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Old 10-23-2009 at 12:35 PM   #46
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Is this promotion online only, or are we able to purchase a hard copy of Windows 7 say at Titles or somewhere else?
As far as I know, it's online only... I haven't seen anything about being able to buy it in a store...

I could be wrong though!
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Old 10-23-2009 at 12:42 PM   #47
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It says:

"Eligible students are allowed to purchase one copy of either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional from the online store."

So, I would assume it's online ONLY.
Old 10-23-2009 at 12:45 PM   #48
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I haven't tried, but apparently you can order one 32 bit version and one 64 bit version. More manufacturers are shipping with 64 bit version of windows which is a good sign, about time ppl abandoned the 32 bit archtechiture.
Old 10-23-2009 at 12:52 PM   #49
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Just thought I'd post this here:

Will Windows 7 work on my PC?
Before you take advantage of this offer, please check the PC you want to upgrade. The Windows Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and editions of Windows 7 will run on your computer.

For quick reference, here are the Windows 7 System Requirements:
  • 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit)
  • 16GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
  • DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
These additional requirements are needed to use certain features:
  • Internet Access (fees may apply)
  • Depending on resolution video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
  • For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
  • Windows Touch and Windows Tablet require specific hardware
  • HomeGroup requires a network and PCs with Windows 7
  • DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
  • BitLocker requires TPM1.2; BitLocker To Go requires a USB Flash Drive
  • Music and sound require audio output
Windows XP Mode requires:
  • Additional 1GB of RAM
  • Additional 15GB of available disk space
  • Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel-VT or AMD-V turned on
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration.
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Old 10-23-2009 at 01:01 PM   #50
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Lucky people! I have to wait for my copy in the mail to upgrade Windows on my laptop.

I might upgrade Windows on my desktop using the student discount though...
Old 10-23-2009 at 01:24 PM   #51
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I am super interested in doing this, I got my laptop in the summer of 2008, I'm pretty sure my specs are good enough.

What sort of issues can I run into in upgrading? I'd be doing it on my only computer.
Old 10-23-2009 at 03:06 PM   #52
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ppl in CAS can get a free copy of Windows 7.
check your school email
http://msdn07.e-academy.com/mcmu_comps

btw theres 4 different versions of Windows 7 available so thats 4 free product keys available for each student! =D
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Old 10-23-2009 at 03:15 PM   #53
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Is this promotion online only, or are we able to purchase a hard copy of Windows 7 say at Titles or somewhere else?
Yeah, it's online only.
Old 10-30-2009 at 09:30 AM   #54
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Has anyone installed windows 7 using the student discount yet?

Also, when you install windows 7, does it give you an option to either upgrade or clean install?
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ppl in CAS can get a free copy of Windows 7.
check your school email
whats CAS?
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Old 10-30-2009 at 01:16 PM   #56
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whats CAS?
Computer and Software
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Old 10-30-2009 at 03:14 PM   #57
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Has anyone installed windows 7 using the student discount yet?

Also, when you install windows 7, does it give you an option to either upgrade or clean install?
The one I downloaded for CAS students (Windows 7 Pro) offered both not sure about other versions. I suggest you do a clean install anyways though.
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Old 10-30-2009 at 06:57 PM   #58
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in CAS but already won a free Pro key from the website

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I helped my girlfriend buy a new PC a couple of months ago, and there was no option to choose between 32- or 64-bit. She ended up getting a relatively modest mid-range computer. When I checked it out for her to make sure everything was good, I realized she had a 64 bit system.

More people out there may have 64 bit computers than we realize! Make sure you check before you buy your upgrade, or else you might be screwed!
any pc with 4GB or more RAM will have 64-bit OS installed but even if you don't have a pc with 4GB RAM, you should consider getting the 64-bit version for later when you upgrade
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Old 10-30-2009 at 07:50 PM   #59
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any pc with 4GB or more RAM will have 64-bit OS installed but even if you don't have a pc with 4GB RAM, you should consider getting the 64-bit version for later when you upgrade
That's not exactly true, most 4GB+ PCs do, but not all
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Old 10-30-2009 at 08:14 PM   #60
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Computers with 64bit operating system are able to use more than 4GB of ram. The limits of a 32bit system is 4GB you can stick more in but you are just wasting money. There are other hardware requirements in order to run a 64bit system, you cant just install 64bit windows on a 32bit system.
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