Windows XP Home $29.99 or less AR

[Elixer]

Originally posted by: mikeford
I am sure M$ will do as much as possible to "encourage" migration to Vista, but this current move could be more aimed at collecting the last few bucks from you sneaky illegal users, and the last handfull of 98 holdouts.

So if I buy this home version and install on my illegal corp XP pro system, does it leave applications etc intact? My All in Wonder card sorely wants a fresh media encoder install that greedy M$ denies me.

Baffles me why some people admit they have pirated software on a open forum.:Q

You said that MS is greedy, but you admitted you have a illegal copy of the OS. So the only one greedy, in this case, is you.

Having said that, if you do get this software, then you can upgrade to Vista for a small fee.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/techguarantee/worldwide.mspx

I also read that you can't 'downgrade' from Pro to home.

 

[magomago]

ooh will check this out today for sure when i get off work...

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: SOONER
I just tried to use this XP home upgrade to install over an XP pro version. It would not let me. Within a few seconds it gave me some sort of error message about "invalid upgrade path". Is my only option to do a clean install?

pretty much..yes...ime if you have a freshly formatted/raw harddrive xphome upgrade when it asks for previous version you could use an xppro disc but if the xppro is installed itsa "nogo" on xphome upgrade..your xppro(if oem) install is upgradable w/ xppro upgrade or full retail..ymmv on other "scenarios"...gl

p.s. checkers(rallys possibly as well) ...the fastfood operation..their drive-thru/takeout bags have $10 off $50 OD coupons on them..

 

[vanionBB]

There is a coupon code that works with this. The one for the MP4 player for orders of $75 or more.

Also it looks like a Vista Upgrade will work with this too.

In for 1, thanks OP.

 

[Engineer]

oops...already posted!

I'm tempted to do this (even though I've been through heck on the $70 rebate from the last one and had a $30 not on another WinXP Upgrade from OD not even show up ...yet)

 

[BooGiMaN]

Originally posted by: Elixer

Originally posted by: mikeford
I am sure M$ will do as much as possible to "encourage" migration to Vista, but this current move could be more aimed at collecting the last few bucks from you sneaky illegal users, and the last handfull of 98 holdouts.

So if I buy this home version and install on my illegal corp XP pro system, does it leave applications etc intact? My All in Wonder card sorely wants a fresh media encoder install that greedy M$ denies me.

Baffles me why some people admit they have pirated software on a open forum.:Q

You said that MS is greedy, but you admitted you have a illegal copy of the OS. So the only one greedy, in this case, is you.

Having said that, if you do get this software, then you can upgrade to Vista for a small fee.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/techguarantee/worldwide.mspx

I also read that you can't 'downgrade' from Pro to home.

whats this tech guarnatee? is this a special version of windows that can be upgraded for no cost?

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN

whats this tech guarnatee? is this a special version of windows that can be upgraded for no cost?

If you buy this (or pretty much any WindowsXP version) between dates in October and February, you can get an upgrade to an equivalent Windows VISTA version for basically shipping costs. In this case, you could get Vista Home Basic Upgrade for $9.99 (shipping). You must send in your receipt and proof of purchase (box top from this WinXP Home Upgrade). Microsoft will validate and ship you a copy of the Vista upgrade.

 

[BooGiMaN]

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN

whats this tech guarnatee? is this a special version of windows that can be upgraded for no cost?

If you buy this (or pretty much any WindowsXP version) between dates in October and February, you can get an upgrade to an equivalent Windows VISTA version for basically shipping costs. In this case, you could get Vista Home Basic Upgrade for $9.99 (shipping). You must send in your receipt and proof of purchase (box top from this WinXP Home Upgrade). Microsoft will validate and ship you a copy of the Vista upgrade.

but that link he put up doesnt require you to show proof...so im wondering if they put something in the software or the upgrade package that will know its a tech guarantee version of windows

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN

whats this tech guarnatee? is this a special version of windows that can be upgraded for no cost?

If you buy this (or pretty much any WindowsXP version) between dates in October and February, you can get an upgrade to an equivalent Windows VISTA version for basically shipping costs. In this case, you could get Vista Home Basic Upgrade for $9.99 (shipping). You must send in your receipt and proof of purchase (box top from this WinXP Home Upgrade). Microsoft will validate and ship you a copy of the Vista upgrade.

but that link he put up doesnt require you to show proof...so im wondering if they put something in the software or the upgrade package that will know its a tech guarantee version of windows

After you checkout, it informs you that you need to send proof of purchase (box top) and receipt. Microsoft will not charge you the $9.99 until you show proof and they ship your products. I found this out from another forum.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: Engineer
oops...already posted!

I'm tempted to do this (even though I've been through heck on the $70 rebate from the last one and had a $30 not on another WinXP Upgrade from OD not even show up ...yet)

Manufacturer: Office Depot
Offer Number: OD7102107
Description: $70 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/Upgrade Rebate
Offer Date Range: 09/10/2006 - 09/23/2006 (Last Postmark: 10/19/2006)
Customer Information
Entry Method: Mail In
Tracking ID:
Full Name:
City, State, Postal Code:
Paid Amount: $70.00
Error(s): None.
Check Information
Number Amount Mail Date Date Cleared

1xxxxxx $70.00 Pending

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: ScrapSilicon

Originally posted by: Engineer
oops...already posted!

I'm tempted to do this (even though I've been through heck on the $70 rebate from the last one and had a $30 not on another WinXP Upgrade from OD not even show up ...yet)

Manufacturer: Office Depot
Offer Number: OD7102107
Description: $70 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/Upgrade Rebate
Offer Date Range: 09/10/2006 - 09/23/2006 (Last Postmark: 10/19/2006)
Customer Information
Entry Method: Mail In
Tracking ID:
Full Name:
City, State, Postal Code:
Paid Amount: $70.00
Error(s): None.
Check Information
Number Amount Mail Date Date Cleared

1xxxxxx $70.00 Pending

I know how you feel. Amazing enough, I had just pulled out my $30 rebate copies (from a deal very similar to this ($19.99 for XP Home Upgrade from OD)) and it showed up online tonight. Also, my $70 now says "Check requested" yet is still in the validation stage. Here's hoping to both getting through a little more quickly!

 

[Lark888]

In case it matters, the upgrade will accept Win95 disk just as well.

 

[esquared]

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: ScrapSilicon

Originally posted by: Engineer
oops...already posted!

I'm tempted to do this (even though I've been through heck on the $70 rebate from the last one and had a $30 not on another WinXP Upgrade from OD not even show up ...yet)

Manufacturer: Office Depot
Offer Number: OD7102107
Description: $70 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/Upgrade Rebate
Offer Date Range: 09/10/2006 - 09/23/2006 (Last Postmark: 10/19/2006)
Customer Information
Entry Method: Mail In
Tracking ID:
Full Name:
City, State, Postal Code:
Paid Amount: $70.00
Error(s): None.
Check Information
Number Amount Mail Date Date Cleared

1xxxxxx $70.00 Pending

I know how you feel. Amazing enough, I had just pulled out my $30 rebate copies (from a deal very similar to this ($19.99 for XP Home Upgrade from OD)) and it showed up online tonight. Also, my $70 now says "Check requested" yet is still in the validation stage. Here's hoping to both getting through a little more quickly!

I got in on the September OD 70.00 MIR also. Been waiting more than the 60-90 days already. Today I got this email:

esquared,

Thank you for participating in the Office Depot OD7102107 rebate!

You should be receiving your request in the mail within the next 2 - 3 weeks. To check the status of your rebate in the future, you can go to the Rebate Center at www.officedepot.com. Your TrackingID is: xxx-xxx-xxx

You will be unable to reply to this email because it has been automatically generated, please direct any inquiries to the Office Depot Customer Care Center at 1-866-541-0284.

 

[kenton]

Elixer, you were told wrong. Quit bashing me, why would I lie? I only post on AT when I have something worth posting. View the join date, noob.

I never said Microsoft was greedy, nor did I try to defend my actions? I didn't feel like paying for the operating system until I got it for $15AR, you got a problem with that?

You can infact have a pirated copy of XP Pro and install this, of course you will want to do a COMPLETE FORMAT. So to answer the other guy's question, no it does not leave your applications/games/drivers intact, you will need to completely reinstall Windows.

 

[Dealbuyer]

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN

whats this tech guarnatee? is this a special version of windows that can be upgraded for no cost?

If you buy this (or pretty much any WindowsXP version) between dates in October and February, you can get an upgrade to an equivalent Windows VISTA version for basically shipping costs. In this case, you could get Vista Home Basic Upgrade for $9.99 (shipping). You must send in your receipt and proof of purchase (box top from this WinXP Home Upgrade). Microsoft will validate and ship you a copy of the Vista upgrade.

YOWZER!... This is Hot!

The Low Cost Upgrade To Vista Might Make It Worth The Wait For The Rebate On The XP...

$29.99 AR - A Great Post!

 

[magomago]

wait so lets say you do this and send it in to get a vopy of vista...can you still use your XP - or does the proof of purchase have some number that they can trace to a cd key and thus render your copy of xp useless?

 

[13Gigatons]

So it's $30 for a boxed version of XP Home Edition and then $10 for a DVD copy of Vista Basic Edition without the cool Aero Glass.

 

[aimanzym]

upgrade version? not individual version? ummm.. i want the individual one. thanks

 

[mikeford]

That sounds pretty good, the form doesn't like firefox though, guess I will try it tomorrow with IE.

 

[jsxlynn]

Originally posted by: Elixer

Originally posted by: mikeford

Baffles me why some people admit they have pirated software on a open forum.:Q

Because they are being honest, silly.

 

[ironk]

I was sort of in the same position: I had a Univ. mass-licensed XP legally installed on my computer, but I'd ceased working for them. Then that new validation cr*p at M$ decided I was illegit' and it wouldn't permit updates.

How'd they know you stopped working for them? Is this the same case with students when they stop going to school?

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: ironk

I was sort of in the same position: I had a Univ. mass-licensed XP legally installed on my computer, but I'd ceased working for them. Then that new validation cr*p at M$ decided I was illegit' and it wouldn't permit updates.

How'd they know you stopped working for them? Is this the same case with students when they stop going to school?

had a Univ. mass-licensed XP

its possible that M$ tossed the license key on the "nogo" list on their update/genuine validation site ..

 

[spittledip]

Is there a place you can check on the status of your rebate?

 

[esquared]

Originally posted by: spittledip
Is there a place you can check on the status of your rebate?

Office Depot/Web-Rebates

 

[Speedwagon]

Great Deal! Got my today and the rebate form printed out with receipt.
Now just hope I get the rebate!
Wondering if I will be able to get Vista at reduced rate when it comes out?