Author Topic: Get a free USB Key! w00t! (Read 12368 times)

DrewKaree · « **on:** March 03, 2006, 02:12:29 am »

http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/mysterysolved/corp/default.mspx

On the page that link takes you to, click on the image of the USB drive on the right hand side, where it says

Tahnok · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2006, 03:25:05 am »

That's pretty cool. Now let's just hope it's not some 16MB disk with write protection.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2006, 05:21:38 am »

The beauty of it is you don't have to care for several reasons.

1. It's free
2. You don't pay for shipping or some bogus "handling"
3. It doesn't cost you anything but 2 minutes out of your life
4. You won't have to feel bad for ditching it in the trashcan if it is because:
5. It's free

mccoy178 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2006, 05:23:25 am »

Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:

Quote from: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 05:21:38 am

1. It's free
2. You don't pay for shipping or some bogus "handling"
3. It doesn't cost you anything but 2 minutes out of your life
4. You won't have to feel bad for ditching it in the trashcan if it is because:
5. It's free

DrewKaree · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2006, 05:49:10 am »

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 03, 2006, 05:23:25 am

Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:

Quote from: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 05:21:38 am
1. It's free
2. You don't pay for shipping or some bogus "handling"
3. It doesn't cost you anything but 2 minutes out of your life
4. You won't have to feel bad for ditching it in the trashcan if it is because:
5. It's free

That's funny, but only because I didn't tell you I copied that from your mom's flyer she was handing out!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2006, 05:52:41 am »

wow... McCoy's mom pays me

mccoy178 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2006, 05:52:58 am »

Quote from: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 05:49:10 am

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 03, 2006, 05:23:25 am
Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:

Quote from: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 05:21:38 am
1. It's free
2. You don't pay for shipping or some bogus "handling"
3. It doesn't cost you anything but 2 minutes out of your life
4. You won't have to feel bad for ditching it in the trashcan if it is because:
5. It's free

That's funny, but only because I didn't tell you I copied that from your mom's flyer she was handing out!

She's a crazy one!

Havok · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2006, 08:40:14 am »

Quote from: mccoy178 on March 03, 2006, 05:52:58 am

Quote from: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 05:49:10 am
Quote from: mccoy178 on March 03, 2006, 05:23:25 am
Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:

Quote from: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 05:21:38 am
1. It's free
2. You don't pay for shipping or some bogus "handling"
3. It doesn't cost you anything but 2 minutes out of your life
4. You won't have to feel bad for ditching it in the trashcan if it is because:
5. It's free

That's funny, but only because I didn't tell you I copied that from your mom's flyer she was handing out!

She's a crazy one!

Looks just like Seph's mom's flyer...

BobA · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2006, 09:41:11 am »

Thanks for the info Drew. Took a couple of minutes and I have mine on the way.

alomar721 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2006, 10:18:23 am »

Thanks Drew only took a couple of minutes. thanks
Scott

SirPoonga · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2006, 10:44:37 am »

It may be free but it's still from microsoft and it's about windows licensing. That seems like a scary combination.

TheCaptain · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2006, 10:59:31 am »

Those things always feel fishy to me.

F1r3f1ght3r · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2006, 11:02:03 am »

got mine! thanks drew!

struby · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:07:14 pm »

What do I put for company/organization

rbarr110 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:17:29 pm »

HMMM...dead? I cant load the page. I wonder if you have to be running XP, I am running 2K and it wont load.

I dunno......

struby · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:28:13 pm »

Thanks man.

Havok · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:30:13 pm »

Quote from: rbarr110 on March 03, 2006, 02:17:29 pm

HMMM...dead? I cant load the page. I wonder if you have to be running XP, I am running 2K and it wont load.

I dunno......

The link is still good. Make sure you are running Internet Explorer, otherwise... ?

rbarr110 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:34:03 pm »

Tried Firefox, IE6, still not laoding

Oh well.

GGKoul · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:44:10 pm »

This thread should be moved to the Free Stuff thread.

RayB · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2006, 03:19:43 pm »

I just filled it out! YAY!

pointdablame · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2006, 05:09:13 pm »

I filled this out a week or so ago.

Supposedly, its a 128mb USB drive, which would actually prove to be pretty useful.

I remember getting a free 64mb USB drive, retractable mouse, and retractable headphones from Microsoft/Siebel... I still use the mouse and headphones too

Fozzy The Bear · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2006, 05:10:55 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 02:12:29 am

http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/mysterysolved/corp/default.mspx

YAY!!! Just filled it out.... It applies to the UK as well... They're shipping these things worldwide.

Nice find Drew! Thanks Buddy!!

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

CartmanDP1 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2006, 06:00:33 pm »

This is really cool, has anybody recieved this and tested it to see what size/if it is really functioning or just read only microsoft stuff? Either way it's pretty cool FOR FREE!! I put Super Awesome Industries for Company, lol its required. Also put a fake 555 phone number, hope they don't get wise to me.

Dartful Dodger · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2006, 07:29:36 pm »

Quote

The Microsoft Passport Network is unavailable from this site for one of the following reasons:

This site may be experiencing a problem.
The site may not be a member of the Passport Network.

You can:

You can sign in or sign up at other sites on the Passport Network, or try again later at this site.

I tried creating a passport account but it still gave me that error.

I think to many people have this info and are flooding the site.

It's like the cherry switches all over again, except instead of getting a cd with a pdf on it every month, Gates is putting my hotmail account on his special list.

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2006, 09:13:45 pm »

yay! Free ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---!

jhanson · « **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2006, 09:51:06 pm »

Quote from: rbarr110 on March 03, 2006, 02:34:03 pm

Tried Firefox, IE6, still not laoding Oh well.

It worked for me using Firefox on a Mac.

Wetworks · « **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2006, 10:26:30 pm »

Using Safari, Mac and live in Australia worked for me!!

Thanks for the link!!!

fastredpacman · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2006, 11:07:26 pm »

Thank you Drew!!!!!!!

DrewKaree · « **Reply #28 on:** March 04, 2006, 01:44:35 am »

Quote from: rbarr110 on March 03, 2006, 02:34:03 pm

Tried Firefox, IE6, still not laoding Oh well.

My guess is you have pop-ups blocked. That was my issue at first, anyhoo.

As for any of the other information besides the correct address, what DIFFERENCE does that make? Just to let you know, my CAT is having this shipped to him at my address. What corporation? Here's one for ya. Kramerica. Would you like to be my intern, Darrin?

DrewKaree · « **Reply #29 on:** March 04, 2006, 01:51:29 am »

Quote from: Dartful Dodger on March 03, 2006, 07:29:36 pm

Quote
The Microsoft Passport Network is unavailable from this site for one of the following reasons:

This site may be experiencing a problem.
The site may not be a member of the Passport Network.

You can:

You can sign in or sign up at other sites on the Passport Network, or try again later at this site.

I tried creating a passport account but it still gave me that error.

I think to many people have this info and are flooding the site.

It's like the cherry switches all over again, except instead of getting a cd with a pdf on it every month, Gates is putting my hotmail account on his special list.

I dunno what's happenin' for you, brother. I tested it for you, and now my in-law's dog is going to be receiving one.

Seems to be working just fine. Mebbe a problem with the e-mail address or something you're using to sign in, but I haven't had a problem yet with the 4 I've tested. Remains to be seen if I'll GET all 4, but if I do, w00t! for me

Grasshopper · « **Reply #30 on:** March 04, 2006, 04:07:07 pm »

Thanks for the link Drew.

I just successfully signed up but I'm a bit puzzled about the whole thing. For instance do you only get the USB key if you answer the questions correctly? The site wasn't clear. And what is Micro$oft actually after? Are they just trying to build up a mailing list or what. Very odd.

squirrellydw · « **Reply #31 on:** March 04, 2006, 04:21:38 pm »

Thanks man, wonder what size it is

albybum · « **Reply #32 on:** March 05, 2006, 12:33:47 am »

awesome, thanks.

Necro · « **Reply #33 on:** March 05, 2006, 11:08:40 am »

The page not loading thing is just the Terms of Service. I mean, who reads them anyway?

AND there's no terms now for my account.

And, from the above, on the 'your mom stuff' - heard two girls talking at lunch the other day and one was saying "Oh my god...I can't believe that shirt he was wearing. it said 'My other ride is your mom'."

I need to get that shirt.

Jess-- · « **Reply #34 on:** March 05, 2006, 02:32:09 pm »

has anyone had an email from microsoft regarding these? signed up twice now (different names) and not had the email they mention on the last page.

EDIT.....

just found this on the site.

Quote

*This offer is available in the U.S. only while supplies last. Limit one per customer. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

maybe they are just ditching requests that are not from the US.

also the guys ofer at notebookreview.com are saying these are only 16Mb keys.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #35 on:** March 06, 2006, 08:54:16 am »

When I worked at Micro Center, I used to take online classes/tests from Microsoft to earn rewards. Got some cool stuff, but it always took Microsoft forever-and-a-day to ship it. So, I'm not surprised they're giving away the usb keys, but they won't be in any rush to send them out.

fastredpacman · « **Reply #36 on:** April 10, 2006, 01:03:44 pm »

In case any of you are wondering the drive is 16MB. This was on the bottom of the page:

*This offer is available in the U.S. only while supplies last. USB drive is 16MB in size. Limit one per customer. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

divemaster127 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 10, 2006, 01:40:10 pm »

has anyone received their drives yet
dm

ChicagoDave · « **Reply #38 on:** April 10, 2006, 01:59:18 pm »

Quote from: divemaster127 on April 10, 2006, 01:40:10 pm

has anyone received their drives yet
dm

Nope, still waiting....

GoPodular.com · « **Reply #39 on:** April 10, 2006, 02:07:09 pm »

I filled this out ~March 5th.

Nothing yet.

I think I'm going to use it for my BitWise account bacause everybody knows "In this day and age, you've got to stay connected".

- Mike

bleemus · « **Reply #40 on:** April 10, 2006, 04:14:49 pm »

I saw this on slickdeals.net and filled it out pretty quick... I doubt we're going to get these.

Just like a year or 2 back they had some kind of little quiz thing and were supposed to be giving out copies of XP Home... nothing ever came.

Like they always say, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #41 on:** April 10, 2006, 05:01:24 pm »

yeah, I am still waiting for my stick. Maybe tomarrow

RayB · « **Reply #42 on:** April 10, 2006, 05:20:16 pm »

Here's another USB stick giveaway:

http://www.audiusa.com/brochurerequest

http://www.audicanada.ca/brochurerequest

hypernova · « **Reply #43 on:** April 10, 2006, 05:56:29 pm »

Man, we really got a good deal...about half a year ago, we had UPS (we use them for shipping small packages) send a small notification about a survey, and they'd send a 128 MB drive. I filled it out (head of shipping where I'm at,) only about 5-10 questions. Very easy and quick. Took a minute. 4 months later, it arrives. All silver and black with a UPS logo, and the necklace thingy.

Though these things are getting extremely cheap nowadays. You can get a 1GB version for only 30-40 bucks with rebates every single week! :)Sometimes lower!

Brax · « **Reply #44 on:** April 11, 2006, 12:13:06 pm »

Quote from: RayB on April 10, 2006, 05:20:16 pm

Here's another USB stick giveaway:

http://www.audiusa.com/brochurerequest

http://www.audicanada.com/brochurerequest

Audi Canada is .ca
I have no idea where the .com would take you. The firewall at work blocks it, calling it a gambling site.

Also, it doesn't seem like you can link directly to the .ca site. If you enter www.audicanada.ca and do a search on brochure request the page comes up. It looks like requesting info on the A3 is the only model that offers the USB key. (32mb)

I'm trying for this one, we'll see what happens.

pmc · « **Reply #45 on:** April 11, 2006, 12:33:19 pm »

Quote from: fastredpacman on April 10, 2006, 01:03:44 pm

In case any of you are wondering the drive is 16MB.

Aw man! What am I gonna do with 16MB flash? I was hoping for 128MB at least.

Oh well. Didn't cost much. Didn't come yet either.

-pmc

Buddabing · « **Reply #46 on:** April 11, 2006, 03:33:21 pm »

Supplies are out on this one.

Todd H · « **Reply #47 on:** April 14, 2006, 01:25:45 pm »

Still haven't received the Microsoft one yet.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #48 on:** April 14, 2006, 03:06:48 pm »

it was 6-8 weeks delivery.. I'm betting on at least another week till we start hearing w00ts echoing in BYOAC

BobA · « **Reply #49 on:** April 14, 2006, 07:05:50 pm »

Gave up waiting and bought a 1 G. key. Now the little one should show up right away.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #50 on:** April 14, 2006, 11:36:57 pm »

Quote from: BobA on April 14, 2006, 07:05:50 pm

Gave up waiting and bought a 1 G. key. Now the little one should show up right away.

I bought a gig key the other day too... my 256 stick was allways too full

Hockeyboy · « **Reply #51 on:** April 15, 2006, 12:19:56 am »

Can't get 'em anymore...Microsoft now has a message thanking all those who showed interested, but you simply download the files directly.

No free key anymore.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #52 on:** April 15, 2006, 04:13:42 am »

well they promised me mine of course that was 5 weeks ago

Jabba · « **Reply #53 on:** April 15, 2006, 11:14:13 am »

Haven't received mine from MS either.

AlexC · « **Reply #54 on:** April 15, 2006, 02:07:11 pm »

Got mine yesterday with a free copy of Winxp.

JK

I know how

Just thought it was a great opportunity to use some "smilies"
Nothing yet as well...

PCtech · « **Reply #55 on:** April 15, 2006, 02:16:45 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on April 15, 2006, 04:13:42 am

well they promised me mine of course that was 5 weeks ago

Microsoft NEVER breaks a promise.....or a deadline......or anti-trust laws......or....

pmc · « **Reply #56 on:** May 20, 2006, 12:14:12 am »

Never got mine. Bastages. I wanted it to nest dyne:bolic. Oh well...

-pmc

squirrellydw · « **Reply #57 on:** May 20, 2006, 08:57:54 am »

never got mine

D5A1AC · « **Reply #58 on:** May 20, 2006, 11:56:12 am »

Me neither.

crashwg · « **Reply #59 on:** May 20, 2006, 12:34:20 pm »

Same here

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #60 on:** May 20, 2006, 01:21:03 pm »

me three!

cw · « **Reply #61 on:** May 20, 2006, 01:31:51 pm »

make that 4

Luckydevil · « **Reply #62 on:** May 20, 2006, 07:13:10 pm »

WOOHOO! I got mine today! Big ups to Microshaft for coming through. I'll post pics later.

kkingsto · « **Reply #63 on:** May 20, 2006, 07:23:29 pm »

Make that 5....

Thenasty · « **Reply #64 on:** May 21, 2006, 05:36:35 pm »

still waiting for mine and I'm begining to think I won't recieve my 16MB USB drive

miles2912 · « **Reply #65 on:** May 21, 2006, 06:28:36 pm »

It said Allow 4-8 weeks and it has been 7 weeks for me. I give it a 25% chance of showing up.

D-

Stingray · « **Reply #66 on:** May 22, 2006, 04:46:34 pm »

It's been ages. Screwed by Microsoft yet again.

-S

DrewKaree · « **Reply #67 on:** May 23, 2006, 09:39:06 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on May 22, 2006, 04:46:34 pm

It's been ages. Screwed by Microsoft yet again.

-S

You shut yer piehole, Mac....er....ah.....

Luckydevil · « **Reply #68 on:** May 26, 2006, 01:50:05 pm »

Just got this email from Microshaft...

Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows

Havok · « **Reply #69 on:** May 26, 2006, 02:25:53 pm »

Oh good - a download link! I was worried I wouldn't be able to access the material I would have gotten on the USB drive.

Whew!

mj147 · « **Reply #70 on:** May 26, 2006, 02:36:35 pm »

Quote from: Luckydevil on May 26, 2006, 01:50:05 pm

Just got this email from Microshaft...

Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows

miles2912 · « **Reply #71 on:** May 26, 2006, 02:55:09 pm »

Got the same e-mail too. I am in the US and sold 20k worth of MS product last year. Sigh.

D-

GoPodular.com · « **Reply #72 on:** May 26, 2006, 03:15:56 pm »

We'll see if they respond:

I'm a little confused at this reply. I signed up for the free USB drive over two-months ago. Exactly how many USB drives were available?

-Mike

So did ANYONE get one or know of someone that did?

DrewKaree · « **Reply #73 on:** May 26, 2006, 08:37:22 pm »

Based on the representative sampling, I'd suspect everyone got the same e-mail. Obviously it's a form letter, but it was quite misleading since it said nowhere that it was limited to the U.S. only, and actually started telling people when they were supposedly "out" of offers.

For whatever reason, I now get the feeling that my PC was mined for info while on that site.

Havok · « **Reply #74 on:** May 27, 2006, 10:30:31 am »

Yup - just got my shafted letter too. And I entered about a month before it was posted here..

I think they had just 1, so they could say they were giving it away. Now they have a nice little current database, to send spam\e-mail to...

Ghoward · « **Reply #75 on:** May 27, 2006, 11:37:32 am »

I got that email too, last time I checked Florida was in the USA!

Oh well thats the last time I am going to waste my time filling in something for Microsoft.

Gary

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #76 on:** December 05, 2006, 11:37:03 am »

Still waiting!!

pointdablame · « **Reply #77 on:** December 05, 2006, 12:35:51 pm »

Quote from: whatzcrackn on December 05, 2006, 11:37:03 am

Still waiting!!

It's not going to happen.

shardian · « **Reply #78 on:** December 05, 2006, 12:39:42 pm »

Good thing you resurected this thread. I know I have been waiting with baited breath for an update on this...

ChadTower · « **Reply #79 on:** December 05, 2006, 12:41:56 pm »

shardian · « **Reply #80 on:** December 05, 2006, 01:04:00 pm »

I just couldn't come up with anything good to come back with. Darnit!
: 1 point to Chad :

fatfingers · « **Reply #81 on:** December 05, 2006, 01:11:02 pm »

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #82 on:** December 05, 2006, 01:31:01 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on December 05, 2006, 12:41:56 pm

I was going thru my old post and thought it was funny! for what it is worth. I have been getting my free Electronic Gaming Monthly

shardian · « **Reply #83 on:** December 05, 2006, 01:37:59 pm »

I get the feeling Chad just invented a soon-to-be-common insult on these boards. I'll probably log on tommorrow and see several variations.

...or just 10 more posts of me in it.

ChadTower · « **Reply #84 on:** December 05, 2006, 01:40:04 pm »

It's an old message board insult, actually. It used to be pretty common to do something funky with someone's avatar. We used to have a thread that was like 100 pages long for that. My avatar was very commonly thrown around in some very amusing ways.

Thenasty · « **Reply #85 on:** December 05, 2006, 02:11:38 pm »

I got the same e-mail and I think this is the way Bill Gates getting back at me for not buying any of MS Products

Dervacumen · « **Reply #86 on:** December 05, 2006, 04:29:19 pm »

-snicker-

torez · « **Reply #87 on:** December 06, 2006, 01:12:31 am »

I'm waiting for my MS Office 2007 Pro free shipment. I registered like a day before they closed the offer. We'll see how this one goes

http://www.powertogether.com/

ps. The ip of the site was checked and it's all legit.


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Author Topic: Get a free USB Key! w00t! (Read 12368 times)

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