Discounted W7 licenses, legitimate

Should be a great way for us to help people on the fence get into HTPC however possible.

Stay tuned. More details to come.

Link ?

We are setting up an exclusive link and webpage on our website.

What I envision is being able to download each version directly from us or Microsoft. Then we send you the license key(s). If time allows I will make a free guide showing even the newbie how to install it from a USB.

We are really thrilled to be able to offer this at what we feel is a very reasonable price. All products are 100% genuine and will be recognized as such once activated.

If anyone is interested in the interim until we get the link and webpage setup send me a PM.

Sounds like a nice offer!

FYI, I found the Maximum PC article on installing Win7 from USB very easy to follow and well put together. I wouldn't waste too much time reinventing the wheel from scratch.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key

Are these keys for upgrades or new full installation (I have one of each planned)? Are they limited to the USA?

Full install. Should be good anywhere in the world.

PM sent!

Toys

Replied!

Thank you.
One last question: is this an ongoing deal or a limited time offer?

Ongoing deal. Until they run out at least.

(This also works for creating a Windows 8, Server 2008, Server 208 R2 and Server 2012 USB install despite the name of the program used.)

Caution: If you are creating an x64 install, run the tool from an x64 system or you will get a bootsect error at the end and the USB drive will not be bootable. This can also be done manually but it's beyond the scope of this tutorial.

1. Get a blank 4GB or larger USB drive (or one with files you don't want to keep).
   
2. Download and install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool:
   
   • Download Page: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
   • Direct Download link: http://images2.store.microsoft.com/prod/clustera/framework/w7udt/1.0/en-us/Windows7-USB-DVD-tool.exe
3. Run the tool and select the ISO file of the OS installation then click "Next":
   
   
   
4. Select "USB device":
   
   
   
5. Select the USB drive to which you want to burn the OS installation files then click "Begin Copying":
   
   
   
6. If there are files already on the drive, you will get a popup that says "Not enough free space". Even you there is enough free space on the device, it still needs to be erased (they really should have worded the error better). Go ahead and select "Erase USB Device":
   
   
   
7. You will be asked for confirmation to erase the drive. Go ahead and click "Yes" if you are sure there are no files you want to keep on the drive:
   
   
   
8. The drive will be formatted and the contents of the ISO copied to the drive:
   
   
   
9. Once completed, simply close the program, remove the USB drive and use it to install your OS in the machine of your choice.
   
   

All screenshots and instructions are my own creation. Permission is granted to re-use.

Those are some pretty darn good prices there, if I say so myself!

I put together a quick tutorial/guide before I saw Vladd's. I might merge the two together. (Thanks Vladd!)

I am also going to download and host all the Windows versions on the server. That way there are 2 sources available for download.

The new free guide is located here: Download and Install Windows from a USB (or burn to a DVD)

Just wanted to let everyone know that has e-mailed us that we will return all e-mails on the next business day --- tomorrow (Monday).

Are the prices negotiable? I can has Ultimate for $50?

No.

Everything is negotiable but it may not always be in your favor. I'm sure he would let you have it for $99

No.

Now it's $999

Good deal !

I believe you have to sell the N model in the EU. The version of Windows with the browser ballot. The last thing you want is a fine from the EU, I'm not sure you are selling enough for them to bother though.

This is great!

Sent you a PM!

Going to grab a couple from you! For $20 more I'll bite on the Ultimates!

Thank you Assassin!

Pro is my favorite

Was thinking about building another box this year, but I've used up all 3 licenses from my family pack and wasn't looking forward to dropping another $100. $50 sounds MUCH more palatable...

-edit-
Home = "home premium" (i.e. with WMC), right?

Thanks for the advice! Professional it is!!

Although I did just kinda wanted to see the "Ultimate" words under the icon.

Had a nice phone call with Assassin's brother today placing my order.

Serendipity, baby! I was just building another rig.

Glad you got to talk to him. He's an okay guy.

Just received word that the webpage is setup. Currently have the Professional versions in stock and are getting Home and Ultimate in shortly.

Link is here: http://www.assassinhtpc.com/windows.php

Let us know if there are any issues.