Microsoft Tech Net Subscribers Club - Page 13

Mussels · Sep 5, 2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurijan

Some newbie questions:

If i buy a Technet subscription how long is is valid and how many legal OSes can i download for my own use and use of potential customers if I start doing PC-repair home-calls for private persons who don't have a legit licence?
And can I sell the licenced OSes from Technet?

1 year. keys last forever.

you can download 9 billion copies, i suggest one ISO per version and save it :P

as for keys, you get 10 keys for each version - home premium, pro, ultimate, etc

you cant sell them, so you cant use them for customers. they're meant for use personally, or within your own small business.

DanishDevil · Sep 6, 2010, 12:55 AM

Potential customers: None. They are for YOUR use only, and you can NOT sell them, or give them away.

All OSes downloaded are valid for life. You get 10 copies for YOURSELF, and nobody else.

Edit: Next page reply fhail.

qubit · Sep 7, 2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanishDevil

All OSes downloaded are valid for life. You get 10 copies for YOURSELF, and nobody else.

It's funny about the number of copies. My Technet sub has expired now and someone told me that before it expired, I could Microsoft and get additional keys for nothing.

When I called Microsoft customer services, they asked me why would I want more keys, as each one can be installed on 10 machines! I swear I'm not making this up.

In support of what he said, I had already tried using the same key for Windows 7 Ultimate on several computers and it just activated over the internet without batting an eyelid. I'm guessing then, that after 10 internet activations, it would start rejecting further ones and require a phone activation?

Finally, I must say the customer support I've had from Microsoft's German support centre on the few occasions I've had to call about the sub has been excellent. Very short waiting times to answer and no long telephone menus. Nice.

And I'll +1 DanishDevil that one is not allowed to sell or give away copies of the software or the keys. Personal use only, in a test environment.

DanishDevil · Sep 7, 2010, 12:35 AM

Whaaaaaa?

qubit · Sep 7, 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanishDevil

Whaaaaaa?

Assuming that was directed at me - try it!

I'd be interested if when you call them, they say the same thing.

Try activating the same key on two computers and you'll see it works without a hitch.

stinger608 · Sep 28, 2010, 01:07 AM

Some sad news for future Technet subscribers!

Paul Lilly over at Maximum PC reported today that Microsoft has cut the subscription keys for all the products from 10 down to 5! This is for the Technet Pro subscriptions, however the Technet standard dropped the keys down to two

Quote:

According to reports, Microsoft has quietly cut the number of product keys it hands out to TechNet subscribers from 10 to a maximum of five. Because this happened on the down low, some subscribers were caught off guard, including some of Microsoft's own employees, some of which told customers it was a bug in the system.

Read the whole article here.

Cold Storm · Sep 28, 2010, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinger608

Some sad news for future Technet subscribers!

Paul Lilly over at Maximum PC reported today that Microsoft has cut the subscription keys for all the products from 10 down to 5! This is for the Technet Pro subscriptions, however the Technet standard dropped the keys down to two

Read the whole article here.

Yeah, when I got my sign-up it was set at 2... Thought I could get my house computers on Ultimate.. guess It'll have to be updated next year.

95Viper · Sep 28, 2010, 02:22 AM

Story @ MaximumPC: "Shh, Microsoft withholds TechNet Product Keys on the Down Low"

Seems they have changed TechNet some...
Standard sub gets 2 keys(can be used on up to 10 computers, so 2 keys * 10 = 20 computers)
Professional sub gets 5 keys( so, 5*10=50)

And, there are a couple of other changes.

Have you noticed the price changes and what the available software downloads are.
I never used the free help from MS, but some of the stuff that was available, now, has to be purchased on the higher priced professional tier.

Edit:

For full product titles included in each subscription please download the comparison sheet.

DanishDevil · Sep 28, 2010, 02:35 AM

Lamesauce. I guess they decided to cut back once they realized that the enthusiast community got a hold of it.

Not to mention that they called my cell about 3 times a day for 2 weeks straight when my subscription expired, and most of the time when I would pick up it would just be music, then I would be hung up on. I finally got a hold of somebody and chewed him out. No calls since.

stinger608 · Sep 28, 2010, 03:11 AM

You don't have your subscription anymore Danish?

Frick · Feb 1, 2011, 10:03 AM

I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these. Then I can play around with Server 2008 and Exchange as well. if one license can be used for 10 computers it's still a good deal. Hmm. Thinking thinking.

And the stuff that's not included in Standard makes no difference to me.

qubit · Feb 1, 2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frick

I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these. Then I can play around with Server 2008 and Exchange as well. if one license can be used for 10 computers it's still a good deal. Hmm. Thinking thinking.

And the stuff that's not included in Standard makes no difference to me.

For a server OS, it's even better: you are not limited to 10 installs! You get one key and can install it as many times as you like. It's called a Multiple Activation Key (MAK).

garyinhere · Feb 5, 2011, 03:26 PM

So I'm getting a subscription but need a promo code or coupon... all of them in the OP are invalid and the codes in the linked website are invalid. HELP

t_ski · Feb 5, 2011, 03:38 PM

I found mine with some google searches

garyinhere · Feb 5, 2011, 03:43 PM

couldn't find any with google thought someone would know a good one?

Paulieg · Feb 5, 2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinhere

couldn't find any with google thought someone would know a good one?

http://www.provantage.com/microsoft-...1~7MSTE00X.htm

garyinhere · Feb 5, 2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulieg

http://www.provantage.com/microsoft-...1~7MSTE00X.htm

It's saying avg processing time is 24 business days? Did you buy this from here?

Paulieg · Feb 5, 2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinhere

It's saying avg processing time is 24 business days? Did you buy this from here?

Nope. You might want to call them.

garyinhere · Feb 5, 2011, 04:08 PM

yea kinda need it right away but thanks!

Paulieg · Feb 5, 2011, 04:11 PM

http://www.nextdaypc.com/main/produc...inid=ND0130014

garyinhere · Feb 5, 2011, 04:14 PM

It says ground shipping and I jst need a key right? Plus that one says for 2010

Sorry for being "picky" but i jst need a coupon code for the technet site. I prefer buying it from Microsoft directly

stinger608 · Feb 5, 2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinhere

It says ground shipping and I jst need a key right? Plus that one says for 2010

Sorry for being "picky" but i jst need a coupon code for the technet site. I prefer buying it from Microsoft directly

Try this one Gary

It was working as of 01/28/2011 according to what I have found out man.

TNITQ413

garyinhere · Feb 5, 2011, 07:45 PM

Thanks man but not working... I've tried google and bing and about 100 codes now

stinger608 · Feb 5, 2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyinhere

Thanks man but not working... I've tried google and bing and about 100 codes now

yep I just tried it too see, and your right!!! damn I will be looking to get a sub in about 2 or 3 weeks!

we need codes guys!!!

garyinhere · Feb 6, 2011, 04:16 PM

I needs the code help please!!!

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Sep 6, 2010, 12:55 AM	#302
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Sep 7, 2010, 12:35 AM	#304
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Sep 28, 2010, 02:22 AM	#308
95Viper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: στο άλφα έως ωμέγα Posts: 3,839 (2.28/day) Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 1,416 Times in 1,115 Posts System Specs	Story @ MaximumPC: "Shh, Microsoft withholds TechNet Product Keys on the Down Low" Seems they have changed TechNet some... Standard sub gets 2 keys(can be used on up to 10 computers, so 2 keys * 10 = 20 computers) Professional sub gets 5 keys( so, 510=50) And, there are a couple of other changes. Have you noticed the price changes and what the available software downloads are. I never used the free help from MS, but some of the stuff that was available, now, has to be purchased on the higher priced professional tier. Edit: For full product titles included in each subscription please download the comparison sheet. Last edited by 95Viper; Sep 28, 2010 at 02:37 AM.*

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Sep 28, 2010, 02:35 AM	#309
DanishDevil Eligible for custom title Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,631 (3.10/day) Thanks: 1,361 Thanked 2,018 Times in 1,585 Posts System Specs	Lamesauce. I guess they decided to cut back once they realized that the enthusiast community got a hold of it. Not to mention that they called my cell about 3 times a day for 2 weeks straight when my subscription expired, and most of the time when I would pick up it would just be music, then I would be hung up on. I finally got a hold of somebody and chewed him out. No calls since. __________________ [B/S/T: FS/FT Cisco VPN Gigabit Routers \| WTB] [Logitech Z-5500 Digital Soundroom \| The TPU Darkroom \| The TPU Zune Social \| Tech Net Subscribers Club]

Sep 28, 2010, 03:11 AM	#310
stinger608 Eligible for custom title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 5,477 (3.31/day) Thanks: 7,847 Thanked 2,528 Times in 1,775 Posts System Specs	You don't have your subscription anymore Danish? __________________ #3 Forever A Fan! Just Because I Don't Care Doesn't Mean I Don't Understand My HeatWare Check our team Status on Free-DC

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Feb 5, 2011, 03:26 PM	#313
garyinhere Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: I'm roomates with Corey Feldman Posts: 1,253 (1.03/day) Thanks: 926 Thanked 785 Times in 446 Posts System Specs	So I'm getting a subscription but need a promo code or coupon... all of them in the OP are invalid and the codes in the linked website are invalid. HELP __________________ "We can do no great things, only small things with great love" ~Mother Theresa “I was offered pay and turned it down, so I can always claim I won't be bought.” -cadaveca “If AMD wants me to do a FX review, they need to send me a chip. I don't exactly work for free.” -cadaveca

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Feb 5, 2011, 03:38 PM	#314
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Feb 5, 2011, 03:43 PM	#315
garyinhere Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: I'm roomates with Corey Feldman Posts: 1,253 (1.03/day) Thanks: 926 Thanked 785 Times in 446 Posts System Specs	couldn't find any with google thought someone would know a good one? __________________ "We can do no great things, only small things with great love" ~Mother Theresa “I was offered pay and turned it down, so I can always claim I won't be bought.” -cadaveca “If AMD wants me to do a FX review, they need to send me a chip. I don't exactly work for free.” -cadaveca

Feb 5, 2011, 04:08 PM	#319
garyinhere Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: I'm roomates with Corey Feldman Posts: 1,253 (1.03/day) Thanks: 926 Thanked 785 Times in 446 Posts System Specs	yea kinda need it right away but thanks! __________________ "We can do no great things, only small things with great love" ~Mother Theresa “I was offered pay and turned it down, so I can always claim I won't be bought.” -cadaveca “If AMD wants me to do a FX review, they need to send me a chip. I don't exactly work for free.” -cadaveca

Feb 5, 2011, 04:11 PM	#320
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Feb 5, 2011, 04:14 PM	#321
garyinhere Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: I'm roomates with Corey Feldman Posts: 1,253 (1.03/day) Thanks: 926 Thanked 785 Times in 446 Posts System Specs	It says ground shipping and I jst need a key right? Plus that one says for 2010 Sorry for being "picky" but i jst need a coupon code for the technet site. I prefer buying it from Microsoft directly __________________ "We can do no great things, only small things with great love" ~Mother Theresa “I was offered pay and turned it down, so I can always claim I won't be bought.” -cadaveca “If AMD wants me to do a FX review, they need to send me a chip. I don't exactly work for free.” -cadaveca

Feb 5, 2011, 07:45 PM	#323
garyinhere Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: I'm roomates with Corey Feldman Posts: 1,253 (1.03/day) Thanks: 926 Thanked 785 Times in 446 Posts System Specs	Thanks man but not working... I've tried google and bing and about 100 codes now __________________ "We can do no great things, only small things with great love" ~Mother Theresa “I was offered pay and turned it down, so I can always claim I won't be bought.” -cadaveca “If AMD wants me to do a FX review, they need to send me a chip. I don't exactly work for free.” -cadaveca

Feb 6, 2011, 04:16 PM	#325
garyinhere Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: I'm roomates with Corey Feldman Posts: 1,253 (1.03/day) Thanks: 926 Thanked 785 Times in 446 Posts System Specs	I needs the code help please!!! __________________ "We can do no great things, only small things with great love" ~Mother Theresa “I was offered pay and turned it down, so I can always claim I won't be bought.” -cadaveca “If AMD wants me to do a FX review, they need to send me a chip. I don't exactly work for free.” -cadaveca

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