Licensing Basics: what is a software license?A software license grants a user (or users) the legal right to use a piece of software. You need a Microsoft license before you can use any Microsoft software. Copyright law prevents copying of any software product without permission from the copyright holder - including: | • | Physical copies of a software program. | | • | Electronic copies on your computer or local network. | | • | Copies from the Internet. |
The following resources will help you learn more about Microsoft Volume Licensing programs and how to enter Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements.  | Licensing briefs are a series of documents you may download to get up-to-date, accurate information on specific Microsoft licensing topics. Subjects are chosen based on feedback from volume-licensing customers. |
 | Access a list of Worldwide Activation Centre telephone numbers to obtain Volume License product keys based on the program that you choose. |
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