Microsoft Windows

Academic desktop license with Software Assurance

Publisher

Microsoft

About this software

Volume-licensing offering for academic institutions that combines desktop licenses with Software Assurance under Microsoft's Open Value program. It provides one-year licensing coverage and is sold through Microsoft's volume-licensing channels to qualifying education customers. Licensing terms, eligibility, and available benefits depend on the Open Value agreement and Software Assurance entitlements. Resellers and the Volume Licensing Service Center manage activation, downloads, and license records.

Licenses & prices

Enterprise

Windows Enterprise provides advanced security, management, deployment, and virtualization features tailored for large organizational environments.

Pro

Windows Pro adds domain join, Group Policy, BitLocker, Remote Desktop, and advanced device management for businesses.

Standard

Standard denotes the baseline Windows edition offering essential consumer and productivity features for general-purpose, non-managed devices.

Home

Windows Home provides core consumer features, device personalization, Microsoft Store apps, and basic security updates.

Education

Windows Education includes Pro features with education licensing, classroom management, and deployment tools for schools.

Pro n

Windows Pro N is the Pro edition without bundled media technologies, excluding Windows Media Player and related media apps.

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€42.42
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Benefits

  • Software Assurance benefits: Includes upgrade rights, training vouchers, and deployment planning benefits.
  • Academic licensing: Priced and eligible for qualifying educational institutions through volume licensing.
  • One-year term: Covers licensing for a one-year agreement term under Open Value Level E.
  • Centralized license management: Manage keys, downloads, and entitlements via the Volume Licensing Service Center.
  • Sold via resellers: Purchased through authorized Microsoft volume-licensing resellers and partners.

Available languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • & more supported languages

Support information

  • Volume Licensing Service Center: Access license records, downloads, and product keys through the Volume Licensing Service Center.
  • Authorized reseller support: Resellers provide purchasing, licensing guidance, and procurement assistance for Open Value education agreements.
  • Software Assurance benefits: Includes planning services and training resources as described in the Software Assurance program.
  • Documentation and licensing portal: Official licensing documents and product terms are available on Microsoft's volume licensing website.
  • Account and ordering: Ordering and account tasks are handled via the customer's reseller or licensing portal.

Frequently asked questions

What deployment methods are available for Microsoft Windows in an enterprise environment?
Microsoft Windows can be deployed preinstalled on devices, via image-based provisioning, in virtual machines, or using centralized deployment tools for large-scale rollouts.
How can updates and patches be managed for Microsoft Windows systems?
Updates are delivered through built-in update services and can be managed centrally using enterprise update management and configuration tools to schedule, approve, and track deployments.
What security capabilities does Microsoft Windows provide for business use?
Includes authentication, device and data encryption, access controls, malware protection, auditing, and integration with centralized identity and endpoint management solutions.
How does Microsoft Windows support application compatibility and virtualization?
Supports a wide range of desktop and server applications, compatibility modes, containers and virtualization platforms, and can run as guest or host in virtualized environments.