Thumb Drive from MS?
Mar 30th 2006, 2:50 am
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Thumb Drive from MS?
Just wondered if anyone who ordered the free thumb drive from Microsoft has received it yet? Can't remember how long shipping took, if anyone has how big was it (storage size, not dimensions! 
) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!
) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!
Mar 30th 2006, 5:20 am
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
I doinked the link up at the beginning of the month, still not got it, but it did say 6-8 weeks...
Mar 30th 2006, 12:19 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by jibsymalone
Just wondered if anyone who ordered the free thumb drive from Microsoft has received it yet? Can't remember how long shipping took, if anyone has how big was it (storage size, not dimensions! ) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!
) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/...p/default.mspx
Mar 30th 2006, 12:27 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by Bob
I doinked the link up at the beginning of the month, still not got it, but it did say 6-8 weeks...
Mar 30th 2006, 12:31 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by wmoore
I went through and filled the forms in, then somebody pointed out it was US and Canada only. Why the **** they even gave the option for any other country in the list is beyond me
Mar 30th 2006, 12:33 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by MightBe
Be at peace my son.
Mar 30th 2006, 12:34 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by wmoore
Thank you Rev. I've put into the collection tin
Mar 30th 2006, 9:53 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by wmoore
I went through and filled the forms in, then somebody pointed out it was US and Canada only. Why the **** they even gave the option for any other country in the list is beyond me
Mar 31st 2006, 2:15 am
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by jibsymalone
Just wondered if anyone who ordered the free thumb drive from Microsoft has received it yet? Can't remember how long shipping took, if anyone has how big was it (storage size, not dimensions! ) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!
) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!
Mar 31st 2006, 2:21 am
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by wmoore
I went through and filled the forms in, then somebody pointed out it was US and Canada only. Why the **** they even gave the option for any other country in the list is beyond me
If we get them it'd be a miracle.
Q for Mr Gates; can you perform miracles?
Mar 31st 2006, 4:02 am
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
If microsoft are making it then it'll probably need service packs to bloody work over the next few years then they will finally get it it right and release a different drive, and stop supporting the one you have now
Mar 31st 2006, 11:35 am
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by jibsymalone
Just wondered if anyone who ordered the free thumb drive from Microsoft has received it yet? Can't remember how long shipping took, if anyone has how big was it (storage size, not dimensions! ) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!
) and could you wipe it and use it for storing anything you want? Just suddenly remembered about them!....and I'd been ignoring this thread cost I thought it was about hitchhiking!
May 26th 2006, 5:24 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Just got an e-mail about this, basically saying they have run out! lol
"Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows® licensing promotion. We've received your request for more information to help clarify Microsoft® Windows Desktop Licensing pre-loaded on the USB drive. Unfortunately, this Mystery Solved promotion was available in the U.S. only and while supplies last. Supply is depleted at this time, so we encourage you to please utilize the online alternative today.
Simply download* the Windows Desktop Licensing reference files directly at"
blah, blah, blah
"Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows® licensing promotion. We've received your request for more information to help clarify Microsoft® Windows Desktop Licensing pre-loaded on the USB drive. Unfortunately, this Mystery Solved promotion was available in the U.S. only and while supplies last. Supply is depleted at this time, so we encourage you to please utilize the online alternative today.
Simply download* the Windows Desktop Licensing reference files directly at"
blah, blah, blah
May 26th 2006, 5:33 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Originally Posted by mickmills
Just got an e-mail about this, basically saying they have run out! lol
"Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows® licensing promotion. We've received your request for more information to help clarify Microsoft® Windows Desktop Licensing pre-loaded on the USB drive. Unfortunately, this Mystery Solved promotion was available in the U.S. only and while supplies last. Supply is depleted at this time, so we encourage you to please utilize the online alternative today.
Simply download* the Windows Desktop Licensing reference files directly at"
blah, blah, blah
"Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows® licensing promotion. We've received your request for more information to help clarify Microsoft® Windows Desktop Licensing pre-loaded on the USB drive. Unfortunately, this Mystery Solved promotion was available in the U.S. only and while supplies last. Supply is depleted at this time, so we encourage you to please utilize the online alternative today.
Simply download* the Windows Desktop Licensing reference files directly at"
blah, blah, blah
Luckily I sneaked a thumb drive onto a PO last week....
May 26th 2006, 6:49 pm
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Re: Thumb Drive from MS?
Hahah...hmmm..bugger...knew it was to good that MS were giving anything away for free, blood from a stone and all that, oh well *lol*
Originally Posted by mickmills
Just got an e-mail about this, basically saying they have run out! lol
"Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows® licensing promotion. We've received your request for more information to help clarify Microsoft® Windows Desktop Licensing pre-loaded on the USB drive. Unfortunately, this Mystery Solved promotion was available in the U.S. only and while supplies last. Supply is depleted at this time, so we encourage you to please utilize the online alternative today.
Simply download* the Windows Desktop Licensing reference files directly at"
blah, blah, blah
"Thank you for your interest in the Mystery Solved Windows® licensing promotion. We've received your request for more information to help clarify Microsoft® Windows Desktop Licensing pre-loaded on the USB drive. Unfortunately, this Mystery Solved promotion was available in the U.S. only and while supplies last. Supply is depleted at this time, so we encourage you to please utilize the online alternative today.
Simply download* the Windows Desktop Licensing reference files directly at"
blah, blah, blah
