Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate

**Electronic Punk** · July 31st, 2009

Last week it was announced that the beta testers taking part in the invite-only Windows Technical Beta Program on Connect would not be recieving a complimentary copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, as was the case with the Windows Vista beta program, however today Brandon has announced that Microsoft have changed their minds:

Last week, I blogged that members of the Windows Technical Beta Program would not be receiving a complimentary copy of Windows 7. Normally I hate to be wrong but in this case, I’m stoked that I am.

To show our appreciation, members of the invitation-only Windows 7 Technical Beta Program will be eligible for a free, final copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. For more information on how to take advantage of this, refer to Paul’s post in the .Beta_Program newsgroup for details.

Tell Paul that Brandon sent you - and be sure to thank him!

Certainly good news for the testers and honestly not something I was expecting given that the majority of testers only saw a single beta and a single release candidate - constantly running behind on inferior builds to what the Chinese and Russian pirates were racing to leak first!

You have to wonder if they will be cancelling any of their super-cheap Windows 7 pre-orders? Although to be honest the initial pre-order price was a steal as those prices have now already gone up several times already.

News Source: Windows Team Blog via Neowin

**LordOfLA** · July 31st, 2009

well as long as no-one in the uk has actually been charged for their pre-orders the orders can be cancelled. If you have been charged for the pre-order and live in the UK they must ship or face fines for breach of contract.

**Jewelzz** · July 31st, 2009

Wish I was an original tester

**zeke_mo** · July 31st, 2009

Originally Posted by Jewelzz

Wish I was an original tester

Same here, I'd sell it on ebay and buy Home premium upgrade for 300 less :P

Gigabot · July 31st, 2009

I remember when Vista came out Microsoft did a "Power of Together" contest where they gave away free copies of Vista Business Edition and Office 2007 Professional. All I had to do was watch 3 webcasts. To be honest I didn't actually watch them, I just opened each webcast and exited the window.

I hope they do the same this time around.

**Johnny** · August 1st, 2009

I am one of them !!! WOOT !!

Gigabot · August 1st, 2009

Originally Posted by Johnny

I am one of them !!! WOOT !!

Was it free to become a Windows 7 tester or did you need to pay?

binoyxj · August 1st, 2009

Originally Posted by Gigabot

Was it free to become a Windows 7 tester or did you need to pay?

Nopes buddy.. All Technet and Msdn account holders can get their Windows 7 copy for free on Aug 6th.Public Beta testers are excluded.

As Johnny said Woot! Even i am one of them

**epk** · August 1st, 2009

i wish i had my connect acc. back then :/

stupid open beta xDD haha

Gigabot · August 2nd, 2009

My sister got a Sony Vaio notebook yesterday and we're getting a free Windows 7 Premium update once it comes out!

Does anyone know if the Windows 7 Premium code can be used on more than one computer?

**epk** · August 2nd, 2009

haha.. not likely mate, sorry

**Johnny** · August 4th, 2009

Originally Posted by Gigabot

My sister got a Sony Vaio notebook yesterday and we're getting a free Windows 7 Premium update once it comes out!

Does anyone know if the Windows 7 Premium code can be used on more than one computer?

Ahhh, no ! lol ...

**PseudoKiller** · August 4th, 2009

hmmm... i am curious but since how much is the win7 ultimate compared to just getting a copy of technet and getting the win7 from there. with discounts technet is about $261.00

**Electronic Punk** · August 4th, 2009

Well Technet lasts a year but of course the keys still work, frankly awesome value

**perris** · August 5th, 2009

is the link posted to make your request for this promotion?

I can't find how to claim the os

**Electronic Punk** · August 5th, 2009

I think the files will just be posted to the beta group and you can request a key.
We will find out tomorrow

fahad960 · August 5th, 2009

official windows 7 is good for work in office

**perris** · August 11th, 2009

Originally Posted by Electronic Punk

I think the files will just be posted to the beta group and you can request a key.
We will find out tomorrow

this posted yet?

**Electronic Punk** · August 11th, 2009

Some have gone out, I haven't got mine yet as I was a bit slow filling out the last survey.

July 31st, 2009	Top \| #1
Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: Stonehenge Posts: 18,900 Blog Entries: 49 Reputation: 3652 Power: 326	Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Last week it was announced that the beta testers taking part in the invite-only Windows Technical Beta Program on Connect would not be recieving a complimentary copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, as was the case with the Windows Vista beta program, however today Brandon has announced that Microsoft have changed their minds: Last week, I blogged that members of the Windows Technical Beta Program would not be receiving a complimentary copy of Windows 7. Normally I hate to be wrong but in this case, I’m stoked that I am. To show our appreciation, members of the invitation-only Windows 7 Technical Beta Program will be eligible for a free, final copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. For more information on how to take advantage of this, refer to Paul’s post in the .Beta_Program newsgroup for details. Tell Paul that Brandon sent you - and be sure to thank him! Certainly good news for the testers and honestly not something I was expecting given that the majority of testers only saw a single beta and a single release candidate - constantly running behind on inferior builds to what the Chinese and Russian pirates were racing to leak first! You have to wonder if they will be cancelling any of their super-cheap Windows 7 pre-orders? Although to be honest the initial pre-order price was a steal as those prices have now already gone up several times already. News Source: Windows Team Blog via Neowin

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LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 6,818 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 3651 Power: 179	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate well as long as no-one in the uk has actually been charged for their pre-orders the orders can be cancelled. If you have been charged for the pre-order and live in the UK they must ship or face fines for breach of contract.
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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,491 Reputation: 1290 Power: 104	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Originally Posted by Jewelzz Wish I was an original tester Same here, I'd sell it on ebay and buy Home premium upgrade for 300 less :P
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Gigabot OSNN Senior Addict Joined: December 2008 Location: USA Posts: 408 Reputation: 110 Power: 21	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate I remember when Vista came out Microsoft did a "Power of Together" contest where they gave away free copies of Vista Business Edition and Office 2007 Professional. All I had to do was watch 3 webcasts. To be honest I didn't actually watch them, I just opened each webcast and exited the window. I hope they do the same this time around.

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August 1st, 2009	Top \| #6
Johnny Heart Breaker Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,292 Reputation: 1623 Power: 134	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate I am one of them !!! WOOT !!
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Gigabot OSNN Senior Addict Joined: December 2008 Location: USA Posts: 408 Reputation: 110 Power: 21	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Originally Posted by Johnny I am one of them !!! WOOT !! Was it free to become a Windows 7 tester or did you need to pay?

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binoyxj PrOuD InDiAn Joined: May 2008 Location: KOCHI,KERALA,INDIA. Posts: 465 Reputation: 210 Power: 29	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Originally Posted by Gigabot Was it free to become a Windows 7 tester or did you need to pay? Nopes buddy.. All Technet and Msdn account holders can get their Windows 7 copy for free on Aug 6th.Public Beta testers are excluded. As Johnny said Woot! Even i am one of them
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epk OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: October 2006 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 1,258 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 830 Power: 62	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate i wish i had my connect acc. back then :/ stupid open beta xDD haha
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Gigabot OSNN Senior Addict Joined: December 2008 Location: USA Posts: 408 Reputation: 110 Power: 21	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate My sister got a Sony Vaio notebook yesterday and we're getting a free Windows 7 Premium update once it comes out! Does anyone know if the Windows 7 Premium code can be used on more than one computer?

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epk OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: October 2006 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 1,258 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 830 Power: 62	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate haha.. not likely mate, sorry
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Johnny Heart Breaker Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,292 Reputation: 1623 Power: 134	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Originally Posted by Gigabot My sister got a Sony Vaio notebook yesterday and we're getting a free Windows 7 Premium update once it comes out! Does anyone know if the Windows 7 Premium code can be used on more than one computer? Ahhh, no ! lol ...
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PseudoKiller Zug Zug Joined: April 2002 Location: Ice Crown Citadel Posts: 3,845 Reputation: 490 Power: 138	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate hmmm... i am curious but since how much is the win7 ultimate compared to just getting a copy of technet and getting the win7 from there. with discounts technet is about $261.00
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Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: Stonehenge Posts: 18,900 Blog Entries: 49 Reputation: 3652 Power: 326	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Well Technet lasts a year but of course the keys still work, frankly awesome value

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,039 Reputation: 4333 Power: 263	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate is the link posted to make your request for this promotion? I can't find how to claim the os
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Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: Stonehenge Posts: 18,900 Blog Entries: 49 Reputation: 3652 Power: 326	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate I think the files will just be posted to the beta group and you can request a key. We will find out tomorrow

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,039 Reputation: 4333 Power: 263	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Originally Posted by Electronic Punk I think the files will just be posted to the beta group and you can request a key. We will find out tomorrow this posted yet?
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Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: Stonehenge Posts: 18,900 Blog Entries: 49 Reputation: 3652 Power: 326	Re: Official Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Some have gone out, I haven't got mine yet as I was a bit slow filling out the last survey.