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- Log into the Dreamspark portal. Alternative longer link provided in case the first, shorter one stops working:
QuickStart (1-2-3)
(1) Know the license limitations
1. Please understand the limitations of the program, detailed below. For example, Microsoft states:
- "The tools and technologies provided through the DreamSpark Premium subscription may only be used for academic instruction, academic projects, and non-commercial research."
- Also, users report that only one copy of an OS level is allowed since only one key is issued. For example, a single key is given for Win7 32-bit and 64-bit, so only one may be installed with that key. Win8 is a different key, however.
(2) Understand the installation process
2. Here’s our best guess on how the installation mechanics will work:
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- If it's a CCB computer, work directly using Microsoft's site to get a key and download the software. Contact <chemit@cornell.edu> or your IT rep to install the software.
(3) Download the software, or get enabled to do so
3. Download the desired software, and obtain related support, from Microsoft DreamSpark's service web site:
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NOTE: If you are not registered with CCB (you arrived between when ChemIT uploads CCB staff NetIDs to Microsoft), you will need to have your NetID entered into the system.
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