this software is just for evaluation purposes, not for production (read: regular use) environments. I've used a Retail DVD with a OEM key (key on case), worked fine in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted June 3, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 3, 2009 Each key can be used on 10 computers or each key can only be activated 10 times before having to call MS? Each key can be used and activated on 10 different computers. You can use and activate the key on the same computer an infinite number of times. That is for Retail keys. There's an FAQ about the downloads and keys that you can read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Each key can be used and activated on 10 different computers. You can use and activate the key on the same computer an infinite number of times. That is for Retail keys. There's an FAQ about the downloads and keys that you can read. Well, if there are unlimited activations, why are people generating hundreds of keys? Seems excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 OMFG, thank you very much. Made my day, now I have 10 keys for XP. I can use XP forever! until 7 that is. And I hope this is still going for 7 becuase im gonna be even happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted June 3, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 3, 2009 I've used a Retail DVD with a OEM key (key on case), worked fine in the past. Really? Well, OK then. But Terms of Use do still apply for these types of subscriptions with Microsoft TechNet and MSDN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spy beef Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Each key can be used and activated on 10 different computers. You can use and activate the key on the same computer an infinite number of times. That is for Retail keys. There's an FAQ about the downloads and keys that you can read. Thanks for the clarification! This means I can activate Vista on 3000 computers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Has anyone gotten the 2nd survey email yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Really? Well, OK then. But Terms of Use do still apply for these types of subscriptions with Microsoft TechNet and MSDN. Indeed, but technically i've paid for the software, I just dont have the DVD. I actually have an OEM Copy of vista 32bit, and i have a new computer with x64 but no dvd for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-scratch Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well, if there are unlimited activations, why are people generating hundreds of keys? Seems excessive. true i can understand 2 or 3 keys but come on 50+ keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted June 3, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well, if there are unlimited activations, why are people generating hundreds of keys? Seems excessive. It is excessive, and stupid. The largest number of keys I've generated for one program is 4. The only reason I can think of that someone would be generating so many keys is because they plan on distributing them and selling them, which is bigtime illegal. I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft contacted someone who generated so many keys so quickly to find out what is up. When something like this is given for free, it can also be taken away for free if it's abused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 It is excessive, and stupid. The largest number of keys I've generated for one program is 4. The only reason I can think of that someone would be generating so many keys is because they plan on distributing them and selling them, which is bigtime illegal. I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft contacted someone who generated so many keys so quickly to find out what is up. When something like this is given for free, it can also be taken away for free if it's abused. I am just going to keep my year subscription and generate keys when I need them. As long is this is legit, and it appears to be so, I have no worry on losing my account unless I dont participate in the survey. So I am gust generating one for some products now and will do some more later if I need to. Kind of wonder why MS is doing this...they stand to lose a lot of money. Hope the survey results are worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_I am Reptar Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 How long did it take for your surveys to arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted June 3, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thanks for the clarification! This means I can activate Vista on 3000 computers! I would keep that information to yourself. Why would someone need enough keys to activate one OS on that many computers? Don't be surprised if Microsoft contacts you asking a similar question. If you are planning on using the software in harmony with the Terms of Use Agreement and not illegally, what is the reason for downloading so many keys? You may be giving the impression you are going to start selling licenses to others. Just something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 how is there a work around for people out of the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+devHead Subscriber² Posted June 3, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted June 3, 2009 generate keys when you need them? Why and when would you ever need to generate more than one key? He didn't say generate keys for the same application. But if he later decides to generate a key for a different program, there's nothing wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapyHamHocks Member Posted June 3, 2009 Member Share Posted June 3, 2009 Has anyone gotten the 2nd survey email yet? Second email? I haven't even gotten the first yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLiMiT06 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 This is great, I am download 32 and 64 bit of vista and 7 as well as office 2007 ultimate. This is awesome and I will be more than willing to participate in the surveys for this :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Still no email with a survey link...hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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