Microsoft Ultimate Steal for University - Office $64 / Vista Ult Upgrade $70

[Sgt_Strider]

I have a legal copy of the Windows Vista DVD. Can I just buy the Vista Ultimate CD-Key from Microsoft and just use it with my DVD?

[revelation]

I have a legal copy of the Windows Vista DVD. Can I just buy the Vista Ultimate CD-Key from Microsoft and just use it with my DVD?

That would depend on whether or not the Ultimate software is on your DVD. In most (all?) cases, that would be a no.

Otherwise there would be tutorials on how to unlock Vista Ultimate using Vista Home Basic

[Sgt_Strider]

That would depend on whether or not the Ultimate software is on your DVD. In most (all?) cases, that would be a no.

What do you mean? There is only one Vista DVD and depending on which CD-key you have, it will determine which version to install.

[duster]

What do you mean? There is only one Vista DVD and depending on which CD-key you have, it will determine which version to install.

I'm not sure but I imagine that a retail CD key won't work with an OEM Anytime Upgrade DVD and vice versa. Same thing with an Upgrade CD or CD key.

I don't know...It's how XP works though

So surely the deal here is for an upgrade CD key so maybe it won't work with your retail or OEM DVD.

I'm used to use Licensing products and keys so I can't say for sure.

Anyone?

[gordholio]

For university and college students.

[Sgt_Strider]

I'm not sure but I imagine that a retail CD key won't work with an OEM Anytime Upgrade DVD and vice versa. Same thing with an Upgrade CD or CD key.

I don't know...It's how XP works though

So surely the deal here is for an upgrade CD key so maybe it won't work with your retail or OEM DVD.

I'm used to use Licensing products and keys so I can't say for sure.

Anyone?

I actually have a retail version of Vista Business at home.

[Sgt_Strider]

For university and college students.

I'm still a full time student at UBC.

[duster]

I actually have a retail version of Vista Business at home.

OK but I'm not sure that an upgrade CD-key will work with a retail DVD.

[yuen47]

An upgrade is considered an upgrade from what? Would any version of windows count, like even 95?

And the license, does it get tied to your mobo or something? So you can really only use it once. And if your board ever gets fried your OS goes down with it?

[onexeyed]

Question: I just graduated from university in June. My student account is still active (I was also a summer student too).

Can/Should I still purchase the Ultimate Steal? I know that if you get caught, you have to pay $800.

I'm not advocating pirating software, but did anyone purchase the Ultimate Steal last year even though they weren't a student?

I picked up transcript today and the transcript says "actively enrolled in program". Would that be enough proof for Microsoft?

[THINKPADT61]

I think all they ask for is just a university base email...

I did the verification process with my old university email and they say I am qualify... Haven't decide if I want to buy or not though...

And no, I am not a student anymore...

[granite_69]

I entered in my university alumni address, it actually has the word alumni in it, but also has the university prefix at the end of the email.....and I received the link to purchase.

Just not sure if its worth the risk of having to pay full price if they actualy look at the email address

Does this apply for alumni too by any chance? I never got any software deals when I was at Skule.

[calluses]

I entered in my university alumni address, it actually has the word alumni in it, but also has the university prefix at the end of the email.....and I received the link to purchase.

Just not sure if its worth the risk of having to pay full price if they actualy look at the email address

well they did call it the ultimate steal
but at least we're paying for the product

honestly though, if they ever do charge me full price for being an alumni, then i'll never purchase another MS product again.

[ghandoo]

will the vista ultimate upgrade install the 64 but version?
that what basically i want.. 64 bit OS.

i wasnt sure if the upgrade cd includes the 64 bit OS..does it?

[RedFlagRobot]

I'm pretty sure you can upgrade from Vista, XP, or even 2000.