Windows 7 Student Discount

[Sandy]

Just got linked by a mate, $50 for home premium if you are a student :)
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/windows/offers/windows-7-student-upgrade.aspx

[Joe]

I got that.. works great.

Few tips though..

If you buy the 64 bit version, it tries to slug you $14 extra for a CD. You can uncheck it though and just download the 64 bit version for $49.

BUT, once you do, you'll find that you can't actually install it.. this is the reason they charge you $14, so they can send you a bootable CD.

To get around it, you just do this.. turn your download into a bootable CD by following these instructions.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/22/how-to-make-a-dvd-of-that-student-only-windows-7/

VERY SIMPLE. Then you can save your $14 and install it THAT DAY, rather than having to wait for a bootable CD in the mail. Plus you can keep the CD for future installations :)

[XF Falcon]

also check out www.itsnotcheating.com.au for other cheaper student pricing for Microsoft products.

eg. Office Ultimate 2007 for $75.00

[nismo180sx]

also check out www.itsnotcheating.com.au for other cheaper student pricing for Microsoft products.

eg. Office Ultimate 2007 for $75.00

Yeah you can get the Win 7 professional from that site for the same price ($50)

[Sandy]

I got that.. works great.

Few tips though..

If you buy the 64 bit version, it tries to slug you $14 extra for a CD. You can uncheck it though and just download the 64 bit version for $49.

BUT, once you do, you'll find that you can't actually install it.. this is the reason they charge you $14, so they can send you a bootable CD.

To get around it, you just do this.. turn your download into a bootable CD by following these instructions.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/22/how-to-make-a-dvd-of-that-student-only-windows-7/

VERY SIMPLE. Then you can save your $14 and install it THAT DAY, rather than having to wait for a bootable CD in the mail. Plus you can keep the CD for future installations :)

Thanks that will save me some money :)

[FitzyB]

thats awesome, thanks a heap for that, now i just have to convince a uni student to give me there details, lucky i know a few

[Sciflyer]

I got that.. works great.

Few tips though..

If you buy the 64 bit version, it tries to slug you $14 extra for a CD. You can uncheck it though and just download the 64 bit version for $49.

BUT, once you do, you'll find that you can't actually install it.. this is the reason they charge you $14, so they can send you a bootable CD.

To get around it, you just do this.. turn your download into a bootable CD by following these instructions.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10/22/how-to-make-a-dvd-of-that-student-only-windows-7/

VERY SIMPLE. Then you can save your $14 and install it THAT DAY, rather than having to wait for a bootable CD in the mail. Plus you can keep the CD for future installations :)

If you know how to make a bootable USB stick (and your PC supports it) its even easier - just copy the extracted setup files onto the USB and reboot :)

[magic1]

If you know how to make a bootable USB stick (and your PC supports it) its even easier - just copy the extracted setup files onto the USB and reboot :)

well?

[cplagz]

well?

http://maketecheasier.com/boot-and-install-windows-7-from-usb-flash-drive/2009/01/23

[Joe]

Or just put it on DVD and shelve the DVD for when you need it at some later date.