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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:54:51 EDT

said by howie :

said by NYR11 :

Also the original Vista DVD's come in one of those double wide "Game DVD" cases. I think when you print out the Vista cover and place it in a "single" slim DVD case it doesn't line up as well. Like mine :(

No, that's not it. The ones that were available for download were for use in the regular single (not slim or double) DVD cases.

Yep when you want a slim dvd cover you need to custom resize the cover yourself or have it done for you. I don't really like slim dvd cases but I see how they have a point in saving a lot of space.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:35:40 EDT

howie :

No, that's not it. The ones that were available for download were for use in the regular single (not slim or double) DVD cases.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:41:55 EDT

Mele20 : never mind...for now
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:55:11 EDT

NYR11 :

said by howie :

said by imtim83 :

said by howie :

I guess I was just lucky. I printed the DVD cover (PNG Image) on 8.5 X 11 glossy photo paper, trimmed the white border off and it fit the DVD case just right (spine lined up). I used my Epson R300M with the SureThing CD/DVD labeling program to print the PNG image on the printable DVD and it lined up as well.

I use A4 paper so that may make a difference with the cover part.

I guess that may be why although there were many of these cover art images floating around the net. Some may have been slightly different and hard to line up in the case properly once printed and cut.

Also the original Vista DVD's come in one of those double wide "Game DVD" cases. I think when you print out the Vista cover and place it in a "single" slim DVD case it doesn't line up as well. Like mine :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:13:37 EDT

howie :

said by imtim83 :

I use A4 paper so that may make a difference with the cover part.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:57:43 EDT

imtim83 :

I use A4 paper so that may make a difference with the cover part.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:53:56 EDT

howie : I guess I was just lucky. I printed the DVD cover (PNG Image) on 8.5 X 11 glossy photo paper, trimmed the white border off and it fit the DVD case just right (spine lined up). I used my Epson R300M with the SureThing CD/DVD labeling program to print the PNG image on the printable DVD and it lined up as well.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:57:11 EDT

NYR11 : howie is an arteest and cannot divulge his techniques for making knock-off dvd covers. :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:58:52 EDT

imtim83 :

said by howie :

Here's the DVD and case I made a while back for my Vista SP1 DVD (created from the SP1 ISO). :-)

howie how do you get your dvd cover and your printable dvd lined up so perfectly ? A lot of the time my dvd cover the spine has a little on the front or the back of the dvd case that you can see when it is just laying down. I know it shouldn't be like this. It looks like NYR11 picture but without the white border. Your printable dvd image is a easy image to line up but how do you do it when their is a image on it on most of the dvd how do you line it up just right?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:52:50 EDT

imtim83 : Heres mine but I did not create it. Wouldn't even try I suck at being a artist.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:22:47 EDT

Sandman5 : I thought about emailing them to complain and see if they would give me anything else but decided I would probably get nothing more than my 17 cents, maybe.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:19:24 EDT

tiny : Good thing you finally got it, as far as I know you were the last one from the dslr gang who was waiting for the software.

I think the USPS goofed up by charging you instead of MS for the price difference, they're supposed to send the piece of mail back to the sender asking to add the missing postage.
Anyway, it was only 17 cents and you can always send MS an invoice for that plus your time and gas. :p

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:25:05 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by tiny :

So, did you get your software or are still waiting?

Yes I did. Last Friday I went to the post office and paid the 17 cents postage that Microsoft cheaped out on, they paid $1.00.

I got the notice on 6/5/08, the envelope was postmarked 6/2/08. So much for sending out my software right away. :(
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:28:45 EDT

SGR : I should of known not to post that previous thread. I've already got three PM's asking for it. If I'm going to give it away for free it'll goto a friend over a stranger, sorry. :p

I guess my point is it would sure be nice if I could sell it. Especially if we're going to receive tax forms for it down the road that indicate the retail value of it even though technically, it has no real value. (If you haven't been following this thread someone several pages back showed evidence MS is doing this for a similar program and might do it for this one as well.)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:18:28 EDT

howie :

said by SGR :

Does it make me a jerk if I've determined Vista is useless and am now debating on what to do with my copy when others are still waiting for it? :hmm:

It says "Not for resale." So apparently I'm not allowed to sell it yet it'll probably do nothing but gather dust in my desk.

Give it away...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:11:59 EDT

SGR : EDIT: Don't PM me. If I give it away it'll be to a friend rather than a stranger, sorry.

Does it make me a jerk if I've determined Vista is useless and am now debating on what to do with my copy when others are still waiting for it? :hmm:

It says "Not for resale." So apparently I'm not allowed to sell it yet it'll probably do nothing but gather dust in my desk.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:35:07 EDT

tiny : So, did you get your software or are still waiting?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:54:19 EDT

Mele20 : I hope Microsoft didn't put the wrong postage on ALL of those they had to send out a second time!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:18:05 EDT

tiny : That's great news even if you have to pay those 17 cents, at least the USPS didn't send the envelope back to MS because of the missing postage and you get to receive your software sooner.
Remember that Uncle Billy is (almost) retired and is probably pinching pennies now.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:39:54 EDT

Sandman5 : Hey, I got my software today...sort of. There was a notice in today's mail that I owe $0.17 postage on a large envelope from Microsoft. :o

Well, at least I'll have it tomorrow.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:23 EDT

cableguy965 : Good luck!!!!!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:51:23 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by cableguy965 :

When i got mine it was blank i emailed them about it they responded back to me in 2 days and had my 2nd set of disk in a week !!!

:o Must be nice, I still don't have mine.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll get Vista this week. :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:22:12 EDT

cableguy965 : When i got mine it was blank i emailed them about it they responded back to me in 2 days and had my 2nd set of disk in a week !!!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 29 May 2008 01:19:47 EDT

Sandman5 : I'm pretty sure it only went out to people that had reported that they hadn't received their product yet.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:50:41 EDT

Mele20 : Well, hopefully, it won't take three weeks more to get to you!

Did everyone get that email inviting you to a "survey to help us find out whether or not your free product had arrived"? I never got an email like that.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:28:26 EDT

Sandman5 : Still nothing but I got this email today:

Dear feedback panelist,

We recently invited you to a survey to help us find out whether or not your free product had arrived. Thank you for your response.

In case you told us that your product was still missing, we have instructed our shipping center to get a new copy of your product selection out to you in case you informed us that your copy was still missing. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery, as we saw a wide range of delivery times on our first shipments. We apologize for the delay - thank you very much for your patience!

In case you informed us you have received your copy already – thank you very much for letting us know.

Please note that we had a few respondents from foreign countries and we are not able to send out products outside of the US, as the program was strictly US residents only.

- The Windows Experience Team

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 28 May 2008 23:37:54 EDT

mckenna797 : did you ever get it?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:20:31 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by gsm :

Knowing your luck I am guessing it will be tuesday

If it gets here at all. :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:12:53 EDT

gsm : Knowing your luck I am guessing it will be tuesday

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:12:53 EDT

gsm : Dupe Post why me :huh:

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:39:13 EDT

Sandman5 : I haven't received anything yet. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:15:42 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by Sandman5 :

said by mckenna797 :

So has everyone received their copies or is their someone still waiting

I'm still waiting. I'm expecting Vista sometime this week.

Sandman you get your FREE Vista yet?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:54:35 EDT

Owlbet :

said by Mele20 :

That is a low cap! I hope the price for your connection is also low.

I pay $45.00 per month for 8/512. I sort of keep my mouth shut regarding the stifling cap. I'm not a downloader or a gamer. I chafe at the neck when I read of braggards and their monthly download amounts. It's not that I'm jealous, it's that I cannot convince my ISP to give us a workable limit like 25-50 GB. I can live within that.

I do like streaming, though. I mean it's part of the reason for having a fast connection. I only stream certain things....Aces hockey away games on B2 Networks, CBS's The Young and the Restless, CBS's Survivor, Youtube, etc. In nine years with this ISP, I've only gone over my limit once. I don't worry so much about the cap when the hockey season is over. I do worry when I've updated 7 Vista & XP computers to their respective service packs and there's still 10 days left in the month and I'm already at 8 GB.

The site keeps bugging me to update my review. In time I will. I just need to come up with a scathing, yet succinct and intelligent way to get my point across without coming across as a raving lunatic. My ISP does read my reviews, they've sent me emails every time I've updated it.

Anyway....this is off topic and more appropriate for Rants and Raves. :)

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:29:28 EDT

denb45 :

said by Mele20 :

That is a low cap! I hope the price for your connection is also low. According to Net Meter, I have used 10GB so far this month and the projected use for the entire month is 15GB. I've been using NetMeter since last Oct and my monthly usage has varied between 10-20GB. Road Runner (my ISP) is conducting tests in Texas currently with the cap set at 5GB! If they adopt this for all RR franchises then I might as well stop using the computer. I don't use much bandwidth. I haven't used streaming radio in a week now and I don't watch streaming video. 20GB a month is not excessive and some months I am at 10GB, but RR is thinking of even lower limits than what your ISP imposes and no lowering of the monthly fee of $45 plus all taxes for 5mbps down and 1mbps up.

That's a load of BULL...I sure hope my ISP Comcast dosen't start that crap, but it's just like anything else.if they think MORE money can be made, it will more than likely happen, it will be a sad day if it does, that's not UNLIMTED internet, that's called METERED internet, it appears the Washington Cable lobbtyist have been very busy, and they have the money & clout to get whatever they want :huh:
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:07:34 EDT

Mele20 : That is a low cap! I hope the price for your connection is also low. According to Net Meter, I have used 10GB so far this month and the projected use for the entire month is 15GB. I've been using NetMeter since last Oct and my monthly usage has varied between 10-20GB. Road Runner (my ISP) is conducting tests in Texas currently with the cap set at 5GB! If they adopt this for all RR franchises then I might as well stop using the computer. I don't use much bandwidth. I haven't used streaming radio in a week now and I don't watch streaming video. 20GB a month is not excessive and some months I am at 10GB, but RR is thinking of even lower limits than what your ISP imposes and no lowering of the monthly fee of $45 plus all taxes for 5mbps down and 1mbps up.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:37:09 EDT

Owlbet :

said by odreian615 :

Have you tried it yet Owlbet I am going to install the 32 bit on my other computer this weekend using the 64bit key

I haven't tried it on my secondary Vista machine yet. I'm a world-class procrastinator. :o :D I'll probably do that machine this weekend.

Also, because my ISP, MTA Online, caps my connection at 10 GB per month, I have to plan these things as not to go over the cap for the month. It's $15.00 per GB if I go over those caps and having updated 5 XP machines to SP3 in additional to normal everyday surfing and streaming, I'm pretty much limited in what remains in the month of May as to what I can do with my internet connection.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 21 May 2008 21:07:21 EDT

denb45 :

said by odreian615 :

Have you tried it yet Owlbet I am going to install the 32 bit on my other computer this weekend using the 64bit key

I tried both 32bit & 64bit keys, it seems that both are interchangable and activated just fine.........
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:24:26 EDT

odreian615 : Have you tried it yet Owlbet I am going to install the 32 bit on my other computer this weekend using the 64bit key

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:59:18 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by mckenna797 :

So has everyone received their copies or is their someone still waiting

I'm still waiting. I'm expecting Vista sometime this week.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:53:23 EDT

mckenna797 : So has everyone received their copies or is their someone still waiting

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 17 May 2008 22:19:52 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by tiny :

Yes, the keys are interchangeable, any key will activate either the 32 o 64-bit version.

Microsoft was very nice for doing this :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 17 May 2008 05:25:38 EDT

tiny : Yes, the keys are interchangeable, any key will activate either the 32 o 64-bit version.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 17 May 2008 01:10:26 EDT

Owlbet : The whole two keys and two DVDs is thoroughly confusing. :o

With much forethought, I have decided not to install the 64-bit version of Vista on my two Vista computer. I can eliminate the 64-bit DVD from the equation.

If I'm figuring this out correctly, I can use the 32-bit DVD to install the OS twice, but I will have to use the key that came with the 32-bit DVD for one installation and the key that came with the 64-bit DVD for the second installation?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:30:58 EDT

Grail Knight : DVD burners are cheap so break open that piggy bank and go out and buy one.

Installing them is a piece of cake also and if you get stuck you can always come here and ask how to do it.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:50:01 EDT

Mele20 :

said by howie :

The first thing I do with any new Windows CD/DVD is to make a backup copy and put the original in a safe place. :-)

I can't make back up copies of the two Vista DVD's as my DVD drive is read only. I can burn only on the CDRom drive. :( That's because when Dell replaced my Dimension 8300, which died under warranty, I had a read only DVD drive on it so Dell just put the same type of DVD drive on the XPS 600 and I have not replaced it. This is actually the first time, since I got the XPS 600 a little over 2 years ago, that I have really wished I had DVD burning capabilities.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:54:03 EDT

howie :

said by NYR11 :

Nice job on the DVD Howie! Very professional.

Thanks! Your DVD case and insert look great too! :-)

[EDIT] Here's my original backup DVD made from my Ultimate OEM DVD (non-SP1). I used a printable DVD rather than a label on both discs. The first thing I do with any new Windows CD/DVD is to make a backup copy and put the original in a safe place. :-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:53:07 EDT

NYR11 : Nice job on the DVD Howie! Very professional.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:43:59 EDT

howie : Here's the DVD and case I made a while back for my Vista SP1 DVD (created from the SP1 ISO). :-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:11:24 EDT

denb45 : :D you must have been REALLY Bored :) however, nice job tho!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:42:11 EDT

NYR11 : Call me anal but its a rainy day here in New York and not much to do. So I made some covers for my Vista Ultimate discs 32 and 64. :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:59:14 EDT

Sandman5 : Yup, I got that a couple of hours ago. I was really getting miffed that I still didn't have my software and they weren't telling us anything.

Thanks.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:43 EDT

djrobx : I got an email today from MS asking if my product arrived with a link to click if it didn't.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:53:48 EDT

Sandman5 : So do any of you have contact information other than »wfp.microsoft.com/ContactUs.aspx ? Preferably a phone number.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:36:34 EDT

Snowcat : They sent everyone 2 valid keys, to my knowledge, one for each DVD sleeve.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:06:56 EDT

Sandman5 : I still don't have my software and have heard nothing from MS.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:19:41 EDT

anon : If they had say 100,000 copies of vista & office to give away & they mistakenly sent some 2 valid keys it only stands to reason that about half the participants will get the shaft .

I hope im wrong .

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:54:53 EDT

i1me2ao : nope nothing..

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:38:35 EDT

Sandman5 : As of Saturday, yes. The mail has not come yet today.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:03:55 EDT

gate1975mlm : So is anyone still waiting for there free copy of Vista?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:32:39 EDT

i1me2ao : no you are not alone..

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:39:52 EDT

Sandman5 : So I'm the only person in this thread that hasn't received their software yet?

edit: Sorry, mckenna797, this was not supposed to be in reply to your pictures.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:29:41 EDT

mckenna797 : here they are

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:40 EDT

Sandman5 : For those of you that haven't received your software yet? Have you heard anything from Microsoft?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:33:34 EDT

djrobx :

quote:
Mele like howie said vista is normally sold with 1 key now. That key works for either copy of vista. We received two keys which essentially means we can install two copies either version of choice

According to the above referenced "Is it Genuine?" site, the sticker with the key on it is the proof of license. So, two unique stickers would mean we have two licenses.

Microsoft does not have a deactivation mechanism. If you try and activate again with different hardware too soon after the previous activation, "Lucy, you have some 'splainin to do!". My experiences with Microsoft's phone operators have been pretty painless (even when re-activating after replacing an OEM motherboard with an off-the-shelf one).

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 03:00:21 EDT

SGR : The quickest way I've found to go about "deactivating" a key is to call up and say "I replaced my motherboard and now my key won't validate". I like doing this method because they don't ask any other questions and either give you a new key, or give you a phone install key. It's important to note that the key often doesn't become deactivated, it's simply locked to the hardware it was originally one.

This leads me to another point: Sometimes if you mention you're replacing your PC they will ask you several questions with the intention to see if you're trying to scam them. (I.E. Activate a new copy with a phone install while keeping the previous PC activated as well in an attempt to get your OS for free) This often leads to several minutes of annoying questions before they help you out. Things could have changed though, this was how it was with XP. For all I know Vista keys have changed.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:58:45 EDT

howie :

said by Ryan :

said by howie :

Just curious but how does one "deactivate" an already activated key? I'm assuming this means calling Microsoft and explaining what you want to do (install on another PC and re-activate)?

Yea pretty much just need to confirm that you replaced hardware and that the old activation is no longer in use.

Thanks! It would be nice if you could just hit a "De-Activate" button, install it on the new machine and then re-activate it. Maybe sometime in the future... :-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:49:13 EDT

Ryan :

Yea pretty much just need to confirm that you replaced hardware and that the old activation is no longer in use.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:33:05 EDT

howie :

said by Ryan :

said by Langning :

said by Ryan :

OEM is supposed to be for one computer only and cant be transfered while retail can be.

So I can install/activate this "retail version" Vista on an old computer now and later deactivate the key and use it on another cpu/motherboard?

Yep!

Just curious but how does one "deactivate" an already activated key? I'm assuming this means calling Microsoft and explaining what you want to do (install on another PC and re-activate)?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:07:55 EDT

Ryan :

said by Langning :

said by Ryan :

OEM is supposed to be for one computer only and cant be transfered while retail can be.

So I can install/activate this "retail version" Vista on an old computer now and later deactivate the key and use it on another cpu/motherboard?

Yep!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:04:15 EDT

Langning :

said by Ryan :

OEM is supposed to be for one computer only and cant be transfered while retail can be.

So I can install/activate this "retail version" Vista on an old computer now and later deactivate the key and use it on another cpu/motherboard?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:49:52 EDT

howie :

said by Langning :

What is the advantage of having an "retail version" that is not for resale?

The big advantage is that it's free (usually promotional or other giveaway) and you don't have to pay for it. :-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:45:06 EDT

Ryan : OEM is supposed to be for one computer only and cant be transfered while retail can be. The not for resale is just so that it can not be sold for pofit. This also stops tax claims. For example I have received other offers from microsoft such as a full retail version of server 03, but was marked not for resale so that I was not taxed.

Mele like howie said vista is normally sold with 1 key now. That key works for either copy of vista. We received two keys which essentially means we can install two copies either version of choice. I am sure its a mistake on their part, but there really is nothing wrong with taking advantage of it imho.

Only other time this has happened to me is when i ordered break rotors for my car. Instead of sending me a set they sent me two sets. I felt guilty and called them, but they said it was their mistake and to keep them. Pff i wasnt complaining especially the cost of those things

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:20:53 EDT

Langning : What is the advantage of having an "retail version" that is not for resale?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:09:53 EDT

denb45 :

said by Mele20 :

said by TODarling :

If you go here it appears to be a retail license. On the link click the retail tab.

»www.microsoft.com/resources/howt···ylang=en

Clicking on the retail tab just gives me a blank page.

Your Right! it's a Retail License :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:17:26 EDT

Mele20 :

said by TODarling :

If you go here it appears to be a retail license. On the link click the retail tab.

»www.microsoft.com/resources/howt···ylang=en

Clicking on the retail tab just gives me a blank page.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:26:26 EDT

howie :

said by Kanebrake :

I just checked and OEM is not there. Need a pic?

No :-)
Just curious if it really is the retail version.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:12:36 EDT

TODarling : If you go here it appears to be a retail license. On the link click the retail tab.

»www.microsoft.com/resources/howt···ylang=en

I used the 64 bit disc to load 2 of my HP computers using the HP supplied key. One came with 64 bit the other with 32 bit. I had to call to activate both but was no problem. The automated system did it all.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:12:32 EDT

Kanebrake : I just checked and OEM is not there. Need a pic?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:36:50 EDT

howie : Just out of curiosity, could someone who has installed their free Vista verify that "OEM" is not part of the PID(see above) and is actually retail?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:26:25 EDT

howie : What you posted from the EULA refers to the situation where both 32 and 64 bit media is suppled with your purchase. In all cases, this dual media package is sold with a single key. In this situation, only one copy (either 32 or 64 bit) can legally be installed. Since everyone received two valid product keys, this single installation "rule" just does not apply. Like I stated earlier, just send me the extra key and you'll legally be within your interpretation of the EULA! ;-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:01:59 EDT

Mele20 :

said by SGR :

Where do you see that?

Edit: Nevermind, I see where you got that from. Fortunately that is from the OEM EULA which we're not legally bound by. I don't remember "digitally signing" anything stating I wouldn't install both keys if they mistakenly sent me two. Furthermore, I have no idea, from a legal stand point, in knowing if this was intentional. For all I know Microsoft decided to give us two free copies instead.

No. It is NOT from the OEM EULA. I read all the EULAs. I quoted from the RETAIL VISTA EULA:

"MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC
WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM
WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE
These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the software named above, which includes the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply to any Microsoft
• updates,
• supplements,
• Internet-based services, and
• support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those terms apply.
By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the software. Instead, return it to the retailer for a refund or credit. If you cannot obtain a refund there, contact Microsoft or the Microsoft affiliate serving your country for information about Microsoft’s refund policies. See www.microsoft.com/worldwide. In the United States and Canada, call (800) MICROSOFT or see www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm"

The way I read it, it doesn't matter if you have two different keys or not. Legally, you can only use one version at one time.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:01:55 EDT

Mele20 :

said by howie :

Im SURE that means if you receive ONE key with both 32 and 64 bit versions (which is the case with retail Ultimate). If you have 2 keys, then you can install them both. End of story.

Well, this is retail Ultimate. I mean, the other Eulas, such as OEM, do not fit as the disks are not OEM disks. I looked at E:\sources\license\_default where there are three folders, (a) default, (b) eval, and (c) OEM. The EULA for retail Vista found in the default folder appeared to me to be the only one that would apply to us.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:58:38 EDT

howie : If anyone feels it is somehow illegal or against the EULA by installing and using two Vista Ultimate product keys, just use one and IM me the other. We'll both feel better about it. ;-)

It's pretty simple... 1 valid product key is good for one activated Vista Ultimate install. 2 valid product keys are good for 2 Vista Ultimate installs, either on the same PC (dual-boot) or on 2 different PC's. You can install 2-32 bit versions, 2-64-bit versions or one of each with the 2 product keys. What you cannot do is use the same product key for 2 different installations... it will only activate on one anyway.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:42:16 EDT

tiny : Guys, if this issue of having two keys bothers some of you too much, there's always the option of mailing one of the keys back to MS.
You get to keep both discs and only one key, any takers? :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 07 May 2008 03:31:12 EDT

djrobx :

said by howie :

Im SURE that means if you receive ONE key with both 32 and 64 bit versions (which is the case with retail Ultimate). If you have 2 keys, then you can install them both. End of story.

Right. Its a very interesting issue because the product license isn't clear. We don't even have a certificate of authenticity. Just two offical Microsoft DVDs in separate CD sleeves, with separate keys.

My retail box copy of Vista Ultimate has one key and two DVDs.

Now, if they "mistakenly" shipped us this second product key, we are legally entitled to keep it as a free gift.

»www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consume···o15.shtm

quote:
Q. Am I obligated to return or pay for merchandise I never ordered?

A. No. If you receive merchandise that you didn’t order, you have a legal right to keep it as a free gift.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:08:55 EDT

Rob :

said by howie :

Congrats... I hope you enjoy Vista when you do get around to installing it. I said my final goodbyes to XP today, the same day SP3 was officially available. :-)

Thanks!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:06:25 EDT

howie :

said by Rob :

said by howie :

I wonder how many people who took advantage of this free Vista offer are now going to convert their perfectly running XP systems into expensive paperweights... ;-)

I haven't received my copy yet.

I'm not going to sell it, or install it right away. I expect to be installing it sometime at the start of next year, at the earliest.

Just wanted to update that I received my copy of Vista (32 and 64 bit)

Congrats... I hope you enjoy Vista when you do get around to installing it. I said my final goodbyes to XP today, the same day SP3 was officially available. :-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:04:39 EDT

Rob :

said by Rob :

said by howie :

I wonder how many people who took advantage of this free Vista offer are now going to convert their perfectly running XP systems into expensive paperweights... ;-)

I haven't received my copy yet.

I'm not going to sell it, or install it right away. I expect to be installing it sometime at the start of next year, at the earliest.

Just wanted to update that I received my copy of Vista (32 and 64 bit)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:00:47 EDT

howie :

said by Mele20 :

said by SGR :

said by djrobx :

Technically? Yes. Legally, ethically? Probably not.

What does this mean then?

"c. Alternative Versions. The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may use only one version at one time."

Im SURE that means if you receive ONE key with both 32 and 64 bit versions (which is the case with retail Ultimate). If you have 2 keys, then you can install them both. End of story.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:51:44 EDT

SGR : Where do you see that?

Edit: Nevermind, I see where you got that from. Fortunately that is from the OEM EULA which we're not legally bound by. I don't remember "digitally signing" anything stating I wouldn't install both keys if they mistakenly sent me two. Furthermore, I have no idea, from a legal stand point, in knowing if this was intentional. For all I know Microsoft decided to give us two free copies instead.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:41:02 EDT

Mele20 :

said by SGR :

said by djrobx :

Technically? Yes. Legally, ethically? Probably not.

What does this mean then?

"c. Alternative Versions. The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may use only one version at one time."
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:16:05 EDT

PeteC2 :

said by Kanebrake :

Will the 64 bit version that came with the 32 bit run on a AMD Turion 64 X2?

Yes, the AMD Turion 64 X2 will easily run it. It does not take much more "horse-power" at all to run ultimate 64 versus 32. Yes, although it should run most 32 bit stuff fine, there always may be the occasional "glitch"...IMHO, unless you have software that requires a 64 bit OS, I would not necessarily rush it.

Assuming since you have a turion CPU, you are running a notebook...likely you have a 4gb ram max? If so, you really will not get much if any advantage memory usage wise running Ultimate 64bit, because although Vista 32 bit can only use up to 3.5gb...the extra over-head in the 64 bit version will leave you with the same, or less total usable ram anyways! 64bit version really begins to shine when you can load up 8gb plus ram, but 4gb poses no real advantage there.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:34:13 EDT

SGR :

said by djrobx :

Technically? Yes. Legally, ethically? Probably not.

So in other words, yes you can install two versions and it'll activate fine. Since Microsoft gave you two keys, and didn't explicitly state in the letter you're only allowed to activate one, you are fine from a legal stand point, and a technical standpoint. If, on the other hand, you share similar ethical and/or moral values similar to Ned Flanders you may wish to only install one copy. There is a chance Microsoft could have made a mistake by sending you two keys and thus you may be taking advantage of Microsoft in the process. If you choose to do so you may be forced to live with the guilt of knowing you might have taken advantage of someones mistake. If this is too much for you to bare, stick with one copy. :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:58:09 EDT

gsm : I got mine just took a long time :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:28:18 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by i1me2ao :

crap i have not got anything yet..

Same here. No software and no email reply from MS.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:36:37 EDT

i1me2ao : crap i have not got anything yet..

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:07:31 EDT

djrobx : Technically? Yes. Legally, ethically? Probably not.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:55:06 EDT

Owlbet :

said by howie :

I wonder how many people who took advantage of this free Vista offer are now going to convert their perfectly running XP systems into expensive paperweights... ;-)

:D

I have no plans to convert perfectly running XP systems (5 of them) to Vista. I plan on converting one perfectly running 32 bit Vista Home Premium to 32 bit Vista Ultimate and one perfectly running 32 bit Vista Home Premium to 64 bit Vista Ultimate. I just need the time to do it.

I'm more interested in checking out Office Ultimate 2007. It's been a long time since I've had a full-tilt Office product on any of my home computers. I run Office XP Standard on my everyday use XP machine and Home & Student on one of my Vista machines. I do have Office 2000 Professional on a CD somewhere and it was way more Office than I really needed for home use.

Once again, thanks Microsoft! :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:34:54 EDT

Ryan :

said by flawlessly :

I have a question, I got two discs, one is 32-bit and the other is 64-bit. Both with different keys, can I install both on two computers?

Yes and either key will work on either version.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:22:40 EDT

NYR11 :

said by flawlessly :

I have a question, I got two discs, one is 32-bit and the other is 64-bit. Both with different keys, can I install both on two computers?

Yes you can!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:12:02 EDT

flawlessly : I have a question, I got two discs, one is 32-bit and the other is 64-bit. Both with different keys, can I install both on two computers?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:59:45 EDT

gsm : lol any chance you can take a screenshot of that :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:25:10 EDT

cableguy965 : i emailed them have not heard anything yet i posted earlier about my disks had no data lol!!!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:27:24 EDT

djrobx : No, but my product arrived today, complete with two keys. Woohoo!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:50:36 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by gsm :

so for those of us who did not get anything from the wfp and contacted them has anyone heard anything back from the wfp?

I haven't heard anything yet.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:42:29 EDT

gsm : so for thoese of us who did not get anything from the wfp and contacted them has anyone heard anything back from the wfp?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:31:10 EDT

ptrowski : I just got mine on Friday.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 04 May 2008 10:37:09 EDT

Rob : I haven't received my Vista copy. I sent an email off to Microsoft, as instructed.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:00:30 EDT

denb45 :

said by Kanebrake :

Will the 64 bit version that came with the 32 bit run on a AMD Turion 64 X2?

Well here's my experience w/ Vista Ultimate 64bit on a AMD Turion 64 X2, that's what I have..........I installed Vista Ultimate 64bit, but, after I did, my MX6453 took a huge performace hit..here's what happened, in 32bit I get a Vista WEI score of no more than a 3.0 to 3.5. but in 64bit I only get a WEI score of 1.0 to 2.0, no matter if I have the lastest ATI Video/chipset drivers or Vista SP1 installed, also, 64bit WAS SLOW on my notebook, 32bit was a lot faster, so rather than to waste any more time on this, I re-installed my Vista Ultimate 32bit backup, but , before I could even do that, I had to DELETE the 64bit partition in order to restore it back to 32bit Vista .........

At this point I'm going to keep the 64bit Vista and save it for a more newer desktop (that can really handle 64bit and do it justice) I really didn't see any difference perfromace wise between 32bit and 64bit....... it worked, just not very well to me.......at least NOT on this notebook it didn't.

To the OP that posted this thread....go ahead and install Vista 64bit (if that's what you have) but remember...individual results w/ Vista 64bit may vary, and all systems ARE NOT created equal........
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 17:45:26 EDT

sansri88 : I installed Vista 32 bit on a 4+ year old Dell desktop. Works...like a charm? Runs fast and all my hardware installed right away except the audio (the XP driver worked).

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:09:30 EDT

Sandman5 : I still haven't received my Vista discs. I just emailed them to let them know.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:59:24 EDT

mikepd : I received my two disks yesterday with a note thanking me for my participation in the project along with a comment saying they may be doing other projects in the future.

Now I don't have to buy a copy of Vista for a multi-raid desktop that I'm working on and should finish sometime next month.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:43:42 EDT

jebba2005 : Received my two disks today. Ty for sharing this offer with me.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:24:48 EDT

Kanebrake : thanks Jabar ... I wasn't asking you in particular just hit the wrong key (but thanks). I have 3 version of Vista running already but had never tried a 64bit version. This is why I asked. :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:01:43 EDT

jabarnut :

said by Kanebrake :

Will the 64 bit version that came with the 32 bit run on a AMD Turion 64 X2?

I'm not sure if you intended to reply to me, and my experience with Vista is limited.

But my guess is that, yes, it will run on that machine, depending of course on your other specs (exactly what version of the AMD Turion 64 X2 processor you have, memory, video, in particular), and if you really feel the need to run the 64 bit version depending on the programs you have.

Poke around here for minimum system requirements, keeping in mind that Microsoft's idea of "minimum" requirements are generally quite different than what is really required to take full advantage of the Vista "experience".

When they say "minimum", believe me, they mean *minimum*...usually an understatement, to say the least.

»www.microsoft.com/windows/produc···ult.mspx

Also, as suggested above by howie, run the Vista upgrade advisor as well, to get a general idea of what the prospects are. (I think this is a very good idea for anyone who has never installed Vista before..that's what it's there for).

Not etched in stone, but definitely helps to see what potential problems you may run into.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:59:54 EDT

Ryan : Wouldnt say that, I really like vista. The fact that an application will crash and it will take only one single click of close program and it will instantly close the crashed process is worth it alone.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:48:06 EDT

howie : One thing anyone installing Vista for the first time should do is run the Upgrade Advisor and in addition, check to make sure ALL their hardware is supported and that drivers are available for all of their installed devices. Although the situation has improved, there are still plenty of older devices lacking Vista support or drivers. This is especially true of older printers, scanners and some sound cards.

Upgrade Advisor:
»www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta···ylang=en
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:30:17 EDT

Kanebrake : Will the 64 bit version that came with the 32 bit run on a AMD Turion 64 X2?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:29:47 EDT

Rob :

said by howie :

I wonder how many people who took advantage of this free Vista offer are now going to convert their perfectly running XP systems into expensive paperweights... ;-)

I haven't received my copy yet.

I'm not going to sell it, or install it right away. I expect to be installing it sometime at the start of next year, at the earliest.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:25:16 EDT

jabarnut :

said by howie :

I wonder how many people who took advantage of this free Vista offer are now going to convert their perfectly running XP systems into expensive paperweights... ;-)

Probably around the same 50% you guessed would sell it, but thought they'd give it try first before they list it on eBay. :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:10:38 EDT

howie : I wonder how many people who took advantage of this free Vista offer are now going to convert their perfectly running XP systems into expensive paperweights... ;-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 11:15:26 EDT

gate1975mlm : Just got my copy of Vista in the mail! :)

And yes it does come with 2 Product keys :)

But like others said it looks like no SP1 on the DVD.

Huge thank you to Bill Gates and Microsoft!!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:34:29 EDT

djrobx : No Vista for me yet.. but I guess if people were getting them yesterday it still may come. Per the email I sent a 'product not received" message to them.

Two product keys? That's funny!
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 08:54:27 EDT

PeteC2 :

said by Mele20 :

Why does the disk get burning hot? I put it in the DVD drive and was reading the Eula and just looking around. My drive was making terrible racket for quite awhile. It is ordinarily a very quiet drive. It has never made a racket like that before. It stopped finally. When I removed the disk, it was so hot it almost burned my fingers!

Mele, I sure agree with Grail knight, sounds like a warped (or even off-center) disk. I'd get a replacement rather than risk killing off my drive.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 08:03:58 EDT

Grail Knight : Ever heard of a bad disc?

If the disc is warped or melformed out of the mold then the disc will not spin correctly.

Obviously if other discs do not make a racket as you say then odds are you have a bad disc.

Call MS up and tell them you want a replacement.

Be nice and civil on the phone when you call.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 05:27:49 EDT

norwegian :
Would love to have a play, but dual booting on my main box isn't an option as I don't have a spare box with the power, other than the obvious "only available to the US"
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 05:07:11 EDT

gsm : well I e-mailed them with product not arrived in the subject line if I don't get it in the next 3 days I might have no choice but to get it from work and spend $ on it I really need 64 bit windows

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 03 May 2008 04:31:05 EDT

Mele20 : Why does the disk get burning hot? I put it in the DVD drive and was reading the Eula and just looking around. My drive was making terrible racket for quite awhile. It is ordinarily a very quiet drive. It has never made a racket like that before. It stopped finally. When I removed the disk, it was so hot it almost burned my fingers!
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:34:44 EDT

cableguy965 : Got mine today and mine was blank lol lol !!!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:58:58 EDT

Lanik : Sssshhhh lets hope not. :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:58:09 EDT

Grail Knight : I will guess the ~~little old~~ lady with Enter Key problems.

Edit* Strike out

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:56:01 EDT

denb45 : :D yeah me......LOL......too late the cat is outta bag now, so, game OVER......LOL

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:55:34 EDT

Lanik :

said by howie :

Just my idea of humor. Please don't take it seriously!

Stop spoiling the fun howie leave it up to you and Cudni to stir up some trouble. :D
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"If it ain't broke don't fix it."

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:55:09 EDT

denb45 : :D LOL you really GOT me on that one Howie.......

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:54:30 EDT

Lanik :

said by izy :

Anyone want to place bets who will be the first gullible sucker to chime in?

I think we've already got one ... hook line and sinker. :D
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"If it ain't broke don't fix it."

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:54:14 EDT

howie : Just my idea of humor. Please don't take it seriously! :-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:46:56 EDT

denb45 :

said by howie :

Has anyone else noticed this on their free Vista? ;-)

Note: This ad-supported FREE Version of Windows Vista Ultimate
may occasionally display banner and/orpop-up ads as well as collect usage and machine statistics

STRANGE! so I suppoes this really isn't FREE at all..... like everyone thought it was?..........INTERESTING to say the least.....I haven't noticed this, as I haven't installed it yet, but after reading this, NOW I don't think I want to install it at all..........hummm I think I'll just keep my Vista Ultimate DSP/OEM on my system that I bought in FEB O7 (the one I'm using now) :huh: I know for a fact that the one I'am using now doesn't say this?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:33:06 EDT

SnowyOne :

said by izy :

Anyone want to place bets who will be the first gullible sucker to chime in?

ps The spoiler shows up when auto quoting.

Anyway, I'll bet that I'm the first sucker to bite.
How much you like bet?
That's the foistware version of Vista.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:33:05 EDT

anon : ROFL nice one!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:32:02 EDT

horngate : I got my Vista today Yah :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:23:53 EDT

izy : Oh shit, Howie you just kept this thread going another 5 pages....at least!

Anyone want to place bets who will be the first gullible sucker to chime in?

$fontbg Mele20 $Fontbg

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:23:12 EDT

howie :

said by Cudni :

there is this thread in Security, maybe it causes some minor excitement there ;)

Cudni

LOL!!!! I can't believe you posted it there... hehehehehe :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:20:48 EDT

Ryan : Hahah too funny.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:20:44 EDT

Cudni :

said by howie :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by howie :

Has anyone else noticed this on their free Vista? ;-)

What the ^$^%??????????

Don't get excited... (notice the ;-) )

there is this thread in Security, maybe it causes some minor excitement there ;)

Cudni
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Help yourself so God can help you.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:17:11 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by howie :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by howie :

Has anyone else noticed this on their free Vista? ;-)

What the ^$^%??????????

Don't get excited... (notice the ;-) )

LOL :) I was about to freak out.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:16:25 EDT

howie :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by howie :

Has anyone else noticed this on their free Vista? ;-)

What the ^$^%??????????

Don't get excited... (notice the ;-) )
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:14:26 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by howie :

Has anyone else noticed this on their free Vista? ;-)

What the ^$^%??????????

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:12:08 EDT

howie : Has anyone else noticed this on their free Vista? ;-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:11:51 EDT

Mele20 :

said by howie :

said by gsm :

I am going to give this program another day or two to see what happens before I write it off. I find it ironic that people in Hawaii are getting it before me and I am in the same state as ms pfff

That's cuz they're made in Puerto Rico, shipped to China and then loaded on a slow boat with Hawaii being the first stop. ;-)

It was mailed from West Virginia. It depends on the routing and the planes it gets on to determine how quickly or slowly it gets to its destination. Maybe you live in an area where it will take an extra day...anyone on the Big Island outside of Hilo or Kailua-Kona would probably wait an extra day for theirs. My letter, like everyone's, said by May 2 which is today so if I hadn't gotten it by May 3 mail, I'd write MS.

Plus if you don't use the 9 digit zip it may take longer.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:24:34 EDT

izy : Mine arrived today, exactly the date MS said it would arrive. The return address was from WV.

Check your last email, mine said...

"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."

I'm sure others had a different date but you need the patience and contact MS if it hasn't arrived by the date they state.

Thanks Microsoft, I will put this OS to good use! And thanks tiny for the heads up on this offer! :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:19:05 EDT

howie :

That's cuz they're made in Puerto Rico, shipped to China and then loaded on a slow boat with Hawaii being the first stop. ;-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:10:06 EDT

gsm : I am going to give this program another day or two to see what happens before I write it off. I find it ironic that people in Hawaii are getting it before me and I am in the same state as ms pfff

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:57:30 EDT

howie :

said by jabarnut :

Again I ask...after so much complaining about it taking so long, how many of you will actually
use your free software???

Sorry, I couldn't resist. ;)

And honestly, there is really no need to answer.

I think I already know who will be making use of it, as opposed to those who couldn't resist the "free offer", yet have complained about this very software in other threads...over and over again.

Ok...sorry about the OT post.
Just thinking out loud.

Carry on. :)

I'm guessing half of the people will sell their copies. That's assuming the "Not for Resale" police aren't looking over their shoulder. ;-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:28:15 EDT

TODarling :

said by Ryan :

GOT MINE TODAY!!! The 32 bit key activated 64 bit fine ;)

The actual license keys are not labeled. My guess is shipping was supposed to send one envelope with a key and one without, instead both have license keys. OOOPS :D

Now for a new adventure. My HP desk top came loaded with Ultimate 32 bit. Going to do a clean install with the 64 bit disc using the HP 32 bit key. Even if I have to call to activate it and it works better than using the key that came with it. My HP Ultimate 64 bit laptop loaded and I was able to use the HP key even though I had to call to activate it.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:17:45 EDT

jabarnut : Again I ask...after so much complaining about it taking so long, how many of you will actually
use your free software???

Sorry, I couldn't resist. ;)

And honestly, there is really no need to answer.

I think I already know who will be making use of it, as opposed to those who couldn't resist the "free offer", yet have complained about this very software in other threads...over and over again.

Ok...sorry about the OT post.
Just thinking out loud.

Carry on. :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:09:24 EDT

tiny : I also got mine.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:51:04 EDT

sansri88 : Just got my mail, and I see my nice new copy of Windows Vista Ultimate!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:21:55 EDT

SGR : Got my copy of Vista Ultimate too. Got to love how we basically got two copies for free. ;)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:39:37 EDT

Ryan : GOT MINE TODAY!!! The 32 bit key activated 64 bit fine ;)

The actual license keys are not labeled. My guess is shipping was supposed to send one envelope with a key and one without, instead both have license keys. OOOPS :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:41:27 EDT

Sandman5 : No Vista here either. I'll probably wait to see if it comes in tomorrow's mail before I email them.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:27:47 EDT

gate1975mlm : Still no Vista for me. I just sent Microsoft an email. :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:16:37 EDT

Maxo : I got my copy of Vista 32-bit and another copy of Vista 64-bit in the mail today.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:06 EDT

Snowcat : I did get my copy of Vista yesterday. I installed the 64-bit version, downloaded SP1 from Microsoft's site, and it is working great. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:57:43 EDT

Mele20 : Thank you! LOL I typed it from that little piece of paper that was in with the disks. The light isn't very good here and my eyes don't read small print very well anyway...so, yeah, I never saw that faint -. It is at the end of the line on the piece of paper and the rest of the link is on next line so it was really easy to miss. But why didn't IE, at least, just go there anyway as that was the only thing missing and not critical like a missing dot. I agree...very anal.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:02:25 EDT

tiny : The link you posted doesn't work, I think this is the one you want:
»windowshelp.microsoft.com/Window···ult.mspx

You were missing the "-" between getting and started and yes, Uncle Billy is that anal with his links.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:18:00 EDT

Mele20 : I got mine today so I guess the USPS has got its act together to keep mail flowing between the islands. :)

The site Microsoft said to go to:
»windowshelp.microsoft.com/Window···ult.mspx

I get a blank page. Can any of you get there? I tried first in Fx and then tried in IE and blank page in both.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT

gsm : I still have not gotten windows vista yet :( if I do not get it by the 2nd or 3rd I will e-mail them

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 02 May 2008 01:55:22 EDT

CajunTek : Got my Vista Ultimate today.. thanks go to the OP for posting this... I think ;)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:53:53 EDT

rosco :

said by howie :

said by denb45 :

Vista Ultimate 23bit. :D

No wonder it was free... only 23 bit! ;)

i want my 9 bits back!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:50:11 EDT

denb45 : :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:48:13 EDT

howie :

said by denb45 :

Vista Ultimate 23bit. :D

No wonder it was free... only 23 bit! ;)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:45:51 EDT

denb45 :

said by Ryan :

Yup I will repeat myself like I did in your thread for those getting their free vista DONT DO UPGRADE INSTALLS. Even if you have a successful upgrade chances are you will end up having reliability issues due to old software installs or driver issues. Just do a clean install it will remove all the old crap you have built up over the years anyway...

That for the people w/ Vista Home Premium....Vista Ultimate 32bit Will not upgrade to 64bit Vista Ultimate only a clean install will work! :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:31:24 EDT

Ryan : Yup I will repeat myself like I did in your thread for those getting their free vista DONT DO UPGRADE INSTALLS. Even if you have a successful upgrade chances are you will end up having reliability issues due to old software installs or driver issues. Just do a clean install it will remove all the old crap you have built up over the years anyway...

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:26:53 EDT

howie :

said by Dan Given :

When you all do get them be really, really careful. I've totally screwed my new computer and can't get it back to the wonderful state it was in. If you can help see my other post and reply. It's at »[Vista] Help Help HELP
Right now I'm literally sick about it...
Dan

Your bad experience could have been prevented by BACKING UP your computer before attempting to install Vista. I've seen plenty of horror stories like yours that could have been easily prevented by imaging your existing installation first with a utility such as True Image or Ghost. In a matter of minutes, you could have had your previous OS up and running again. BTW, I hope you can remedy your issue without too many headaches... :huh:
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:10:15 EDT

Dan Given : When you all do get them be really, really careful. I've totally screwed my new computer and can't get it back to the wonderful state it was in. If you can help see my other post and reply. It's at »[Vista] Help Help HELP
Right now I'm literally sick about it...
Dan
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"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:05:19 EDT

denb45 :

said by Langning :

Sadly I am still patiently waiting for the Vista Ultimate. :)

Don't worry...you'll get them, your not missing anything Vista Ultimate really isn't the panacea of all Operating Systems even w/ SP1, it still needs a little more work to get there :D
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Gateway MX6453 * AMD X 2 Duo Core 64 Mobile 1.6 GHz * 3GB * 667MHz* DDR2 Memory * Vista Ultimate OEM/DSP w/ SP1

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:59:22 EDT

Langning : Sadly I am still patiently waiting for the Vista Ultimate. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:52:24 EDT

rychen1 : Mine came today too, both 32 & 64 Ultimate.
Thanks Tiny.

Re: Help Help HELP

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:45:47 EDT

Dan Given : cancel reply

Re: Help Help HELP

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:44:18 EDT

gsm : Fdisk fixs everything LOL :D

Problem solved...for now

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:40:18 EDT

Dan Given : edit: I used my laptop to find some help at MS...only my Norton is kaput so far.
How do we just do an upgrade when that's grayed out??
Dan
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"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

Got my two Vista disks

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:02:34 EDT

Dan Given : Both are labelled "Not For Resale" and the insert suggests going to the new website at »windowshelp.microsoft.com/Window···ult.mspx
Getting ready to get started...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:01:40 EDT

charrog : Received mine today also seems you get 2 copys 1 32 bit and 1 64 bit wonder if wga knows if you install both?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:47:35 EDT

mckenna797 : my copies of vista ultimate arrived intodays mail will do a clean install this evening

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:17:50 EDT

odreian615 : Me either but my brother got Office Monday and he only live 2 blocks away

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:10:13 EDT

Ryan : I didnt get mine :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:28:09 EDT

tiny : You're welcome too, thanks.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:27:44 EDT

tiny : That picture on top of your discs made me lol, you're welcome.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:11:22 EDT

gaforces : My Vista Ultimate came today, thanks Tiny and Bill (MWFP!)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:06:13 EDT

TODarling : Got my Vista today. These must be OEM versions. I just loaded the 64 bit on my 64 bit HP laptop using the HP key. I had to call in to activate it. Now my laptop is HP crap free.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:04:18 EDT

rosco : vista came in here today.

I'm really surprised that my Windows 2003 server installed in a virtualbox on OS X did the trick!

Is anyone going to be selling one of their disks since they came with separate keys? I'm thinking about selling the 64 bit version to someone.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:01:35 EDT

SGR : Still no vista here. :\

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:49 EDT

stevennb : my copies of Vista Ultimate came in.
I'm currently using Vista Business and it works fine for me.
That being said I'm going to see if I can trade these copies for a decent mp3 player.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:00:51 EDT

dad25896 : just got my 2 copys thanks bill

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:52:40 EDT

NYR11 : Just got mine today. Nice :) I'd like to thank "tiny" for starting this thread because without his post I would never have known about this "free" offer. Can't wait to build my new 64 bit rig. Newegg here I come!
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:21:25 EDT

gsm : still no vista here either as of may 1st. Looks like I got shafted might have to get it from work or school now :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:57:22 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by odreian615 :

If it don't come tomorrow you suppose to email them

Yep I know :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:55:46 EDT

odreian615 : If it don't come tomorrow you suppose to email them

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:30:02 EDT

denb45 :

said by Ryan :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by dad25896 :

just a quick ? since we get 2 copys of vista (32 and 64 bit)dose that mean we can legally install them on 2 differnet computers.do they come with different cdkeys?

Microsoft is giving us 2 different keys?

COOL :)

Then we are really getting to copies of Vista for 2 Computers Right?

My Mail just came still no Vista.

Well we are not sure yet. I will test it as soon as I get my key since I already have 64 up and running waiting for activation. My experience with ultimate though is 1 cd key and they activate either version. Why they are giving 2 keys is beyond me it could either be a mistake on the packing or something related to the version there giving us, which that wouldnt make much sense either because you can activate and enter the key within windows itself and at that point all it checks is what edition you are running.

Unless you already tested this denb45?

Your Correct...I still couldn't get the upgrade option to work (it's still grayed-out after uninstalling Vista SP1) however I did find out that the there is NO difference in the product keys, Just for fun, I updated to the product key within Vista ultimate w/ the 64bit Key, and it worked, I still have a 32bit Version on Vista Ultimate, but, the product key was changed to the 64bit Version.........STRANGE! :huh: Oh well.........time for a "clean Install" being that is the only option it's giving me :huh:
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:25:08 EDT

Ryan :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by dad25896 :

just a quick ? since we get 2 copys of vista (32 and 64 bit)dose that mean we can legally install them on 2 differnet computers.do they come with different cdkeys?

Microsoft is giving us 2 different keys?

COOL :)

Then we are really getting to copies of Vista for 2 Computers Right?

My Mail just came still no Vista.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:05:35 EDT

denb45 :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by dad25896 :

just a quick ? since we get 2 copys of vista (32 and 64 bit)dose that mean we can legally install them on 2 differnet computers.do they come with different cdkeys?

Microsoft is giving us 2 different keys?

COOL :)

Then we are really getting to copies of Vista for 2 Computers Right?

My Mail just came still no Vista.

YEP :D
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Gateway MX6453 * AMD X 2 Duo Core 64 Mobile 1.6 GHz * 3GB * 667MHz* DDR2 Memory * Vista Ultimate OEM/DSP w/ SP1

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:56:39 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by dad25896 :

just a quick ? since we get 2 copys of vista (32 and 64 bit)dose that mean we can legally install them on 2 differnet computers.do they come with different cdkeys?

Microsoft is giving us 2 different keys?

COOL :)

Then we are really getting to copies of Vista for 2 Computers Right?

My Mail just came still no Vista.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:09:51 EDT

denb45 :

said by odreian615 :

WHAT they come with separate CD keys one for each version
/oh the madness
//have you tried to install them on a a 32bit PC and a 64bit PC

My OEM Gateway MX6453 * AMD X 2 Duo Core 64bit Mobile 1.6 GHz * 3GB * 667MHz* DDR2 Memory * Vista Ultimate OEM/DSP w/ SP1 is 64bit & 32bit doable so, it will work on my notebook :) the problem is, I have to uninstall SP1 on the 32bit Vista Ultimate, so I can upgrade to the 64bit Vista Ultimate, cuz that one doesn't come w/ SP1 :huh:

OK I found out HOW:

How do I get rid of SP1?
It's simple. From the control panel, click "Programs," then, in the ensuing window under "Programs and Features," click "Uninstall a program."

Click "View installed updates," select "Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB936330)," and click "Uninstall."

Mods Sorry for highjacking the Thread..please move this to where it may belong..........

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:07:51 EDT

odreian615 : WHAT they come with separate CD keys one for each version
/oh the madness
//have you tried to install them on a a 32bit PC and a 64bit PC

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:40:10 EDT

denb45 :

said by Owlbet :

Ok, you've answered a question asked by another person that I myself was dying to ask.

I know my two Vista computers have the 32 bit versions of Vista Home Premium. Can they arbitrarily be updated to the 64 bit version or do I need specialized hardware? Do I need software specially designed for 64 bit operating systems. In other words, can I use existing software (that works just fine on 32 bit) on a 64 bit computer? Both computers were made by Dell within the past nine months.

I received my Office discs yesterday and Vista's today. Thanks, Microsoft. :)

As far as I know IT WILL WORK, but you may need 64bit drivers, I tried to update my Vista Ultimate 32bit w/ SP1 last night to Vista Ultimate 64bit,but, the upgrade option WAS not there (it was grayed-out), could be due to me having SP1 installed, I'll try it later AFTER I uninstall SP1, that way maybe it will work? and the upgrade option WON'T be grayed out this time......we'll see what happens? ANYONE know how I would go about uninstalling SP1? I have NO clue
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:59:51 EDT

Mele20 :

said by Snowcat :

said by Owlbet :

I know my two Vista computers have the 32 bit versions of Vista Home Premium. Can they arbitrarily be updated to the 64 bit version or do I need specialized hardware? Do I need software specially designed for 64 bit operating systems. In other words, can I use existing software (that works just fine on 32 bit) on a 64 bit computer? Both computers were made by Dell within the past nine months.

As long as you have a 64 bit processor (and any PC sold in the last year will definitely have one) then you can install the 64 bit version.

I have a two year old Dell with a 64bit capable Pentium IV 3.8GhZ hyperthreading processor. So, it is not just computers sold in the past year that have 64bit capability.

The problem on XP has been the lack of software for 64bit and that is why I have not moved to 64bit on XP. I had planned to but too much won't run on it. I don't know about Vista and software on 64bit. If I try Vista Ultimate 64 bit on this machine one nice thing is that will allow me to increase the RAM from 2GB to 8GB if I want and it will be seen and used while on 32bit I cannot go above 2GB and have it seen and used.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:20:44 EDT

Snowcat :

As long as you have a 64 bit processor (and any PC sold in the last year will definitely have one) then you can install the 64 bit version.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:57:48 EDT

Mele20 : Who knows when I'll get my Vista:

"U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie asked Gov. Linda Lingle today to consider declaring a state emergency or disaster in the wake of Aloha Airlines suspending air cargo services so the state National Guard could carry cargo among the islands if necessary.

In letters to Lingle and Hawai'i National Guard Adjutant General Robert Lee, the Hawai'i Democrat said the state has lost 85 percent of its air cargo capacity with the shutdown of Aloha Airlines Cargo Division on Monday.

"Even the most thorough contingency planning may not protect us from some kind of supply-related disaster," Abercrombie said. "We absolutely cannot stand by and wait for medical equipment, pharmaceuticals or our food supply to dwindle or run out."

»www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/···80430067

"The U.S. Postal Service prides itself on delivering mail despite snow, rain, heat and gloom of night. It can now add another obstacle that won't keep mail from reaching its destination: airline bankruptcy.

Corporate Air has been hired to deliver mail to and from Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Kahului, Maui, he said of operations that started Monday night.

A replacement carrier was needed because Aloha Airlines halted its cargo service Monday. The bankrupt airline, which stopped passenger flights March 31, had handled 85 percent of Hawaii's interisland air cargo market, including all mail, along with many flower and produce shipments, to and from Hawaii Island and Maui.

"What we're dealing with right now is an emergency startup to get the mail moving," he said, adding Corporate Air would "absolutely" like a long-term deal."

»www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/art···al01.txt

Sooo...even mailing a letter across town is effected because all mail is sorted in Honolulu. I just came from seeing my doctor and he told me to refill my prescriptions tomorrow even though I still have about a two week supply. He said the hospital had been worried about getting essential supplies yesterday and that to be safe to get my prescriptions now before any shortage occurs.

So, some Microsoft disk....that could easily get lost in this mess or take longer to arrive.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 01:09:16 EDT

Owlbet : Ok, you've answered a question asked by another person that I myself was dying to ask.

I know my two Vista computers have the 32 bit versions of Vista Home Premium. Can they arbitrarily be updated to the 64 bit version or do I need specialized hardware? Do I need software specially designed for 64 bit operating systems. In other words, can I use existing software (that works just fine on 32 bit) on a 64 bit computer? Both computers were made by Dell within the past nine months.

I received my Office discs yesterday and Vista's today. Thanks, Microsoft. :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:15:08 EDT

Ryan : Thats just weird it comes with 2 keys. From what I read and experienced 32 and 64 keys work on either version.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:59 EDT

denb45 :

said by dad25896 :

just a quick ? since we get 2 copys of vista (32 and 64 bit)dose that mean we can legally install them on 2 differnet computers.do they come with different cdkeys?

YES they sure do, and YES YOU CAN :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:18:32 EDT

dad25896 : just a quick ? since we get 2 copys of vista (32 and 64 bit)dose that mean we can legally install them on 2 differnet computers.do they come with different cdkeys?

no Vista...yet

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:08:57 EDT

Dan Given :

said by eagle92 :

Mine came today 32&64Bit no SP-1, However the version I got 3 weeks ago at the Server 2008 Launch event did have SP-1 but was only 32 bit version.

Well, I'm not that far from La Habra so hopefully mine will be in the mailbox tomorrow.... :hmm:
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:43:37 EDT

eagle92 : Mine came today 32&64Bit no SP-1, However the version I got 3 weeks ago at the Server 2008 Launch event did have SP-1 but was only 32 bit version.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:31:48 EDT

mckenna797 : still no vista, maybe tommorow

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:23:34 EDT

denb45 :

said by odreian615 :

Where was yours shipped from my copy of Office was shipped from WV

My 2 copies of Vista Ultimate came form:

MS WIndows Feedback Program

Pendleton Indsttrial Park Rd

Bldg#2 HC 60 Box 3

Upper Tract, WV 26866
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:02:14 EDT

odreian615 : Where was yours shipped from my copy of Office was shipped from WV

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:31:22 EDT

Snowcat : No Vista for me in today's mail. :( Maybe tomorrow...

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:42:30 EDT

denb45 :

said by gate1975mlm :

If I called Microsoft would they be able to send me a Vista replacement DVD with SP1?

Only if you bought it that way? or if they don't have anymore Vista Gold Versions (there is a serial number printed on the DVD that they will ask for)....I tried to do that w/ XP PRO GOLD a few yrs back, and MS told me NO.......they can only replace whatever I already have.......then I tried a 2nd time and they said YES
so, it depends on what CSR you get, some are nice, but others are VERY ANAL!...........but give it a try tho?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:38:36 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by denb45 :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by denb45 :

Got a 32bit Vista Ultimate and a 64bit Vista Ultimate, in today's snail mail, but none of them have SP1 :huh:.........I'll scan it later and put up a screen shot!

No SP1 :( BOOOOO

Yeah, that is what I said when they didn't have SP1 :uhh: oh well, now i have 3 Versions of Vista Ultimate GOLD...........LOL

If I called Microsoft would they be able to send me a Vista replacement DVD with SP1?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:34:53 EDT

denb45 :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by denb45 :

Got a 32bit Vista Ultimate and a 64bit Vista Ultimate, in today's snail mail, but none of them have SP1 :huh:.........I'll scan it later and put up a screen shot!

No SP1 :( BOOOOO

Yeah, that is what I said when they didn't have SP1 :uhh: oh well, now i have 3 Versions of Vista Ultimate GOLD...........LOL
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:04:06 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by denb45 :

Got a 32bit Vista Ultimate and a 64bit Vista Ultimate, in today's snail mail, but none of them have SP1 :huh:.........I'll scan it later and put up a screen shot!

No SP1 :( BOOOOO

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:43:36 EDT

odreian615 : Me either but I/my brother did get Office Monday

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:18:56 EDT

denb45 : Got a 32bit Vista Ultimate and a 64bit Vista Ultimate, in today's snail mail, but none of them have SP1, :huh: but both have seperate product keys on the back, one for Vista 32bit and one for Vista 64bit...... OK here they are...............
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:50:41 EDT

mckenna797 : As of yesterday 4/29/08 still no Vista ultimate

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:55:32 EDT

denb45 : It would say on the DVD if it was :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:53:10 EDT

denb45 :

said by gaforces :

Im waiting for Intel to release the 8 core code name nehalem processor and build a new rig.

:)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:52:04 EDT

denb45 : :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:33:11 EDT

rosco : that makes sense...I didn't even think about backing up the installed version.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:29:12 EDT

zach3 : A good part of the time was making a backup of Office 2003. Then the updates took some time even though I have a DSL connection most of the time was installing not waiting on any downloads.

Zach

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:23:50 EDT

rosco :

said by zach3 :

On my one computer which is a 2.53 GHZ P4 w/2 Gigs of Ram the install took about an hour give or take.

Zach

wow, that seems like a long time for those specs...it must be a huge install.

are others seeing the same install times?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:54:22 EDT

gaforces : Im waiting for Intel to release the 8 core code name nehalem processor and build a new rig.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:30:37 EDT

odreian615 : They are already hitting craigslist
»chicago.craigslist.org/chc/sys/6···458.html

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:01:21 EDT

denb45 :

said by gaforces :

Your just going to have to build a new computer, or give it to a friend :)
Or just let it sit on a shelf collecting dust ...

Yeah........after 3 yrs (my old desktop build with XP sp3)
maybe it's time.....
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:59:46 EDT

gaforces : Your just going to have to build a new computer, or give it to a friend :)
Or just let it sit on a shelf collecting dust ...

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:52:28 EDT

denb45 :

said by gsm :

same here no vista I knowing my luck I will have to e-mail them

My email stated: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"
hopfully you get it by the 2nd of MAY O8......here's my dilemma....what I'm I going to with 2 Copies of Vista Ultimate? I don't have anything else to put it on? as one system has XP sp3 and this one (the one I'm typing on) has Vista Ultimate OEM/DSP w/ SP1...did I hear someone say (Build another desktop)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:39:39 EDT

gsm : same here no vista I knowing my luck I will have to e-mail them

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:12:14 EDT

Snowcat : I just got my mail today and still no Vista. :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:58:21 EDT

sandman7777 : Got my copy of office ultimate 2007 and second disc of business accounting and outlook business contact's yesterday.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:31:57 EDT

odreian615 : Got my copy of Office yesterday

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:30:48 EDT

zach3 : My version of Office Ultimate came without SP1 and during the install process all of the updates were installed.

On my one computer which is a 2.53 GHZ P4 w/2 Gigs of Ram the install took about an hour give or take.

Zach

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:53:57 EDT

NYR11 :

said by Ryan :

Thats my question!

Ditto

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:26:12 EDT

Ryan : Thats my question!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:21:08 EDT

denb45 : Do both ship w/ SP1?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:12:32 EDT

driftus :

said by denb45 :

said by driftus :

I received 2 - yes 2 - copies of Vista Ultimate. They were sent separately, but both addressed to me. One envelope had my name and address handwritten on it, though - but a printed label for MS return address. They were postmarked the 23rd and the 25th.

I saw others had received confirmation emails in March that they had completed their WFP - but I had never received such an email. So, I sent 4 emails over the last month inquiring as to my status in the program. No replies at all. Somehow, it must have triggered them to send another copy. $600 worth of software just to run their app for 3 months? worth it!

I noticed they come with a 2nd DVD for the 64-bit version, with a separate license key - is it valid for installation on a 64-bit system if I use the 32-bit copy as well?

Got any screen shots? show it, if you really have it?

OK:
*edit*
These do not appear to be installation discs that include SP1. I won't have time to install one of my copies until Thursday to verify.
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Vista Ultimate x2

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:07:09 EDT

Mele20 : Never mind.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:30:14 EDT

Owlbet :

said by Mele20 :

Hmpf. :(

I think you need to get some more sleep and when you do wake up again you might reread this thread before going after bear like you just did. I believe it is your foot in your mouth.

I hope their foot is tasty.

»Re: *Dead* [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:27:42 EDT

MSeng : Wardens and attorneys not necessary -- »Re: *Dead* [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

:)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:31:02 EDT

bkoeni1 : I got my Office 2007 Ultimate today !!

Re: How does it arrive?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:40:14 EDT

Dan Given : Thanks...I looked for the Vista Ultimate today but... :(
I think Office shipped first as others have said.
(At least I have a better idea of what to look for...) :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:32:58 EDT

denb45 :

Got any screen shots? show it, if you really have it?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:13:38 EDT

Ryan : That or what was stated above maybe for whatever reason they are shipping the two versions separate? Maybe a supply issue?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:56:39 EDT

driftus : I received 2 - yes 2 - copies of Vista Ultimate. They were sent separately, but both addressed to me. One envelope had my name and address handwritten on it, though - but a printed label for MS return address. They were postmarked the 23rd and the 25th.

I saw others had received confirmation emails in March that they had completed their WFP - but I had never received such an email. So, I sent 4 emails over the last month inquiring as to my status in the program. No replies at all. Somehow, it must have triggered them to send another copy. $600 worth of software just to run their app for 3 months? worth it!

I noticed they come with a 2nd DVD for the 64-bit version, with a separate license key - is it valid for installation on a 64-bit system if I use the 32-bit copy as well?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:54:45 EDT

NYR11 : Now what is this with only getting the 32 bit version of Vista Ultimate? We are supposed to be getting both 32 and 64 bit DVD's. This is an outrage. Like Heshup said, every email said 32 and 64 bit DVD!

Re: How does it arrive?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:45:15 EDT

NYR11 : I thought it would be here today for sure, but no Vista yet. Looks like they sent out Office first by the looks of all the copies on ebay already. Maybe tomorrow.

Re: How does it arrive?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:21:57 EDT

Rob :

said by mckenna797 :

The wife got her copy of Office Ultimate today and it was in our small maibox
. but I have still not gotten my copy of vista ultimate. has anyone recived vista ultimate yet ?

No Vista here yet!

Re: How does it arrive?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:54:55 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by mckenna797 :

The wife got her copy of Office Ultimate today and it was in our small maibox
. but I have still not gotten my copy of vista ultimate. has anyone recived vista ultimate yet ?

I haven't received mine yet. Tomorrow would be nice. :D
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Re: How does it arrive?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:05:15 EDT

mckenna797 : The wife got her copy of Office Ultimate today and it was in our small maibox
. but I have still not gotten my copy of vista ultimate. has anyone recived vista ultimate yet ?

Re: How does it arrive?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:35:30 EDT

zach3 : Same as posted above.

Zach

Re: How does it arrive?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:23:10 EDT

Kabanos :

said by Dan Given :
How does it arrive?

If you've received your package (which, as of today I haven't) I'm curious to know if it arrives regular US mail, in a box or in an oversized envelope. I live in a condo and the mail boxes are not huge so I'm wondering if it will be put on my front door.
Thanks.
Dan

April 28, 2008 :)
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Sealed Air Jiffylite Cushioned Mailer - #0 (6" x 10")

* Not for resale *

* Not for resale *

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:52:58 EDT

kcazzie : I can't believe ppl are pissed because it's a month a late...And if you don't want anyone spying on you, why take the offer because $$$ count more ...?!?... I just don't get it, it's a no win situation for M$S...

Edit; Sp

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:53:47 EDT

Mele20 : Hmpf. :(

I think you need to get some more sleep and when you do wake up again you might reread this thread before going after bear like you just did. I believe it is your foot in your mouth.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:49:19 EDT

Heshup :

said by Owlbet :

I plan on talking to an accountant friend on Monday to find out more about the tax ramifications of this promotion. It would stand to reason that a product marked "Not for Resale" can have no value as income if you can't sell it for its retail value.

I am grateful that I can update two products to higher versions just for the price of Microsoft installing a tool to monitor my computer. Even if there is a tax ramification, so what. To me it's a tax of $150.00 or so. That's still a steal of a deal for $1,100.00 worth of software.

Seeing as I woke up this morning wanting to mess with someone and your number came up. LOL! :) :)

Instead of talking to an accountant you may want to talk with your attorney as to how much time you can get for screwing MS in the feedback program by being "grateful that I can update two products to higher versions just for the price of Microsoft installing a tool to monitor my computer."

"Per say Terms Of Use:"

"
Can I install the WFP software on more than one Windows computer?

Yes, the software can be installed on multiple computers and registered using the same e-mail you provided."

So with that being said you should not talk to me about being grateful/happy/or not. You should be looking over your shoulder. Now don't come back in and say one was for you and one for your wife as you done said "I am grateful that I can update two products to higher versions just for the price of Microsoft installing a tool to monitor my computer."

So I would think that someone that would steel from MS would not be such a die hard. LOL! :) :D

Don't feel bad that you just put your foot in your mouth as others here in this post have said the same thing as you have. I am sure the warden will let you all be Pen Pals and remember the old saying about bending over to pick up the bar of soap! :D

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:11:34 EDT

anon : It appears some may be actually getting retail copies , myself i got a academic edition .

They are already showing up on ebay , mine is the only 1 i have seen so far labeled academic edition. Guess i could have ebayed mine as well since its not labeled "Not For Resale"

»search.ebay.com/search/search.dl···ate+2007

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:36:17 EDT

gaforces : The only way it would not be worth it is if MS didn't use the data collected to improve their products ...

IMO the beta wasn't worth squat because they changed so much for retail.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:43:53 EDT

denb45 :

said by NYR11 :

Geez, all I'm worried about is if Vista Ultimate will be the SP1 version. Hope so :o

Nothing to worry about, if it's not, you could always slipstream SP1 but, being that SP1 has already been out
and it took a while to get copies made of Vista SP1, you just might be suprized when you open your mail box.........
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:54:19 EDT

NYR11 : Geez, all I'm worried about is if Vista Ultimate will be the SP1 version. Hope so :o
--
"It's a nice day if you wake up in Disneyland"

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:07:00 EDT

Owlbet :

said by Heshup :

In fact I be just a bit piss off if this is not going to come in a full retail box as I just got screwed out of being able to sell it on eBay at full retail price but will be taxed for full retail.

To date, no one that has participated in this free promotion has been required to complete and return to Microsoft, Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. I do believe our gifts from Microsoft are truly free.

I plan on talking to an accountant friend on Monday to find out more about the tax ramifications of this promotion. It would stand to reason that a product marked "Not for Resale" can have no value as income if you can't sell it for its retail value.

As for selling said product on Ebay, there is nothing stopping you. These products are already showing up on Ebay. However, Microsoft and other software vendors don't take too kindly to said sales and have been known to come down hard on those in violation of products marked
"Not for Resale".

I am grateful that I can update two products to higher versions just for the price of Microsoft installing a tool to monitor my computer. Even if there is a tax ramification, so what. To me it's a tax of $150.00 or so. That's still a steal of a deal for $1,100.00 worth of software.
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All playoff series are best of seven.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:12:13 EDT

earletp :

said by Heshup :

Just as you can be a MS fanboy, that is your right.

I don't expect any Ms fanboy to understand.

You keep saying fanboy this and fanboy that as if it has some kind of value and/or validity. To me it's the sign of someone who is trying to make excuses.

I'd feel the same whether it was MS, Adobe, Symantec, or anyone else that's basically giving away copies of their flagship software and watching people complain about it.

Obviously the adage about looking a gift horse in the mouth is lost on you.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:40:42 EDT

Heshup :

said by Ryan :

Yes how dare Microsoft :uhh: . All the work you had to do for it too.

Thanks, bout time you came to your senses. LMAOROTF!

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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:22:19 EDT

Ryan :

Yes how dare Microsoft :uhh: . All the work you had to do for it too.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:19:08 EDT

Heshup :

said by earletp :

Why would you even participate if you felt you were being screwed?

Why I participated is up to me. The last I seen I live in the US and can express my likes and dislikes when ever I want. Just as you can be a MS fanboy, that is your right. But if you must know I felt this is a way to recover some of my money that I spent on the first version of a dying OS.

In fact I be just a bit piss off if this is not going to come in a full retail box as I just got screwed out of being able to sell it on eBay at full retail price but will be taxed for full retail. I don't expect any Ms fanboy to understand.

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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:02:38 EDT

earletp : Why would you even participate if you felt you were being screwed?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:58:55 EDT

Heshup :

said by earletp :

You're kidding right? They are sending you several hundred dollars in software for free, delivering it when they said they would. "Please allow until end of April for delivery", and somehow you see that as unreasonable.

How do you come off with several hundred dollars? The cost to him is about 1/3 or much less, I go much.... less and we will not get the retail box. You will get just short of it being OEM and look at what you will have to pay in taxes on full retail cost.

So who is screwing who?

I forgot the nerd walks on water.

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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:55:47 EDT

earletp :

said by Mele20 :

Huh? What are you mad about?

That MS is being so unreasonable to you.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:49:38 EDT

Heshup :

said by Mele20 :

They are not sending it to me for FREE...where did you get that idea? I agree to allow their spyware on my computer for three months in exchange for this gift. I would not have allowed the software if there had been no gift or if the gift had been a sweepstakes entry.

The three months ended March 11. It is now April 26 and I still don't have the gift. I expected the gift by the end of March at the latest. The gifts should have been ready to mail out on March 12.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Took the words right out of my mouth.

Some people will always think that Uncle Bill walks on water and can do no wrong.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:05:03 EDT

zach3 : I received my copy of Office Ultimate 2007 today in the mail. Thank You Microsoft.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:21:49 EDT

Mele20 : Huh? What are you mad about?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:01:26 EDT

earletp : Excuse me, no monetary cost, is that better? Yes, darn that Microsoft anyway!!! :mad:

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:53:54 EDT

Mele20 : They are not sending it to me for FREE...where did you get that idea? I agree to allow their spyware on my computer for three months in exchange for this gift. I would not have allowed the software if there had been no gift or if the gift had been a sweepstakes entry.

The three months ended March 11. It is now April 26 and I still don't have the gift. I expected the gift by the end of March at the latest. The gifts should have been ready to mail out on March 12.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:47:21 EDT

earletp : You're kidding right? They are sending you several hundred dollars in software for free, delivering it when they said they would. "Please allow until end of April for delivery", and somehow you see that as unreasonable.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:33:51 EDT

Mele20 :

said by Maxo :

said by Heshup :

And your point was?????????????

... that Microsoft is doing everything on time, and those who are being impatient are being unreasonable.

3/28/08 - "This message is to notify you that we are ready to ship your product. Please allow until end of April for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out."

4/24/08 - "Today we just wanted to send you a quick notification that your free product has been shipped.

And how is a month's wait between the 3/28 notification that "we are ready to ship your product" and the actual shipping date of April 24 "reasonable"?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:34:35 EDT

Maxo :

said by Heshup :

And your point was?????????????

... that Microsoft is doing everything on time, and those who are being impatient are being unreasonable.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:26:12 EDT

Heshup :

said by izy :

said by Heshup :

Should we expect anything better out of MS as far as how long it is going to take to get our free software? Just think how long it take MS to get the SP updates out to everyone. So with that being said don't look for the free software until the first quarter of next year, or is that the third quarter?

said by Heshup :

Looks to be sent. I received this email night.

said by Heshup :

Bout F###### time.

Actually, right on time...

Here's my timeline...

2/1/08 - "We are currently receiving data from your PC on a frequent basis, and as soon as you complete the 3 months participation term, your free product selection will be sent to the mailing address you submitted at registration."

3/13/08 - "This message is to notify you that your 3 months participation term has completed, and we are getting ready to ship your product. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out."

3/28/08 - "This message is to notify you that we are ready to ship your product. Please allow until end of April for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out."

4/24/08 - "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. "

5/2/08 - Product should arrive, before this date. 3 months EXACTLY as stated in the first email...

I now give the obligatory "pffft" to those that have no patience... :)

And your point was?????????????

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:21:09 EDT

pokesph :

said by innocentson :

I got my Office Ultimate 2007 in the mail today!!! Will post a pic for all.

Got mine today as well.. it seems to be a 'not for resale' copy but at least its not the edu ver or worse.. Whould have been nice to get the manuals/etc. with it, but oh well.

Will install it a bit later after i do some program file cleaning..
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:20:04 EDT

innocentson : I got my Office Ultimate 2007 in the mail today!!! Will post a pic for all.

Office Ultimate 2007

Re: How does it arrive?

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:46:49 EDT

tiny : Last year I participated in a similar promotion and got Windows Vista Business for free, it was shipped in a medium manila envelope via first class mail, no signature required.
It will be left in your mailbox for sure.

Re: How does it arrive?

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:24:45 EDT

Mele20 : I haven't gotten mine but in the past, disks from Microsoft have come by First Class US Mail and for Service Pack 2 for XP, I had to sign for it. I ordered the Accessibility CD's for Vista and XP about six months ago (they were free) and they came by First Class Mail. I don't recall if I had to sign for them but I don't think so but they came inside a larger package. Why Microsoft didn't just put my name in space on the back of the two disk package, I don't know but they stuck it in a larger sack instead.

I got Service Pack 2 for Office XP by First Class Mail and did not need to sign for it like I did for XP SP2. Back in 2004, I got TWO packages of the Security Update CD and the one sent via USPS took forever (two months) so Microsoft sent another one via Airborne and I had to sign for both.

They come in a nice thick, cardboard sleeve and one side clearly advertises what it is. Surely Microsoft will require signing for these. They would stupid not to do that. I live in a condo and these are small enough to be put in my mailbox but for folks here in homes, the mailboxes are on the street with many homes set way back from the mailbox and there is a great deal of theft from them so those folks may not get them if no signing is required. Signing means I won't get it on the first delivery attempt but if signing is not required, I 'll be surprised if it gets to me.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:44:07 EDT

anon :

said by MSeng :

I won't debate your current successful activation of a 3rd device but suspect (and predict) that will come to haunt you.

LOL !! Yes you are correct , about tax time next year when i pay taxes for a retail copy of office ultimate .

Students & educational institutions are allowed to install & activate on 3 devices .

I also have a prediction . All students that recieve a acedemic edition will install & activate on 3 pc's .

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:49:34 EDT

MSeng : I won't debate your current successful activation of a 3rd device but suspect (and predict) that will come to haunt you.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:10:58 EDT

jebba2005 : Got the email today saying I should have it by the 2nd of May.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:28:15 EDT

anon :

said by MSeng :

The only one that allows for multiple installs is the Home and Students version.

For those who chose Office Ultimate, you'll do a double take when you open the package...because the packaging itself implies it is the Home and Students Edition. But don't fret, it is actually the Ultimate version.

Yes , we all know its the ultimate edition . Whats at question was whether or not its actually a retail copy or academic edition . Microsoft emailed me claiming even though it says academic edition its actually a retail copy . Thats a flat out lie .

How do i know this you ask , well i just installed & activated successfully a 3rd computer using the key that came with my " full retail copy " . We all should know by now that the key MUST match the media & in this case it does .

WFP members who selected office will get a academic edition that microsoft will claim is retail so they can write off a $60. copy of office for $679. on their taxes .

How does it arrive?

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:19:59 EDT

Dan Given : If you've received your package (which, as of today I haven't) I'm curious to know if it arrives regular US mail, in a box or in an oversized envelope. I live in a condo and the mail boxes are not huge so I'm wondering if it will be put on my front door.
Thanks.
Dan
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:15:01 EDT

pokesph : Just to chime-in I got my email yesterday as well:

From:   <winpanel@microsoft.com>  [Add to Address Book]To:    [removed]Subject:    your product selection has been sentDate:    Thursday, April 24, 2008 18:28:13 [View Source] 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 Stop receiving these emailsIf you would prefer to no longer receive communications from the Windows Feedback Program you must discontinue your participation in the program. To stop participating, visit our opt-out page and enter the email at which you received this message. Microsoft CorporationOne Microsoft WayRedmond, WA 98052

Now lets hope the snail mail works and it actually gets here.

BTW, I choose Office Ult. so hopefully it's a true Ultimate disk.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:11:54 EDT

gsm : Thats odd because I am getting mine even though I had it installed for 2 weeks then my psu exploded and fried my mobo and I never got around to it cause it took me a month to get my new one

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:33:10 EDT

MSeng : Why yes...I believe that's what my first post on the subject already stated. :D

BTW, that has ALWAYS been the policy with Office. The second install must be on a portable device that YOU use.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:31:33 EDT

gaforces : I also found this part for the Ultimate version:

"2.INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. Before you use the software under a license, you must assign that license to one device. That device is the “licensed device.” A hardware partition or blade is considered to be a separate device. a.Licensed Device. You may install and use one copy of the software on the licensed device. b.Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device for use by the single primary user of the licensed device."

So you can put it on your desktop and your laptop or tablet/portable.

»www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta···ylang=en
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:07:52 EDT

MSeng : The only one that allows for multiple installs is the Home and Students version.

For those who chose Office Ultimate, you'll do a double take when you open the package...because the packaging itself implies it is the Home and Students Edition. But don't fret, it is actually the Ultimate version.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:05:51 EDT

gaforces : Hrmmm, well I just found this on a quick search at lunchtime: »www.softchoice.com/catalog/produ···94_US_EN
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - Complete package - 3 PC in one household
Mfg # 79G-00007 | Softchoice # V40494
Product Highlights
Complete package
3 PC in one household
non-commercial
CD
Win
English
Real-Time Availability
Quantity: 6032 In Stock
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:02:06 EDT

denb45 :

said by gaforces :

said by MSeng :

No.

From the EULA (available here):

2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. Before you use the software under a license, you must assign that license to one device. That device is the “licensed device.” A hardware partition or blade is considered to be a separate device.
a. Licensed Device. You may install and use one copy of the software on the licensed device.
b. Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device for use by the single primary user of the licensed device.

NO! 1 copy per PC.............not 1 copy per 3 PC's this has been around since XP and is common knowledge, and nothing new.........read the EULA that MSeng posted
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:38:45 EDT

izy :

said by Heshup :

Looks to be sent. I received this email night.

said by Heshup :

Bout F###### time.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:57:00 EDT

gaforces :

Isn't that for the regular office version? I thought the Ultimate version, or one of the versions could be installed on 3 PC's.
Oh yah, I might as well post a "me too" that I received the email that the Vista Ultimate has been shipped.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:08:27 EDT

Maxo : I got an e-mail last night that they have shipped it and I should have it by May 7th. Sweet!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:04:03 EDT

Oregonian :

said by Oregonian :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by Oregonian :

I'm predicting that this will be the week that we will all get our shipping emails. Call me an optimist! :)

Looks like you are wrong :(

Oh well...there is always next week. :-)

Missed it by one week -- got my email last night. Looking forward to receiving my Office Ultimate. Thanks Microsoft.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:51:16 EDT

Langning :

said by azinator :

been 3 months 18 days..and only got 1 survey and no other emails from MS :(

Except the initial survey, I don't recall replying any survey. I did received 1 email that they weren't getting response from my pc I initially put the program on; I then loaded the program onto my laptop... And Microsoft is sending me the Vista Ultimate. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:42:56 EDT

azinator : this sucks....guess I signed up too late for the free software...been 3 months 18 days..and only got 1 survey and no other emails from MS :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:03:16 EDT

eagle92 : me too

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:57:37 EDT

Snowcat : I got my email at the same time as everyone else also.

I really have wanted to try out Vista and see if it is a good or bad as people have said. I have a PC that I built for Vista, so I should be ready to go whenever it comes.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:39:20 EDT

gate1975mlm : So if we don't get our product by May. 2 we can e mail them and they will send another one out right away?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:39:39 EDT

NYR11 : Yes! I got the shipped product email also.
rosco, great avatar :D LMAO
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:18:16 EDT

dcuebas : Just got this email:

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

================

(Guess we'll see in a few days...)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:15:58 EDT

Owlbet : I guess I'll chime in, too. I've received shipping confirmation emails x 2.

The opportunity to receive two free Microsoft products was a nice windfall for basically very little effort.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:22:51 EDT

mckenna797 : got the email, my wife got one also
Vista for me Office for her

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

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:16:11 EDT

MSeng : No.

From the EULA (available here):

2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. Before you use the software under a license, you must assign that license to one device. That device is the “licensed device.” A hardware partition or blade is considered to be a separate device.
a. Licensed Device. You may install and use one copy of the software on the licensed device.
b. Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device for use by the single primary user of the licensed device.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:15:11 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by denb45 :

said by rosco :

I just got that too!

Same here!

Here too :)

Re: Received your gift yet?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:13:24 EDT

tiny :

said by jarthur31 :

I haven't received anything in the mail or correspondence via E-mail either and I want to uninstall that WFP software since the 3 months have expired. What should I do?

You can uninstall the WFP software using the following tool MS provides: »wfp.microsoft.com/App_Client/wfpclean.exe

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:12:46 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by odreian615 :

I also got it so did my brother
/Do anyone know if the Office Ultimate 2007 will let you install it on two PC's i heard rumors of both yes and no

I think you can install on up to 3 computers.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:04:46 EDT

odreian615 : I also got it so did my brother
/Do anyone know if the Office Ultimate 2007 will let you install it on two PC's i heard rumors of both yes and no

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:51:23 EDT

charrog : Received the same email today......

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:42:40 EDT

denb45 :

said by Tricex2 :

Just got my email too, now it's time to take MS' prying eyes off of my computer heh

NO no no........if you do that you loose the one shot of winning that 5K cash PRIZE........
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:39:12 EDT

Tricex2 : Just got my email too, now it's time to take MS' prying eyes off of my computer heh

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:38:08 EDT

Mele20 : I just got that as I was reading this thread. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:36:29 EDT

denb45 :

said by rosco :

I just got that too!

Same here!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:31:32 EDT

rosco : I just got that too!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:22:57 EDT

Heshup :

Looks to be sent. I received this email night.

----- Original Message -----
From: winpanel@microsoft.com
To: ************@**********.***
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:10 PM
Subject: your product selection has been sent

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

Bout F###### time.

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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:20:56 EDT

SGR : It shipped! Email below:

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

Stop receiving these emails
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Re: Received your gift yet?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:04:21 EDT

jarthur31 : I haven't received anything in the mail or correspondence via E-mail either and I want to uninstall that WFP software since the 3 months have expired. What should I do?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:09:47 EDT

Mele20 :

said by izy :

Now quit your bitchin' and get back under that rock!

I'd say that you are still underneath your rock since you appear unable to understand a simple concept. :( But that is ok...stay under your rock where you don't need to be able to do any thinking that is the least bit complex. ;)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:26:08 EDT

NYR11 : I signed up on Dec. 11 and got that email on the 28th of March also.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:06:51 EDT

toplevelpot : i got that email on the 28th of march and i signed up dec 10th. when did you sign up nyr11?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:30:32 EDT

NYR11 : This message is to notify you that we are ready to ship your product. Please allow until end of April for delivery.

Guess we should have it in about a week. Ya think?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:28:20 EDT

Rob :

said by Ryno :

good point

Just shows how disorganized Microsoft is. Making their x64 customers wait until SPP1 before they can use the backup/restore feature. Ridiculous.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:24:39 EDT

Ryno : good point

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:23:14 EDT

Rob :

said by Ryno :

Someone got XP x64 backing up

»img167.imageshack.us/img167/7026···1hc1.jpg

But can they restore? That's the problem.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:20:48 EDT

Ryno : Someone got XP x64 backing up

»img167.imageshack.us/img167/7026···1hc1.jpg

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:15:22 EDT

Rob :

said by Ryno :

said by Rob :

said by Ryno :

I should have gotten Office instead of Vista, forgot 64 won't work with WHS. Oh well, coaster

The x64 connector should be released anytime now.

In the meantime, you can use this:

»mswhs.com/2007/11/02/installing-···sta-x64/

Thanks, I searched 1/2 the night and came up empty. hopefully backups get figured out too. Or is that a "never happen deal" since it's a x64 on a x32 system?

I think it's a "never going to happen" deal as everyone is (im)patiently waitng for the x64 connector.

According to this:
»blogs.technet.com/homeserver/arc···k-1.aspx

The x64 connector will be in the SPP1.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:12:15 EDT

Ryno :

said by Rob :

said by Ryno :

I should have gotten Office instead of Vista, forgot 64 won't work with WHS. Oh well, coaster

The x64 connector should be released anytime now.

In the meantime, you can use this:

»mswhs.com/2007/11/02/installing-···sta-x64/

Thanks, I searched 1/2 the night and came up empty. hopefully backups get figured out too. ... edit... seems some are able to do it.

Hopefully i can too, now I only have to hope i don't make a mistake going to x64

AMD dual 6400+
4gig pc6400
512 HD3870 (have another, crossfire didn't impress me in XP Pro)

I'm sure a few pieces of software won't work, most of my hardware would be find though.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:49:08 EDT

izy :

said by Mele20 :

By doing the survey after April 15, I consented to the new Privacy Policy that went into effect on April 15.

I guess it's not free after all, you give up your "privacy" to MS if you want a freebie from them. Only seems logical as nothing is really free now is it? You of all people should have known better! ;)

Now quit your bitchin' and get back under that rock!

said by Mele20 :

Getting Vista Ultimate would not have been worth it if the new Privacy Policy had been effect last December...

Some may disagree, but that's your battle...

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:30:19 EDT

Rob :

said by Ryno :

I should have gotten Office instead of Vista, forgot 64 won't work with WHS. Oh well, coaster

The x64 connector should be released anytime now.

In the meantime, you can use this:

»mswhs.com/2007/11/02/installing-···sta-x64/

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:05:21 EDT

clocks11 :

said by Ryno :

I should have gotten Office instead of Vista, forgot 64 won't work with WHS. Oh well, coaster

I am having a similar regret. I got a new PC, and think I am selling my XP computer that I was gong to put Vista on. I wish I would have got Office instead.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:57:35 EDT

Ryno : I should have gotten Office instead of Vista, forgot 64 won't work with WHS. Oh well, coaster

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:40:56 EDT

gaforces : I kinda agree with Mele20 (I don't think it's a mistake/accident on their part, it takes executive decision to implement the privacy policy and approval of their legal team.)
Microsoft has promised not to tie information gathered to personally identifiable information since they first put the reporting tool into windows, and when they implemented windows update.

Breaking a promise is breaking trust with those of us that have embraced windows and tried to make it better for everyone.
Once they lose the trust of their customers it will open the way for some other company, perhaps Google, Apple, or Ubuntu to step in and gather those customers to their OS.

This isn't the last we will hear about this blatant invasion of privacy. I guarantee you there are people even more upset about this than the people in this thread ...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:50:37 EDT

Mele20 : I haven't had to do a clean install of XP so I can't answer that. ;)

Yes, MS has my personal information because I have ordered stuff from them. Plus, they had to have a current address to mail the software gift to but they already had my real name, address and phone number anyway. They have had that for many years. Any business that I buy from or get something free from needs my personal information. What i don't want is Microsoft tying the information my computer sent during the 3 months and my survey answers, etc. to the personal information MS has on file for me because I have bought from them.

I don't want Microsoft using that information and selling it to their partners to use to target specific ads to me or to give me more email spam, or to get spammed by snail mail because they sold my information to their partners.

gaforces summed it up
well earlier in this thread:

"The only reason they would need personally identifiable information is to try to sell us stuff using the info for targeted ads. They might also sell the info to their business partners.
Because their hurting for money
Just like they did with Windows Live, use the beta testers as fodder for their pathetic attempts to catch up to Google, because they can't sell the service on it's merits.

They are apparently triple dipping into the information. Using it for product support, promotional tax write-off, and marketing.
The first page of the last survey says they aren't tying the info to personally identifiable information, so there seems to be some contradiction ..."
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:58:45 EDT

denb45 :

said by Mele20 :

I'll still get the software.

Well......thanks for clearing that up, but, I have one question? now in XP, not sure about Vista, every time I wanted to do a Clean Install of XP, MS use to request that info, name, address, phone, ect., but it was optional? I haven't seen this method being used in Vista w/ a Clean Install? so, what I'm trying to say here is, doesn't MS already have that info on most of us anyway? I know they do with me, cuz I do get free stuff form MS all the time? and soemetimes, I don't have to do anything at all to get stuff sent to me from MS ,so they must know something about me already? I don't know if that is good or bad tho? any one else want to jump in here?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:41:54 EDT

Mele20 : I'll still get the software.

By doing the survey after April 15, I consented to the new Privacy Policy that went into effect on April 15. The new policy links all survey answers from the past and future, all "anon" feedback ever made on a Microsoft page and all data collected during that 3 months that I had the software on my computer to my name, address, phone number, etc.

The Privacy Policy that was in effect before April 15 did not allow for Microsoft to link data collected from the software on our computers, our survey answers, etc. to personal information.

I would not have done that three months of data collection off my computer had the new Privacy Policy been in effect then because I consider the new privacy policy highly invasive. (Some may not mind the new policy or consider it invasive). So, I am upset that I inadvertantly allowed the new policy to now be in effect for me by doing that survey after April 15. Getting Vista Ultimate would not have been worth it if the new Privacy Policy had been effect last December and I would have not participated. By doing the current survey, I made the old privacy policy, that was a good one, null and void and the new policy is now in effect and it allows Microsoft to take that data from my computer, the survey responses, and any other feedback (even so called anon feedback) and put it all together in an account under my real name, address and phone number. Before I did this latest survey, the old policy applied and Microsoft could not connect my personal information to the data collected off my computer, survey responses, etc.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:02:24 EDT

denb45 : So, Mele20......I'm confused? so, by doing the survey AGAIN after April 15th 2008 you forfitted your rights? so, your NOT getting the Free Softwear? I'm I missing something here? please enlighten me? will you get the softwear or not because of this action? are is this unrelated and something totally different than just FREE Softwear?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:21:04 EDT

Mele20 : No, Microsoft has NEVER collected personal information from members of the Windows Feedback Program until April 15, 2008. You really should get your facts straight before you mouth off, but then you hide behind your anon posting just so you can make stupid, ignorant comments. Microsoft is definitely at fault here because they did not notify me that a major, drastic change had taken place in the Privacy Policy affective April 15, 2008 and that if I did the last survey (I've been doing them for years) that I would be granting Microsoft the right to now, after all these years of anonymity, to retroactively connect every bit of feedback and data they have to me personally.

I have been a member since the program BEGAN YEARS AGO. The privacy policy has been excellent all these years until all of a sudden.

My deciding to add the monitoring software (which is only one part of the Windows Feedback Program) to a computer last December has nothing to do with the drastic change in the Privacy Policy. The old Privacy Policy was in effect until AFTER the end of the monitoring program which ended for all of us on March 11. So, why would you say I should have expected this crap? In other words, you are saying that all of us who participated are stupid, ignorant assholes because we believed the Privacy Policy in effect during that three month period? NO, the problem here is that Microsoft changed the Privacy Policy after the end of the software monitoring program and didn't inform us and by doing the latest survey we tacitly accepted the radical changes and gave Microsoft the right NOW to do what most of us would not have allowed when we read the Privacy Policy back in December before allowing the software. The Privacy Policy we all agreed to last December does NOT do what you say it does. It does NOT allow Microsoft to connect the data and the survey responses to us personally. The NEW Privacy Policy allows this. Microsoft did not inform us of a new Privacy Policy that is radically different. That is sneaky and unacceptable because they tricked some of us into now, after the fact, allowing Microsoft to go back and associate all the data that was sent during those three months (and survey responses for years and all anon feedback on Microsoft pages over umpteen years) to our personal information.

Yes, it now appears that I was stupid in that I trusted Microsoft to at least notify me that there was a new Privacy Policy that was drastically different from the one I had been under for a very long time. Further, at the beginning of the latest Survey it states that no personal information will be tied to the responses made in the survey . However, the NEW Privacy Policy states the exact opposite . Why would you think that I would not believe what the first page of the survey stated? I had not read the new Privacy Policy at that point and Microsoft had not indicated in the email that I would be wise to read it before doing the survey because there were drastic changes to it. Or is it your argument that every person who believes a single thing Microsoft says (about privacy policies or anything else) is an idiot because everyone knows Microsoft lies all the time?

Microsoft has messed up badly here but I don't think it was deliberate because they would be risking their business in that case. What they should do to right this wrong is to agree to not associate (yeah, I'd have to trust them) the data and survey responses, anon feedback, etc. to personal accounts if we say that we did not know about the drastic changes in the Privacy Policy and did not understand (especially with the contradictory statement at the beginning of the survey) what we were consenting to by doing the latest survey.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:26:07 EDT

AdamKertesz : No. I have changed my mailing address, and got an automated response to that; I was not informed, that the software was shipped.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:48:00 EDT

clocks11 :

said by AdamKertesz :

My selected product (Street and Trips 2008) just arrived in the mail.

Cool. Did they send you an email letting you know it shipped?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:30:36 EDT

AdamKertesz : My selected product (Street and Trips 2008) just arrived in the mail.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:22:20 EDT

Rob :

said by clocks11 :

How do you define free? Just because money was not exchanged, does not mean there wasn't a price.

Because the initial e-mail says it's free.. "..we will send you a free Microsoft product when you participate in the program. "

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:20:37 EDT

clocks11 : How do you define free? Just because money was not exchanged, does not mean there wasn't a price.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:15:51 EDT

Rob :

said by clocks11 :

said by Rob :

said by clocks11 :

April is quickly coming to a close. Almost time for BBB.org.

LOL. BBB? Gonna complain because you didn't get your FREE Gift? Please.

Sorry if you disagree, but there were terms and an agreement in place for halving spyware on my PC.

"spyware"? LOL. If it's so bad, why did you even allow it in the first place?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:14:09 EDT

clocks11 :

said by Rob :

said by clocks11 :

April is quickly coming to a close. Almost time for BBB.org.

LOL. BBB? Gonna complain because you didn't get your FREE Gift? Please.

Sorry if you disagree, but there were terms and an agreement in place for halving spyware on my PC.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:08:27 EDT

Rob :

said by clocks11 :

April is quickly coming to a close. Almost time for BBB.org.

LOL. BBB? Gonna complain because you didn't get your FREE Gift? Please.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:42:58 EDT

clocks11 : April is quickly coming to a close. Almost time for BBB.org.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:11:40 EDT

denb45 :

said by sycocowz :

said by denb45 :

But that dosesn't mean that you won't get the item in question, for the last 10 to 12 yrs. I have gotten FREE
OS'es form microsoft (that's right, I've NEVER Paid for any MS OS before) unless I bought an OEM PC System, everything
I got form MS were all Promo-Full-Retail Versions of OS'es
complete with product keys, so be patient you'll get it soon enough..............

Yeah. I've never gotten an OS, but I've gotten a mouse and full versions of visual studio before.

There's a lotta Promo's out there from MS, from time to time even on OS'es, you just have to know where to look for them....it's not that hard to do.........
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:48:09 EDT

sycocowz :

Yeah. I've never gotten an OS, but I've gotten a mouse and full versions of visual studio before.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:29:41 EDT

anon :

said by Vistaluvr2 :

It is (sometimes) funny to read Mele's paranoid posts.

What you mean "sometimes"? They are always funny.

Keep 'em coming, Marilyn

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:06:28 EDT

denb45 :

said by Wily_One :

Since I'm taking classes at the university I qualify for this, so I downloaded the image and also ordered the DVD media. My original "shipment" confirmation email had a line for tracking URL, but it was blank.

So I emailed Customer Service about this, because it looked like mine had not shipped. This is their reply:

quote:
The Backup CD, if included on the order, will take up to 14 business days for fulfillment within the Domestic US (please allow additional time for international shipments). Once the order is fulfilled, the Backup CD is shipped to you via USPS First Class Mail. The delivery of the shipment can take 5-10 business days to be received after it has been fulfilled. Unfortunately, we do not have a tracking number available for this delivery method.

Talk about a non-answer.

But that dosesn't mean that you won't get the item in question, for the last 10 to 12 yrs. I have gotten FREE
OS'es form microsoft (that's right, I've NEVER Paid for any MS OS before) unless I bought an OEM PC System, everything
I got form MS were all Promo-Full-Retail Versions of OS'es
complete with product keys, so be patient you'll get it soon enough..............
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Gateway MX6453 * AMD X 2 Duo Core 64 Mobile 1.6 GHz * 3GB * 667MHz* DDR2 Memory * Vista Ultimate OEM/DSP w/ SP1

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:51:37 EDT

Wily_One : Edit: I jumped in without reading the whole thread. I thought this was about the "Ultimate Steal" of Office 2007 Ultimate for college students.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:16:26 EDT

anon : It is (sometimes) funny to read Mele's paranoid posts. I bought a brand new car.. guess what? GM has ALL my peronsal info (*). I bought a brand new HDTV.. guess what? Mitsubishi has all my personal info (*). Microsoft does not have my name or address or phone number just by buying this OS - if I registered - they would.

Now Mele decide to do this particular promotion stuff, what does she expect?

*Personal info = name, address and phone number.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:43:54 EDT

Rob :

said by howie :

said by Mele20 :

I can't help but think that Microsoft sure doesn't want any screen shots taken.

LMAO! You've just GOT to be kidding!!! April Fool's Day was the 1st, btw... :p

[EDIT] Do you really think Microsoft would risk it's multi-gazillion dollar business by collecting personally identifiable information about you? They could care less about you (or me)... (as long as we buy their stuff). ;-)

They already have all the personal information about us they need!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:38:36 EDT

howie :

said by Mele20 :

I can't help but think that Microsoft sure doesn't want any screen shots taken.

LMAO! You've just GOT to be kidding!!! April Fool's Day was the 1st, btw... :p

[EDIT] Do you really think Microsoft would risk it's multi-gazillion dollar business by collecting personally identifiable information about you (without your volunteering it)? They could care less about you (or me)... (as long as we buy their stuff). ;-)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:25:49 EDT

Mele20 :

said by gaforces :

The first page of the last survey says they aren't tying the info to personally identifiable information, so there seems to be some contradiction ...

Yep. I noticed that right away and since I had not yet read the NEW Privacy Policy (and from posts here thought it only applied to the software data collection if one kept the software on the computer and I had removed it), I was falsely informed. I read that and thought doing the survey was like doing any of the surveys I've done over the years. Then, at the end, I was concerned that the sweepstakes entry might compromise my privacy so I read it...too late of course.

I can see someone suing Microsoft over this. An enterprising attorney in California might get a class action going (which wouldn't do anything for the members of the class but could be embarrassing for Microsoft). Microsoft really messed up here especially with that assurance at the beginning of the survey which contradicts the new Privacy Policy. Plus, what a major screwup to have NOTHING in the survey email to alert us that the Privacy Policy underwent drastic changes effective April 15 and that we should read it before doing the survey. This is yummy fodder for an attorney specializing in class action suits.

As an aside, during the survey, I tried to take a screen shot of one question and Gadwin Print Screen crashed and what was really funny was that up popped the Microsoft error reporting. Print Screen has never crashed before and I have used it for years so I can't help but think that Microsoft sure doesn't want any screen shots taken. I also tried to go back to the first page to change my answer because I stupidly didn't click on the link there until I got on the second page and realized I needed to read that link. I read it and tried to change my answer and was rudely informed that NO answers could be changed! Gee...I recall changing answers in past surveys. I also was rudely told to stop using the back button...geez...I also recall being able to use the back button in other surveys. I needed to change that answer...and not letting me invalidated the whole survey. I felt really used by the time I got to the end and I hadn't yet read the Privacy Policy!

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:35:31 EDT

gaforces : The only reason they would need personally identifiable information is to try to sell us stuff using the info for targeted ads. They might also sell the info to their business partners.
Because their hurting for money ;)
Just like they did with Windows Live, use the beta testers as fodder for their pathetic attempts to catch up to Google, because they can't sell the service on it's merits.

They are apparently triple dipping into the information. Using it for product support, promotional tax write-off, and marketing.
The first page of the last survey says they aren't tying the info to personally identifiable information, so there seems to be some contradiction ...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:29:46 EDT

Mele20 :

said by gaforces :

I hope the info they collect will help them make windows products better :)

Microsoft does not need my name and address attached to the information they collected when I had the software on my computer nor do they need to associate my name, address, phone number, etc. with my survey replies or my feedback on any of their pages. Why does invading my privacy in this manner make Microsoft have better products? Invading my privacy like this is going have the opposite effect on Microsoft's gathering useful information. Most folks will leave the program. I too have been in the program as long as you have ...from the beginning. But not any more as there is no valid reason for Microsoft to suddenly decide to associate my feedback and the data they have collected with my name, address, etc.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:42:31 EDT

gaforces : I didn't remove the software or myself from the program. I think I was always in it from connect/betaplace when WFP first came out and I had to remove it when it was really buggy.
I don't mind it's on my old spare/bu computer. HAAA, I'm happy they know it's me that bi*ched so loudly about OneCare and Windows Live ripoff's.
I hope the info they collect will help them make windows products better :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:37:37 EDT

Mele20 :

said by gaforces :

I see a lot of words about terribly invasive privacy policy but you don't mention anything about what is so bad about the new policy ...

OK I see there is something about tying the information from the program to names and address's. I do remember it was originally supposed to be anonymous.

I had already done the survey before I saw your post, although I do remember the survey site posted that no identifiable information would be collected.

It is even worse. By doing that survey, I evidently granted Microsoft the right to take ALL INFORMATION they have that is associated to this computer and put it all in an account under my real name, physical address, and phone number. All my responses to all past surveys in the years I have done them are now all there in my Microsoft account! Any feedback I have provided on a Microsoft page is now all CONNECTED and put in my account. Evidently, I gave them the right also to connect the past information (when I had the software installed) to that survey I just did and put that information in this account that has my name, address, etc on it.

I recall some here saying they got an email from Microsoft after the March 28 one calling for final address changes to send the gifts and the email mentioned the new privacy policy in effect on April 15 IF one chose to keep the software on the computer! I NEVER RECEIVED SUCH AN EMAIL. However, after reading posts here, I did remove the software from my computer. I did NOT remove myself from the program though because Microsoft stated several times that we should NOT remove ourselves from the program until we receive the gift because if we don't receive it to have it resent we need to still be part of the program.

There was nothing in the March 28 email that says that if I get a survey after April 15 that I should ignore it if I am in the program now only until I get the gift. There was nothing in the email about the survey that said I should not do the survey if I am still in the program only until I receive the gift. I hate to say this but this looks like perhaps Microsoft DELAYED sending the gifts in order to trap a bunch of us into doing this latest survey so they could have what they wanted all along IDENTIFIABLE data about us. Granted, technically, this is my fault because I didn't read the Privacy Policy until after I did the survey. But the email did not suggest that I should read it AGAIN because it now had drastic changes (which applied whether or not I had the software still installed) that I needed to know about and consent to!!! I thought the new privacy policy applied only if you kept the software installed. Besides, if I was not reading this thread, I would have NO IDEA there was a new Privacy Policy that contains drastic changes.

In other words, I TRUSTED MICROSOFT AND GOT BURNED FOR DOING SO. I also learned that with Microsoft one had better read an applicable Privacy Policy each time one needs to interact in any way with Microsoft as they can make drastic changes to the Privacy Policies and not bother to let you know.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:58:51 EDT

denb45 :

said by Oregonian :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by Oregonian :

I'm predicting that this will be the week that we will all get our shipping emails. Call me an optimist! :)

Looks like you are wrong :(

Oh well...there is always next week. :-)

And the week after that........did anyone say MAY 2008?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:46:20 EDT

Oregonian :

said by gate1975mlm :

said by Oregonian :

I'm predicting that this will be the week that we will all get our shipping emails. Call me an optimist! :)

Looks like you are wrong :(

Oh well...there is always next week. :-)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:34:07 EDT

gaforces : I see a lot of words about terribly invasive privacy policy but you don't mention anything about what is so bad about the new policy ...

OK I see there is something about tying the information from the program to names and address's. I do remember it was originally supposed to be anonymous.

I had already done the survey before I saw your post, although I do remember the survey site posted that no identifiable information would be collected.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:29:05 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by Oregonian :

I'm predicting that this will be the week that we will all get our shipping emails. Call me an optimist! :)

Looks like you are wrong :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:24:22 EDT

gsm : it's funny that you mention privacy because the machine that I installed it what ever it was when the program first started the mobo fried it self. I never installed it again after the first two weeks yet I am still getting vista :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:48:30 EDT

Mele20 : I removed the software from my computer a couple of days ago. Just now I received a new survey from the Windows Feedback Program. I did not stop membership in it because Microsoft said to not do that until we receive our gifts.

So, I clicked to do the survey. When I finished, I was offered an entry for the Sweepstakes. I decided to read the Privacy Policy before I filled in the information as I don't want to get ads/spam at my email address. I sure wish I had read the damn Privacy Policy first before I did the survey! I didn't realize that by doing the survey (I have doing the surveys for years now) that I was consenting to this new, terribly invasive Privacy Policy for Microsoft.

DON'T DO THE SURVEY!!!

I knew from this thread that Microsoft has a new invasive, privacy policy IF YOU CONTINUE TO ALLOW THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER AFTER APRIL 15. What I did not realize is that if you have removed the software because you don't want to continue as now there is an invasive privacy policy that you also must not do any surveys now.

By doing that survey, I allowed Microsoft to apply the new Privacy Policy that I thought only applied if you kept the software on your computer. I am furious about this! All the email said was:

"Privacy
You are receiving this message because you are a valued member of the Windows Feedback Program. Microsoft respects your privacy. You may go online to review the Privacy Statement for this program at »wfp.microsoft.com/Privacy.aspx"

I should have clicked on it. However, I have done these surveys for years and the privacy policy has not had any radical changes....until now and the above does NOT tell me that there is a radical change and thus I should read it again before deciding if I want to do the survey. I only knew there was a new Privacy Policy as of April 15 (if you keep the software on your computer) because of a post in this thread!

Microsoft never sent me any notice of a new Privacy Policy. There is no mention of such in the email I got today asking me to do a survey. The last email I got from Microsoft before this one was the "Last Call for Address Change" dated March 28 and there was no mention of any upcoming new Privacy Policy.

So, be warned: Do not do any surveys!!! unless you don't care about the changes in the privacy policy. What bothers me is that the new privacy policy, because I did the survey, is retroactive so I thus did the software part under an extremely invasive privacy policy. I would never have done it for Vista Ultimate under this new policy...but because it is retroactive...well... :( :mad:

So, don't let Microsoft trick you like they did me!

It is a sad situation because I firmly believe in the value of feedback and that is why I have faithfully done these surveys for years and now the only folks who will do them are those who don't give a shit about privacy. Lovely. That sure will skew the results. :(
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:55:39 EDT

Heshup :

said by MSeng :

You hide behind innuendo and continue to make smart ass remarks with no basis of fact.

I stand by my original comments. Grow up.

Let's get one thing straight I do not hide behind any thing. You just have a problem cause I can tell it like it it. Sorry to rub your but the wrong way and my facts are in my last post with a email from your Uncle Bill wanting more from people before he can take care of what he owes everyone.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:30:55 EDT

gaforces : When Bill was running things they had a tight ship. Ballard and the rest of those butt holes are bringing MS down.
And a lot of others agree ...
»www.dailytech.com/Microsoft+Exec···1502.htm
I like this comment the best: RE: Microsofts disregard for customers
By geddarkstorm on 4/16/08, Rating: 2
By geddarkstorm on 4/16/2008 11:31:55 AM , Rating: 2

They have to get the skulls for their bone thrones from somewhere.

MS Executive

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:26:27 EDT

MSeng : I have received software from this program.

Others have received software from participation in the program.

Logic would then be applied that everyone else that participated will receive their software.

You hide behind innuendo and continue to make smart ass remarks with no basis of fact.

I stand by my original comments. Grow up.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:20:36 EDT

Heshup :

said by MSeng :

And you aren't happy unless you can make some snide remark about "Uncle Bill".

Show some maturity along with some patience.

I was also taught to tell it like it is and just because you be stuck up the butt of MS right now at redmond is no reason to side with Uncle Bill, as he will still give you all the perks. I think you should be smart enough to right from wrong. LOL!

As far as patience they ran out long ago.
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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:09:37 EDT

MSeng : And you aren't happy unless you can make some snide remark about "Uncle Bill".

Show some maturity along with some patience.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:07:30 EDT

Heshup :

said by MSeng :

Ye of little faith.

Patience is a virtue.

You be getting your free Vista software on your trip to Redmond? LOL!

Sorry "Patience is a virtue" has nothing to do with MS.

Please read.................

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtue

MS does not have what it take to have virtue.

They just be some things that money can't buy no matter how hard Uncle Bill tries . LOL!

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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:06:24 EDT

gaforces :

said by izy :

said by gaforces :

said by MSeng :

Ye of little faith.

Patience is a virtue.

ROFL, I think people are being pretty patient in this thread ... so far.

err..

said by Heshup :

So with that being said don't look for the free software until the first quarter of next year, or is that the third quarter?

said by clocks11 :

By the time they ship maybe we will get SP2?!?!? LOL

said by gate1975mlm :

Waiting and waiting and waiting!

said by NYR11 :

They do seem to be dragging this out as much as possible. Thought I would have my freebie by now.

Uhh, your not new to the internet, so you must have been in a coma for the last 8 years :p
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:01:07 EDT

izy :

said by gaforces :

said by MSeng :

Ye of little faith.

Patience is a virtue.

ROFL, I think people are being pretty patient in this thread ... so far.

err..

said by Heshup :

So with that being said don't look for the free software until the first quarter of next year, or is that the third quarter?

said by clocks11 :

By the time they ship maybe we will get SP2?!?!? LOL

said by gate1975mlm :

Waiting and waiting and waiting!

said by NYR11 :

They do seem to be dragging this out as much as possible. Thought I would have my freebie by now.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:53:13 EDT

gaforces :

said by MSeng :

Ye of little faith.

Patience is a virtue.

ROFL, I think people are being pretty patient in this thread ... so far.
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There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of their country. ~ Joseph Addison

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:16:58 EDT

MSeng : Ye of little faith.

Patience is a virtue.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:54:52 EDT

Heshup :

Should we expect anything better out of MS as far as how long it is going to take to get our free software? Just think how long it take MS to get the SP updates out to everyone. So with that being said don't look for the free software until the first quarter of next year, or is that the third quarter?

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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:25:04 EDT

Dan Given : I got the email and then bought a new computer with Vista Home Premium but didn't put the program on it. Now I'm just waiting to upgrade to Ultimate when it's shipped.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:54:33 EDT

clocks11 : By the time they ship maybe we will get SP2?!?!? LOL

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:56:17 EDT

gate1975mlm : Waiting and waiting and waiting! :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:33:41 EDT

mckenna797 : this is the key line in the email we all have recieved from MS, about our software shipping

"This message is to notify you that we are ready to ship your product. Please allow until end of April for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out."

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:05:41 EDT

Oregonian : I'm predicting that this will be the week that we will all get our shipping emails. Call me an optimist! :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:08:01 EDT

denb45 :

said by clocks11 :

Yeah, they are really taking their sweet time shipping this out the door.

Yeah and nobodies got the ship date email yet, maybe we'll all get Vista Ultimate SP1,(those of us who picked that option) that could be what the delay is.....who knows?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:14:00 EDT

clocks11 : Yeah, they are really taking their sweet time shipping this out the door.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:13:23 EDT

Rob : I know everyone thinks MS is the root of all evil, but I have to say that I have always received whatever free gift Microsoft promised me. I'm sure I'll get my free Vista too, so I don't mind waiting. Saves me $400+

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:55:31 EDT

NYR11 :

said by gate1975mlm :

Why is it taking so long for Microsoft to ship our free Vista and office?

They do seem to be dragging this out as much as possible. Thought I would have my freebie by now.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:47:37 EDT

tiny :

said by clocks11 :

I will stay in the program until I get my free software. I see no reason to stay beyond that.

I'm gonna stay in the program until I get the shipment confirmation email, that's it.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:15:14 EDT

Maxo :

said by izy :

said by Maxo :

said by gate1975mlm :

Why is it taking so long for Microsoft to ship our free Vista and office?

I here you. If this is how they are going to be, we'll see if they can get me to take their free stuff again.

Jeez....gimme, gimme, gimme....NOW!

Greedy... :huh:

I can just see you two as kids around Christmas time. Mom, why do we have to wait until X-mas to open our presents, I've been good, I want it now!

When you are as important as I am, you deserve to have it all, and you deserve to have it all right now. Sorry, that's just the way the world works.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:55:15 EDT

izy :

said by Maxo :

said by gate1975mlm :

Why is it taking so long for Microsoft to ship our free Vista and office?

I here you. If this is how they are going to be, we'll see if they can get me to take their free stuff again.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:41:00 EDT

Maxo :

said by gate1975mlm :

Why is it taking so long for Microsoft to ship our free Vista and office?

I here you. If this is how they are going to be, we'll see if they can get me to take their free stuff again.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:33:25 EDT

gate1975mlm : Why is it taking so long for Microsoft to ship our free Vista and office?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:09:55 EDT

Heshup :

said by SGR :

said by MSeng :

It's not spyware "if you choose to participate in the Program".

You got me on a technicality. :D

But you're right... I still consider it spyware in regards to what its primary function is. Of course we're not getting $400+ software for free though.

You can call this one a approved spyware.LOL!

I got the same email. I just want my shipped email.

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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:35:41 EDT

SGR :

said by MSeng :

It's not spyware "if you choose to participate in the Program".

You got me on a technicality. :D

But you're right... I still consider it spyware in regards to what its primary function is. Of course we're not getting $400+ software for free though.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:34:47 EDT

clocks11 : I will stay in the program until I get my free software. I see no reason to stay beyond that.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:30:51 EDT

mckenna797 : I got the new email today also I,ll stay in the program

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:18:03 EDT

MSeng : It's not spyware "if you choose to participate in the Program".
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:43:33 EDT

SGR : I got another email from Microsoft. Unfortunately it said nothing about my free software shipping and only mentioned that the new spyware would get more intrusive. The email:

quote:
Thank you for participating in the Windows Feedback Program!

On April 15, 2008, a new version of the Windows Feedback Panel (WFP) software and an updated Privacy Statement will be available on the Windows Feedback Panel program website. Please take a moment to review these updates, as the new version of the WFP software will automatically update the current version on your PC.

Two sections in our Privacy Statement - Collection of Your Information and Choice and Control - are being updated. Changes to these sections are underlined in the sections below:

Collection of Your Information
We will collect personal information if you choose to participate in the Program. The personal information we collect may include your name, gender, e-mail address, city, and ZIP code. In addition, we will collect and store your survey responses. If you choose to participate in the automated feedback program, information about your software and your computer will be recorded and sent back to Microsoft. This information includes, but is not limited to:

* Windows usage behavior including installed and used applications.
* Number and type of software errors encountered.
* Performance of software and hardware products installed on your computer
* File and folder structures on your computer, including number of types of files in folders, such as number of jpg files in the Pictures folder.
* What transpired during a network problem, including data obtained from various network connections, components, and devices installed on your computer.
* System-specific information, such as hardware, devices, drivers, and settings installed on your computer.
* Registry values.
* Event logs.
* Office Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) data.
o More information about this program is available in the applicable Office privacy statement. The Office 2007 privacy statement can be found here. To display the privacy statement for Office 2003, please search for "Privacy Statement" in Office 2003 online help. Please see below for more information.
* Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) data.
o More information about this program can be found in the Windows Vista privacy statement. Please see below for more information.

Both your survey responses and automated feedback will be associated with your personal information. Please note that this differs with the CEIP disclosures in the Office 2007, Office 2003, and Windows Vista privacy statements. If you choose to participate in the automated feedback program of the Windows Feedback Program, the CEIP data we collect while you are in the automated feedback program will be associated with the personal information we collect from you through the Windows Feedback Program.

Choice and Control
The Microsoft Windows Feedback Panel software occasionally checks online to ensure that you are running the most current version of the software and automatically installs an upgrade if a newer version is available.

We also wanted to let you know that you will be entered for a chance to win USD $5,000 cash each time you complete a survey from the survey feedback program between April 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008. If you participate in the automated feedback program, you will receive an additional sweepstakes entry if you remain an active member in the program through June 30, 2008.*

The winner will be notified by mail and email. We are about to announce the winner of the last sweepstakes period on our website.

THANK YOU

- The Windows Experience Team

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:10:45 EDT

mckenna797 : Just a reminder let this group know when you recive the software

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:11:32 EDT

flawlessly : I was going to upgrade my computer for this...
»*Dead* [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

now I might holding off because of this...
»[News] It's official: XP is dead except for ULPCs
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Re: Received your gift yet?

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:16:40 EDT

Mele20 : Yes, I've read the General Rules for the Sweepstakes. But that conflicts with the letter sent to us. In the Last Call for Address Change letter from Microsoft dated March 28 it stated:

"We would love to keep you in our program and are working on new incentives. If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash."

So, I left the program on that computer. It is still on there. So, where is my Sweepstakes entry?
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Re: Received your gift yet?

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:56:57 EDT

mckenna797 : The Windows Feedback Program
2008 MICROSOFT WINDOWS FEEDBACK PROGRAM SWEEPSTAKES

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN

ELIGIBILITY: The 2008 Microsoft Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of Microsoft Corporation, its parent or subsidiary companies, or any other company involved in the design, implementation, or promotion of the Sweepstakes are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
SPONSOR: The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399 U.S.A (the "Sponsor").
AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrant warrants that he/she fully and unconditionally agrees to and accepts these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
ENTRY PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins on April 1, 2008 at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") and ends on June 30, 2008 at 23:59:59 p.m. ET (the "Entry Period"). Entries received before or after the Entry Period are void.
HOW TO ENTER: You will receive a Sweepstakes entry in any of the following circumstances:
In the event you receive an email referencing this Sweepstakes that asks you to complete a Windows Feedback survey, once you have fully completed and submitted the survey, you will receive one Sweepstakes entry.
If you remain an active member of the automated Windows Feedback Program during the Sweepstakes period, you will receive one additional Sweepstakes entry. Active member is defined by having the Windows Feedback Program software installed and complete data sent from your PC at least once during the Sweepstakes period.
You may also enter the Sweepstakes by US Mail. Hand print your complete name, address, daytime and evening telephone numbers and e-mail address on a 3" X 5" card and mail your entry in an envelope with sufficient postage to: 2008 Microsoft Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes, 11465 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20190-5236. All mailed entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2008 in order to be eligible. Limit one entry per envelope. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor, and none will be acknowledged or returned. Proof of sending or submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, illegible, misdirected or postage-due entries, which will be disqualified. Use of any automated system to submit entries is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Sponsor is not responsible for computer system, phone line, technical, hardware, software, program or server failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission or network connections or any other difficulties which are human or technical in nature.

DRAWING: The Sponsor will select the name of 1 potential winner on or about July 31, 2008. Sponsor's decisions as to the selection of the potential winner is final. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via e mail within 14 days of the drawing. If Sponsor is unable to reach the potential winner within 14 days, the prize will be awarded to an alternate winner in a random drawing of remaining eligible entries.
PRIZES: The prizes for this Sweepstakes period is: USD $5,000 cash. Prizes are not transferable and must be accepted as awarded. Winners are responsible for any and all taxes associated with a prize. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable or greater value if entire prize or a portion of a prize is unavailable. Prizes will be awarded by e-mail and/or U.S. mail.
PUBLICITY: Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes winner's consent to the Sponsor's use of winner's name, likeness, and city and country of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.
PRIVACY: All information submitted to the Sponsor as part of this Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with Sponsor's privacy policy, available at »wfp.microsoft.com/Privacy.aspx. Entrants have the right to withdraw, and correct their personal data. Entrants may request such action by email to winpanel@microsoft.com. Sponsor may disclose your personal data, now and in the future, to third parties for the administration of this Sweepstakes.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, or other technical problem, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prizes at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to any online entry, the authorized account holder of the email address used to enter will be deemed to be the participant. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. A potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder.
RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Except in cases of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Sponsor, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the "Released Parties") from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant's participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt of any prize. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties' liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney's fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
DISPUTES: Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of Washington, United States. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant's rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Washington or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Washington.
SWEEPSTAKES RESULTS: For a list of Sweepstakes winners, you can contact the Sponsor at winpanel@microsoft.com (please reference the 2008 Microsoft Windows Feedback Sweepstakes in the subject line of the email). Requests must be received by August 15, 2008.

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Re: Received your gift yet?

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:30:15 EDT

gaforces : The last email said to give them till end of April to receive the software, we are not allowed to complain about not getting it till then :)

Re: Received your gift yet?

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:14:08 EDT

Mele20 : I'm a little ticked off because I left the program on my computer expecting to get a coupon entry for the Sweepstakes. I never have gotten anything about the Sweepstakes since the Microsoft letter stating if we left the program running through March 30th that we would get a sweepstakes entry sent to us. :(

And no, I have gotten no more communication indicating that Vista Ultimate has been shipped or when it is shipping, etc.
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Received your gift yet?

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:15:57 EDT

Dan Given : I'm curious to kmnw if anyone has received either their gift or any further emails regarding extending the program, other incentives, etc.
I've gotten the 'you're done and it's coming' address check email but that's the last.
Dan
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"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:12:55 EDT

mckenna797 : my wife finally got her Email from MS yesterday that she is getting Office Ultimate, weird thing is we both signed up the same day and i Got my email for vista ultimate on March 13 , so those of you who havent heard anything hang in there better late than never

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:24:55 EDT

gaforces : I wonder if, since they may be shipping the students version of office ult, regardless of the license, the taxing could reflect what they actually shipped to these participants ... a $60.00 students version ... »www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/764345/

I ~~got~~ asked for the vista ult so it doesn't really matter to me, but if i did get the office I would pursue that avenue since the packaging is different. Also since it is not really the same as office ult version as it's reportedly not for resale, so the value is different.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:33:46 EDT

Mele20 : Yes, that you quoted is the alternative entry methods and full rules. What I wanted to know is has anyone received their sweepstakes entry?

"If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash."

I still have the feedback program running on that computer.

Where is my entry?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:17:31 EDT

Kabanos :

wfp . microsoft . com / Sweepstakes . aspx - quote:
...
4. ENTRY PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins on April 1, 2008 at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") and ends on June 30, 2008 at 23:59:59 p.m. ET (the "Entry Period"). Entries received before or after the Entry Period are void.
...
More @ »wfp.microsoft.com/Sweepstakes.aspx
...

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non nova, sed nove

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:45:39 EDT

Mele20 : Has anyone who stayed with the program until March 30 received the sweepstakes entry?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:59:24 EDT

rosco : well that person would have $679.95 income that year, so the tax would be whatever that works out to be on the tax chart after any eligible deductions (i think :))

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:39:41 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by rosco :

it figures in to your income for the year so that would depend on your tax situation.

And what if the person has no income?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:37:12 EDT

rosco : it figures in to your income for the year so that would depend on your tax situation.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:34:22 EDT

gate1975mlm : How much tax would someone have to pay on Office Ultimate?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:03:47 EDT

tiny : You're welcome.
I think the best thing to do for those who ordered Office Ultimate will be to wait until mid-February next year before doing their taxes, that'll give some time for those dreaded 1099 to arrive.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:04:57 EDT

joeltr :

said by tiny :

Microsoft Office Professional 2007 MSRP is $499.95, because it's under the $600 limit you didn't receive a tax form.
There will be tax forms issued next year to those who selected Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 since its MSRP is over $600.

Check this thread out: »[Info] A "the Power of Together" Question

More info:
»forums.slickdeals.net/showthread···page=185

I learned something new. I'm glad I opted for Vista Ultimate, which is less than $600. Thanks for the information.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:26:12 EDT

Sandman5 :

said by gsm :

does anyone know if windows vista will include sp1??

More than likely, yes. The Vista discs that were handed out at the Heroes Happen Here event (Server 2008 launch) have SP1.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:53:21 EDT

tiny : Microsoft Office Professional 2007 MSRP is $499.95, because it's under the $600 limit you didn't receive a tax form.
There will be tax forms issued next year to those who selected Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 since its MSRP is over $600.

Check this thread out: »[Info] A "the Power of Together" Question

More info:
»forums.slickdeals.net/showthread···page=185

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:49:26 EDT

joeltr : When I attended one of MS seminars and received a free MS Office 2007 Professional, I did not receive and tax form. Thus, I did not have to claim it.

Similarly, I don't think the free software that we will all soon be receiving will have any tax consequence.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:09:53 EDT

tiny : Since Office Ultimate MSRP is $679.95 (I know you can get it cheaper) and if a business pays you $600 or more as a non-employee, it is legally required to report it to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), using a 1099-MISC form.
I'd say yes, you'll have to pay taxes. Expect a 1099-MISC in the mail next year.
This is the reason I went with Vista Ultimate and not Office.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:03:35 EDT

Owlbet : I got my emails (Vista & Office Ultimate) as well. I'm torn as to what to do with Vista Ultimate: build my first computer, update spousal unit's computer, or update my own computer from Premium to Ultimate. Choices! Choices! Choices!
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:59:46 EDT

gsm : does anyone know if windows vista will include sp1??

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:32:15 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by Langning :

said by gate1975mlm :

Same here I am getting 1 Office Ultimate and 1 Vista Ultimate :)

Will there be tax consequence for getting Office Ultimate?

No idea.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:31:02 EDT

Langning :

said by gate1975mlm :

Same here I am getting 1 Office Ultimate and 1 Vista Ultimate :)

Will there be tax consequence for getting Office Ultimate?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:42:49 EDT

Snowcat : I got my email too today. I need to start backing up the PC I am installing this on. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:35:32 EDT

gate1975mlm : Same here I am getting 1 Office Ultimate and 1 Vista Ultimate :)

I think people should start seeing there packages in 2 weeks max!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:13:03 EDT

sansri88 : Same, I'd do this again for Office 07.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:06:00 EDT

Dogfather :

said by Rob :

Got the 2nd e-mail today for last call for address changes (the one that Tricex2 posted).

Ditto, got the 2nd "last call for address changes" for email. My 2 Office Ultimates will be here soon!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:18:15 EDT

Dan Given :

said by Tel :

Got my email. I'll leave it on in the meantime just to see the new incentives they're working on. I'd love a followup chance for Office 2007.

Said it all for me...exactly what I was thinking when I opened the email this morning.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:13:47 EDT

Tel : Got my email. I'll leave it on in the meantime just to see the new incentives they're working on. I'd love a followup chance for Office 2007.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:48:11 EDT

Rob : Got the 2nd e-mail today for last call for address changes (the one that Tricex2 posted).

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:35:26 EDT

tiny : Maybe there is a slight chance of getting something if you sign up after a couple of days, check the last part of the email:

Please visit »wfp.microsoft.com after March 30th to find out about the new sweepstakes program. The sweepstakes program is in the process of getting renewed after March 30th.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:33:39 EDT

tiny : Got the email too, Vista it's getting closer.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:29:26 EDT

mckenna797 : got my followup email today, i would guess mid april delivery

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:29:09 EDT

NYR11 : Got my email early this morning. Come on Billy, put a stamp on it and mail it already. I've got a computer to build. If it wasn't for this offer I was about to buy a MacBook :D
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:38:21 EDT

Tricex2 : Got my follow up email tonight. I haven't changed any of my information, just send it already heh, so I can post a screenshot of how good MS was to me for letting me let them watch me.
-------------------------------------------------------------

This message is to notify you that we are ready to ship your product. Please allow until end of April for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.

We have received many product selection changes and mailing address corrections from program participants and have implemented all of those changes. Please verify that the below information is correct and notify us if you need us to make another change prior to shipping. At this point in time, we can only take address corrections, which you can submit here to winpanel@microsoft.com.

Please submit address corrections to us no later than Wednesday April 2nd, 2008.

Shipments will be going out with USPS. In case you have moved and did not get to send your new mailing address to us before April 2nd, 2008, please ensure you have a mail forwarding request on file with USPS so that your package gets delivered to your new address.

Your product selection:

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

Your address:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We would love to keep you in our program and are working on new incentives. If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash. For complete sweepstake rules, including alternative entry methods, visit Official Rules, Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes. There is no purchase required to enter. The sweepstakes program is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Please visit »wfp.microsoft.com after March 30th to find out about the new sweepstakes program. The sweepstakes program is in the process of getting renewed after March 30th.

Please do not remove yourself from the program until your product selection has arrived.

Again, thank you VERY MUCH for your participation.

The Windows Experience Team

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:28:45 EDT

sansri88 : Yay got my next email today! Almost there!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:36:44 EDT

Fox McCloud :

said by Kabanos :

said by Fox McCloud :

*sigh* it's a real shame I didn't know about this....I would have signed up for it if I would have known....now it's too late.

Well, don't despair, not all is lost. Read ths:
»[Info] MS Giveaway @ HEROES happen {here} Events :)

Damn, Columbus is sold out...late again!

Cleveland is such a long drive....but...if I could get all those products....

edit: fark it all, Cleveland is sold out too.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:09:17 EDT

Kabanos :

said by Fox McCloud :

*sigh* it's a real shame I didn't know about this....I would have signed up for it if I would have known....now it's too late.

Well, don't despair, not all is lost. Read ths:
»[Info] MS Giveaway @ HEROES happen {here} Events :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:51:39 EDT

denb45 : Just got this today!!!

This message is to notify you that we are ready to ship your product. Please allow until end of April for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.

We have received many product selection changes and mailing address corrections from program participants and have implemented all of those changes. Please verify that the below information is correct and notify us if you need us to make another change prior to shipping. At this point in time, we can only take address corrections.

Please submit address corrections to us no later than Wednesday April 2nd, 2008.

Shipments will be going out with USPS. In case you have moved and did not get to send your new mailing address to us before April 2nd, 2008, please ensure you have a mail forwarding request on file with USPS so that your package gets delivered to your new address.

Your product selection:

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

Your address:

XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX

We would love to keep you in our program and are working on new incentives. If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash. For complete sweepstake rules, including alternative entry methods, visit Official Rules, Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes. There is no purchase required to enter. The sweepstakes program is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Please visit »wfp.microsoft.com after March 30th to find out about the new sweepstakes program. The sweepstakes program is in the process of getting renewed after March 30th.

Please do not remove yourself from the program until your product selection has arrived.

Again, thank you VERY MUCH for your participation.

The Windows Experience Team

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:48:19 EDT

SGR : Got the same email. I'd be willing to guess realistically we'll get it mid-April but thats just a guess. :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:04:48 EDT

Fox McCloud : *sigh* it's a real shame I didn't know about this....I would have signed up for it if I would have known....now it's too late.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:50:22 EDT

rosco : just got this:

This message is to notify you that we are ready to ship your product. Please allow until end of April for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.

We have received many product selection changes and mailing address corrections from program participants and have implemented all of those changes. Please verify that the below information is correct and notify us if you need us to make another change prior to shipping. At this point in time, we can only take address corrections.

Please submit address corrections to us no later than Wednesday April 2nd, 2008.

Shipments will be going out with USPS. In case you have moved and did not get to send your new mailing address to us before April 2nd, 2008, please ensure you have a mail forwarding request on file with USPS so that your package gets delivered to your new address.

Your product selection:

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

Your address:

XXXXXXXX

We would love to keep you in our program and are working on new incentives. If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash. For complete sweepstake rules, including alternative entry methods, visit Official Rules, Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes. There is no purchase required to enter. The sweepstakes program is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Please visit »wfp.microsoft.com after March 30th to find out about the new sweepstakes program. The sweepstakes program is in the process of getting renewed after March 30th.

Please do not remove yourself from the program until your product selection has arrived.

Again, thank you VERY MUCH for your participation.

The Windows Experience Team

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:19:53 EDT

Dogfather :

said by Subaru :

offer still going on?

Nope.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:10 EDT

Oregonian : freebird317 -- Yes, I believe that you should have received at least one email from Microsoft confirming your participation in the program. Most of us have received a couple of emails by now.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:32:06 EDT

freebird317 : I installed the software back on December 11th. I have not gotten one email yet. Should I have gotten at least one by now? It has been 3 months.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:46:39 EDT

Maxo :

said by mckenna797 :

Nothing yet here

Me neither. I am hoping it comes in soon so I can run it as a VM for some class work.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:23:05 EDT

Ryan :

said by Tel :

said by Ryan :

I have heard that they dont actually send out an email saying the product was shipped. Maybe others who received their copies and confirm this?

The email does say this though.

"This message is to notify you that your 3 months participation term has completed, and we are getting ready to ship your product. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out."

Yes the email states it, from what I have heard though they dont actually do this.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:55:49 EDT

Langning :

said by Snowcat :

Nope. But yesterday I did win a 12 pack of Diet Pepsi Max from Microsoft's Office Live Workspace contest. :D

A $2.50 of contest prize??? I would ask for a free t-shirt or something else.

On a serious note, I couldn't wait to received my "Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)".

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:55:26 EDT

Subaru : offer still going on?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:48:46 EDT

Tel :

said by Ryan :

I have heard that they dont actually send out an email saying the product was shipped. Maybe others who received their copies and confirm this?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:22:11 EDT

Ryan : I have heard that they dont actually send out an email saying the product was shipped. Maybe others who received their copies and confirm this?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:44:24 EDT

Snowcat : Nope. But yesterday I did win a 12 pack of Diet Pepsi Max from Microsoft's Office Live Workspace contest. :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:19:57 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by horngate :

Has anybody received the letter showing their product has shipped.

Not yet.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:51:53 EDT

Oregonian :

said by horngate :

Has anybody received the letter showing their product has shipped.

Nope.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:26:45 EDT

mckenna797 : Nothing yet here

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:02:09 EDT

horngate : Has anybody received the letter showing their product has shipped.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:31:39 EDT

Mike D : Woohoo. Just got back from the beach and checked my mail. I also received my email.

That was a nice welcome home present. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:22:58 EDT

mckenna797 : I got my email on the 13th also getting Vista Ultimate and i,ll be keeping it on for a while could always use and extra 5000,

Strange thing is my wife also signed up but for Office and she still Has not recived the email

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:49:44 EDT

sansri88 : W00t got my email on March 13th too, getting Vista Ultimate! I'm keeping this until March 30th, $5k isn't too shabby...

They should have more of these, the more free software the merrier!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:19:18 EDT

rosco :

said by Ryan :

said by SGR :

Makes sense.. guess I could always do a dual boot. :)

There you go! Just remember though there is nothing like a fresh format and install ;)

yeah, nothing gets rid of that "not so fresh feeling" as a format and reinstall

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:15:38 EDT

Ryan :

said by SGR :

Makes sense.. guess I could always do a dual boot. :)

There you go! Just remember though there is nothing like a fresh format and install ;)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:39:00 EDT

SGR : Makes sense.. guess I could always do a dual boot. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:26:20 EDT

Ryan : SGR I really would avoid doing upgrade installs. This has always been my opinion though. I think upgrades tend to cause more issues and many of the complaints about vista are most likely due to batched upgrades. License wise the full version will not void your xp license like the upgrade version does though.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:20:56 EDT

SGR : I'm debating upgrading XP to Vista using the free full version I'm getting. Anyone know if I upgrade will it destroy my XP license? I know it does on upgrade cd's but I'm curious to know if it does it when you upgrade using a FULL cd.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:53:18 EDT

Ryan :

said by flawlessly :

said by Ryan :

I really dont think it will take 4 weeks, I have a feeling thats a safety time frame. Those who already got their software did it really take 4 weeks?

I want to know too...

Yea cant complain either way. Building a new system second week of april so I cant ask for better timing. Either way I think I am going to the server 08 demonstration and they supposedly give out free copies of vista then too.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:35:50 EDT

pokesph :

said by gzt7d8 :

I finished the 3 month feedback period on Tuesday, but no email from anyone yet.

Hope they didn't forget me.

Same here.. I also finished on the 11th, no word yet..

EDIT:
whoops spoke too soon.. just after I posted this reply I got my thank you email:

Thank you for participating in the Windows Feedback Program!

This message is to notify you that your 3 months participation term has completed, and we are getting ready to ship your product. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.

We have received many product selection changes and mailing address corrections from program participants and believe we have implemented all of those changes. Please verify that the below information is correct and notify us if you need us to make another change prior to shipping.

Your product selection:

Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007

Your address:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

You may also continue to receive an occasional invitation to participate in a Windows product survey, though this is not guaranteed. Your participation in surveys is optional.

We would love to keep you in our program and are working on new incentives. If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash. For complete sweepstake rules, including alternative entry methods, visit Official Rules, Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes. There is no purchase required to enter. The sweepstakes program is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

If you would like to stop sending data as part of the automated feedback program, you are free to uninstall our feedback tool today using this utility: »wfp.microsoft.com/App_Client/wfpclean.exe

Please do not remove yourself from the program by sending a “remove” request to winpanel@microsoft.com until your product selection has arrived, so that we can resend it to you in case you don’t receive it.

Thank you VERY MUCH for your participation.

The Windows Experience Team

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:59:25 EDT

charrog : Yep got my e-mail today also 4-6 weeks for my Vista Ultimate...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:36:56 EDT

anon : Heh usually when I see 4-6 weeks on stuff, I usually get them before the 4th week... Like my passport for one - they said 4-6 week but I got it within a week. Samsung monitors rebates - 4 - 6 weeks but got them in alittle over 2 weeks. It's probably a safety net to avoid of all the angry callers ;)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:29:43 EDT

gzt7d8 : I finished the 3 month feedback period on Tuesday, but no email from anyone yet.

Hope they didn't forget me.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:11:30 EDT

flawlessly :

said by Ryan :

I really dont think it will take 4 weeks, I have a feeling thats a safety time frame. Those who already got their software did it really take 4 weeks?

I want to know too...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:10:27 EDT

flawlessly : Darn, I just got my email saying that I will have my copy of Ultimate in 4-6 weeks. 4 - 6 w e e k s ??? Could that be faster LOL...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:22:35 EDT

rosco : wow, I can't believe I got the e-mail today...I'm still skeptical about actually receiving it though since I didn't install it on XP or Vista....we'll see.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:11:18 EDT

gsm : I got mine to it kinda supprised me that they actually fallowed threw this time. I will let you all know if I actually get my copy and I will take some pics of it to.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:07:17 EDT

Tel : Got my email today. I'll probably stay in for a chance at the 5 grand. It's been completely non-evasive for me so far.
I'm torn as to whether I'd rather have gone for the Office or not. I got both Office 2007 and Ultimate with my Technet subscription as downloads. I didn't care for 2007 and went back to Office 2003 the first time I looked at it, so maybe Ultimate was the best selection after all.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:56:04 EDT

denb45 :

said by NYR11 :

said by Oregonian :

Got mine too -- Office Ultimate 2007.

Now, who plans to stay in the program thru March 30 to qualify for the sweepstakes? I probably will as the software has been a non-issue as far as affected my laptop's performance.

I'm staying too.5 grand would be nice. Maybe then I could afford to go on one of those "dates" that Elliot Spitzer went on ;)

Fat Change.......the $4300 is what the hooker got just to show up, you'll have to come up with a lot more than that.......LOL!
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:08:58 EDT

NYR11 :

I'm staying too.5 grand would be nice. Maybe then I could afford to go on one of those "dates" that Elliot Spitzer went on ;)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:37:33 EDT

Ryan : I really dont think it will take 4 weeks, I have a feeling thats a safety time frame. Those who already got their software did it really take 4 weeks?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:37:27 EDT

denb45 :

said by Owlbet :

said by Mele20 :

4-6 weeks to get it?

Maybe that's enough time to incorporate SP1 into it. :) That's pushing it, though.

Why is that pushing it? Vista SP1 RTM was sent to OEM's well over a month ago FEB 4th, 2008, so, I wouldn't say that.....
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:46:04 EDT

jebba2005 : Just received email that my three months is complete and my gift will soon ship.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:15:44 EDT

azinator : damn...i still have 3 more weeks...but i don't think i'll get free software though...it never had an option to select any....suckers :P

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:42:10 EDT

djrobx : Got my email too! What a great deal this was. I'm happy I went for Vista - I have many machines, most I don't need Office on at all. I'm content with my older versions of office.

I will stick around through March 30th for sure, the software hasn't bothered me in the slightest.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:19:39 EDT

Ryno : Why not, what's a couple more weeks.

Thinking back, I should have gotten Office instead of Vista. Darn

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:32:08 EDT

Oregonian : Got mine too -- Office Ultimate 2007.

Now, who plans to stay in the program thru March 30 to qualify for the sweepstakes? I probably will as the software has been a non-issue as far as affected my laptop's performance.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:46:18 EDT

TODarling : Got mine also.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:40:03 EDT

bkoeni1 : I got my email this morning. Now I'm just waiting for Office Ultimate 2007. I've already got VISTA.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:58:16 EDT

joshmerd : Got my email this morning. I have Vista installed in VMWare Fusion, but I haven't logged in since early December. Oh, well...free Vista for me!!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:57:20 EDT

Rob : Got my e-mail too.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:44:41 EDT

Ryno : got my email :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:34:36 EDT

Dan Given :

said by tiny :

Got the email too, everything is all right now.

I like this part:

If you would like to stop sending data as part of the automated feedback program now, you are free to uninstall our tool today using this utility: »wfp.microsoft.com/App_Client/wfpclean.exe

My email showed up this morning, so it looks like the program's over for most of us. Four to six weeks wait, tho... :p
Dan
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:52:45 EDT

izy : Got my email too. 4-6 weeks.

Installed the app on an XP virtual machine. Logged into it every few days or so and that was it.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:37:26 EDT

dcuebas : A couple weeks ago, I received an email saying they were not getting data from my PC. Today, I got the email saying my product would be shipping in 4-6 weeks. I guess they got enough data after all.

BTW, I'm supposed to be receiving Windows Vista Ultimate, but SP1 was not mentioned in the message. Wonder if it will actually be SP1. We'll see...
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:31:28 EDT

Maxo :

said by Snowcat :

I received my email too. :)

I am just getting Vista.

Me Three! Woot!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:20:40 EDT

NYR11 : I have the email also. 4-6 weeks though :huh: Oh well, gives me more time to save more $$ for the machine I'm going to build with Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I'm pretty set on the cpu, a Quad core 6600 but having a hell of a time deciding on a mobo for it. :hmm:
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:14:41 EDT

tiny : Got the email too, everything is all right now.

I like this part:

If you would like to stop sending data as part of the automated feedback program now, you are free to uninstall our tool today using this utility: »wfp.microsoft.com/App_Client/wfpclean.exe

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:12:05 EDT

Snowcat : I received my email too. :)

I am just getting Vista.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:08:25 EDT

Mele20 : Ahh...that would be REALLY NICE if it comes with SP1. I didn't think about that...I bet not though and I bet most get it within a week or two and maybe me too. I'm not sure what I will do with it yet so I don't really mind waiting.

Yeah...I recall you saying you wanted Office 2007 so you'd have a leg up on your co-workers. I had the beta and it is quite different from earlier versions so it will give you a nice advantage at work if you are ahead of your co-workers in learning it.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:40 EDT

Owlbet :

said by Mele20 :

4-6 weeks to get it?

Maybe that's enough time to incorporate SP1 into it. :) That's pushing it, though.

I'll bet within two weeks or so, joyous members will be posting shipping confirmation emails, pictures of their treasure, and various other replies.

I'm looking forward to getting the Office Ultimate CD. It will give me an even bigger headstart on my coworkers (I already use Office Home & Student 2007 at home) when my employer upgrades software and equipment.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:44:40 EDT

Mele20 : I came home a few minutes ago to find my email waiting. :)

4-6 weeks to get it? I wonder if it will take a lot longer to Hawaii. I got an Accessibility disk from Microsoft a couple of months ago and it came fast so maybe being in Hawaii will not add additional mailing time for this either.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:33:56 EDT

Owlbet : I'm going to steal a line (or two) from the "Cooler".

Vista Ultimate FTW :D
Office Ultimate 2007 FTW :D

Two emails stated I (cough...we...lol) completed the 90 day test and that I'll (cough...we'll...lol) get the products above.

I haven't been this overjoyed since the Aces won the Kelly Cup in 2006. :D

Way to go Microsoft. Two thumbs up.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:41:22 EDT

SGR : Looks like I spoke too soon. I just got the email. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:49:10 EDT

Ryan : UNBELIEVABLE!!! I signed up the day this was posted, but my email got delayed to gmail. They contacted me last month about them extending the offer to me because I signed up way before they closed the offer so I installed the software. Well got the email tonight and they said i qualified. Sweet!!!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:17:47 EDT

eagle92 : Woo-Who Me Too!!!

Thank you for participating in the Windows Feedback Program!

This message is to notify you that your 3 months participation term has completed, and we are getting ready to ship your product. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.

We have received many product selection changes and mailing address corrections from program participants and believe we have implemented all of those changes. Please verify that the below information is correct and notify us if you need us to make another change prior to shipping.

Your product selection:

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

Your address:

XXX XXXXXX XXX,

XX XXXXXXXXX

You may also continue to receive an occasional invitation to participate in a Windows product survey, though this is not guaranteed. Your participation in surveys is optional.

We would love to keep you in our program and offer new incentives. If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash. For complete sweepstake rules, including alternative entry methods, visit Official Rules, Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes. There is no purchase required to enter. The sweepstakes program is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Please check »wfp.microsoft.com for new incentives before you uninstall the feedback tool.

If you would like to stop sending data as part of the automated feedback program now, you are free to uninstall our tool today using this utility: »wfp.microsoft.com/App_Client/wfpclean.exe

Please do not remove yourself from the program by sending a “remove” request to winpanel@microsoft.com until your product selection has arrived, so that we can resend it to you in case you don’t receive it.

Thank you VERY MUCH for your participation.

The Windows Experience Team
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:01:37 EDT

Tricex2 : Just received my email 10 minutes ago! Free Vista Ultimate must admit I had my doubts but it looks like it panned out plus I get free entry for $5000 heh. let's see

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:55:07 EDT

Heshup :

Received my email tonight:

This message is to notify you that your 3 months participation term has completed, and we are getting ready to ship your product. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.

This is good. Looks as if my installing the beta SP3 did good and was all right with uncle Bill . LOL!

Time to reformat the drive and do a clean install on the wife's computer and get ready for my Vista on my box.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:54:06 EDT

SGR : No email yet here too. :(

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:41:47 EDT

gate1975mlm : YES!! :)

I just got my e mail from Microsoft!

But mine said

Your product selection:

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

Why does some of yours say SP1?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:18:23 EDT

denb45 : Looks like I'll get my Vista Ultimate SP1 according to THIS EMAIL: I just got......

Thank you for participating in the Windows Feedback Program!

This message is to notify you that your 3 months participation term has completed, and we are getting ready to ship your product. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out.

We have received many product selection changes and mailing address corrections from program participants and believe we have implemented all of those changes. Please verify that the below information is correct and notify us if you need us to make another change prior to shipping.

Your product selection:

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)

Your address:

XXX XXXX XXXX

XXXXXX XXXXXX

You may also continue to receive an occasional invitation to participate in a Windows product survey, though this is not guaranteed. Your participation in surveys is optional.

We would love to keep you in our program and offer new incentives. If you continue participating in the automated feedback program through March 30, 2008, you will receive a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win USD $5000 cash. For complete sweepstake rules, including alternative entry methods, visit Official Rules, Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes. There is no purchase required to enter. The sweepstakes program is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Please check »wfp.microsoft.com for new incentives before you uninstall the feedback tool.

If you would like to stop sending data as part of the automated feedback program now, you are free to uninstall our tool today using this utility: »wfp.microsoft.com/App_Client/wfpclean.exe

Please do not remove yourself from the program by sending a “remove” request to winpanel@microsoft.com until your product selection has arrived, so that we can resend it to you in case you don’t receive it.

Thank you VERY MUCH for your participation.

The Windows Experience Team

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:18:12 EDT

clocks11 : Got my email saying I have met my 3 months, and will recieve my software

"Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. You will receive another email from us when shipments have gone out."

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:12:42 EDT

SunDog : Woo-Hoo!

Just got my confirmation email from WFP that I have completed my 3 months and that they will be shipping my Vista Ultimate! :)

I signed up the program on Dec 11 but did not install the WFP until Feb 4 after I received an email in late January telling me they weren't receiving data. I put WFP on a stripped down version of what I normally run. Bare minimims; who knows what WFP reports, but imo, it's just a giant MSFT spyware program.

XP Pro is still the best OS imo, but having a free VISTA Ultimate OS is nice too. I have Vista Ultimate SP1 installed on another HDD, but haven't activated it yet. Now I can go legit! ;)

I'm going to let WFP run until March 30th to be eligible for the $5000 cash prize. Who knows, maybe I'll luck out and win $5000 in cash....

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:36:25 EDT

SGR : I'm awaiting the email and/or free product anxiously too. The 11th was my 3 month deadline. :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:53:10 EDT

gate1975mlm :

said by Ryno :

I signed up Dec 11th also.

we shall see in a day or three I guess

Same here I hope I get the software any day now :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:42:24 EDT

rosco : i signed up dec. 10...nothing here yet. I don't reallly expect them to send me one, as I installed the app on Win2k3 enterprise...I can read, but I figured it was worth a shot.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:05:26 EDT

robhouston : I don't want to rain on your parade, but I signed up on December 11th also, and I received my free software selection (Office 2007 Ultimate) about a week ago.

Rob

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:39:20 EDT

Ryno : I signed up Dec 11th also.

we shall see in a day or three I guess

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:47:55 EDT

Rob :

said by TODarling :

Today should be the last day for most. Hoping to get an email saying I have completed all requirements.

Same here, should be the last day. I guess we'll get an email tomorrow or soon.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:53:30 EDT

Mele20 : Heck. I thought this was going to be you saying you got the email already. :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:29:31 EDT

TODarling : Today should be the last day for most. Hoping to get an email saying I have completed all requirements.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:05:43 EDT

aurgathor :

said by DataDoc :

You can still go to »https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/Products.aspx

Well, that's not for everyone: "We verify you as a student by having your school authenticate your student ID credentials. If not your school, then it’s whatever student ID provider you choose.
In order to do that, we have to start with where you are."

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:39:11 EDT

Mele20 :

said by Heshup :

Wrong is was not your address he was after but I will not tell you what it was. You will find out soon enough. Just trust me you are his black book list..........

You are not making any sense. "he was after"? We are talking about Microsoft not an individual. Besides, are you claiming that Microsoft has put Jan Janowski in its "black book list"???
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:58:13 EDT

Heshup :

said by Jan Janowski :

Just a quick post here to say I never got this software, OR the USB memory drive that I signed up for with them a few years back.....

Methinks it was just a way of getting email addresses!

Wrong it was not your address that Bill is after but I will not tell you what it was. You will find out soon enough. Just trust me you are his black book list..........
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WOW!! What a Ride!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:36:34 EDT

MSeng :

Oh goodie...another conspiracy theory. :p

Have you ever received any unsolicited e-mail from Microsoft since then and if so, have you used the opt-out feature?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:32:25 EDT

Mele20 : Doesn't Microsoft have a full address including phone number for most of us? Doesn't most everyone have an account with Microsoft? To get anything from them, including free disks, you have to have an account with name, address, phone number and email address so I don't see why Microsoft would have concocted such an an elaborate scheme to get what it probably already has from most of us. Geeez. :( I remember the USB memory drive thingy and I didn't get it either but that was until supplies lasted.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:20:03 EDT

izy :

And MS really needs your email address... I'm sure they are already concocting their next method of extorting it from you...

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:52:11 EDT

Ryan :

That was a while supplies last deal. If you confirmed what software you want to receive you will be getting it.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:48:43 EDT

Jan Janowski : Just a quick post here to say I never got this software, OR the USB memory drive that I signed up for with them a few years back.....

Methinks it was just a way of getting email addresses!
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:26:22 EDT

DataDoc : You can still go to »https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/Products.aspx

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:28:25 EDT

denb45 :

said by rosco :

said by Wills :

My sign up date was probably late November, early January.

so sometime in december then ;) :D lol

DEC 11th 2007 for me, but still nothing in the mail as of yet? I did get an email confirming my mailing
street address & zip code tho?
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:26:35 EDT

rosco :

said by Wills :

My sign up date was probably late November, early January.

so sometime in december then ;) :D lol

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:00:10 EDT

Oregonian :

said by Wills :

Sorry, I just don't really remember. I didn't keep the emails when I formatted my laptop and installed Vista.

Not a problem. I'm looking forward to my copy of Office. Shouldn't be too long now...

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:51:51 EDT

Wills : Sorry, I just don't really remember. I didn't keep the emails when I formatted my laptop and installed Vista.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:50:14 EDT

Oregonian :

said by Wills :

My sign up date was probably late November, early January.

Thanks for narrowing it down for us! :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:12:16 EDT

Wills :

said by NYR11 :

said by Wills :

I got my copy of Vista last Saturday.

What was your sign-up date?

About 3 months ago. I did the survey, installed the software, and about a little over a month ago I got an email saying they were receiving data. Then a week later I got an email saying that I qualified. Then a week later I got an email that said they were preparing to send out my copy of Vista. And then last week I got it.

My sign up date was probably late November, early January.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:59:01 EDT

NYR11 :

said by Wills :

I got my copy of Vista last Saturday.

What was your sign-up date?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:17:08 EDT

Maxo :

said by Wills :

I got my copy of Vista last Saturday.

Great news! Hopefully we'll get more reports of this soon.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:38:25 EDT

Wills : I got my copy of Vista last Saturday.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:15:57 EDT

Oregonian : I took their survey but did not install the software. IIRC, at the end of the survey it said that I only would have had to leave the software on my PC for 30 days (email says 6 months) but I still didn't install it. It just seemed like it wanted to track too much (not that I have anything to hide!). :D

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:53:24 EDT

Owlbet : I got the same email as well. It's going to take a consierable amount more than $10.00 to get me to install their tool.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:16:02 EDT

Tel : I agree, for 6 months, I want a little more than 10 bucks.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:48:13 EDT

NYR11 : For 6 months I want this:
»www.svc.com/zm-fc-ze1.html

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:21:46 EDT

TODarling : I got the same one and agree 10 bucks for 6 months forget it.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:40:40 EDT

SeminoleRob : I got this one today...

"Thanks very much for participating in the Windows Feedback Program.

We are currently conducting a study to identify and improve the product features our customers use most. As part of this study, you would download and install a small program (ClickSight®) that collects information about the features you use in a variety of software applications. In exchange for filling out a short survey and leaving the tool installed for 6 months, you will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift certificate*. The survey and installation process should take about 10 minutes.

Click the link to take the survey:

»survey.clickstreamtech.net/Surve···SurveyID

If you are interested, please click on the link above to take our survey and follow the instructions to download the ClickSight® tool. Please note that this study is open to Windows Vista users only.

If you would like more information, please visit the ClickStream Technologies Privacy Policy. ClickSight is not spyware, nor will it slow down your computer’s performance.

If you have any questions, please send an email to winpanel@microsoft.com.

Thank You,

The Windows Experience Team"

6 months!!

They had better come up with something better than a $10 Amazon gift certificate for 6 months..

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:49:51 EDT

NYR11 :

said by Mele20 :

said by MSeng :

Yeah, I'm stealing this guys data. ;)

ROTFLMAO :p ;)

I think I saw how that is done on You Tube :D ;)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:28:43 EDT

Mele20 :

said by MSeng :

Yeah, I'm stealing this guys data. ;)

ROTFLMAO :p ;)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:54:15 EDT

MSeng :

said by Mele20 :

You said earlier in this thread that you got the same letter the rest of us got that in part states:

"Used our software for at least 3 months on a Windows Vista or XP computer that is periodically connected to the Internet.

As part of the registration process, we indicated that if we detect your computer not to be sending data, you would be notified accordingly."

I know you know how to remove something properly...so I have to assume that, in your case, Microsoft screwed up and somehow has your computer crossed with someone else's which is sending data. ;)

Yeah, I'm stealing this guys data. ;)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:25:34 EDT

denb45 : Just so they don't have to send you the free softwear, NOTHING in the world is really free now is it? but you may slip thur the cracks and they may just send it anyway.....Who knows?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:30:22 EDT

tahoejeff : why would they wait until it's almost time to ship the free software to tell me they are not receiving data? that SUX!

While you are a registered member of the program, not all of the requirements have been met to qualify you to receive the free product offer. As a reminder, when you registered for the program, we stated that you will receive your product only after we have confirmed that you have:

· Entered a valid e-mail and shipping address.

· Fully completed the survey.

· Downloaded and installed the software on Windows Vista or Windows XP.

· Used our software for at least 3 months on a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer that is periodically connected to the Internet.

Part of the registration process indicated that if we detect your computer not to be sending data, you would be notified accordingly. This is your official notification that we are not receiving data from your PC.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:07:34 EDT

TODarling :

said by tiny :

March 11th is also my date but Microsoft will email first to confirm the shipping address before mailing the software.
I hope they start sending those emails asap, I'm waiting for my software because I want to reformat this computer and dual boot Vista Ultimate and XP.
Since I'll be formatting and creating partitions, I'll also leave room in my hard drive to try Ubuntu out. :)

Same here except will be single boot Vista raid 0.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:52:33 EDT

tiny : March 11th is also my date but Microsoft will email first to confirm the shipping address before mailing the software.
I hope they start sending those emails asap, I'm waiting for my software because I want to reformat this computer and dual boot Vista Ultimate and XP.
Since I'll be formatting and creating partitions, I'll also leave room in my hard drive to try Ubuntu out. :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:48:22 EDT

anon :

said by gate1975mlm :

2 or 3 more weeks and i should be getting my copy.

Or should I say copies :)

Copies here as well:

•Vista Ultimate
•Office Ultimate

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:15:55 EDT

NYR11 : Yes, March 11th is the 3 month date. But, I seem to remember something about not receiving the software until the end of March. I hope I'm wrong. I can't wait to get my hands on Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I have most of my new comp parts all picked out. Soon as that bad boy arrives I can click the "buy" button on New Egg. :)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:32:02 EDT

gate1975mlm : 2 or 3 more weeks and i should be getting my copy.

Or should I say copies :)

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:47:00 EDT

Mele20 : You said earlier in this thread that you got the same letter the rest of us got that in part states:

"Used our software for at least 3 months on a Windows Vista or XP computer that is periodically connected to the Internet.

As part of the registration process, we indicated that if we detect your computer not to be sending data, you would be notified accordingly."

I know you know how to remove something properly...so I have to assume that, in your case, Microsoft screwed up and somehow has your computer crossed with someone else's which is sending data. ;)
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:10:34 EDT

MSeng : Yes, I did.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:18:56 EDT

Owlbet :

said by MSeng :

Yes they did.

said by Rob :

That's kind of early, isn't it?

I commented on my entry to the program very early in this thread.

I thought you uninstalled the program?

said by MSeng :

I joined this awhile ago (never pass up on an opportunity to get another Vista license) and suffice to say I did not have a pleasant experience. I don't know if I just had a bad install but it slowed the machine down to a crawl in less than 24 hours, broke the Windows installer and I had to System Restore to get rid of it and get the machine back to normal.

Your mileage may vary...

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Alaska Aces 2007-2008 record as of this post: 26-19-5

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:48:55 EDT

gaforces : How long did it take you to get rid of the WFP software?
Soon as I see the delivery, its a goner on my machine :)
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Vista ~ Less functional every day!

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:43:48 EDT

anon :

said by MSeng :

Received my Office 2007 Ultimate in the mail today...

Is it labeled academic version ? A few days after receiving mine i got the following email from ms .

Dear Windows Feedback Program Participant,

We recently sent you a copy of your product choice for participating in the Windows Feedback Program: Office Ultimate 2007.

This letter serves as confirmation that despite any Academic Edition markings, the Office Ultimate 2007 software we sent you is not subject to the Academic Edition limitations. Please keep this letter on file with your Office Ultimate 2007 DVD.

If you have not yet received your Office Ultimate 2007 DVD, please send an email to winpanel@microsoft.com indicating your name and correct mailing address.

Thank you so much for participating in the program!

The Windows Experience Team

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:56:28 EDT

gzt7d8 : Well according to my calendar, I have about 3 weeks left in the feedback program.

I'll see if I'm as fortunate as others here in the thread.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:38:09 EDT

MSeng : Yes they did.

said by Rob :

That's kind of early, isn't it?

I commented on my entry to the program very early in this thread.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:28:43 EDT

Ryan : Yea im not sure how they are deciding when to send them. I found people who were getting their copies a month later. MSeng did they ask you to verify your shipping before sending it?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:22:03 EDT

Rob :

said by MSeng :

Received my Office 2007 Ultimate in the mail today...

That's kind of early, isn't it?

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:04:26 EDT

MSeng : Received my Office 2007 Ultimate in the mail today...

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:16:57 EDT

djrobx : Heh, I thought for sure something was wrong, I haven't received a survey. Sure enough, after seeing some of the posts here, I went back through my Hotmail near the beginning of February and found the "Windows Feedback Panel" email, saying they're successfully receiving my data. Woohoo!

WFP software's been extremely non-intrusive, I really can't tell it's running.

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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:14:41 EDT

azinator : I registered on Jan 7th...but i didn't have the option to chose any software either...that I can remember :/

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:15:59 EDT

beerbum : hahaha.. not even close..

besides.. that seafood house has been closed for years

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:54:14 EDT

Mele20 : Are you close to a seafood restaurant in Reading, PA?

You might want to remove the last four digits of your zip code as that is specific to your address.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:47:13 EDT

beerbum : got this in my e-mail today..

From: Windows Feedback Panel
To: xxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx
Sent: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 7:20 am
Subject: successful participation in Windows Feedback Program

Thank you for participating in the Windows Feedback Program!

This message is to notify you that you are a registered member of the program, and so far you have met all requirements to qualify for the free product offer. Congratulations!

As a reminder, when you registered for the program, we stated that you will receive your product only after we have confirmed that you have:

· Entered a valid e-mail and shipping address.

· Fully completed the survey.

· Downloaded and installed the software on Windows Vista or XP.

· Used our software for at least 3 months on a Windows Vista or XP computer that is periodically connected to the Internet.

As part of the registration process, we indicated that if we detect your computer not to be sending data, you would be notified accordingly.

We are currently receiving data from your PC on a frequent basis, and as soon as you complete the 3 months participation term, your free product selection will be sent to the mailing address you submitted at registration. We will send one free product per person.

Your product selection:

Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007

Your address:
xxxx x xxxx xx
Xxxxxxxxxx
PA
19604

You may also receive an occasional invitation to participate in a Windows product survey, though this is not guaranteed.

If you have any questions, or if your mailing address has changed, please contact us at winpanel@microsoft.com.

Thank You,

The Windows Experience Team

(e-mail and home addresses removed)

looks like those of us who signed up early (befor Jan 23) just may be getting the free software..

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:40:49 EDT

azinator : I got my first survey yesterday....it was about backing up a pc and what my preferences were towards that subject and views on it.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:39:11 EDT

TODarling : I just got my first survey. It was about the gadgets in Vista.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:46:50 EDT

Mike D :

said by Snowcat :

said by tiny :

What was causing your problem?

I really don't know. The only thing I changed was allowing my firewall full permission to those two services instead of just outgoing.

I recieved the same two emails. I basically just turned my windows firewall off on that PC. It's not really used for much so I don't really care, but it seemed to do the trick of sending data.
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Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:22:24 EDT

Snowcat :

said by tiny :

What was causing your problem?

I really don't know. The only thing I changed was allowing my firewall full permission to those two services instead of just outgoing.

Re: Dead [Free] Vista Ultimate or Office directly from MS.

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:23:19 EDT

gate1975mlm : The Windows Feedback Program
We are committed to making the Windows experience better for you. A lot of our efforts focus on engaging with customers in focus groups, surveys, usability studies, and visits to customers' homes and workplaces. The Windows Feedback Program allows you to connect directly with the Windows product team using your computer. When you submit input to us, it directly influences future Microsoft products.

By participating in the program, you can help us focus our work on the features that you use most often, tell us where to simplify our software when it is too difficult, and suggest new capabilities that improve your experience. The program includes two parts: a survey feedback program and an automated feedback program.

As of January 23, 2008, the Windows Feedback Program is temporarily closing enrollment for new participants. Because our customers have been so responsive, we have reached full capacity for this program. We will re-open the program for enrollment in the future; please check back in April 2008. For updates, contact winpanel@microsoft.com.

If you are currently a Windows Feedback Program participant, you will receive one entry in a sweepstakes for a chance to win USD $5000 cash each time you complete a survey from the survey feedback program between January 28, 2008 and March 30, 2008. If you participate in the automated feedback program, you will receive an additional sweepstakes entry if you remain an active member in the program through March 30, 2008. For complete sweepstake rules, including alternative entry methods, visit Official Rules, Windows Feedback Program Sweepstakes. There is no purchase required to enter. The sweepstakes program is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

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