Need to get a trial of Windows 7?

Question

While I was in my tech classes I got a disc of Windows 7 that had all versions and was a sort of 'trial' version. Most MS trials are 30, 69, 90, or 180 day trials, and I don't remember which it was. I know my Server 2003 and Server 2008 copies were 120/180 days. (I don't remember numbers well.)

We're looking at upgrading to Windows 7 Professional, and I wanted to install a trial on one of the computers just long enough until we get the go-ahead by the board to purchase. The disk I had before you could install any copy of Windows 7, then enter in a key when you purchased it. Unfortunately, I lost it. I'm currently running off of a disk I had for my personal PC, but it doesn't allow for a fully functional trial before entering a key. The one on Microsoft's site is for Enterprise (which I really don't want them getting used to) and would require a clean install when moving to the purchased version.

I'm still looking for that disk, since it's very handy for IT and particularly trying to 'sell' it, but I was wondering if anyone knew where to find another disk like this. I'll admit, I even browsed Pirate Bay, but I don't want anything pre-activated or cracked so it doesn't need activation. I just need something that won't shut off once an hour and will last me around a month or so (heck, a few weeks if that's what it takes) until I get authorization to buy.

I'm really kicking myself right now for losing that disc. If I can scrounge the money I might get it and just get reimbursed later, but unfortunately I currently don't have that option. If anyone knows perhaps where a tech school or IT professional could find this disk, or at least knows where to find a non-activated version that works the same, I would love it.

Answer 1

Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial



http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc442495.aspx



Look into a Technet Subscription $250 after a coupon discount. It gives you access to ALL of Microsoft's software with no time limit.



http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/ms788692.aspx

Answer 2

im looking for a similar disk. all the operating systems i have downloaded have given me at least 30 days to try it out. although my girlfriend just bought a cis book for college and it came with a 180 day trial of window 7.

Answer 3

This is what you need and not activated or touched... http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5182426/Microsoft_Windows_7_Ultimate_Retail(Final)_x86_and_x64





...you only need to burn the 32 bit version so uncheck in the torrent file. It will only be 2.6gb then burn unless you want 64bit. It tells how to activate illegally but clean and intact.