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Starting September 28th through November 9th Microsoft is hosting free Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server 2010 launch events across the country for IT Professionals and Developers. Part of "The New Efficiency" marketing campaign the events will showcase the new products and what they mean for IT professionals and developers. Visitors will be able to choose to focus on either IT or developer sessions and then pick what product they want to "Deep-dive" into for the afternoon. All professionals attending will receive a free copy of Windows 7 Professional while supplies last.

Here is a full list of events across the US:

Hurry and register if you are interested!

Comments

Amanda

Nothing for Knoxville, TN?

383 days ago

No Canada events

I wonder why Canada is left out on the windows 7 launch events??

Could it be due to i4i & the U.S. District Court order??

382 days ago

Jim

As usual, since Katrina Louisiana is completely skipped for this, and most other events like it.

382 days ago

DESPERATE FOR WIN 7 IN TORONTO

BRING ONE TO TORONTO!!! I NEED WINDOWS 7!!!! (well not need but am begging you to do stuff here!!! you have a building here!

382 days ago

Justin

Whaaat... nothing in RTP?

382 days ago

Steve Sinchak

From what I was told there will not be one large launch event just a lot of smaller local events. The local MS office in each country is handling their own launch events. There are just no details yet about events in other countries that I'm aware of. I have also heard about other launch events across the USA run by MVPs and user groups but no firm dates and locations yet.

382 days ago

dave

What does "while supplies last" mean?

382 days ago

Steve Sinchak

@dave, everyone that successfully registers while there is space still available should get a free copy of Windows 7. Although on the Microsoft registration page they add the typical "while supplies last" legal text for the promotion. I would arrive a little early to make sure you get your copy.

381 days ago

Paula

How about Tampa, Florida?? Florida has over 23 million people and only Miami has a seminar??

380 days ago

Jim

Or for that matter Orlando, Florida. I mean we are the center of Florida!

380 days ago

Ted

Agree with Justin, no RTP... weak!

380 days ago

Derick

I agree, no Tampa, FL...come on!

379 days ago

Wilson

I signed up for the waitlist should I even bother going?

379 days ago

Lots of disappointed people in Raleigh/RTP...

377 days ago

Orlando Stevenson

What about any online events for those not able (or funded) for travel?

366 days ago

Carter Williams

Normally there are launch events in Toronto... but it's suspiciously left out this time. That makes me sad :(

363 days ago

sean martin

What about the UK, Scotland, there are certified Microsoft professionals here you know that are going to be using this version of windows.

360 days ago

adam johnston

im going to the one in Dublin Ireland as a computer science student in Dublin Institute of Technology!My college is hosting it!Gonna be good

351 days ago

tublecane

Just went to this in Minneapolis. Decent seminar, at the end I got the disc. It says, "DVD Included 32-and/or 64-bit disc(s) inside." I open it and it only has the 32 bit disc. It just has one product key. If I get a disc for 64 bit will my key work for it? Or anyone else that go to this get the 64 bit disc? I could go back there is an afternoon session...

343 days ago

Steve Sinchak

Your product key should work fine with the 64-bit version of the same edition. Eg. Ultimate 64-bit and Ultimate 32-bit.

343 days ago

Dion Miller

Nothing in Memphis TN either huh. The public school system here could use some motivation in upgrading from XP.

342 days ago

Steven Bradley [SG Bradley Computer Solutions]

There IS an Orlando Launch Event, October 14, but I can not determine how to register for it. Does anyone here know?

URL is http://www.microsoft.com/business/thenewefficiency/tdm/Orlando/default.aspx

341 days ago

erik

At the MPS event and got two 32 bit coasters. Where can I get a 64bit disk to use with these keys???

341 days ago

I just attended the denver launch. the windows 7 ulitmate cd seems to only have teh 32 bit version

340 days ago

scott

Philly discs were 32 bit only as well

338 days ago

damon

I just sent an email to the Launch Party people in response to the messages on this post (I am scheduled for the Orange County CA launch), and received back the following response:

"Thank you for your email. We just received a response today that only the 32 bit version is provided at the event and unfortunately we cannot assist you in exchanging your software for a different version. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

So unless you have another source for a 64-bit disc that you can use with the free key, don't waste your time attending the launch party if your only reason for doing so is to get the free Win7 x64.

322 days ago

Dan

I went to the Chicago event today - the same story with only 32 bit disks. However I stumbled across a Microsoft employee with forms requesting an upgrade to 64 bit. I happily filled out the form and turned it in, keeping the bottom tear-off portion. It states "Windows 7 64-bit request. This is your proof that you have requested an exchange for a Windows 7 64-bit DVD. If you have not heard from us in a month, please email tne64@microsoft.com. Thank you again for your interest in Windows 7". My guess that this email address might be your only avenue to getting the version you need. I found this forum while searching the web for a 64bit iso that i could try my product key on.

317 days ago

Steve Sinchak

The key is the most important part since it will work on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. You can try downloading the 64-bit enterprise trial from here http://tweaks.com/40147 and then try the edition changer trick to allow you to install Ultimate from the Enterprise install media (http://tweaks.com/40135).

316 days ago

Sekko

No international events at all, Why the USA has to have everything...? I will never understand that... the event shouldnt be descriminatory at all... Well I am gonna stick with Snow Leopard, for right now..

315 days ago

Jim

We need one on Long Island, NY. They came out for Vista.

314 days ago

Solo

How are they going to skip Las Vegas... We are the entertainment capitol of the world... If you launch anything anywhere it should be in VEGAS!!!

308 days ago

Paul

Good luck on actually getting a free dvd. Has anyone received one yet?

300 days ago