The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Question about pre-order Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ibmt41, Jul 4, 2009.

  1. ibmt41

    ibmt41 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    75
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Hi!
    I want to ask 2 questions about windows 7
    1, If I order the product on Amazon or Newegg with free shipping, does the order mean I can both download and have the installation CS shipped or the order is just for the shipment of the CD?
    2, Will it have the windows 7 sticker with the CD?
    3, At the time the product is released, I'm not in US. I will be in Asia. Will I be able to download the product? I'm asking this question due to the fear of IP address restriction.
    Thanks and have great holiday!
     
    ibmt41, Jul 4, 2009
    #1
  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

    Reputations:
    1,654
    Messages:
    5,955
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Your order is for the shipment of the CD. Making W7 available for download has nothing to do with Amazon.

    Sure, it would make it pretty.

    I am sure that you can download if MS makes it available. The question is what good does it do if you don't have the license key in hand?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 4, 2009
    #2
  3. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

    Reputations:
    4,740
    Messages:
    8,513
    Likes Received:
    3,823
    Trophy Points:
    431
    In Europe we are supposed to be getting the full version on pre-order fro £49, not the upgrade , my question is the 64bit version on the DVD.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 4, 2009
    #3
  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

    Reputations:
    1,654
    Messages:
    5,955
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    205
    qhn, Jul 4, 2009
    #4
  5. ibmt41

    ibmt41 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    75
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Thanks for the answer, since MS said that Windows 7 would be available to download, so when I'm done downloading, how can activate the product?

    "How will I get the product?

    If you pre-order through a retailer they will specify how you can get the software. If you pre-order through the Microsoft Store you will have the option to either download and/or receive a physical copy."

    The quote above is from MS FAQ
     
    ibmt41, Jul 5, 2009
    #5
  6. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

    Reputations:
    836
    Messages:
    3,682
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    If you order from Microsoft and choose to download, you will get your key in an email when the download is available, along with a link to the download. There is an option to purchase the physical product for an additional fee.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 5, 2009
    #6
  7. ibmt41

    ibmt41 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    75
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Thanks for the answer
    I know that, but when I order both download + ship, will I have to wait until the product arrive in order to activate the download, or will get the key along with the download.
    Thanks
     
    ibmt41, Jul 5, 2009
    #7
  8. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    193
    Messages:
    733
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    If you ordered from the Microsoft store, perhaps you might call them to ask this question. http://store.microsoft.com/help/Contact-Us
     
    Lew, Jul 5, 2009
    #8
  9. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

    Reputations:
    836
    Messages:
    3,682
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    You will get the key in the email, regardless if you also bought the backup media.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 5, 2009
    #9