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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: DrewKaree on March 03, 2006, 02:12:29 am
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http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/mysterysolved/corp/default.mspx (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
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That's pretty cool. Now let's just hope it's not some 16MB disk with write protection.
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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
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Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:
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
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Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:
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!
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wow... McCoy's mom pays me ;D ;)
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Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:
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!
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Five reasons I've dated Drew's mom:
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...
:o
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Thanks for the info Drew. Took a couple of minutes and I have mine on the way.
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Thanks Drew only took a couple of minutes. thanks
Scott :D
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It may be free but it's still from microsoft and it's about windows licensing. That seems like a scary combination.
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Those things always feel fishy to me.
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got mine! thanks drew!
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What do I put for company/organization
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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......
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Thanks man.
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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... ?
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Tried Firefox, IE6, still not laoding ??? Oh well.
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This thread should be moved to the Free Stuff thread.
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I just filled it out! YAY!
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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 :)
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http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/mysterysolved/corp/default.mspx (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)
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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.
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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.
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yay! Free ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---!
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Tried Firefox, IE6, still not laoding ??? Oh well.
It worked for me using Firefox on a Mac.
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Using Safari, Mac and live in Australia worked for me!!
Thanks for the link!!!
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Thank you Drew!!!!!!!
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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?
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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. ;D
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
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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.
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Thanks man, wonder what size it is
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awesome, thanks.
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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. :)
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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.
*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.
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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.
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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.
:cry: :hissy: :banghead: :badmood: :soapbox: :laugh2:
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has anyone received their drives yet
dm
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has anyone received their drives yet
dm
Nope, still waiting....
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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". :lame:
- Mike
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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.
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yeah, I am still waiting for my stick. Maybe tomarrow :D
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Here's another USB stick giveaway:
http://www.audiusa.com/brochurerequest
http://www.audicanada.ca/brochurerequest
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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! :applaud:
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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.
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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. :badmood:
Oh well. Didn't cost much. Didn't come yet either.
-pmc
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Supplies are out on this one.
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Still haven't received the Microsoft one yet.
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it was 6-8 weeks delivery.. I'm betting on at least another week till we start hearing w00ts echoing in BYOAC
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Gave up waiting and bought a 1 G. key. Now the little one should show up right away.
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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
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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. :badmood:
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well they promised me mine of course that was 5 weeks ago
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Haven't received mine from MS either. :angry:
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Got mine yesterday with a free copy of Winxp.
JK :laugh2: I know how :lame:
Just thought it was a great opportunity to use some "smilies"
Nothing yet as well...
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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.... :angel:
:troll:
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Never got mine. Bastages. I wanted it to nest dyne:bolic. Oh well...
-pmc
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never got mine
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Me neither. :(
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Same here :lame:
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me three!
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make that 4
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WOOHOO! I got mine today! Big ups to Microshaft for coming through. I'll post pics later.
:laugh2:
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Make that 5....
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still waiting for mine and I'm begining to think I won't recieve my 16MB USB drive :angry:
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It said Allow 4-8 weeks and it has been 7 weeks for me. I give it a 25% chance of showing up.
D-
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It's been ages. Screwed by Microsoft yet again.
-S
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It's been ages. Screwed by Microsoft yet again.
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You shut yer piehole, Mac....er....ah.....
;)
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Just got this email from Microshaft...
Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows
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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!
:lame:
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Just got this email from Microshaft...
Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows
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Got the same e-mail too. I am in the US and sold 20k worth of MS product last year. Sigh.
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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?
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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.
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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...
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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
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Still waiting!!
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Still waiting!!
It's not going to happen.
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Good thing you resurected this thread. I know I have been waiting with baited breath for an update on this... ::)
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I just couldn't come up with anything good to come back with. Darnit!
: 1 point to Chad :
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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 :cheers:
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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. ;D
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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. ;D
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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 >:D
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-snicker-
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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 :dunno
http://www.powertogether.com/
ps. The ip of the site was checked and it's all legit.