Author Topic: Get a free USB Key! w00t! (Read 12374 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


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Author Topic: Get a free USB Key! w00t! (Read 12374 times)

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