Full Retail Version of Pro For Students only 29.99

[Jacen]

Jacen do you know how many copies they will let you purchase through this offer? Because I know the online offer only let you buy one copy.

You can only purchase one copy per .edu address. With the digital river they also tied it to billing address. I happened to have 2.edu address, me and my daughter are both in school.

So, if you have a friend or classmate in school who is not going to purchase the software just ask them for their information.

 

[harpua]

I have an .edu address but unfortunately I don't think it would work because it is an @alumni.name.edu address.

 

[Jacen]

I have an .edu address but unfortunately I don't think it would work because it is an @alumni.name.edu address.

If you can't get the discount through microsoft directly which I would try anyways you can always try the digitial river website. They seem less restricitive.

 

[harpua]

I don't really need it because I already have Technet and am getting a free copy of Ultimate from hosting a Windows 7 launch party, so I have Windows 7 coming out of my ears already.

But just for the hell of it, I tried my alumni edu address at digital river and lo and behold it said I was eligible and they sent me the confirmation email so I could order it. That's pretty amazingly cool, I thought. I would be so stoked if I didn't have Ultimate already.

 

[Jacen]

I don't really need it because I already have Technet and am getting a free copy of Ultimate from hosting a Windows 7 launch party, so I have Windows 7 coming out of my ears already.

But just for the hell of it, I tried my alumni edu address at digital river and lo and behold it said I was eligible and they sent me the confirmation email so I could order it. That's pretty amazingly cool, I thought. I would be so stoked if I didn't have Ultimate already.

I also won a Launch Party copy. I got it yesterday from UPS. Installed it last night.

I will say though, the fact that I have been running the RC for such a long time kind of took the pizzazz out if installing my free copy. I installed, booted it up and was like "Wow, this is the same thing I have been running for the last 3 months."

But, I do know own 3 copies of the Retail version. (1) Signature Edition Ultimate and (2) Pro version all for 60 bucks. I have 3 computers at home so I am this works for me.

 

[Zeonstar]

Hey all.

I don't recall if this is my first post. I've been registered for awhile, also use to frequent the Vista x64 forums a bit. So if this is my first post. Hi!

Anyway wanted to first thank the poster for mentioning the FULL RETAIL for $30 from MS option, as I had no idea about it. I just ordered the Digital River version today and had come to the forums looking for completely different information. Since the Digital River version is an EXE, I was searching for a way to get ahold of a Valid ISO for future clean installs. Figured as long as I have a legit Paid for product key, it would be cool. But then I found this thread and promptly canceled my Digital River Order.

Tried to call MS to reorder through them with DVDs and all but I was on hold so long I just gave up. Tomorrow will be fun to call them an order it, to say the least!

I was hoping Micrsoft had a website version of thier offer for the full version for $30 for Student but it doen't look like they do. It's interesting that they totally support and sanction the DRiver version right on thier own site, yet have an offer of thier own. To the poster regarding the MS Student offer, how did you even find out about it?

Again, thanks for posting this great info. While having the upgrade version really would of been no problem for me, being able to get a full retail for the same price plus minimal extra for the discs was worth the order cancelation and all that.

 

[Zeonstar]

Did anyone confirm if the download is an exe or iso from ms?

 

[jnetty99]

Did anyone confirm if the download is an exe or iso from ms?

Its not an .iso

 

[Zeonstar]

Thanks.

FYI for anyone who didn't catch this, like me, haha. If you do this deal instead of the digital river, it's EITHER the download or discs, not both. I read the post wrong and thougt it was $35 for the digital copy and disc. It's not. If you did want both, it's like $30 for the DL AND $14.95 more for the disc.

The $5 extra in the OP is if you choose only the disc option and have it mailed. But you won't have a DL copy.

 

[Etihtsarom]

Can this be ordered on the net at MS store and downloaded today? Thnx.

 

[itzkevin]

Did anyone confirm if the download is an exe or iso from ms?

Its not an .iso

actually.. they give you the option of downloading it as an exe or an iso file..

Can this be ordered on the net at MS store and downloaded today? Thnx.

you have to order this by calling them, can't order thru their site. as soon as the order is placed, they send you an email within about 5 mins with the product key and the link to the download.

 

[Elpants]

Never mind, a new post was made answering my question while typing.

Thanks for the info!

 

[sfazngiants]

Thanks OP! i got windows 7 professional for $29.99 from calling the microsoft store. Now time to install. btw... for anyone still wanting to order i think its 24/7. i called last night at 10PM Pacific Time

 

[patdman]

Does anyone know if it's possible to do this if you already purchased the digital river upgrade version? i.e. can I still use my same .edu email address to get a proper version?
I bought the digital river upgrade as I was lazy (waiting on the phone for 45 minutes with MS, then hung up and did the digital river thing online) and read that it was going to be possible to do a genuinely clean install, which it unfortunately seems is not the case.
If I can get a proper retail version that does allow a totally clean install for another $30, then I will go for it!

Cheers,

Pat.

 

[november7286]

Recently I saw a posting about digital river offering 29.99 for anyone with a student email address. You had to go to the website and choose which version and whether or not you wanted the 64bit or 32 bit upgrade. I placed the order and then called Microsoft Store to cancel my previous preorder. When I told they why the said they can offer me the full retail version at the same price. I signed up and cancelled my order with digital river.

Here is what you do:
1. Make sure you have a valid email address with .edu
2. Make sure you have your student ID ready.
3. Call 1-877-696-7786
4. Tell them you want to purchase the full retail version of either Home Premium of Professional. Why anyone would not choose Pro is beyond me.

For an extra $5 you can purchase the disk otherwise it is a digital download.

Enjoy a full retail version of W7 for only 30 bucks!

Ok, What am I doing wrong, I call the number. I pressed 7 the first time and called back alittle later and pressed I think 1. I called twice because both times they wanted to charge me $300. First time I stated I was a student and would like to buy Win7 Pro, the guy recommended me to check my university's bookstore for better deals because he wanted to charge me 300. And the second time I called I just said I would like to purchase Win7 Pro and the rep just quoted me 300 straight up. So what gives? What do i need to do to get the $30? Obviously I'm not doing something right or saying something. Thanks for any help

 

[0siris]

Hi folks!

I'm interested in a clarification of the above posters inquiry as well, please.

Also, I have a question that I think everyone including microsoft has been beating around the bush about.

When you buy the retail version of Windows 7 Proffessional (student edition) does it come in retail packaging or on oem media? Does it come with 2 DVD's one 32-bit and one 64-bit? I am not interested in the download version, as I've heard more than enough people complaining about it.

To clarify...

do they send this:

or something like:

I called my ms store about this and they said that they don't have that information - helpful people they have there...

Any information is very much appreciated. Thanks in advance

:edit:

I just called the microsoft store once again and asked them about the student version of Windows 7 Proffessional. Apparently I was speaking with a more competent sales rep because after a bit of questioning, the rep told me that I could order Win7 Pro retail or upgrade, via download or have it shipped to me. She said that the shipped version is exactly the same as if you were to walk into a store and pick it up from the shelf. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions included, in the original retail packaging.

I picked up the full version, and with my .edu e-mail the total came to $37.99...woohooo!

 

[sfazngiants]

for me i called that number 1-877-696-7786 press 1 and wait to be connected. I told them i want to buy windows 7 they quoted me the retail price. then i asked them do they do student discount and she said yes. i asked them how much, they said $29.99. done deal

 

[hacku]

for me i called that number 1-877-696-7786 press 1 and wait to be connected. I told them i want to buy windows 7 they quoted me the retail price. then i asked them do they do student discount and she said yes. i asked them how much, they said $29.99. done deal

Do they email you a download link or something?

I downloaded the Home Premium Upgrade from Digital River for the $29.99 price before I realized that you had the option between that and the Professional edition.

I called Digital River yesterday and they put in a trouble ticket with Microsoft to see if they will cancel the key for my Home Premium edition and reset my eligibility so that I'll be able to download the Professional edition.

If they reset my eligibility and refund my $30 then I'll just call Microsoft and order the Professional retail version for the same price.

 

[november7286]

Recently I saw a posting about digital river offering 29.99 for anyone with a student email address. You had to go to the website and choose which version and whether or not you wanted the 64bit or 32 bit upgrade. I placed the order and then called Microsoft Store to cancel my previous preorder. When I told they why the said they can offer me the full retail version at the same price. I signed up and cancelled my order with digital river.

Here is what you do:
1. Make sure you have a valid email address with .edu
2. Make sure you have your student ID ready.
3. Call 1-877-696-7786
4. Tell them you want to purchase the full retail version of either Home Premium of Professional. Why anyone would not choose Pro is beyond me.

For an extra $5 you can purchase the disk otherwise it is a digital download.

Enjoy a full retail version of W7 for only 30 bucks!

Ok, What am I doing wrong, I call the number. I pressed 7 the first time and called back alittle later and pressed I think 1. I called twice because both times they wanted to charge me $300. First time I stated I was a student and would like to buy Win7 Pro, the guy recommended me to check my university's bookstore for better deals because he wanted to charge me 300. And the second time I called I just said I would like to purchase Win7 Pro and the rep just quoted me 300 straight up. So what gives? What do i need to do to get the $30? Obviously I'm not doing something right or saying something. Thanks for any help

for me i called that number 1-877-696-7786 press 1 and wait to be connected. I told them i want to buy windows 7 they quoted me the retail price. then i asked them do they do student discount and she said yes. i asked them how much, they said $29.99. done deal

Just for anyones information, I called back a third time got a hold of a different person yet again. The rep looked to see if the offer was still available and I then found out that you can get full retail version of Pro or Ultimate for $30. So I got Ultimate Talk about being a happy customer. If you get a rep that says they dont have a discount or tells you to go to your University Bookstore, just call back at a different time and till you get someone that will give you the discount. I was quite surprised to find that it was good for Ultimate also. Also just FYI, I dont know if it makes a difference, but when I called I pressed 1 not 7. And just followed the above guys instruction. Much thanks to Jacen for this wonderful information!

 

[hacku]

Recently I saw a posting about digital river offering 29.99 for anyone with a student email address. You had to go to the website and choose which version and whether or not you wanted the 64bit or 32 bit upgrade. I placed the order and then called Microsoft Store to cancel my previous preorder. When I told they why the said they can offer me the full retail version at the same price. I signed up and cancelled my order with digital river.

Here is what you do:
1. Make sure you have a valid email address with .edu
2. Make sure you have your student ID ready.
3. Call 1-877-696-7786
4. Tell them you want to purchase the full retail version of either Home Premium of Professional. Why anyone would not choose Pro is beyond me.

For an extra $5 you can purchase the disk otherwise it is a digital download.

Enjoy a full retail version of W7 for only 30 bucks!

Ok, What am I doing wrong, I call the number. I pressed 7 the first time and called back alittle later and pressed I think 1. I called twice because both times they wanted to charge me $300. First time I stated I was a student and would like to buy Win7 Pro, the guy recommended me to check my university's bookstore for better deals because he wanted to charge me 300. And the second time I called I just said I would like to purchase Win7 Pro and the rep just quoted me 300 straight up. So what gives? What do i need to do to get the $30? Obviously I'm not doing something right or saying something. Thanks for any help

for me i called that number 1-877-696-7786 press 1 and wait to be connected. I told them i want to buy windows 7 they quoted me the retail price. then i asked them do they do student discount and she said yes. i asked them how much, they said $29.99. done deal

Just for anyones information, I called back a third time got a hold of a different person yet again. The rep looked to see if the offer was still available and I then found out that you can get full retail version of Pro or Ultimate for $30. So I got Ultimate Talk about being a happy customer. If you get a rep that says they dont have a discount or tells you to go to your University Bookstore, just call back at a different time and till you get someone that will give you the discount. I was quite surprised to find that it was good for Ultimate also. Also just FYI, I dont know if it makes a difference, but when I called I pressed 1 not 7. And just followed the above guys instruction.

So do they just email you a download link or something? And Jacen mentioned "make sure you have your student ID handy", why do they need that?

I'm no longer an active student, but I still have access to my .edu email address. Is that all I would need?