That is, why not follow the directions?
So I got the Student Windows 7 pro for 29.99. I downloaded it and converted the exe to an ISO and Windows 7 pro installed just fine.
Because its an upgrade I did the trick of by-passing the Product Key and just planed on entering it in later (You get 30 days to activite it). Well its later, so I went and got the product key I was given and paste it in. Windows 7 says its not a valide product key. I then go to my e-mail that digital River sent and paste that in. Same thing.
Not sure whats going on here?

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