Ohio University

Windows 7

Vendor:

Microsoft

Description:

Operating System software. NOTE:  The terms of the Microsoft agreement require the university and individuals to purchase the OS when you buy a new computer. The Microsoft agreement covers upgrades only.

University-Owned Machines (Departments):  Windows 7 Enterprise (available in 32 & 64-bit)

Students and Faculty/Staff (work at home):  Windows 7 Professional (available in 32 & 64-bit); user must choose 32 or 64 bit; can't have one of each

How To Acquire:

Departmental Copies for University-Owned Machines:

DVDs can be used for installation of the software on Ohio University-owned computers only.  There is no departmental charge for the license. The license has been paid for by OIT. DVDs are $10 per set. 

Athens Campus - The Technology Depot needs an departmental account number to process the order.  Visit the Technology Depot or

Note:  If you place an order and elect to pick-up the software at the Tech Depot, you will receive an e-mail from sitelicenses@ohio.edu when your order is ready.

Regional Campus - Departments can contact the library located on their regional campus, except at the Southern (from Computer Services) & Zanesville (from Help Desk, Elson Hall Room 102). DVDs can be used for installation of the software on Ohio University-owned computers only.

Students - How To Obtain Software:

Am I eligible?

Athens Campus - Students can purchase the Microsoft license/DVD from the Technology Depot, Baker University Center, 112 (Tech Depot Hours).

Regional Campus - Students can purchase the Microsoft license/DVD at the library located on their regional campus, except at the Southern (purchase from Computer Services) & Zanesville (purchase from Help Desk, Elson Hall Room 102).

Distance/On-Line Students - Students not residing close to an OU campus, can request for software to be sent via mail (USPS).  Send request to techdepot@ohio.edu.  Include name, OHIO ID (i.e. email or PID), mailing address, software title (including platform – Window or Mac) and authorization to bill your student account.  We will bill your account for the price of the software with tax and $5 shipping and handling.

Details

• The cost for the license and DVD is $70 (plus tax) - cash or charge directly to your student bill.  Athens campus accepts credit cards. 
• You must be a currently enrolled student and have your university ID with you.
• You may buy only one license/DVD per software title.
• Students will have to sign the pre-printed Microsoft Campus Agreement - Student Use form.
• Software will have to be registered after installation - See Registering Software (Home-Use) DVDs in the "Support/Installation Information" section at the bottom of page.

Faculty/Staff for Home-Use - How To Obtain Software:

Am I eligible?

Athens Campus - Faculty/Staff can purchase the Microsoft Windows DVD from the Technology Depot, Baker University Center, 112 (Tech Depot Hours).

Regional Campus - Faculty/Staff can purchase the the Microsoft license/DVD at the library located on their regional campus, except at the Southern (purchase from Computer Services) & Zanesville (purchase from Help Desk, Elson Hall Room 102).

Details

• The cost for the DVD is $20 (plus tax), cash (credit card can also be used at the Athens campus) - the license has been paid for by OIT.
• Software is made available to you because Ohio University has purchased license coverage for the Software through its Microsoft Campus Agreement.
• Under the Campus Agreement, you have the right to use the Software for campus-related purposes at home. You are not licensed to use the Software at home for personal purposes. You do not own the license(s) or the DVDs, rather you are authorized to use the Software and associated media pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Campus Agreement during the licensed period. You will be required to remove the Software from your home machine immediately upon expiration of the licensed period or earlier if your employment by Ohio University ends.  Home-Use Rights for Ohio University include the following product(s): Microsoft Desktop Suite (Windows 32 & 64-bit operating system upgrades, Office Professional (Windows & Mac), and CoreCAL).
• You must be a currently employed faculty/staff and have your university ID with you.
• You may buy only one DVD (per software title).
• Faculty/Staff will have to sign the pre-printed Faculty/Staff Work at Home Acceptance Form.
• Software will have to be registered after installation -
• Software will have to be registered after installation - See Registering Software (Home-Use) DVDs in the "Support/Installation Information" section at the bottom of page.

Support & Installation Information:

• See Microsoft's Windows 7 Enterprise System Requirements
• View the Product Use Rights for the fine print about what you are and are not allowed to do with the software.
• For technical assistance, contact the OIT Service Desk (593-1222). The Service Desk provides assistance with the installation and use of the software. 
• Check our Microsoft Overview page for questions you may have about the site license.

 Registering Software:

• Registering Software (Students & Faculty/Staff - Home-Use DVDs - DOES NOT apply to Departmental Media):
• The Microsoft DVDs that can be purchased by students and faculty/staff for home-use are on a special disc called a LVP. Only one Microsoft Windows DVD can be purchased. The software can be installed and registered on one computer that you own (i.e. desktop or laptop).
• You will be required to register your LVP software with Microsoft.  You can register the software via the network, modem, mail or telephone (1-888-652-2342).