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Windows 8.1 Pro + $25 off Next Order for $69.99 (EDUCATION Email Needed) from MicrosoftStore.com

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Windows 8.1 Pro + $25 off Next Order for $69.99 (EDUCATION Email Needed) from MicrosoftStore.com
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silverrat23 on 13/09/2014 - 11:37 microsoftstore.com (1662 clicks)
Last edited 13/09/2014 - 11:40

The price seems pretty good from a reliable source. Cheapest price listed on StaticIce.
Code will be emailed, no physical goods will be shipped!
As title states, an .edu.au address is required. Hotmail does not work.

Windows 8.1 full version is for Windows 7 users only.

T & Cs for coupon.

Offer valid 03 September 2014 until 18 September 2014, or while supplies last. Valid with purchase of select first party Microsoft software. Some exclusions apply, including Office 365 Home and Personal monthly subscriptions, Office Language Packs. Microsoft store promotional gift card/code/store voucher redeemable for $25 off of a transaction of $50 or more, single use only. Customers will receive a promotional gift card/code at the email address associated with purchase within 10 days of purchase/shipment. Promotion code expires on 30 September 2016, and is only valid for purchases at Microsoft store Australia. Microsoft store gift card terms apply. Not valid on prior orders or purchases; cannot be transferred or otherwise redeemed for cash or gift cards. Not combinable with other offers. Price discount does not include taxes, shipping or other fees. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Microsoft reserves the right to modify or discontinue offers at any time. Limit 1 per customer.

For upgrading from Windows XP or Vista, purchase this instead
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/pdp/Windows-… (thanks ReAvenger!)

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  • ReAvenger on 13/09/2014 - 11:43
    +1

    Also the Windows 8 Pro is the same price, if you are upgrading from vista or xp http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/pdp/Windows-…
    Although ive heard you can start fresh with either of these, but im not sure on the specifics

    • silverrat23 on 13/09/2014 - 11:49

      Thanks! Added to OP.

  • ozhunter on 13/09/2014 - 11:46
    +4

    Windows 8.1 full version is for Windows 7 users only.

    I wonder how many people think it won't work unless they have windows 7.

    • Chroma on 13/09/2014 - 13:36

      ..or can't use it because they have XP.

  • iridiumstem on 13/09/2014 - 11:48
    +1

    I think it works without the windows 7 or vista. Well at least that is how I installed mine on my new PC. Though, I'd just check with the store using live chat, just to make sure.

  • rayboy2006 on 13/09/2014 - 11:49
    +4

    Don't forget to check if your university faculty has free access to windows 8.1 licences via a dreamspark.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/78164

    • scrimshaw on 13/09/2014 - 12:56

      I have access to Windows Server 2008 and 2012 / R2 licenses but not Windows 7 or 8. Weird.

      • songford on 13/09/2014 - 20:31

        Actually understandable. Windows Server version is basically free.

        • CyberGenesys on 13/09/2014 - 23:10
          +1

          No they aren't. The only free versions of Windows Server are 180 day trials and Hyper-V server. Other versions are in the $500-1500 price range.

          My experience is Microsoft provide Server OSes (2008/2012), services (SQL server, exchange) and development apps (Visual Studio) via Dreamspark with keys that expire after a year or so and Windows 7/8/desktop OSes & apps (Access, Publisher, Visio etc) via MSDNAA with keys that don't expire.

      • Randxyz123 on 14/09/2014 - 00:44

        I can get Server and Pro but not Enterprise…

    • Randxyz123 on 14/09/2014 - 00:45

      THIS. Even if they don't have dreamspark… They usually will give you windows for free.

  • Grok on 13/09/2014 - 12:10

    So can you buy 8.0 Pro then use the $25 to save money on 8.1 Pro? Or similar?

    • ozhunter on 13/09/2014 - 12:23
      +2

      Windows 8 and 8.1 are the same thing. The 0.1 is just a free a update.

      • Grok on 13/09/2014 - 13:28

        Sure yes I know this, I was not clear.

        I meant you can buy one version then get a discount on another version (or the same version) so the overall cost is below $69.99 a copy.

    • ReAvenger on 13/09/2014 - 12:23
      +1

      No 8 to 8.1 is free, non-pro to pro is expensive

  • Utopian on 13/09/2014 - 12:14

    $25 towards these deals?!
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/161072

  • Grok on 13/09/2014 - 12:23

    It says this version is for Win7 and the other for XP , Vista but surely you can just do a clean install on what ever you want using the various techniques available on the web.

    MS would not really care.

    • hollykryten on 13/09/2014 - 13:19

      No workout techniques. This is a full version of Windows 8.1 Pro and the full version installs onto a clean hard drive first go every time no registry tweaking which it's designed to. That's the whole reason of a full version it's designed primarily for a completely blank hard drive but can also act as an upgrade.

  • beastontheroad on 13/09/2014 - 12:41

    So we have to forfeit our copy Windows 7 in the process?

    • triviums on 13/09/2014 - 12:51
      +1

      No, you don't have to forfeit windows 7 if you know the loop hole when installing windows 8. It's called a clean install, and basically the feature is there for times when windows crashes to the point where it needs to be reinstalled or other issues such as that.

      • beastontheroad on 13/09/2014 - 13:31

        The reg mod? Like I did with Windows 7 for a clean upgrade? So it thinks it has seen an older version? Thanks mate. :)))

        • Peace Maker on 13/09/2014 - 20:40

          Unless things have changed since launch, you only need a directory called c:/windows, that's it to make an upgrade copy work.

        • stickyfingers on 13/09/2014 - 23:43
          +1

          When booting off the DVD (or whatever your copy of Windows is on) just choose "Custom" instead of upgrade as the type of install, from there you can either just select the hard drive you already have Windows on and hit install to have your entire user folder moved to C:\Windows.old (essentially backed up) or format/wipe your hard drive to do a completely clean install.

          Source: I'm a computer technician, Windows upgrades/(re)installs are an everyday process.

    • Forfiet on 14/09/2014 - 21:58

      "Forfiet your windows 7's, mwahaha" Forfiet-2014

  • wuhm on 13/09/2014 - 12:49

    Do I need my Windows XP product key to use this Windows 8.1 Upgrade? I lost my windows XP cd a long time ago so will this still work for me?

  • scrimshaw on 13/09/2014 - 13:03

    Windows 9 is apparently going to be free for Win 8 users and also a relatively cheap upgrade for XP or 7 users. Thats the rumour floating around anyways. http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/08/windows-9-rumour-roundup-e…

    I guess we will know in a bout 3 week time when Microsoft announces something on Sept 30.

    • hollykryten on 13/09/2014 - 13:26

      I don't think there's much to that rumour. I can't see Microsoft giving their latest version of Windows away for free. They didn't even do that for Windows 7 users when it came to Windows 8 being released it wasn't completely free.

      • scrimshaw on 13/09/2014 - 13:41
        +3

        It would be wise for MS to quickly sweep WIn 8 under the rug and replace it with 9. For several good reasons too.

        Windows 8 is a commercial flop. At this rate, it is very likely that Windows 7 will become the next Windows XP. That's bad for Microsoft because they have to continue to provide support for an older OS and also keep selling the licenses to companies that have just moved from XP and would prefer to stick with Win 7 because of its reliability and compatibility with certain software or hardware. Their plan is to push people off Win 7 as soon as possible by introducing 9, the operating system that really should have been 8.1.

        In the long run, win 7 isn't profitable for M$ because there are massive costs involved with having to keep an old OS updated with patches every week.

      • dazweeja on 13/09/2014 - 13:48

        Just because they didn't do it in the past doesn't mean they won't in the future. Apple charged for Mountain Lion and then gave away Mavericks for free. It's a competitive market out there.

      • Miami Mall Alien on 13/09/2014 - 14:04
        +3

        I can't see Microsoft giving their latest version of Windows away for free.

        Windows 8.1 "Bing Edition" pretty much crossed that threshold already.

        What Scrimshaw said is spot-on. They are desperately trying to avoid another "unkillable" OS that haunts the market share for 13 years after it's release, like XP.

        Their plan is to push people off Win 7 as soon as possible by introducing 9, the operating system that really should have been 8.1.

        Well no, if Microsoft had their way, they would never scrap or otherwise scale back Metro or divert R&D away from the mobile computing market and back into desktop PCs as they really do consider desktop computing a bygone era; but what they do respect more than their own global domination is a bad quarterly report and currently Windows 8.1 is just not doing anything for the company.

        Make no mistake, they're only doing this because they have to. Metro won't be completely gone, and little by little, they will find more avenues with which to shoehorn-in their aggressive Fisher Price OS/mobile computing uber alles worldview into future operating systems.

        Consumers have only won the battle; the war is still heavily slanted in Microsoft's favour.

      • IIGnomeII on 17/09/2014 - 14:14

        I actually think the chance of them giving it away is pretty high to be honest.
        Think of it this way (which is also a recap of what others have said):

        1) They have legacy OS's floating around that you are trying to kill off like XP.
        2) They want to focus more on your current OS rather than having to keep support lines open for all the people that are refusing to upgrade.
        3) The actual revenue from the sales of the OS are minor in comparison to that which they make from Office and the business consumers
        4) They are trying to shake off the old image of Microsoft and implement a new one that keeps current to market trends.

        If they offer the Win9 for free for the base versions then the majority of people will jump on it. Look at what happened when they were offering the cheap upgrades to Win8, lots of people went out and snapped up the upgrades even if they didn't stick with it.

        People hate change and that is what killed Win8, too big a step at one time. I would also think that people are frugal at heart (well at least the ones reading this on Ozbargain) and don't want to outlay money for an operating system.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2014 - 14:02

      The thing is , Microsoft is predominately a software company, apple has their hardware like the iPhones and the Macs, so I think it's a lot easier for them to stomach giving OS X for free. It might be a lot harder for Microsoft.

      I feel that we will still need to pay for win 9, although I think there will be a significant discount.

      Though , as people mentioned, giving windows 9 for free can also benefit microsoft

      • scrimshaw on 13/09/2014 - 14:18
        +1

        I think it should be at least free for Win 8 users. Some people have bought Windows 8 machines and requested a Windows 7 downgrade, which Microsoft then had to provide downgrade rights for. If microsoft wants people to be using the newest OS, then they should provide the upgrade for free.

        I wouldn't be willing to pay for a Win 9 upgrade if all it was were a retweaked UI. There's gotta be changes under the hood as well otherwise it's just another point release dressed up as a whole new version.

  • hollykryten on 13/09/2014 - 13:14

    What's this about Windows 8.1 Pro full version is for Windows 7 users only?. Windows 8.1 full version doesn't require any previous version of Windows to install nor is a requirement under the licensing condition. It will install onto a completely clean hard drive. It says it's the full version which means it's not an upgrade only.

  • hollykryten on 13/09/2014 - 13:24
    +1

    Remember peoples this is Windows 8.1 Pro Full Version. No clean install workaround techniques required as it's designed to be installed on a blank hard drive. But it can also act as an upgrade.

  • Geewhizz on 13/09/2014 - 13:34

    Can anyone advise on the size of the download please?

    • hollykryten on 13/09/2014 - 14:05
      +1

      Apparently going by this 3.69GB for the 64-bit version.

      http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/56463-What-is-the-normal-ISO-size-for-Windows-8-1-Professional-(64Bits)

  • mshanann on 13/09/2014 - 13:50

    Where exactly does the student verification get performed?

    • hollykryten on 13/09/2014 - 13:59

      I'd say it's done automatically through your student email address.

    • triviums on 13/09/2014 - 14:07

      As hollykryten said entering a student email (any email ending in .edu)

  • Grok on 13/09/2014 - 14:18

    Where can you download fully legit 8.0 Pro and 8.1 Pro ISOs?

    An 8.0 key will not work with an 8.1 install.

  • undead on 13/09/2014 - 15:06

    These have probably been linked before, you need a NSW DEC student email:

    Windows 8.1 Pro free:

    http://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/OfferingsOfMajorVersionList.…

    Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium free:

    http://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/OfferingsOfMajorVersionList.…

    Other stuff there too (Adobe CC $12.25, Windows 7 free and Office free etc)

    • TheOneWhoKnocks on 14/09/2014 - 07:52

      Yep, used two accounts to get two copies of Windows 8 and Office!

    • ozhunter on 13/09/2014 - 15:27
      +1

      It does have a start button. Left clicking shows all the programs installed, right clicking shows a menu(Control Panel, File Explorer, Search, Run, Shutdown etc)

      • MrZ on 13/09/2014 - 15:32
        -6

        Worse than Windows Vista - and I didn't think that was possible.

    • Merlict on 13/09/2014 - 15:33
      +4

      Thank you for that quality contribution to ozbargain.

    • Miami Mall Alien on 13/09/2014 - 19:49
      +2

      You'd have to pay me that much to even think about buying it.

      This is the 200th time you've made a comment like this.

      It's not that you're wrong or right; you're just an imbecile and a broken record.

    • ethereal88 on 14/09/2014 - 17:09

      Go buy something Apple you stooge. Seems like all you can grasp.

      • MrZ on 14/09/2014 - 22:03

        I've never owned an Apple before. My first PC had Windows 3.1 and I've used every Microsoft OS since then, except for Vista and 8.

        • Forfiet on 17/09/2014 - 05:58

          "I've used every Microsoft OS since then, except for Vista and 8" Maybe actually owning and using the OS(for longer than a day) would make yours point seem less conceited…..

  • shannonn54 on 13/09/2014 - 18:36

    @undead
    Is there a similar site for Qlders?
    While I finished my course recently I'm still a"student"

    • undead on 14/09/2014 - 05:15

      Heya shannonn

      I have never heard of any similar offers for other states.

      undead

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2014 - 19:31

        Do you know how to use this site?
        I couldn't manage to figure out how to download anything!
        Thanks for help

  • dan76n on 14/09/2014 - 06:15

    I'm looking at upgrading my desktop with ebays 15% off. My current desktop runs XP.
    Would I be best off installing XP on a new desktop purchase and then wait for the new windows 9, or use this update to windows 8.?
    Or am I better off purchasing Windows 8 and installing it clean (no XP)?

  • cristobaljamesy on 14/09/2014 - 09:13

    Hey guys, a little help please?

    If one was to use the new key for a new install of the Win 8.1 on my desktop licenced to Win 7 could I then use the old Win 7 key to upgrade my laptop which is still running old Vista?

    Seems to make sense to me, anyone believe I would run into any hurdles swapping this between the two devices?

    • Grok on 15/09/2014 - 21:05

      You could transfer the Win 7 license ONLY if it was an upgrade, not if it came with the machine.

      So the answer for you appears to be NO. It will not even allow you do do it as it will not activate on any machine other that the OEM machine it was licensed to.

      • cristobaljamesy on 16/09/2014 - 10:41

        OK cheers, I was hoping the badge on the back of my Vaio's were only relative to the type of OS and not actually registered for that device only.
        I dont mind Win 7 but this could have been an affordable way to upgrade both devices whilst only paying for one new OS.

  • kolnati on 14/09/2014 - 12:36
    -3

    why u want to pay $ for scrap OS.use the ubuntu 14.04 for free. 100% better than windows os. i hate windows

    • CyberGenesys on 14/09/2014 - 13:44
      +1

      Each to their own. Interesting to note that many people (particularly Linux professionals) despise Ubuntu. Personally I don't like the Unity interface and the opt-out privacy policy. And these are only the surface of the issues.

      https://tim.siosm.fr/blog/2014/04/25/why-not-ubuntu-14.04-lt…

      Any IT professional I have spoken to recommended any Linux distro except Ubuntu.

      • Forfiet on 15/09/2014 - 02:37

        +1 for the dislike of unity……

    • ethereal88 on 14/09/2014 - 17:10

      Broken drivers still, no gaming, no major apps native, still a spastic mess with dozens of desktop environments and options. Pffft. No wonder its a geeky toy (and always will be).

    • cristobaljamesy on 16/09/2014 - 10:49

      Havent used ubuntu since I installed it as an alternative OS for my PS3 phat.

      Im sure it has improved since then but the wifey isnt very clued on with computers hence why I wanted to keep the OS a similar format.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/09/2014 - 14:04

    Hi,
    Sorry if this is a little OT, but I'm running out of ideas. I obtained this deal and have created an iso of the windows installer. The iso was created on 32bit Win7.

    However, the installer only seems to want to do 32bit clean installs on 64bit capable hardware. Is there anyway to persuade it to do a 64 bit install?

    Thanks

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