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Product Use Rights

The Product Use Rights (PUR) document contains detailed use rights information for products currently offered under Volume Licensing programs.

Review the PUR Explained (Word, 1.9 MB) to understand how Microsoft licensing models apply to common IT solutions.

Product List

The Product List for Volume Licensing includes product availability, discontinuations, promotions, migration paths, and Software Assurance benefits.

Product Licensing Search

Locate use rights, points by program, and special notes for individual products as well as supporting documents related to Volume Licensing.

Product Activation and Key Information for Volume Licensing

Microsoft includes product activation technology in some products sold through Volume Licensing. A product key is required to activate these products.

Existing Volume Licensing customers can activate products at the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).

Need help with activating products or obtaining product keys?

For Home Users

Most software bought "off the shelf" or on new PCs requires activation.

Licensing Topics

  • Volume Licensing Briefs

    Resources for complex licensing situations including new technologies or multiple products.

  • Windows 7

    Simplified licensing makes it easy to upgrade so your organization can benefit from enhanced productivity, mobility, and security right away.

  • Licensing for Virtual Environments

    Virtualization technologies offer new ways for your organization to have a more dynamic, cost-effective IT environment.

  • Client Access Licenses

    For some server software, Client Access Licenses (CALs) may be required to legally access certain server functions, such as file sharing.