Microsoft Visual Studio Cd Key

Admin | January 28, 2012 | Comments Off

Software giant, Microsoft, is offering a suite of valuable programs to college students, at no cost! Students interested in gaming, software or programming development and design now have the comprehensive tools and the means to further their technology skills.

Beginning this week, Microsoft is offering professional-level software for university students, worldwide, through the DreamSpark initiative. Currently, the free software is available to students in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Germany, France, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Belgium. Additional countries will follow in the months ahead.

Students may choose one product, or all of the following titles:

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
Expression Studio which includes Expression Web, Expression Blend, Expression Design and Expression Media
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
XNA Game Studio 2.0 for aspiring game developers which also includes XNA Creators Club 12-Month Trial Subscription

How it works:

Users must have a Windows LIVE ID account (Signing up is free and easy)
Personal information is not shared with Microsoft
Once verified, students may begin downloading the free software. Some downloads include ISO files. See specific instructions for help.
Single-use license keys are included in each file or users are directed to a specific link
Students are allowed to download and install only one copy of each product

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must be enrolled in an accredited higher-educational institution
Windows LIVE ID assists in the college verification process
Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college or junior college with digital student credentials
Currently, not all schools are listed. Click “contact us” to be added to the listing of schools.

Verification Process:

Verification process is simple and takes just moments to complete
Each student must be verified prior to continuing with process
Select user continent and location
Select source (school, organization or student ID) from list
Enter username and password
Verification process occurs only once; when first signing up then again after 12 months if renewed
Once verified, students keep DreamSpark for 12 months with option to renew after initial 12 month period has expired