Free Vista/Office Ultimate! - Page 2

FatForester · Apr 13, 2008, 03:09 AM

I've had it on my laptop for the 3+ months, and everything's been fine. The main purpose for the WFP is to see what apps people use, how they use them, and how they store their files (as in where they store their pictures or music, etc.). I've not been worried about it since I don't have anything incriminating to hide. Of course, they made this voluntary for a reason.

Fitseries3 · Apr 25, 2008, 01:21 AM

hey!!!! my product shipped!!!

zaqwsx · Apr 25, 2008, 02:02 AM

Same Here, I will get it may 2nd thay said!

Silverel · Apr 25, 2008, 01:03 PM

Heheh.. I got a happy lil E-mail this morning

Quote:

Thank you for participating in the Windows Feedback Program!

Today we just wanted to send you a quick notification that your free product has been shipped.

Please allow a few days for arrival. If you have not received your free product by May 2nd, 2008, please send an email to this address indicating "product not arrived" in the subject line.

Again, thank you VERY MUCH for your participation. If you'd like to stay in our program for a while longer, we'd be thrilled. We frequently create new research activities for the Windows Feedback Program and would love to be able to invite you to these.
Many greetings!
The Windows Experience Team

Doesn't seem to be so much of a scam now, eh?

Fitseries3 · May 1, 2008, 02:24 PM

SOWEEETTT!!!!!!!

GLD · May 1, 2008, 02:31 PM

^ +1

I hope mine is in the P.O. Box today.

freaksavior · May 1, 2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitseries3

SOWEEETTT!!!!!!!

i got mine already, but did not receive the 64bit version. so if you want the 64bi version email and ask for it. i did and there sending mine.

Fitseries3 · May 1, 2008, 02:49 PM

really? even sweeter. so it's a retail key? i already have a 64bit disk.

freaksavior · May 1, 2008, 02:52 PM

as far as i know it is. i haven't opened it as i want to sell it so i can buy a canon flash for my 40D.

Can you confirm its a key or something, somehow show its a retail/oem key?

Fitseries3 · May 1, 2008, 02:53 PM

im sure you can call them and find out. OR you can try to install 64bit and see if the key works. just dont activate it and you can resell.

freaksavior · May 1, 2008, 02:54 PM

hmm, maybe i'll shoot em an e-mail they are quick to respond.

Just ask if its a retail key or what though?

Fitseries3 · May 1, 2008, 02:55 PM

ask them if you can use the key for 64bit.

freaksavior · May 1, 2008, 03:01 PM

ok, i asked if one key works on 64bit and 32bit or do i need a key specifically one for 32 and one for 64.

ill let you know what they say when they e-mail me back

Silverel · May 1, 2008, 03:03 PM

Did that get delivered, or was it stuffed in your mailbox?

freaksavior · May 1, 2008, 06:46 PM

They said the key is on the back of the cd sleeve so its two cd keys afaik woot

GLD · May 1, 2008, 07:28 PM

I got mine today. A 32bit DVD and a 64bit DVD. Both with their OWN KEY!

WOW! 2 copies of VISTA Ultimate! I may sell 1 of them.

Microsoft, you just made my day!

sneekypeet · May 1, 2008, 07:30 PM

still awaiting mine, but the email did say to wait until the 2nd then complain...lol

GLD · May 1, 2008, 07:37 PM

I will not be installing mine right away. (I already have Vista HP anyways not being used). If someone could confirm the version of the key(s), retail or OEM, that would be great.

I think they are retail keys as there is no mention of OEM anywhere on the product key, but if someone can confirm.

Fitseries3 · May 1, 2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLD

I got mine today. A 32bit DVD and a 64bit DVD. Both with their OWN KEY!

WOW! 2 copies of VISTA Ultimate! I may sell 1 of them.

Microsoft, you just made my day!

i'll trade you my 32 ultimate for your 64bit version.

it's funny how we are all getting them on the same day

Silverel · May 1, 2008, 10:50 PM

Gah, I need to leave early. This is driving me crazy! I got my rig all built and WAITING so bad for that damn cd...

zaqwsx · May 2, 2008, 12:53 AM

I got mine today too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paulieg · May 2, 2008, 01:02 AM

Anyone want to sell their "free" Vista for a fair price? I'd be interested.

sneekypeet · May 2, 2008, 01:04 AM

Allen is in a FS thread here already

Edit: sorry he looks to have changed his mind! http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=59213

Paulieg · May 2, 2008, 01:17 AM

I've got a really handy and unique PC workbench (see FS thread) that I'd trade for it.

Wile E · May 2, 2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitseries3

i'll trade you my 32 ultimate for your 64bit version.

it's funny how we are all getting them on the same day

The same key works for both versions. Even on OEM. My Home Premium x64, installed using a retail disk, is using the key from my dead lappy, which is Home Premium 32bit, and OEM.

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Apr 25, 2008, 02:02 AM	#28
zaqwsx Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 844 (0.36/day) Thanks: 138 Thanked 64 Times in 56 Posts System Specs	Same Here, I will get it may 2nd thay said! __________________ By: Zach (zaqwsx) (zach90z)

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Apr 13, 2008, 03:09 AM	#26
FatForester Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 937 (0.41/day) Thanks: 94 Thanked 155 Times in 139 Posts System Specs	I've had it on my laptop for the 3+ months, and everything's been fine. The main purpose for the WFP is to see what apps people use, how they use them, and how they store their files (as in where they store their pictures or music, etc.). I've not been worried about it since I don't have anything incriminating to hide. Of course, they made this voluntary for a reason.

Apr 25, 2008, 01:21 AM	#27
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.20/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	hey!!!! my product shipped!!!

May 1, 2008, 02:24 PM	#30
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.20/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	SOWEEETTT!!!!!!! Attached Thumbnails

May 1, 2008, 02:31 PM	#31
GLD Join Date: May 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 955 (0.37/day) Thanks: 60 Thanked 119 Times in 69 Posts System Specs	^ +1 I hope mine is in the P.O. Box today.

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May 1, 2008, 02:49 PM	#33
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.20/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	really? even sweeter. so it's a retail key? i already have a 64bit disk.

May 1, 2008, 02:52 PM	#34
freaksavior To infinity ... and beyond! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: H-Town Texas Posts: 6,790 (2.85/day) Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 860 Times in 585 Posts System Specs	as far as i know it is. i haven't opened it as i want to sell it so i can buy a canon flash for my 40D. Can you confirm its a key or something, somehow show its a retail/oem key? __________________ Heat My HTPC Guide freak's F/S thread Fill Out you sp here.

May 1, 2008, 02:53 PM	#35
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.20/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	im sure you can call them and find out. OR you can try to install 64bit and see if the key works. just dont activate it and you can resell.

May 1, 2008, 02:54 PM	#36
freaksavior To infinity ... and beyond! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: H-Town Texas Posts: 6,790 (2.85/day) Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 860 Times in 585 Posts System Specs	hmm, maybe i'll shoot em an e-mail they are quick to respond. Just ask if its a retail key or what though? __________________ Heat My HTPC Guide freak's F/S thread Fill Out you sp here.

May 1, 2008, 02:55 PM	#37
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.20/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	ask them if you can use the key for 64bit.

May 1, 2008, 03:01 PM	#38
freaksavior To infinity ... and beyond! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: H-Town Texas Posts: 6,790 (2.85/day) Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 860 Times in 585 Posts System Specs	ok, i asked if one key works on 64bit and 32bit or do i need a key specifically one for 32 and one for 64. ill let you know what they say when they e-mail me back __________________ Heat My HTPC Guide freak's F/S thread Fill Out you sp here.

May 1, 2008, 03:03 PM	#39
Silverel Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,596 (0.78/day) Thanks: 93 Thanked 237 Times in 217 Posts System Specs	Did that get delivered, or was it stuffed in your mailbox? __________________ http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62786

May 1, 2008, 06:46 PM	#40
freaksavior To infinity ... and beyond! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: H-Town Texas Posts: 6,790 (2.85/day) Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 860 Times in 585 Posts System Specs	They said the key is on the back of the cd sleeve so its two cd keys afaik woot __________________ Heat My HTPC Guide freak's F/S thread Fill Out you sp here.

May 1, 2008, 07:28 PM	#41
GLD Join Date: May 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 955 (0.37/day) Thanks: 60 Thanked 119 Times in 69 Posts System Specs	I got mine today. A 32bit DVD and a 64bit DVD. Both with their OWN KEY! WOW! 2 copies of VISTA Ultimate! I may sell 1 of them. Microsoft, you just made my day!

May 1, 2008, 07:30 PM	#42
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,115 (7.28/day) Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 5,500 Times in 3,959 Posts System Specs	still awaiting mine, but the email did say to wait until the 2nd then complain...lol __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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May 1, 2008, 07:37 PM	#43
GLD Join Date: May 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 955 (0.37/day) Thanks: 60 Thanked 119 Times in 69 Posts System Specs	I will not be installing mine right away. (I already have Vista HP anyways not being used). If someone could confirm the version of the key(s), retail or OEM, that would be great. I think they are retail keys as there is no mention of OEM anywhere on the product key, but if someone can confirm.

May 1, 2008, 10:50 PM	#45
Silverel Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,596 (0.78/day) Thanks: 93 Thanked 237 Times in 217 Posts System Specs	Gah, I need to leave early. This is driving me crazy! I got my rig all built and WAITING so bad for that damn cd... __________________ http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62786

May 2, 2008, 12:53 AM	#46
zaqwsx Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 844 (0.36/day) Thanks: 138 Thanked 64 Times in 56 Posts System Specs	I got mine today too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ By: Zach (zaqwsx) (zach90z)

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Paulieg The Mad Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I can find the iron. Posts: 11,448 (4.95/day) Thanks: 2,519 Thanked 3,054 Times in 2,098 Posts System Specs	Anyone want to sell their "free" Vista for a fair price? I'd be interested. __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." -Henry Rollins My heatware Save lives by joining the TPU WCG team!

May 2, 2008, 01:04 AM	#48
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,115 (7.28/day) Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 5,500 Times in 3,959 Posts System Specs	Allen is in a FS thread here already Edit: sorry he looks to have changed his mind! http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=59213 __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

May 2, 2008, 01:17 AM	#49
Paulieg The Mad Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I can find the iron. Posts: 11,448 (4.95/day) Thanks: 2,519 Thanked 3,054 Times in 2,098 Posts System Specs	I've got a really handy and unique PC workbench (see FS thread) that I'd trade for it. __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." -Henry Rollins My heatware Save lives by joining the TPU WCG team!

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