There are several ways to buy Microsoft products for your home

Boxed software for one computer Boxed software or 'Full Packaged Product' comes packaged in a shrink-wrapped box containing a licensed software CD for installation on a single computer Suitable for home users and small organisations, Full Packaged Products are available from retail outlets, by mail order or from other software resellers Find a retailer for Microsoft software for one computer Back to top

Software preinstalled on one computer When you buy a new computer from an 'Original Equipment Manufacturer' (OEM), you can request to have Microsoft software already installed when you purchase Appropriate for home users and small organisations, preinstalled software on OEM computers can be purchased from retail outlets, by mail order or from other software resellers Visit the Product Catalogue to find a list of Microsoft-approved computer hardware and software (US link) Manufacturers often customise preinstalled Microsoft software to suit their specific computer system, so if you need technical support for a computer customised by your OEM, please refer to your OEM for guidance Find support for software that was supplied with your computer Back to top

Software for more than one computer If you need to install the same software on more than one computer, you will need to buy licenses for that software. A software license grants you the legal right to use a piece of software Microsoft Volume Licensing programs offer companies of all sizes, several cost-effective ways to buy and manage multiple software licenses - for as few as two desktop personal computers Find out what licenses are and why you need to buy them Back to top

Software for academic use Microsoft has a range of flexible licensing programs to meet the various software requirements of schools, teachers, students, qualifying government organisations and charities. We can help you to buy at a discounted rate, upgrade or manage software Find out about the licensing options available for academic pursuits Back to top

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