Free TechNet Subscription

[tech_guy]

Well I've just downloaded Vista, burnt the iso on to a DVD, generated the key, and it's installing now as I type.

[andy_nic]

can i just point out this Free 1 Year Microsoft TechNet Plus Subscription (Consumer Services Professional Pilot) My Digital Life

which explains why some people have a 1/1/1900 expiration date

[contink]

Not being familiar with TechNet and what it allows, am I right saying that I can now download software and use it legally even after the subscription expires?

If it's anything like the Partner Program, then no... Once your subscription expires you are required to either renew your subscription or destroy all copies, uninstall, etc...

If you ignored that requirement you would be in breach of licensing requirements and be liable for legal action. In short, same as Warez..

FWIW, I've found the Partner Program to be much more useful in many respects but you do need to be a company to get it.

[richard_s]

Well I'm able to download stuff but cannot access the keys. Just keep getting different errors

[ICTNUT]

as in the keys wont show or as in the keys wont complete when used during installation?

We can't get the Keys at the moment

[tech_guy]

Just keep retrying - I've just about got all mine now.

[mullet_man]

Still can't even get to the page to register

[tech_guy]

Are you using IE? FF, etc can have issues.

[CHR1S]

Keep getting -


Error
We are unable to validate your customer information and proceed with your order at this time.

Anyone else having this problem?

[tech_guy]

The servers are being absolutely hammered now. Everyone and their dog is trying to get at the software as it's all over the internet now. It's even on hotukdealsdotcom.

[mullet_man]

Keep getting -


Error
We are unable to validate your customer information and proceed with your order at this time.

Anyone else having this problem?

Me to, will try again when I get home.

Hope I don't miss out!!!

[mac_shinobi]

Can someone please help me get signed up for this as I just keep getting error pages - have tried under vmware fusion running xp sp 2 with ie 6 as well as firefox on OS X and just keep getting the error page on all the links


Error
We are unable to validate your customer information and proceed with your order at this time.

Try here instead guys.

+1rep thanks tech_guy.

EDIT: Ignore this link, it won't play without valid US postal code. - I think the EMEA one is the best bet which is working fine for me in FF3 now.

if it takes you to the US page just go to the end of the url where it says

LocaleCode=en-us

and change that to

LocaleCode=en-uk

then press enter

[binky]

Reading about it, the reason why you can't get product keys is because your subscriptions have been disabled because you did not complete the survey (it is closed).

[mac_shinobi]

Reading about it, the reason why you can't get product keys is because your subscriptions have been disabled because you did not complete the survey (it is closed).

survey ?

Just trying to get windows 7 to try it out and vb dot net ( if you can download that )

dont really want the express version if possible otherwise i have to share code which i dont want to do

[ICTNUT]

Reading about it, the reason why you can't get product keys is because your subscriptions have been disabled because you did not complete the survey (it is closed).

There was no survey !

Anyhow my guys are getting keys now.