For those who purchased Windows 7 from Digital River

[zone23]

glad i saw this post, i was going to try mine tonight. BUT, can i not use the retail disk i have for another machine (amazon pre-order sale) and just apply the product key purchased through Digital River?

I used a Retail Upgrade DVD with the the Digital River and MS key without a problem. As a mater of fact I have thrown out the downloaded DVD's as I can just use the retail upgrade disks now that I got them in the mail. The hole Digital Rivers thing was a disaster because if you were running a 32bit OS and bout the x64 upgrade it wouldn't load. They should have made this info clearer before purchasing. Basically you need to have the same version bit installed in order to us the upgrade, or be smart enough to work around it. Also I wish I would have seen the fine print about the PRO version. Oh well.

 

[muzicman61]

They didn't lie, they just bent the truth because they are lazy and irresponsible, as the DigitalRiver package hangs up when upgrading to 64 bit, so technically it DOESN'T upgrade, except with a workaround. The workaround is to create the ISO and install from a DVD as posted above. The simple solution would have just been for them to provide the same Windows ISOs that everybody else gets.

Bending the truth is the same as lying in my opinion.

So are the files that you get after DR's files are expanded different that what comes on the official Microsoft upgrade disk? If not, I fail to see how even Microsoft's version would allow an upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit (except for booting from the DVD, as I did with DR's version and ISO I created).

 

[zone23]

They didn't lie, they just bent the truth because they are lazy and irresponsible, as the DigitalRiver package hangs up when upgrading to 64 bit, so technically it DOESN'T upgrade, except with a workaround. The workaround is to create the ISO and install from a DVD as posted above. The simple solution would have just been for them to provide the same Windows ISOs that everybody else gets.

Bending the truth is the same as lying in my opinion.

So are the files that you get after DR's files are expanded different that what comes on the official Microsoft upgrade disk? If not, I fail to see how even Microsoft's version would allow an upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit (except for booting from the DVD, as I did with DR's version and ISO I created).

You are correct and that's the issue. You can't upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit with out creating the disk because when the software extracts the files it gives you a big fat error. So for someone like me at first I was screwed then I came here and read how to create an .iso which took a couple hours to figure it cause it didn't work right off the bat and I didn't know what the he-ll I was doing.

 

[Tews]

So for someone like me at first I was screwed then I came here and read how to create an .iso which took a couple hours to figure it cause it didn't work right off the bat and I didn't know what the he-ll I was doing.

And from that you have learned, and that is always a good thing...

 

[SIW2]

To see the original tutorial :

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l.html

See the EASY METHOD tutorial:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/32055-bootable-iso-create-installation-files.html#post333247


The cheek of the one below is they even link the download I posted up.

i also found this helpful link about creating an iso out of the Digital River files:

How to make a DVD of that student-only Windows 7 you bought for $29.99

 

[Lucretius]

i want the iso so i can burn to disk and do a clean install, and also have the back up disk of it.

OK, I understand now. Well I guess that will come in handy if so needed. I don't plan on needing a clean installation.

 

[rebeldx]

ok iv followed all the instructions on this thread and to no avail
i downloaded the 32bit win7 pro from digital river, ..... had the 3 files on my desktop, unpacked it no problem, n then thats where im stuck, .... there r NO files 2 burn to make a disk, iv done the oscdimg and cmd thing, it made me a file in the c;drive that i could AGAIN do nothing with
im adept enough at making boot disks etc (i use imageburn)
but STILL i have windows 7 that im unable 2 put on my laptop .... all paid for and taunting me


PLEASE can anybody help

 

[SIW2]

Hi rebel,

What file do you have on the C drive?

Is it an .iso? It must be if it was created by oscdimg.


Simply burn it as an IMAGE - not as data- to a blank unformatted dvd.

Please post back on the tutorial thread here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l.html

Thanks

 

[rebeldx]

well i perservered. basically when i 1st did the oscdimg it left me with a file that looked like a sheet of paper with a corner folded ..... n it was simply titled 'file' ..... i cud do nothing with it.

BUT like i said, i perservered n retried again, this time i copied what the person typed in2 cmd but removing the space in c:windows 7.iso .... so it read c:windows7.iso, SUCCESS!!!!

thank u, i am now runnin 32bit windows 7 pro flawlessly

just a question thats off topic slightly ...... how many machines can i run my version of 7 on??? cos im also runnin the rtm version on my master computer n id like 2 make it the real thing, but obviously only if it's legal n allowed

 

[SIW2]

It is 1 license per machine. You can get a Family Pack - which is for 3 machines.

Otherwise, you need another license.

I have copied your post to the correct thread which is here: Please respond on the thread below:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/30470-make-bootable-iso-student-d-l-127.html

Glad to hear you are up and running.

 

[zone23]

well i perservered. basically when i 1st did the oscdimg it left me with a file that looked like a sheet of paper with a corner folded ..... n it was simply titled 'file' ..... i cud do nothing with it.

BUT like i said, i perservered n retried again, this time i copied what the person typed in2 cmd but removing the space in c:windows 7.iso .... so it read c:windows7.iso, SUCCESS!!!!

thank u, i am now runnin 32bit windows 7 pro flawlessly

just a question thats off topic slightly ...... how many machines can i run my version of 7 on??? cos im also runnin the rtm version on my master computer n id like 2 make it the real thing, but obviously only if it's legal n allowed

Let me ask you this... how many people can drive a car with your license? Look you've answered your own question.

Seriously though I has issues getting the files convert as well and I generally know what I'm doing on a computer. I don't know why MS just didn't make an ISO. Sometimes they do stupid stuff all though it may be that Digital what ever companies fault who knows.

 

[rebeldx]

its not how many people can drive a car with my license, cos its still me usin my license ...... its more 'how many cars can i drive with my license'

 

[Mojos]

its not how many people can drive a car with my license, cos its still me usin my license ...... its more 'how many cars can i drive with my license'

Definately a better way of looking at it. Though I guess it's also a question of how many cars your insurance policy allows you to drive ;-p.

Would be good to know the answer, although I assume at that price it would be only one.

 

[neely615]

Lifehacker Post about a straight forward solution

To all,

I am sorry those of you still struggling with this issue haven't gotten the iso download link from Digital River. They will supply this link if you ask. Also, these are freely available as described here
ISO Downloads and Fixes for Windows 7 Student Download - Upgrade - Lifehacker
though this forum doesn't allow me to post the actual links. Good luck to all.

 

[zone23]

its not how many people can drive a car with my license, cos its still me usin my license ...... its more 'how many cars can i drive with my license'

What I said was how many people can drive with your license? The answer is and it wasn't a trick question ONE. I didn't ask how many people can drive your car because anyone can drive a car. Can someone else use your license? NO they can't its one person just like one computer per license. 3 people can't share your license can they? You can't use on key on 3 computers. Its still you? Not if you give your license to someone else.

 

[crain351]

To all,

I am sorry those of you still struggling with this issue haven't gotten the iso download link from Digital River. They will supply this link if you ask.

I went from Vista 32bit to 7 64bit and was having the same error in all the previous posts. After I read the tech support and FAQ pages, I found out that according to Digital River, the supplied download will not work when going from 32-64 bit. They say you have to do a clean install. After further reading, I found out this can be accomplished with an ISO file, which they will supply you with if you contact their customer support. I simply sent an email saying I was going from 32-64 bit and wanted the ISO link. Two days later, I got an email with the requested link. I burned the image to DVD using Roxio, and had 7 up and running later that evening.

They should have that information spelled out more clearly, I wasted at least six hours, if not more trying the original download. Not to mention getting highly aggravated. Also, I wish I had seen the 7 Professional offer before now...

 

[rebeldx]

its not how many people can drive a car with my license, cos its still me usin my license ...... its more 'how many cars can i drive with my license'

What I said was how many people can drive with your license? The answer is and it wasn't a trick question ONE. I didn't ask how many people can drive your car because anyone can drive a car. Can someone else use your license? NO they can't its one person just like one computer per license. 3 people can't share your license can they? You can't use on key on 3 computers. Its still you? Not if you give your license to someone else.

again with the patronising by usin a lame analogy....... i understand that ur tryin 2 make ur point that the license is valid with only ONE machine, what irks me is the way u go about sayin it
im not pc iliterate, im trainin 2 become an it practitioner ... BUT ur analogy is seriously flawed ....... iv not once mentioned allowin others 2 use my license so "not if you give your license to someone else"
the simple answer u cudda given was ' no im afraid you can only use yoru license on one machine'
instead of attemptin 2 b funny n patronisin me

basically if i own 3 computers i SHUD b able 2 use the same license key on all 3 seeing as they all emanate from the same address, which microsoft cud quite easily find out ...... IF i gave my key out 2 others then YES ur analogy wud b accuratei would b 'lettin other people drive usin my license' but im not n never would do

i own 3 machines (cars) n im usin MY license.

on another note

is there not a way where i can upload MY iso 4 others 2 use??? i wouldn't b givin my serial key out just givin people an iso of windows 7, where they can download n burn off and use their own serial key...... again not sure if that is ilegal or not, im just tryin 2 help others who hav paid money 4 something they have problems using

 

[tw33k]

Enough with the bickering. Please!! You can only use 1 license per machine. Now that's clear. If you choose to copy your iso and give it to others nobody can stop you. However, they will need their own key to activate it. My own opinon is that you are walking on thin ice. First you ask if you can use the same key on multiple machines, now you're asking if u can copy your iso and give to others. If, as you claim, your "trainin to become an IT practitioner" (whatever that means!!) you are tip toeing the fine line between legal and illegal. I think you're playing dumb and you know the answers to these questions and are looking for a way around them. I will be reporting this thread to the Admin should I continue to feel this way about your posts

 

[rebeldx]

i asked if i was able 2 put MY windows on MY other computer, found out i couldn't so havn't used it on said computer.
n as 4 me 'copying' my ISO ..... i NEVER said anything at all about copying my ISO, i asked if it was possible to upload my iso 4 users of this site 2 download IF they still encounter problems from digital river, .... maybe that was naivety on my part but i would NEVER encourage or condone illegal use of software.
I only asked if i could post the iso because without the serial key the iso is not much use, or am i unaware of something?
it practioner= it technician (im learnin my A+ ..... course is called it practioner) ..... unfortunately we only use xp in college but the serial key is the same 4 all computers in the class hence y i asked if i could do that myself with 7

 

[poin2]

i asked if i was able 2 put MY windows on MY other computer, found out i couldn't so havn't used it on said computer.
n as 4 me 'copying' my ISO ..... i NEVER said anything at all about copying my ISO, i asked if it was possible to upload my iso 4 users of this site 2 download IF they still encounter problems from digital river, .... maybe that was naivety on my part but i would NEVER encourage or condone illegal use of software.
I only asked if i could post the iso because without the serial key the iso is not much use, or am i unaware of something?...

Microsoft and Digital River themselves provided ISO's for those having issues with the other formats. Anyone who needs them should download them directly. No, you shouldn't go making copies and uploading them yourself. There are direct-from-the-source solutions for problems like that. And if people are paying for the software, it's up to MS / Digital River to be responsible and sort out problems so they don't continue. But they have indeed provided things like these:

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/28/direct-download-ISO-dvd-for-windows-7-student-upgrade/