Looking for a copy of Windows 7....

I'm currently running Windows 7 Ultimate N. It was given to me as a gift with an option of 32 bit or 64. At the time I had no reason for 64 bit but as more and more games use 64 bit I'd like to uograde.

I know this is a long shot but if anyobe has an unused copy of Win7 64 that they'd be willing to sell I'd be greatful as I can't afford to pay Micro$oft's prices.

You have a 64 bit system?

I looked on Ebay and the prices are above what I'm willing to pay. I know eventually I'll bit the bullet and just buy it but I'm hoping to get it a bit cheaper.

Yes, Richard. My rig is 64 bit but I'm running a 32 bit OS because at the time I didn't think about the 64 bit OS. Now I regret that decision. I could always downgrade to XP 64, then upgrade back to Vista 64 then back to 7 64 but that's a lot of time consuming hoops to jump through.

Have you tried contacting MS and explaining the "mistake"?

SteveZee wrote:Have you tried contacting MS and explaining the "mistake"?

Yes, I have considered that but they'll want me to purchase a 64 bit key at the same price as I'd pay retail.

I'm not looking for a free copy. Just a cheap or cheaper than M$ wants copy.

find a dead win 7 64 bit computer of the same make and use that pid with the proper iso...

CapeCoaler wrote:find a dead win 7 64 bit computer of the same make and use that pid with the proper iso...

The ISO's you can download legit from Digital River
The link is legitimate and legal
You will need a License Key to authenticate.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official- ... tal-river/

There are other ways to get a key

I won't post any links for that due to the rules here.

cArNaGe wrote:

CapeCoaler wrote:find a dead win 7 64 bit computer of the same make and use that pid with the proper iso...

The ISO's you can download legit from Digital River
The link is legitimate and legal
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official- ... tal-river/

There are other ways to get a key

I won't post any links for that due to the rules here.

This is how I got my current copy of Windows 7, except through my brother. He just gave me a key that he wasn't using.

I'm downloading the ISO for Win. 7 Ultimate 64 now. I'm hoping I can get a key from Microsoft fairly cheap. Doubtful but it's worth a try.

That's doubtful IOF. That key is the value and that's what they are really selling. My bet is it's the same as buying the OS from them. The ISO you are downloading is just a clean copy for those who have corrupted something. Then you use your current key to activate it and get support. If your brothers key is good and it's for that same product you should be good to go. Lemme know if that works out.

SteveZee wrote:That's doubtful IOF. That key is the value and that's what they are really selling. My bet is it's the same as buying the OS from them. The ISO you are downloading is just a clean copy for those who have corrupted something. Then you use your current key to activate it and get support. If your brothers key is good and it's for that same product you should be good to go. Lemme know if that works out.

Yeah, I talked to both my brother and a co-worker and they each said that the key that I have should work. I'm going to give it a try this weekend. Figured I'd do it this weekend as I have a ton of stuff to backup before hand. If it doesn't I'll try M$ and see what they say. Thanks.