A distribution license for Microsoft Agent can be obtained via a convenient online process. This process does require the online form to be viewed and completed using Microsoft Internet Explorer as your browser.

If you cannot successfully complete this online process for whatever reason, you may apply for licensing and distribution capabilities for Microsoft Agent by following these steps (failing to do so will delay the processing of your request):

1. Select the link below to download the License and Distribution Agreement (Microsoft® Agent) document.
   


2. Save the file to your disk and then unzip it. The document is provided in a WinZip compressed archive. If you are not using the Compressed Folders feature of the Windows Me or the Windows XP operating systems, you may need to use a third party product like WinZip or other compatible file compression tool in order to extract the documents from this file.
   


3. Open the license agreement document file in Microsoft Word (or WordPad) and print out two copies of the entire document.
   
   Note, do not modify the document in any way prior to printing the two copies of the document. Except for areas where you are required to provide information or sign, do not modify the document in any way after printing. Any modifications to this license agreement will void the license.
   


4. Read the license agreement entirely. Fill out both printed copies completely and legibly. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted and will require re-submission.
   
   Note especially, the blank lines for the date and licensee name to be completed in the first paragraph of the first page. If you are an individual and not a corporation (company), put your own name in the blank for corporation (company).
   
   Note especially, the blank lines in Section 9 for your responses with the name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address where notices and requests should be sent. It is important to provide all of these (with the exception of the fax number, if you do not have one).
   


5. Sign both copies of the license agreements. You should sign and complete the blank lines on the right hand side of the page. The agreements will be countersigned by Microsoft on the left hand side of the page.
   
   Note, the signature should be on the blank line that appears above the word "By". Complete the blank lines for the licensee (with the company or individual name), printed name and title of the signatory, and signature date.
   
   Note, to sign the license, you must be of legal age.
   


6. Send the two original signed copies of the entire license agreement by postal mail to:

   
       MICROSOFT CORPORATION
       One Microsoft Way
       Redmond WA 98052-6399
       Attn: Microsoft Agent Licensing
   

   
   Note, you must send in all of the printed pages of the document, including Exhibit A and the End-User License Agreement.
   
   Note, do not send your license request by facsimile transmission. Such requests are not accepted.
   
   Note, to expedite arrival of the license agreements to us, you may send them via special delivery service, at your own cost.
7. Your license agreement is not effective until countersigned by Microsoft. Processing time may take one to six weeks from its delivery to us. Microsoft will return a countersigned copy back to you by postal mail.