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Windows 7 Professional 32/64bit for AUD $30.54 Direct from Microsoft App Store

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Windows 7 Professional 32/64bit for AUD $30.54 Direct from Microsoft App Store
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Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 18:02 microsoftstore.com (6229 clicks)
Last edited 19/08/2011 - 22:06

While this product is also available from the Australian Digital River "It's Not Cheating" store, it is significantly cheaper to purchase direct from the US Microsoft App Store $30.54AUD vs $119AUD.

And for those wondering if it will work/activate even though we are in different regions? The answer to that is Yes!

Please note however, you will need to be a University student (technically anyways ;)) with a .edu OR .edu.au email address.

Edit: Forgot to mention! you can only purchase 1 copy per .edu.au email address within a 12 month period.

Comparison:
Digital River 'It's Not Cheating' Store ($119):
http://www.microsoft.com/student/office/en-au/default.aspx

Microsoft App Store ($29.99 + AUD conversion + GST = $30.54):
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/productID.216…

Download ISO Version only 32/64bit.

UPDATE 2: Please follow the directions below (will work for any University .edu.au address *Thanks kumak for sharing * I totally forgot that I was registered for it hence why it wouldnt work for most of you ^_^ )

Please sign up using your University email (.edu.au) to Microsoft Dreamspark (it's free)
https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx

After which you will have gained access to a variety of free full licensed MS products (retailing $300+ each) for example:

MS Visual Studio Professional Edition 2010
MS Mathematics 2010
MS Server 2008
MS Game Lab
etc

Once you've verified you email address, proceed with purchase of Windows 7:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/productID.216…

Now you can pretty much enter anything for the address or you can enter your real address using the following method: (example only:
Name: John
Last: Smith
Address: 273 Newcastle Rd, Jesmond, NSW, 2289 Australia
Zip: 02289
Phone: (02) 49129382

After you've checkout and paid for the product, you will be sent an email with the download link and serial number from MS.

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  • maxvincent on 19/08/2011 - 18:05

    Sweet, now some one hook me up with an email addy to use.

    • lukelegend on 19/08/2011 - 19:07
      -3

      U don't need one :) just use a hotmail etc

      • Housecat on 19/08/2011 - 19:42

        are you sure?

        • lukelegend on 19/08/2011 - 19:52

          just brought one myself :)

        • UFO on 20/08/2011 - 20:48
          +1

          you need a valid edu address, hotmail wont do it.

      • Richardlwf89 on 19/08/2011 - 21:16

        @lukelegend:

        How did you do it?

        • jonomatic on 19/08/2011 - 22:53
          +11

          Finally figured out how to take purchase a copy!! Downloading as we speak!

          I see the post has been updated however ill post exactly what i did step by step incase anyone is still having trouble.

          Step 1: go to dreamspark website and log in with any hotmail email using the sign in button at the top right.

          Step 2: Try to get to the student email validation screen (for Australians) in whichever way you can - for e.g. I just went to 'Download Software' at the top then pressed My Downloads and the validation screen came up.

          Step 3: Pick the University you go to from the drop down menu

          Step 4: Enter your student email address

          Step 5: Log in to your student email address and follow instructions in activation email

          Step 6: Go to the microsoft store using the link provided in this deal and Log in to the page using the hotmail address that you validated in dreamspark!

          Step 7: Check out using any imaginary address you can think of, it does not need to be validated my MS - you can proceed anyway

          Now you should be looking (or almost looking) at the order confirmation page with your Win 7 Key and download links!!! If this post helped you then please vote it up!

        • purplebangle on 20/08/2011 - 12:17

          Got it to worked after following jonomatic's instructions.
          Don't know why there are silly people negging him though. They should really make neg votes more transparent.

  • NotJustChickenDinner on 19/08/2011 - 18:10

    upgrade version …

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 18:12
      +1

      You can still perform a clean installation. You necessarily have to have a previous version of Windows installed.

      • ironworthy on 19/08/2011 - 18:13

        running xp64. will this upgrade work?

        • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 18:14

          Yes. You will be required to reformat your PC though.

      • [Deactivated] on 19/08/2011 - 22:45

        Damn I didn't know this. Too late for me but useful information.

    • seb on 19/08/2011 - 18:13

      Upgrade version is fine. Install, don't activate and then install again. That's the "upgrade" (it's all over the web). I did have an edu address (casual lecturer) but it was taken away…

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 18:43

      You can still perform a clean installation. You don't necessarily have to have a previous version of Windows installed.

  • ScaryZombie on 19/08/2011 - 18:17

    Yikes, why did they hike up the price. I got this in '09 through the itsnotcheating thing for AUD$50.

    • izzeho on 19/08/2011 - 18:25
      +2

      They always lower it to $50 near the start (before the start?) of each semester and it then goes back to the regular price of $75 (or $99 if they really feel like sticking you).

      Just a heads up that anyone in Engineering or IT should check if your university is a member of the MSDN AA, as you'll then qualify for a free copy of Win7 Professional and other MS applications.

      • colinsi on 20/08/2011 - 12:53

        Yeah, I used to get Win XP Pro when I was a student. Still have the copy and the key, but no MS Office suit.

  • superforever on 19/08/2011 - 18:27

    This student-only discount requires verification of student status prior to purchase. Limit one (1) copy of this item per 12-month period.

    How can they verify Aussie students if it is a US store?

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 18:39

      The don't verify you, just your email address.

      • Richardlwf89 on 19/08/2011 - 18:53

        Do we just select a random American Uni from the list and input our .edu email?

        • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 19:26

          When I entered my current University email address it verified as "successful" and automatically redirected me to the checkout.

          Edit: I just tried my other University email address (UoN) and it appears not to be working i.e. like you prompts to choose a University from the US.

          I've updated the OP to reflect which University's DO work and which that don't.

          Also I haven't tried choosing a random US University but feel free to try it out and post back! :)

        • Richardlwf89 on 19/08/2011 - 19:31

          @Hirokuro:

          What I did was, add to cart > checkout > log into windows live account > select american uni > input .edu email and then it goes "invalid two attempts left".

          I've tried it with a Deakin, RMIT and Monash email.

        • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 19:35

          Thanks Rickas. Post updated.

        • JudasX on 19/08/2011 - 21:23

          ANU didn't work for me.

  • poida97 on 19/08/2011 - 18:34

    I keep getting "We're sorry, the resource you are looking for is unavailable at this time." when trying to check out. Anybody else have success?

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 18:42

      You need to add the product you wish to buy first to the cart then proceed with the checkout. After that point, just enter your email address etc.

      If that doesn't work, try a different browser.

      I'm using Firefox 6 and it goes through checkout perfectly fine.

      • FXx on 20/08/2011 - 12:00
        -1

        You're an idiot.. seriously.

        • kheob on 20/08/2011 - 19:27
          +3

          Thanks for letting me know.

    • annoynimous on 19/08/2011 - 19:37
      +5

      go sell it to your mom and ask your mom sell it back to you for profit see how it goes.

  • Gaz1 on 19/08/2011 - 19:02

    Interesting that the "US Site" microsoftstore.com appears to be registered by Melbourne IT with name servers of ultradns - seems a bit unusual for a supposed Microsoft US store?

    • josho9 on 19/08/2011 - 21:31

      Melbourne IT seems to be MS' domain registrar of choice - I presume they have an exclusive agreement.

      A few years ago an Office promotion for businesses included a free .com domain, and MS was using Melbourne IT to manage the domains. Someone even managed to call Melbourne IT and convince them to transfer his free domain to his personal account.

  • Adamiam on 19/08/2011 - 19:26
    +1

    Sorry, just to clarify, do I need a legitimate version of a previous Windows to upgrade to this one?

    • scrimshaw on 19/08/2011 - 19:33
      +2

      No. You do not need a previous version of windows at all. You can install the upgrade on a blank drive simply by choosing a clean install option.

      Google up 'clean install windows 7 upgrade ' for the full guide and explanation.

    • jonomatic on 19/08/2011 - 19:37
      +1

      to legally upgrade? yes. to actually get windows 7 installed and activated on your PC? no.

  • Richardlwf89 on 19/08/2011 - 19:27
    +4

    Never mind this post.

  • jonomatic on 19/08/2011 - 19:30
    -2

    This isn't working for me, I get the resource unavailable error as stated above when i try to checkout.

    • JudasX on 19/08/2011 - 19:52
      -2

      same here :(

    • petestrash on 19/08/2011 - 19:57
      -1

      +1

    • 2stroksmokr on 20/08/2011 - 11:41

      Getting the same! Dammit

  • kwchaz on 19/08/2011 - 19:35

    Tried Chrome, IETab and FF6. Resource Unavailable.

  • SpaceNinja on 19/08/2011 - 19:39
    +4

    You Apple-ified it; Its Microsoft Store not Microsoft App Store

  • phuzz on 19/08/2011 - 21:30

    Swinburne uni doesn't seem to work

  • kumak on 19/08/2011 - 21:39
    +2

    If you have been verified with dreamspark, your hotmail account will be automatically verified as a student.
    I don't have to choose any random Uni in US.
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/40215
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/30071

    However, I'm a bit confused if you have to put US address in the billing section?

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 21:52

      Thanks for sharing. I completely forgot that I was also registered with Dreamspark - that's why there were so many people who had trouble buying it XD

      Anyways I've updated the OP:
      Now you can pretty much enter anything for the address or you can enter your real address using the following method: (example only:
      Name: John
      Last: Smith
      Address: 273 Newcastle Rd, Jesmond, NSW, 2289 Australia
      Zip: 02289
      Phone: (02) 49129382

      After you've checkout and paid for the product, you will be sent an email with the download link for the ISO and genuine serial number from MS.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 19/08/2011 - 22:06

    Previously registered to dreamspark, so can confirm my hotmail email worked without having to provide an .edu.au. Still waiting for the email with serial no, been about half an hour?

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 22:09
      +1

      Once you paid for the item the invoice and serial number should already be displayed on the page.

      30min.. The site must be congested considering I received the email (with the serial) instantly.

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 19/08/2011 - 22:45

        hmmm i closed the page but im sure it said it would be sent via email shortly, and that was it.
        edit: took an hour but the email with product key finally arrived.
        Register .edu.au with dreamspark FTW.

      • zadax on 20/08/2011 - 19:43

        It's been 4 hours and I still haven't received an email… :(

        • Hirokuro on 20/08/2011 - 21:22

          The serial is also on the page on your web browser after you paid for it.

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 22/08/2011 - 12:56

          Hirokuro: serial wasnt on the page for me. Transaction said "pending". As prev said it eventually arrived in my email.

  • ThePump on 19/08/2011 - 22:25

    Can I purchase this using my hotmail email?

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 22:30
      +2

      Apparently Yes!

      So long as you have a valid .edu.au email address that checks out with Dreamspark.

      • ThePump on 19/08/2011 - 22:31

        Dam dont have a valid edu.au email anymore to validate with dreamspark :(

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 19/08/2011 - 22:46

        Yes, as long as you have registered with Dreamspark with a .edu.au previously.

  • cwongtech on 19/08/2011 - 22:47

    Out of curiousity… if I do a clean install of W7Pro, will an upgrade license activate successfully?
    P.s. I have an W7 HP already, just curious..

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 22:48
      -1

      Yes

      • cwongtech on 19/08/2011 - 22:53

        Hmms.. is there even any point getting w7pro as a home user..?

        • scrimshaw on 19/08/2011 - 23:25

          No point really, unless you want the Windows XP mode support.

          Here is a comparison chart that compares the different editions of Windows.
          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions#Comparison_c…

          Much of the features in Pro aren't really all that essential to a home user.

        • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 23:25

          In general, unless you need to run VM or run parallel cpus or require more than 16GB of memory or require the need to backup your system to a network or you need the additional security that W7 Pro offers ( eg. file encryption etc) or you care about the prestige of the software title 'Pro' (for bragging rights) then no there isn't much point.

          Of course there are alot more features then the ones I listed:

          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions#Comparison_c…

          Edit: Beaten by 20 seconds. >:D

        • qvack on 20/08/2011 - 11:47

          Remote desktop is probably the most useful feature

  • RADICALIST on 19/08/2011 - 23:18
    +13

    @!$!@$!@, I purchased WinPro for $119…just 2 days ago.

    FML

  • kokita on 19/08/2011 - 23:38

    I heard a student got into trouble by buying this in bulk with imaginary edu emails and resell it. Microsoft sued the student for this. Just be careful guys.

    • Hirokuro on 19/08/2011 - 23:39

      That dude must of had plenty of .edu.au addresses to buy in bulk… :/

    • ThePump on 19/08/2011 - 23:40
      +1

      imaginary?

      • scrimshaw on 19/08/2011 - 23:41
        +3

        He had many imaginary friends with .edu addresses.

    • cwongtech on 20/08/2011 - 00:11
      -4

      Link?
      Btw, for some uni emails hint hint, you can use additional email aliases :p hence unlimited emails HARHARHAR
      I hope something good similar to this comes out for microsoft office! 100 bucks is really gay for office :(

      • Housecat on 20/08/2011 - 01:23

        please explain?

        • ndenham on 20/08/2011 - 11:32
          +3

          I imagine he's suggesting that because [email protected] is viewed as equivalent to [email protected] or [email protected] you could theoretically register as many copies as you want with the single valid email address [email protected] provided your University email server is fully compliant with the email spec.

          I'd point out though that unless you're actually abiding by the terms of MS licensing agreement then you may as well be pirating the software (which I don't condone at all).

          So unless you're an ACTUAL uni student, in the event of MS finding you and suing you for copyright infringement you are no better off with this software than you would be with something you torrented from the internets.

          Likewise, if you purchase an UPGRADE license while not being the legitimate owner of a Windows license on a compatible product then you equally are NOT complying with the terms of the MS licensing agreement, not that they're likely to sue you in this case.

          IANAL.

          EDIT: and as noted by kokita, it's sort of stupid to pay MS and purchase from them in a dodgy way when you're not entitled to a license because if they're of the inclination they have ALL the information needed to sue you.

        • cwongtech on 20/08/2011 - 23:54

          At the uni I am at, you can add/edit email aliases :)
          Nfi why people are negging me, it's not even like I'm buying ONE anyway, waste of $30 as I'm a home user.
          All these ozbargainers on their high horses just cause you guys aren't in uni :)

  • gibberish on 20/08/2011 - 02:38

    Thanks great deal. Been checking the australian one for a while

  • dreamscene on 20/08/2011 - 10:24

    I dont have a .edu email, is there a work around?

  • Richardlwf89 on 20/08/2011 - 10:58
    +1

    Just bought a copy :)!!
    $29.04 AUD

  • ndenham on 20/08/2011 - 12:28

    Reposting highly relevant information in this thread:

    I'd point out though that unless you're actually abiding by the terms of MS licensing agreement then you may as well be pirating the software (which I don't condone at all).

    So unless you're an ACTUAL uni student, in the event of MS finding you and suing you for copyright infringement you are no better off with this software than you would be with something you torrented from the internets.

    Likewise, if you purchase an UPGRADE license while not being the legitimate owner of a Windows license on a compatible product then you equally are NOT complying with the terms of the MS licensing agreement, not that they're likely to sue you in this case.

    IANAL.

    • ThePump on 20/08/2011 - 12:46
      +1

      Thanks Mary Poppins.

      • ndenham on 20/08/2011 - 13:03
        +1

        I'm just pointing out the absurdity of paying for a license you don't have a right to anyway.

    • UFO on 20/08/2011 - 20:21
      +2

      I think once was enough bud…. i plus voted your previous post, but I could understand people negging this one.

  • colinsi on 20/08/2011 - 13:08

    I got verified by using my Alumni life long email address, which is from Uni of Sydney.
    I don't want the Win 7, but good to see I still can get some development tools free from Dreamspark.

    Still like my Win XP Pro free from uni long time back.

    Good find.

  • RDY4WR on 20/08/2011 - 14:40

    I get the windows is not genuine thing because i used the code from my other pc. If I purchase this will it get rid of that without having to backup anything?

    Thanks

  • frankyman on 20/08/2011 - 14:52

    Just wondering, what did you guys put as the state for the address section? If we lie and say we live in USA does that breach contract?

    • Hirokuro on 20/08/2011 - 14:56

      Read the OP (first post description).

      • frankyman on 20/08/2011 - 15:00

        I did:
        Name: John
        Last: Smith
        Address: 273 Newcastle Rd, Jesmond, NSW, 2289 Australia
        Zip: 02289
        Phone: (02) 49129382

        Doesn't have an entry for either the "City" or "State" fields which both come up as mandatory boxes in my browser. Also, as far as I can tell the "Phone" box doesn't accept ( or ) characters, that is easy enough to get around though.
        Thanks for the deal btw, great find :D

        • 2stroksmokr on 20/08/2011 - 15:26
          +1

          Got it working. Had to do activate through dreamspark first! Cheers

          Yeah what did people put as billing its Billing Address would need to be the same for CC

  • [Deactivated] on 20/08/2011 - 15:51

    I got the activation code for verification however when I type it, it says it's invalid….. Microsoft fail?

    • frankyman on 20/08/2011 - 15:57

      Did you try copy-paste direct from the email?

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 20/08/2011 - 20:01

      are you performing an upgrade from an upgrade iso onto an existing windows install?
      if you have a different version "downloaded" and installed already, i doubt it will activate it.

  • Richardlwf89 on 20/08/2011 - 20:04

    Downloaded and installed, working great :)
    Had to do a clean install though going from Vista Basic > Win7 Pro

  • abnormalitie on 20/08/2011 - 21:57

    Hey, read some things about upgrades and some about full install and stuff, ummm will this work if im trying to run it on a mac? like for dual boot thingo?

    Like im content with OSX, but for 30bucks, why not….=]

    will actually be able to do my tax without firing up the old PC

    thanks in advance

  • Dinny on 20/08/2011 - 22:42

    Firstly thanks to all of you, with my daughter's school email address, which ends with "edu.au", it is unable to verify the school, even though we select the right school. any help is much appreciated

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 21/08/2011 - 08:57

      read all comments above, register for dreamspark which will link your .edu.au with a hotmail email. then order using the hotmal account.

  • OG Puppy Banana on 20/08/2011 - 23:02

    Monash med/IT/business/engineering students get Microsoft Windows 7 for free with the MSDN (just letting other monash people know)

    With that said, if you do go to an Australian University, check out if they have a partnership with the Microsoft MSDN.

    MSDN offer the following softwares for free:
    Visual Studio Professional (latest version, including Student and Faculty Tools)
    Windows (latest version), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and other Microsoft operating systems
    .NET Enterprise Servers (latest versions): Windows servers, SQL Server, Exchange Server, Commerce Server, BizTalk Server, Host Integration Server, Systems Management Server, Sharepoint Portal Server, and several others
    Expression Suite (latest version)
    Microsoft Project Professional
    Microsoft Visio Professional
    MSDN Library (updated quarterly), documentation, technical articles, and code samples
    Software development kits (SDKs), betas, new releases, and updates
    Development tools for Windows CE

    You can also get Microsoft Office cheap too.

    Just throwing it out there :P

  • Fred on 20/08/2011 - 23:12

    Works nicely, can I order seperately a 32 and 64bit version using the same account?

    • Hirokuro on 20/08/2011 - 23:25

      You can only buy once and besides the serial for the 64bit will work for the 32bit and vise versa.

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