[WTB] Vista LEGIT key, or Vista

Gilletter · Aug 7, 2008, 01:28 AM

Anyone have vista for sale, or a legit key that I can purchase, or know of someplace I can get it? I don't want to spend $120 on it... thanks

bretts31344 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:40 AM

I have an Ultimate Full version (32-bit) for $80. Let me know if you want it.

Here is my trading thread with a picture:

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=65171

Gilletter · Aug 7, 2008, 02:06 AM

that's still a bit more than I was looking to spend... I mean I HAVE the programs, I just want a LEGIT one

jinho11104 · Aug 7, 2008, 02:51 AM

is this even alloweD?

i got a basic

and i have a premium 32bit LEGIT key i can take pics of and send

.. the cd however is velocity

bretts31344 · Aug 7, 2008, 03:05 AM

I can go down to $60. Still not interested?

commandercup · Aug 7, 2008, 04:22 AM

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Trade only goods that physically exist. No virtual items such as software licenses or WoW accounts.

I think you have to send the CD along with the key?

Gilletter · Aug 7, 2008, 05:11 AM

Ahh I shoulda read the rules... I guess I'm looking at the full package then, haha

Nick259 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bretts31344

I can go down to $60. Still not interested?

Hi, I'll take this if you could ship to the UK

It is the full retail version right?

PS. sorry for thread hijacking.

tigger · Aug 7, 2008, 01:32 PM

For that price nick,even without the disc its a steal.

Nick259 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tigger69

For that price nick,even without the disc its a steal.

I know. I paid £130 ($260) for an OEM copy when it first came out, and even then the best price was around £110

tigger · Aug 7, 2008, 01:38 PM

I paid about 70 quid for my oem home premium.Its on its 3rd motherboard now,OEM FTW

alexp999 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tigger69

I paid about 70 quid for my oem home premium.Its on its 3rd motherboard now,OEM FTW

When I bought my OEM Vista, it was £59 for Home premium.

. At the time that was half the retail price!

. Mines on second mobo now, please enter the...she has such a droaning voice, lol.

Nick259 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tigger69

I paid about 70 quid for my oem home premium.Its on its 3rd motherboard now,OEM FTW

errrm, hi microsoft, my mobo's died *cough cough*

alexp999 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick259

errrm, hi microsoft, my mobo's died *cough cough*

Yeah mine had to go back for RMA, what a shame they dont do that mobo anymore, I'll have to get a new one!

. Its still the same computer. I.e my main rig.

Aug 7, 2008, 01:55 PM

thats why you buy the academic upgrade version

Im in education so im allowed to, but anyone can buy it tbf. No need to reset my key, nothing.

All you have to do is install vista without entering your key, then after its finished pop the disc back in and do the upgrade. Simple, and not breaking any rules at all

alexp999 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle2020

thats why you buy the academic upgrade version

Im in education so im allowed to, but anyone can buy it tbf. No need to reset my key, nothing.

Where you get one of those. I got Office Ultimate cheap cus I'm a student, but I want in, is it basically a retail version like the office deal?

Aug 7, 2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alexp999

Where you get one of those. I got Office Ultimate cheap cus I'm a student, but I want in, is it basically a retail version like the office deal?

i got it off ebuyer, cost me £55. its home premium 32bit, and all you have to do is either upgrade over an XP install or a vista install (instructions above).

alexp999 · Aug 7, 2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle2020

i got it off ebuyer, cost me £55. its home premium 32bit, and all you have to do is either upgrade over an XP install or a vista install (instructions above).

When you say, do the upgrade does it reinstall? or just apply the licence key?

Aug 7, 2008, 02:00 PM

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124781 its £65 now, but still the academic version. You may need to prove your academic status if Mr. Gates rings you, but a letter from your school or whatever suffices as proof.

*When i say do the upgrade, you put the disc back in and select the upgrade option rather that fresh install, but nothing changes. You cant activate your key until you do the upgrade, however. Also, dont install SP1 then try the upgrade, it doesnt allow you to activate your key.

alexp999 · Aug 7, 2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle2020

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124781 its £65 now, but still the academic version. You may need to prove your academic status if Mr. Gates rings you, but a letter from your school or whatever suffices as proof.

*When i say do the upgrade, you put the disc back in and select the upgrade option rather that fresh install, but nothing changes. You cant activate your key until you do the upgrade, however. Also, dont install SP1 then try the upgrade, it doesnt allow you to activate your key.

Aww, only home edition. If they had ultimate I might think about it. I think I'll stick with calling Mrs. Monotone.

Aug 7, 2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alexp999

Aww, only home edition. If they had ultimate I might think about it. I think I'll stick with calling Mrs. Monotone.

i didnt look for ultimate on the academic - i wish i had mind, and gone 64 bit too. Would have saved me from having to buy it, which it look like ima have to.

*EDIT*

looking at over £200 for ultimate upgrade.

alexp999 · Aug 7, 2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle2020

i didnt look for ultimate on the academic - i wish i had mind, and gone 64 bit too. Would have saved me from having to buy it, which it look like ima have to.

*EDIT*

looking at over £200 for ultimate upgrade.

Mind you other than ep*nis, what exactly does Ultimate give you? I wont use any of the biz features, think thats why I picked home premium in first place.

You shouldnt have to pay anything for going to 64bit though. Just do that like I did.

Aug 7, 2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alexp999

Mind you other than ep*nis, what exactly does Ultimate give you? I wont use any of the biz features, think thats why I picked home premium in first place.

You shouldnt have to pay anything for going to 64bit though. Just do that like I did.

what do you mean? I really want 64 Bit, just for futureproofing!

alexp999 · Aug 7, 2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle2020

what do you mean? I really want 64 Bit, just for futureproofing!

You have already paid for the key. The product key is locked to the version of windows, not whether it is 32 or 64 bit. For retail copies you can order a 64bit disc from MS.

I bought 32bit OEM home premium. I downloaded a 64bit Vista (with SP1 integrated) ISO, then burned it and installed Vista in exactly the same way just with my own disc instead of the one that came with thr product key.

As far as I'm concerned it is not illegal cus I have still paid MS for the product key and if it activates fine then there is no probs right?

Aug 7, 2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alexp999

You have already paid for the key. The product key is locked to the version of windows, not whether it is 32 or 64 bit. For retail copies you can order a 64bit disc from MS.

I bought 32bit OEM home premium. I downloaded a 64bit Vista (with SP1 integrated) ISO, then burned it and installed Vista in exactly the same way just with my own disc instead of the one that came with thr product key.

As far as I'm concerned it is not illegal cus I have still paid MS for the product key and if it activates fine then there is no probs right?

good idea! i just quickly got my box out, and found a single piece of paper behind the install manual that says that i can order a 64bit disc aslong as i have the 32 bit for the price of shipping and handling. im looking it up now, but if its gonna cost loads then ill just do what you did.

Cheers!

Aug 7, 2008, 01:28 AM	#1
Gilletter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winter Wonder Land --- Elyria, OH Posts: 722 (0.31/day) Thanks: 201 Thanked 92 Times in 83 Posts System Specs	Vista LEGIT key, or Vista Anyone have vista for sale, or a legit key that I can purchase, or know of someplace I can get it? I don't want to spend $120 on it... thanks

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Aug 7, 2008, 01:40 AM	#2
bretts31344 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 279 (0.11/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts System Specs	I have an Ultimate Full version (32-bit) for $80. Let me know if you want it. Here is my trading thread with a picture: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=65171

Aug 7, 2008, 02:06 AM	#3
Gilletter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winter Wonder Land --- Elyria, OH Posts: 722 (0.31/day) Thanks: 201 Thanked 92 Times in 83 Posts System Specs	that's still a bit more than I was looking to spend... I mean I HAVE the programs, I just want a LEGIT one

Aug 7, 2008, 02:51 AM	#4
jinho11104 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 294 (0.16/day) Thanks: 89 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	is this even alloweD? i got a basic and i have a premium 32bit LEGIT key i can take pics of and send .. the cd however is velocity

Aug 7, 2008, 03:05 AM	#5
bretts31344 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 279 (0.11/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts System Specs	I can go down to $60. Still not interested?

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Aug 7, 2008, 05:11 AM	#7
Gilletter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winter Wonder Land --- Elyria, OH Posts: 722 (0.31/day) Thanks: 201 Thanked 92 Times in 83 Posts System Specs	Ahh I shoulda read the rules... I guess I'm looking at the full package then, haha

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Aug 7, 2008, 01:38 PM	#11
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Aug 7, 2008, 01:55 PM	#15
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	thats why you buy the academic upgrade version Im in education so im allowed to, but anyone can buy it tbf. No need to reset my key, nothing. All you have to do is install vista without entering your key, then after its finished pop the disc back in and do the upgrade. Simple, and not breaking any rules at all

Aug 7, 2008, 02:00 PM	#19
kyle2020 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124781 its £65 now, but still the academic version. You may need to prove your academic status if Mr. Gates rings you, but a letter from your school or whatever suffices as proof. *When i say do the upgrade, you put the disc back in and select the upgrade option rather that fresh install, but nothing changes. You cant activate your key until you do the upgrade, however. Also, dont install SP1 then try the upgrade, it doesnt allow you to activate your key.

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