Cheapest place to buy Win7 key??

Wetbench4

Hi all, I've just been updating my mams laptop from vista to win7 home prem, where could i buy a cheap activation key?

Also, i thought you got 30 days to activate, but the laptop is saying i only have 3 days??

DERPY DERPFACE

Wetbench4 wrote: »

Hi all, I've just been updating my mams laptop from vista to win7 home prem, where could i buy a cheap activation key?

Also, i thought you got 30 days to activate, but the laptop is saying i only have 3 days??

Your supposed to have 90 days

Wetbench4

DERPY DERPFACE wrote: »

Your supposed to have 90 days

Ya sorry, i read it wrong. It says 3 days until it activates online. I can't believe its about €85 for win7 H Prem.

Justwinginit

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Windows-7-Home-Premium-incl-SP1-English-32-Bit-64-Bit-/160948772320?pt=UK_Computing_Software_Software_SR&hash=item25794b5de0

€65 incl postage.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Latest-Microsoft-Windows-7-Home-Premium-32-Or-64-Bit-Coa-Activation-Key-Only-/131105344457?pt=UK_Computing_Software_Software_SR&hash=item1e867ccbc9

€60 activation only

partyboy690

Hey wetbench are you in college? if you are then you can avail of MSDNAA which will give you loads of free software from Microsoft.

Wetbench4

partyboy690 wrote: »

Hey wetbench are you in college? if you are then you can avail of MSDNAA which will give you loads of free software from Microsoft.

not in college, so looks like €60 it is then.

Thanks for the help everyone

twinsen

If you are in Dublin, Tesco in finglas had windows 8 for 54e last week. I am not sure if they still have them, but you never know.

..Brian..

I'm gonna take a punt on the below, tis only €15, will report back as soon as he replies to my PM.

http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap/comments/1zz3bx/h_oem_windows_7_pro_with_certificate_of/

Also, there's no rush, you can reset the 30 days trial 3 times so you have 4 months. Wait till the last day and simply type "slmgr -rearm" (no quotes obviously) in cmd prompt and restart, simples.

hfallada

There is a site that sells cheap windows license for windows and office. They buy the license off liquidated companies and sell the codes on for cheap

JackieChan

hfallada wrote: »

There is a site that sells cheap windows license for windows and office. They buy the license off liquidated companies and sell the codes on for cheap

can you provide a link?

RobertM

..Brian.. wrote: »

I'm gonna take a punt on the below, tis only €15, will report back as soon as he replies to my PM.

http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap/comments/1zz3bx/h_oem_windows_7_pro_with_certificate_of/

Also, there's no rush, you can reset the 30 days trial 3 times so you have 4 months. Wait till the last day and simply type "slmgr -rearm" (no quotes obviously) in cmd prompt and restart, simples.

I bought the 35$ Win 8.1 Pro, but didn't get a chance to install it yet as my PC hasn't arrived.


Let us know how you get on.

theteal

hfallada wrote: »

There is a site that sells cheap windows license for windows and office. They buy the license off liquidated companies and sell the codes on for cheap

Sounds like the company called Discount-Licencing that we get the bulk of our licences from

..Brian..

RobertM wrote: »

I bought the 35$ Win 8.1 Pro, but didn't get a chance to install it yet as my PC hasn't arrived.


Let us know how you get on.

Will do. Bought Windows 8 for $12. Got the key about 2 minutes after I sent the payment via Paypal. Will download and install tonight when I'm home and report back!

snaps

Bit off topic but since windows xp is nearly dead, I've moved over to Linux mint. Seems to be faster than windows and does everything I need. Plus its free!

..Brian..

I tried Ubuntu for about a month on the laptop but ended up going back to Windows. Just didn't have the patience to learn a new OS tbh!

..Brian..

..Brian.. wrote: »

I'm gonna take a punt on the below, tis only €15, will report back as soon as he replies to my PM.

http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap/comments/1zz3bx/h_oem_windows_7_pro_with_certificate_of/

I ended up buying Windows 8 for $12 (€8.65!!!) instead off a guy on Reddit Software Swap. Happy to report that installation and verification went smoothly and everything is running fine! Definitely recommended!

On a side note, Windows 8 Metro UI if a pain in the hole. Hate it! Downloaded Classic Shell for free ASAP and all is well in the world again!

drag0n79

..Brian.. wrote: »

I ended up buying Windows 8 for $12 (€8.65!!!) instead off a guy on Reddit Software Swap. Happy to report that installation and verification went smoothly and everything is running fine! Definitely recommended!

On a side note, Windows 8 Metro UI if a pain in the hole. Hate it! Downloaded Classic Shell for free ASAP and all is well in the world again!

Brian, thanks for the update, I'm thinking of doing something similar (with Windows 7). Is this fully legit?
So basically I get an ISO or they send me an ISO link, and I buy the activation key from them?

..Brian..

Will be a slightly different process with each seller. With the guy I bought it off, I PMd him what I wanted, her PMd back with the price and his email address for the PayPal payment. I logged into Paypal and sent the payment. 2 minutes later he PMd with just the serial key.

I then logged on on to MS and upgraded to Win 8 as per instructions here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

They serial key verified immediately with no problems so everything is ligit.

If it's a Windows 7 key, just download the relevant .iso and burn to disc or usb and install as normal. Enter your serial key when prompted and job done. Make sure you get the matching version of Windows to your key though!

maik3n

Any good/bad or indifferent?

win7activationcode.com
I'm in the market for a few win7 keys.

drag0n79

maik3n wrote: »

Any good/bad or indifferent?

win7activationcode.com
I'm in the market for a few win7 keys.

The reddit software swap key worked fine for me, I just did as ..Brian.. described above, so far so good. Very cheap.

frozenfrozen

Be careful who you get on reddit software swap, but as long as they've got good feedback, you're pretty much guaranteed to get exactly what you want for a ridiculously cheap price. Wouldn't be worth their while 'scamming' you out of $10 when they've got loads of vouches.

I always forget about it and end up just paying full price for steam games but it always looks like you can buy keys for a huge discount. That and amazon gift cards...

drag0n79

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Be careful who you get on reddit software swap, but as long as they've got good feedback, you're pretty much guaranteed to get exactly what you want for a ridiculously cheap price. Wouldn't be worth their while 'scamming' you out of $10 when they've got loads of vouches.

I always forget about it and end up just paying full price for steam games but it always looks like you can buy keys for a huge discount. That and amazon gift cards...

Agreed.
You can see the monthly listings for consistent sellers, with comments from buyers. If you see this for month after month you can be pretty sure they're reliable.

!RAY

Hi All
I need to up grade my laptop 32 bit and desktop 32.bit to windows 7.
I am in the Ul IN Limerick as a student can i get this any cheaper. Will one disk do both machines.
Cheers

Ri_Nollaig

Out of interest, Does anyone know how they are so cheap, assuming they ofcourse legit and not volume license or MSDN or something.

I was assuming they must be from different regions or something?

frozenfrozen

!RAY wrote: »

Hi All
I need to up grade my laptop 32 bit and desktop 32.bit to windows 7.
I am in the Ul IN Limerick as a student can i get this any cheaper. Will one disk do both machines.
Cheers

You'll have to buy two keys. I'd say get them from reddit software swap, the link is above. You'll get them for like 8 euro each, much cheaper than you'd pay from software4students (are they even around anymore?) There could be a dreamspark deal since you're in UL so it would be free, but you'd have to go search that out for yourself.

kirkfx

Ri_Nollaig wrote: »

Out of interest, Does anyone know how they are so cheap, assuming they ofcourse legit and not volume license or MSDN or something.

I was assuming they must be from different regions or something?

As far as I know they are OEM codes which just means they can only be installed once and you don't get support from Microsoft for installing them. I got 8.1 pro from Microsoft for 60€ student discount so if I wanted to move it to another pc in the future it won't be a problem

EoinHef

kirkfx wrote: »

As far as I know they are OEM codes which just means they can only be installed once and you don't get support from Microsoft for installing them. I got 8.1 pro from Microsoft for 60€ student discount so if I wanted to move it to another pc in the future it won't be a problem

Not a problem on Windows 8 OEM system builder anymore,you can use the license multiple times but only on one machine at any time,they changed it from Windows 7 OEM.

Can I transfer the software to another computer or user? You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement. To make that transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to that other person, without retaining any copies of the software. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came on to transfer the software. Anytime you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the prior computer. You may not transfer the software to share licenses between computers. You may transfer Get Genuine Windows software, Pro Pack or Media Center Pack software only together with the licensed computer.

SOURCE

You also receive system updates from Microsoft for Windows 8 as per usual but cannot access support for the product from MS like you can with the retail copy.
Most people going the OEM route most likely wont need support from MS anyway,any issues can just re install.

A welcome change in policy from Microsoft imo

maik3n

So that reddit option Brian linked to earlier seems to be defunct now?
Any other avenues for us

Found this other one on reddit, but they're out of win7 keys.
/r/softwareswap/comments/1raxzm/h_windows_7_pro_windows_8_pro_w_paypal_i_will/

drag0n79

maik3n wrote: »

So that reddit option Brian linked to earlier seems to be defunct now?
Any other avenues for us

Found this other one on reddit, but they're out of win7 keys.
/r/softwareswap/comments/1raxzm/h_windows_7_pro_windows_8_pro_w_paypal_i_will/

New keys go up all the time. Just go to http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap and find a seller that has a good reputation (previous happy buyers). Check back every few hours if you can't see what you want.

whomitconcerns

i would think they are as legit as any key you get from a free key generating program..i would save my 10euro or whatever.

And either buy from an official seller or download free illegally if thats your thing.

Whats the point of spending money on a probably illegal copy?

!RAY

Hi frozen
I did end up buying two keys from reddit. Have key codes but can seem to download the software.i have email who I got them from to no avail. He did send me a link but it is not working. Did you have any probs.
Cheers

frozenfrozen wrote: »

You'll have to buy two keys. I'd say get them from reddit software swap, the link is above. You'll get them for like 8 euro each, much cheaper than you'd pay from software4students (are they even around anymore?) There could be a dreamspark deal since you're in UL so it would be free, but you'd have to go search that out for yourself.

frozenfrozen

!RAY wrote: »

Hi frozen
I did end up buying two keys from reddit. Have key codes but can seem to download the software.i have email who I got them from to no avail. He did send me a link but it is not working. Did you have any probs.
Cheers

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Choose whichever of those is the one you want. Then you'll need to follow the procedure of either burning it to disk, or using a USB key! Google will help you figure out how to do either of them , USB is a bit finicky, but faster once you start installing

!RAY

Thanks a lot for that. Ill give it a go later and let you know how I got on
Cheers

frozenfrozen wrote: »

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Choose whichever of those is the one you want. Then you'll need to follow the procedure of either burning it to disk, or using a USB key! Google will help you figure out how to do either of them , USB is a bit finicky, but faster once you start installing

!RAY

Hi frozen frozen
I tried that but getting this message "The Page or File You Requested Could Not Be Provided" I was getting the same with the link the guy on reddit gave me . any ideas.
Cheers

IrishStuff09

!RAY wrote: »

Hi frozen frozen
I tried that but getting this message "The Page or File You Requested Could Not Be Provided" I was getting the same with the link the guy on reddit gave me . any ideas.
Cheers

These seem to work.

Windows 7 Home Premium 32Bit: 
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58996.iso
Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit: 
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58997.iso

Windows 7 Professional 32Bit: 
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59183.iso
Windows 7 Professional 64Bit: 
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59186.iso

Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit:
 http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59463.iso
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit:
 http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59465.iso

Source: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/cannot-find-digital-river-download-site/66a8439b-0d16-4b70-92f7-1c8486a46ebf

rolexeagle1

soft ware swap on reddit. got it there no issues

!RAY

Cheers IrishStuff09
ill give that a try.

!RAY

Hi Srumball
Got the codes no prob, but the link to the download did not work. I emailed the guy and that was the only link he had, so he suggested downloading through a torrent file.

rolexeagle1

!RAY wrote: »

Hi Srumball
Got the codes no prob, but the link to the download did not work. I emailed the guy and that was the only link he had, so he suggested downloading through a torrent file.

I'll see if I have the link I used. I will pm you

drag0n79

whomitconcerns wrote: »

i would think they are as legit as any key you get from a free key generating program..i would save my 10euro or whatever.

And either buy from an official seller or download free illegally if thats your thing.

Whats the point of spending money on a probably illegal copy?

Just an update on this for anyone who finds this thread in the future.

You were correct...the key I got is now blocked by Microsoft. I can still use Windows 7 but it's identified as not genuine.

I suppose I knew it couldn't be legit but I thought I would get more time out of it.

DERPY DERPFACE

drag0n79 wrote: »

Just an update on this for anyone who finds this thread in the future.

You were correct...the key I got is now blocked by Microsoft. I can still use Windows 7 but it's identified as not genuine.

I suppose I knew it couldn't be legit but I thought I would get more time out of it.

What does this mean, does it mean you won't get any more software updates etc. or what?

jamescd

Anyone's else's copy got blocked too ? Thinking of buying a Win 7 and Office 2013 key. Not sure now after drag0n's post.

batfastard13

jamescd wrote: »

Anyone's else's copy got blocked too ? Thinking of buying a Win 7 and Office 2013 key. Not sure now after drag0n's post.

Yeah I was going to get a windows 8 key myself. I suppose it's better that I found out before buying it. I'm also curious as to how everyone else who got a key from there got on?

maik3n

drag0n79 wrote: »

Just an update on this for anyone who finds this thread in the future.

You were correct...the key I got is now blocked by Microsoft. I can still use Windows 7 but it's identified as not genuine.

I suppose I knew it couldn't be legit but I thought I would get more time out of it.

Did it just show up as blocked one day when you turned on your pc or were you updating, doing something specific at the time?

Hope I don't jinx myself now, lol.
Got a win 7 pro and win 8.1 pro key off a different seller to the ones mentioned here and I am happy to report that all is still working fine.

lucast2007us

maik3n wrote: »

Did it just show up as blocked one day when you turned on your pc or were you updating, doing something specific at the time?

Hope I don't jinx myself now, lol.
Got a win 7 pro and win 8.1 pro key off a different seller to the ones mentioned here and I am happy to report that all is still working fine.

Do you need like 20 posts or karma to post on the software swap page on reddit! This is what my friend told me!? If so I better start posting.

maik3n

lucast2007us wrote: »

Do you need like 20 posts or karma to post on the software swap page on reddit! This is what my friend told me!? If so I better start posting.

Do you mean to buy or sell?
I just signed up as a n00b buyer, contacted the seller and bobs your uncle.

Perhaps things have changed now though?

lucast2007us

maik3n wrote: »

Do you mean to buy or sell?
I just signed up as a n00b buyer, contacted the seller and bobs your uncle.

Perhaps things have changed now though?

He told me it was to buy stuff ha he is a bit of a messer. I will try it as its only like €10.

maik3n

lucast2007us wrote: »

He told me it was to buy stuff ha he is a bit of a messer. I will try it as its only like €10.

hehe, I guess we have to be rather picky at times with which seller we choose. :cool:

..Brian..

drag0n79 wrote: »

Just an update on this for anyone who finds this thread in the future.

You were correct...the key I got is now blocked by Microsoft. I can still use Windows 7 but it's identified as not genuine.

I suppose I knew it couldn't be legit but I thought I would get more time out of it.

What happened? Had you already activated successfully and they one day it came up as not being genuine? Or did it fail to validate from day one? What buyer did you buy from?

drag0n79

..Brian.. wrote: »

What happened? Had you already activated successfully and they one day it came up as not being genuine? Or did it fail to validate from day one? What buyer did you buy from?

Seller was bconte950.

I activated it when I got it. Then this week, bottom right of desktop came up with "Windows 7 Build 7603 This copy of Windows is not genuine"

I assumed I'd been sold a dud (or a retail copy that had subsequently been bought by someone, and discovered to already be in use), so I ran SLMGR-REARM to remove the message.

Now when I run the 'Genuine Microsoft Software' tool, I get "Because Windows installed on your PC is genuine, enjoy the security, reliability and protection it provides."

But then I get this pop-up message (from my desktop, not the web) about the product key being blocked:
http://imgur.com/6oH98bq

velocivaper

Seems like that guy got himself banned for scamming:

Quote from reddit.com :

"Making an example out of a fraudulent seller

Now then, some of you may or may not know /u/bconte950, maybe you bought something from him, maybe you saw him make his posts, etc. Very recently, I had to ban him from this subreddit, why you may ask, because he lied to almost all his buyers to make the final sale."

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