Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade 3 User Family Pack $179 @ DSE

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  spare13 on 02/02/2011 - 22:30

  This is getting much closer to the US price, which is very good

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  bretprew on 02/02/2011 - 22:40

  I would be happy to pay $60 for one. Who really needs 3?

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  Gavman on 02/02/2011 - 22:42

  only an upgrade? so you will need xp or vista already installed

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    ozbarg0in on 02/02/2011 - 23:00

    I think you can do a clean install. But not sure you should have win xp to go for this legitimately.

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      Gavman on 02/02/2011 - 23:05

      yes but xp or vista need to have been installed to do this i belive… not sure abt if ur fully format the do clean install..mb someone can confirm if this is doable. but it does say UPGRADE tho.

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        ozhunter on 02/02/2011 - 23:13

        +2

        Yes it is possible.

        http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-wind…
        http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1818-upgrade-install-wi…

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        happyblah on 03/02/2011 - 08:23

        Zoom into the top left of the box, it states "Designed for Windows Vista*". Not sure what the asterix is relating to, but may not be able to upgrade XP to W7 with this version.

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        ESEMCE on 03/02/2011 - 08:53

        -1

        ozhunter is correct… you can install this as a fresh install, it just isn't "legal". You may as well not pay anything!

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  nubzy on 02/02/2011 - 22:50

  +1

  I got W7 Ultimate for free :)

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    Gavman on 02/02/2011 - 22:51

    +2

    how? torrent? haha

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    uraha on 02/02/2011 - 23:51

    your uni was giving them out?

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      Gavman on 02/02/2011 - 23:55

      +2

      or he slept with bill gates!

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        moooooooo on 03/02/2011 - 00:04

        Pfft. Who hasn't slept with Bill? ;-)

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  Gavman on 02/02/2011 - 23:22

  -2

  Remember that you need a valid qualifying previous version of Windows to use a Upgrade Windows 7, and to stop using (or uninstall) the qualifying OS while you have the upgrade installed. Microsoft only made doing a clean install from a upgrade Windows 7 possible to make it more convenient so you do not have to reinstall both the old Windows version (ex: Vista) and upgrade to Windows 7 everytime you needed or wanted to reinstall.

  If you do not have a valid qualifying previous version of Windows, then you are violating the terms of Microsoft's Windows 7 End User License Agreement and could get your product key number invalidated by Microsoft. Plus, it is considered illegal.

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    camelgrass on 03/02/2011 - 02:56

    could get your product key number invalidated by Microsoft.

    I doubt it very much.

    How could they invalidate your product key? Do you have to enter the old key somewhere during the install process? Even if your key doesn't activate you can just call the Microsoft 1800 number say your are reinstalling and they will get it activated. No identifying information is collected.

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      ozhunter on 03/02/2011 - 03:18

      +1

      Yea they can't invalidate your key. If you upgrading from xp you'd have to do a clean install anyway.

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  c64 on 03/02/2011 - 00:07

  -3

  you could save yourself $180 and just install as many copies of ubuntu (or whatever flavour of linux your prefer) as you like.

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    camelgrass on 03/02/2011 - 02:40

    +3

    You very well could if Ubuntu or Linux is what you want, need or prefer. But this is a great deal for those that want, need or prefer Windows.

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    mickeyjuiceman on 03/02/2011 - 08:11

    +2

    OTOH, if you want to use your PC instead of spending your life setting it up or tweaking it, this is a cracking deal.

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  conio on 03/02/2011 - 00:58

  +1

  also at the moment - http://microsoftcompleteyourpc.com.au/

  Reasons to support!
  Simply purchase Microsoft PC software or hardware accessories between 1st January and 4th April 2011 and we will make a donation to The Smith Family towards our goal of $250,000 to help 500 disadvantaged Aussie kids to get the most out of their education and make the best of their lives.

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  out2kyl on 03/02/2011 - 00:59

  It's possible to use the upgrade media to perform a full windows 7 installation on a bare drive.

  http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_use_your_windows…

  Is one resource on the matter but there are several sites that detail how to do it.

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  Aeonx on 03/02/2011 - 08:42

  +4

  Remember there's also 5% off atm http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/38831

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  [Deactivated] on 03/02/2011 - 08:57

  +1

  Nice find for us non-Uni peeps! Thank you, OP.

  Thanks, too, to Shue for the extra 5% code reminder - works out at $176.00 delivered (to Sydney)

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  Patman on 03/02/2011 - 15:03

  Better if you are student you can get windows 7 professional for $49.99 at the moment …. not only that you can legally install that copy on a laptop and a desktop.

  http://www.microsoft.com/student/office/en-au/default.aspx

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    omygodde on 03/02/2011 - 15:16

    oh great it's not cheating is back! Someone should put it on OzBargain!!

    Can you actually activate on 2 computers (1 laptop and 1 desktop)?

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      Patman on 03/02/2011 - 16:48

      Look towards the bottom in this link … http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/itsnotcheating/te…
      they mention one desktop and one laptop (2 licences)

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        omygodde on 03/02/2011 - 17:16

        Now that's interesting.. Thanks!
        $50 for 2 licences does beat this deal.

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    g12345567 on 03/02/2011 - 15:20

    that is windows 7 professional upgrade version. single user licence for $49.95. Good deal if your a student. But you only get one copy. Unless they offer 1 x 32bit and 1 x 64bit like they did on previous deals. + $14.95 for each installation media dvd required. Free to download.

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  locutus_of_bris on 05/02/2011 - 09:36

  +2

  Officeworks have also reduced their price to $179 - guess they don't want to drop another 5%.

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    blinker on 05/02/2011 - 10:34

    Good one, locutus.