Free and legal as far as I understand 🙂 Please let me know how it goes and download asap cuz I doubt this will last for long 😉
Then click here to download Windows Vista, XP, Studio, Office 2007 and more!
UPDATE: It’s gone... Thanks neverstopbuying.com for letting me know
UPDATE2: It’s back!
UPDATE3: It’s gone… you’re going to have to keep trying until you’re lucky enough to make it in. Once in, add Vista to Shopping cart, and once you check don’t forget to copy your activation key! It won’t be mailed to you.
ps. If you don’t believe this post is true or that Microsoft would give out Vista for free then please ignore this post rather than leaving a comment about me lying or something. Thanks
Registered, and got this when trying to download
“We’re sorry, the resource you are looking for is unavailable at this time. Return. “
Ouch you’re too late 🙁
Thanks for letting me know this is over
Hey, I managed to download it. Do I need a license key to install this? Or do I simply run the iso file?
Kathy, you should have received an email with instructions and cd key info 🙂
I’m still downloading my copy 😉
This is what the email says:
“To view serial numbers and any special instructions for the product(s) you purchased, please use the link below and log into the system. Under MySoftware please select the product, you will see serial number and any special instructions corresponding to your purchase.”
That link doesn’t seem to work. It brings me back to the imaginecup.com website. =(
Hey, it’s working again!!!
I am able to get the key info now =)
Kathy how how how how how ? 🙂
Not working anymore!! 🙁
srtor, it keeps working and stopping…. it’s being hammered with requests…. if you keep checking you’ll eventually make it 😉
When you do manage to reach the check out page do NOT bother downloading Vista (you can use any vista dvd or download it anytime)… the most important thing is to COPY YOUR WINDOWS VISTA KEY. It is on the website and will NOT be mailed to you.
I got 2 Windows Vista keys 🙂
i guess im too late huh?
no keep trying… it’s on and off 🙂
Giving it a whirl here, but it’s too busy so far every time I load the page.
Sorry, but I find it hard to believe that Microsoft would give away these premium software titles for free. I know they offer some of their software at no charge for university students in certain courses. I went to the above website and saw no link offering free software.
gm, I’m not lying and I have no reason to. I did get 2 activation keys yesterday.
You’re trying 1 day late and obviously the website is being hammered with requests.
If you want more info check out this US forum:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=626507
If you keep trying hard enough, eventually it will let you log back into the “check out” page. Under “My Software”, you will find a list of software that you downloaded and the activation key!
Boo, did you try installing it?
I better get some more rams for my computer first….hehe
Vista is a RAM hog, I won’t install it, but I want a copy for a rainy day. Besides the bugs aren’t even close to being all out yet, like they are for XP, and XP works with more hardware.
Of course MS will give away titles. You can go to MS events and get given developer or full versions to students. They want the next generation hooked on MS, instead of going with FLOSS which tends to be better at least half the time.
Everyone said the Power Together promotion was a scam, and it wasn’t. If you think so, good, just more for the rest of us. However, this site is really hammered–don’t know when, if ever, I’m going to be able to get through. If anyone knows an alternative way, let us know!
genenio, try
http://elms18.e-academy.com/imaginecup/
Hope that helps 🙂
Kathy, I was planning to buy more RAM first too lol
But I burned the image on a DVD and printed out my keys 🙂
Thanks Boo Radley! However, I can add to my cart but either don’t see the checkout anywhere or, if it’s only on the hammered site, then I can’t get in because of the traffic. Is there any other way to check out and get the product keys?
Tanks Again!!!
I apologize if you took offence to my post, I didn’t think you were lying. It just seemed like one of those to good to be true offers.
Thanks a bunch Boo.
Note – this didn’t work for me at all in Firefox but when I tried it in IE (disabling all pop-up blockers), I was able to sign up and download with no problems.
Thanks for an awesome freebie!
I signed up, and got every single piece of software they offered.
Windows Vista Business (kind of wish I didn’t buy Ultimate for $200ish now)
Windows XP Pro (already own a few copies, but extra keys is always nice)
Windows Server 2003 (no use, just wanted it.)
Visio 2007 (I have the rest of Office already.)
Visual Studio (I’d like to get into programming.)
Etc, etc, etc.
I don’t feel bad about it, either, since I *am* in school and my school offers all kinds of stuff like this anyway.
Also, free Vista? That’s awesome, I’mm’a tell my friends.
Yes, disable popup blocker in Firefox, and try opening the two links Boo gave to go to th software page in different orders, or try the link on the first one once signed in.
Well I did not get Vista as it was not offered But I did XP pro can’t have to many. Thanks Boo for the info
A friend told me Vista is gone for them too as an option. Looks like they gave out enough? At least XP is still there.
I managed to save it onto a DVD for now. If I install Vista would it wipe out all my existing files and stuff? Thanks in advance!
Taylor, installing Vista is a major commitment to buying new hardware that is Vista compatible. If you’re happy with XP, keep it instead, and hold onto Vista for a very rainy day.
Vista is still available for me to “add to cart” however when I add it, it brings me to the Imagine Cup homepage?? I don’t see my “cart” anywhere??
hey boo if you have 2 vista buisness product keys may i have one please i lost mine and i need a new one asap please thx email is [email protected]
hm… not working at the moment…
this is the best I can find
Re: Cant download any software… Help!!!
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Hi–
We’ve had to take the Software Downloads site down temporarily while we investigate some technical difficulties. It is a top priority to get it back up and running as soon as possible. we apologize for the delay.
Best,
Lisa
jesse I:
you’ve got a better shot in the lotto.
It,s back up again but not vista, office or XP
The programs are abysmal but “Expression Web” seems to be an interresting program;will have to try it out. For the othere it seems that you have to be fluent in russian or something like that lol
Joel
How can you guys get there? I signed up last month, and when I login in it always telling me the “Software Download” function is temporally not availble. But now, when I login in, even that message is gone, and I can’t find any button would bring me to the download area. Please help!
Click on a project then go to My Software downloads