Problem with Install

[Susank66]

I downloaded a padi version of One Note from the 'Student Options' site. When
I open the folder it installed to it shows as a 'sonic record now' file and
won't install - does anyone have any adivce? Sorry if I'm missing something
obvious!

 

[Susank66]

That should read 'paid'.Too early in the morning...

 

[Erik Sojka (MVP)]

Can you clarify the steps you took? When you download the program it
should be a single file that must be double-clicked to install. Once the
program is installed, the OneNote icon should appear on the Start Menu.

In any event, try clearing your cache in IE and downloading again. Make
sure you "Save As" the file to a location where you'll be able to find it
again, and then open the downloaded file from that location.

 

[Susank66]

Thanks a lot. I've subsequently discovered that because it was in ISO format
I had to download some software to make it operable. Found here is anyone has
the same problem:

http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/v2.htm

 

[Chris H.]

What was your source of the download, Susan?
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[Susank66]

it was from the microsoft student site below and in the end that's where I
found the advice on the ISO file thing- should have read it first! It's a
site where you can get pretty good discounts for microsoft products if you
are a current student

http://www.studentoptions.com/DRHM/...tion=DisplayHomePage&SiteID=msft&Locale=en_GB

Hope that helps

Susan

 

[Kathy Jacobs]

Susan,
Just so you know - that isn't a Microsoft site. That company is a Microsoft
reseller (they buy product from Microsoft and resell it to you.) Or, in hits
case, there are indications that they pirate software from MSDN and sell it
to you. I would guess that you are not running genuine Microsoft products if
you purchased the items from that site. If you want to learn more, do a
Google Groups search on "studentoptions".

--
Kathryn Jacobs, Microsoft MVP PowerPoint and OneNote
Author of Kathy Jacobs on PowerPoint - Available now from Holy Macro! Books
Get PowerPoint and OneNote information at www.onppt.com

I believe life is meant to be lived. But:
if we live without making a difference, it makes no difference that we lived

 

[Hebelyon]

Susan,
Just so you know - that isn't a Microsoft site. That company is a
Microsoft reseller (they buy product from Microsoft and resell it to
you.) Or, in hits case, there are indications that they pirate
software from MSDN and sell it to you. I would guess that you are not
running genuine Microsoft products if you purchased the items from
that site. If you want to learn more, do a Google Groups search on
"studentoptions".

Kathy, these Microsoft webpages appear to indicate that Studentoptions
is a legitimate operation within the UK. They state that is only
available to UK students, and a non-commercial use clause applies.

The newsgroup posts found via Google Groups appear to be founded on the
assumption that "Microsoft doesn't allow that" when it comes to
downloading software. Perhaps it's simply a case of US based folks not
aware of what Microsoft is offering in Europe?

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/academia/software/access/default.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/promo-events/discounted-for-studen
ts/

--
Hebelyon
"Always and never are two words you should always remember never to
use."

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[Kathy Jacobs]

Ok, I stand (sit) corrected. I was basing my judgment on the Google posts,
plus my own knowledge that MSDN copies of software are not allowed to be
resold. It appeared to me that the copies sold via download were MSDN
copies. I put two and two together and got 6. My mistake. I apologize.

--
Kathryn Jacobs, Microsoft MVP PowerPoint and OneNote
Author of Kathy Jacobs on PowerPoint - Available now from Holy Macro! Books
Get PowerPoint and OneNote information at www.onppt.com

I believe life is meant to be lived. But:
if we live without making a difference, it makes no difference that we lived

 

[Hebelyon]

Ok, I stand (sit) corrected. I was basing my judgment on the Google
posts, plus my own knowledge that MSDN copies of software are not
allowed to be resold. It appeared to me that the copies sold via
download were MSDN copies. I put two and two together and got 6. My
mistake. I apologize.

Hey, no need to apologise. My immediate thought was the same, having
seen many a site that looks legitimate, but isn't. It's a unfortunate
fact of life that software piracy is very prevalent, to the point where
*any* online discount offer needs to be treated with suspicion and
researched for validity.

I'd love to buy some software at these prices, but unfortunately 1) I'm
in Australia, and 2) I'm not a student <grin>.

--
Hebelyon

"Always and never are two words you
should always remember never to use."

Using XanaNews 1.17.6.6

 

[Susank66]

Thanks to both- was worried for a moment then! I had this site recommended
through University so would have been surprised if it wasn't legitimate but I
know what you mean and did do some checking before purchasing.

It's a great deal for software in any case!

Susan