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    Throw a party, free window 7

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by MrPuff, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    man i hope i havnt got one yet cos im in aus...

    anyone here that has applied that hasnt got an email?
     
    mtarm1, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. sgilmore62

    sgilmore62 uber doomer

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    Congratulations... You are a Windows® 7 Launch Party host!!
     
    sgilmore62, Sep 23, 2009
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  3. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    did you just get your confirmation?
     
    mtarm1, Sep 23, 2009
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  4. sgilmore62

    sgilmore62 uber doomer

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    uh-huh, hope i get a free copy of win7.
     
    sgilmore62, Sep 23, 2009
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  5. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    when did you get it? just as you posted?
     
    mtarm1, Sep 24, 2009
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  6. Oberkanone

    Oberkanone Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows® 7 Launch Party
    Party Date: October 22, 2009 (28 days away)

    Not a Finalist
    Sorry, your application was not among those selected for this event.

    Many applied and spaces were limited. Don't be discouraged!
     
    Oberkanone, Sep 24, 2009
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  7. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Well I just logged in and it says

    Your application has been denied
    We are Sorry but you can’t have a party

    I wonder why
    Is it that I don’t have any friends, and that no one would come to my party

    Well I’m holding a party without them :)
    I won’t have the special version of W7
    But in its place I will be dusting off my old trusty Windows ME
    I will show those guys :eek:


    Alex
     
    Alex, Sep 24, 2009
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  8. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    That'll show Microsoft! :p

    In any case, MS has released training videos for house party hosts, here's the Intro one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oWWt_L-qeo
     
    booboo12, Sep 25, 2009
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  9. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Wow, after that I am almost glad I am not hosting a party.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 25, 2009
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  10. Oberkanone

    Oberkanone Notebook Evangelist

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    My peeve is that no email was sent to those that applied and rejected. How rude.

    For those that will obtain Win 7 Ultimate for free, congratulations. For those of us that will not, I'm considering boycotting Windows on October 22 and running Ubuntu all day.

    I'll be replacing Vista with 7 on my notebook, though I'm considering canceling one of my pre-orders and continuing to run XP and Ubuntu dual boot on my desktop.
     
    Oberkanone, Sep 25, 2009
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  11. ComputerMD82

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    I got an email saying I was a finalist, the email explained that the ppl that responded fastest would be confirmed, after they fill the spots, they would tell you that you are declined instead. Can't wait for free Windows 7.

    Site doesn't say if its the full or upgrade version, but it does include both the 32 and 64 bit versions. Plus all those decorations. Lol. Windows 7 napkins anyone? :D
     
    ComputerMD82, Sep 25, 2009
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  12. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    yer im annoyed too. i had the same message in my account as tomcat but then it went back to active aplicant but it still dosnt say that im a host yet? it just says i am still being considered.

    not happy JAN!
     
    mtarm1, Sep 26, 2009
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  13. Kocane

    Kocane Notebook Deity

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    What a sad party that'd be.
     
    Kocane, Sep 26, 2009
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  14. Danja

    Danja Notebook Evangelist

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    I seem to have won! Email confirmation and everything!
     
    Danja, Sep 26, 2009
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  15. mtbush

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    http://houseparty.com/windows7usa/faq/#201
     
    mtbush, Sep 26, 2009
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  16. sgilmore62

    sgilmore62 uber doomer

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    Hey, dont think there isnt a niche for sad parties! hee hee, there are people that are so happy that they dare you to bring them down--it's a challenge?
     
    sgilmore62, Sep 27, 2009
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  17. Tewka

    Tewka Notebook Geek

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    It says install on the faq page I'm a finalist as well XD
     
    Tewka, Sep 27, 2009
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  18. Ramen Lunei

    Ramen Lunei Notebook Enthusiast

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    Received UPS tracking number for windows 7 party package.
     
    Ramen Lunei, Oct 1, 2009
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  19. sgilmore62

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    sgilmore62, Oct 2, 2009
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  20. Ramen Lunei

    Ramen Lunei Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does that mean I can't do a clean install of windows 7 64 bit when it arrives? Currently running Vista Home premium 32bit.
     
    Ramen Lunei, Oct 2, 2009
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  21. sgilmore62

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    Yeah you can still do a clean install with an upgrade disk--it just needs to detect a valid copy of Vista or XP is already on the disk before it will let you proceed with formatting etc.

    I wonder if you didn't have a valid Vista or XP license that you could install the 32 bit disk then turn around and use the 64 bit upgrade? probably need a separate key
     
    sgilmore62, Oct 2, 2009
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  22. Ramen Lunei

    Ramen Lunei Notebook Enthusiast

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    So heres the situation:
    I've recently purchased a 160GB Thinkpad T500 which comes with 64bit Vista Home Premium. I'll be recieving the 64bit Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade sometime after Oct 22nd.

    I also have a Window 7 Party pack coming with the full version 32bit Windows 7 Ultimate Edition BUT with the 64bit Window 7 anytime upgrade.

    What I want to know is:
    Can I do a clean install of 64bit Windows 7 Ultimate on my T500?

    Can I then use the Window 7 Home Premium upgrade I get from Lenovo on a different computer that is running Vista?

    How much space would Windows 7 Home Premium use compared to Windows 7 Ultimate?
     
    Ramen Lunei, Oct 2, 2009
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  23. Wingsbr

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    Got my shipping confirmation for the launch party pack today. UPS...
     
    Wingsbr, Oct 2, 2009
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  24. mtbush

    mtbush Notebook Consultant

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    LOL... The version shipping w/ the party pack is being referred to as the "Steve Balmer" edition...

    [​IMG]

    Story link - http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10366318-56.html


    Still patiently awaiting my shipping confirmation.
    Anyone in the Southeast receive theirs yet?
     
    mtbush, Oct 3, 2009
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  25. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    Nope still waiting on mine as well. Though being in the southeast we mine as well be a foreign country so i expect it to take at least a few extra days
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 4, 2009
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  26. ComputerMD82

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    Haven't heard anything yet here either. If I get any emails at all, I'll post the info.
     
    ComputerMD82, Oct 4, 2009
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  27. sgilmore62

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    My party page says all of the party packs will be shipped this coming week.
     
    sgilmore62, Oct 4, 2009
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  28. sgilmore62

    sgilmore62 uber doomer

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  29. ComputerMD82

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    Received an email this morning with tracking info for my party pack, scheduled delivery on the 9th! :D
     
    ComputerMD82, Oct 7, 2009
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  30. hustheman

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    i got mine the day after i got the email!
     
    hustheman, Oct 7, 2009
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  31. Wingsbr

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    Got my package today. It's actually pretty nice and I'm enjoying the win7 x64 ultimate for FREE!

    My party will consist of friends and family, I'll show off how fast it is and then we'll be playing monopoly and eating.
     
    Wingsbr, Oct 7, 2009
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  32. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    I think I'm gonna sell mine. What do you guys think I'll get for it?
     
    Slaughterhouse, Oct 7, 2009
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  33. sgilmore62

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    sgilmore62, Oct 7, 2009
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  34. aleicgrant

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    is it me or am I the only one who thinks its wrong to sell them. Plus its says right on the disc, not for resale?
     
    aleicgrant, Oct 7, 2009
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  35. sgilmore62

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    If I wasn't getting one would seriously consider getting one of the full copies from ebay. I had every intention of paying the 200 something dollars for an upgrade version--200 for the full is that much better.

    I don't see anything wrong with people selling them on Ebay--figured awhile back that they would start showing up--not a surprise at all especially in this economy with so many people out of work.
     
    sgilmore62, Oct 8, 2009
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  36. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Since the thread is going OT and Microsoft is no longer accepting host application, this thread is now closed.

    If you want to invivite people to your party, there should be a thread located the OT forum.

    Also remember that selling intangible things(like CD-key) is against our forum rules.
     
    Kdawgca, Oct 8, 2009
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