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SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Microsoft products purchased through this program can be made by University of Hawaii Departments ONLY.

The LICENSE table below provides the price per license ONLY, which is the right the use the software program. The license fee DOES NOT include the installation CD or DVD. The CD/DVD price is $25.00 per set. You are required to purchase at least (1) DVD/CD set to install the software (see the MEDIA table below). There is NO loan software for Windows 8, 7 or Vista.

WARNING: The Windows licenses under this licensing program is the UPGRADE version ONLY. This does NOT provide computers with the full Windows desktop operating system (OS); it only provides an upgrade license for qualifying underlying operating systems. For more information, please visit the Microsoft Qualified OS page. NOTE: If your department uses any Windows upgrade products to install the Windows OS on new unlicensed PCs, your department will be in violation of the Microsoft License Agreement.  

Downgrade Option

The Windows 8 license can be downgraded to a previous version of the Operating System (Windows 7 Pro/Vista Bsn/XP Pro). NOTE: ITS can not guarantee that the older OS can be installed on newly purchased computers (missing drivers, compatibility, etc.). No refunds are permitted once the order has been placed with Microsoft and opened CD/DVD sets can not be returned.

Windows on a Mac

In order to install the Windows OS on a Mac, you must purchase the Windows 8 Pro License w/SA with the use of Apple's Bootcamp or a 3rd party product (Parallels, VMware, etc.).

If you need the full versions of the Windows Operating System, please check with the UH Bookstore or any retail store for the full boxed product.

Software Assurance (SA):

SA is a "maintenance" program for the licenses that you purchase under this program. SA is an additional cost to the initial license purchase, but provides access to new versions of licensed software from the day of purchase until the end of the 3 year cycle under the Microsoft contract (ending on November 30, 2014). By purchasing the "Windows Pro License with SA" you will have the option to install either Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise on a Windows or Mac computer.

***Prices subject to change without notice***
If you are interested in a Microsoft product that is NOT on our price list, please call (808) 956-5783 for availability and pricing.
Part Number Licenses Item Price
MSSWIN8P Windows 8 Professional License (UPGRADE VERSION ONLY)
*downgradable to: Win 7 Pro, Vista Bsn or XP Pro
 $56.00
MSSWINLSA Windows 8 Professional License (UPGRADE VERSION ONLY) with SA
(entitles you to either Win 8 Pro/Ent)
 *downgradable to: Win 7 Pro/Ent, Vista Bsn/Ent/Ult or Win XP Pro
[This license must be purchased for MAC users who wish to run Windows] 		$103.00
MSSWINSA Windows 8 Professional SA ONLY
(entitles you to either Win 8 Pro/Ent)
 *downgradable to: Win 7 Pro/Ent, Vista Bsn/Ent/Ult or Win XP Pro
ONLY for new computers preloaded with Windows 8 Pro and higher (NOT for computers w/ Home Edtn) & must be purchased within the first 90 days of computer purchase date. 		$50.00

Part Number Media (CD or DVD) Item Price
MSSWIN8P32 Windows 8 Professional 32bit DVD
 $25.00
MSSWIN8P64 Windows 8 Professional 64bit DVD
 $25.00
MSSWIN8E32 Windows 8 Enterprise 32bit DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWIN8E64 Windows 8 Enterprise 64bit DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWIN7P32 Windows 7 Professional 32bit DVD
 $25.00
MSSWIN7P64 Windows 7 Professional 64bit DVD
 $25.00
MSSWIN7E32 Windows 7 Enterprise 32bit DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWIN7E64 Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWVBX32DVD Windows Vista Business Win32 DVD
 $25.00
MSSWVBX32CD Windows Vista Business Win32 CD
 $25.00
MSSWVBX64DVD Windows Vista Business x64 DVD
 $25.00
MSSWVEX32DVD Windows Vista Enterprise Win32 DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWVEX32CD Windows Vista Enterprise Win32 CD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWVEX64DVD Windows Vista Enterprise x64 DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWVUX32DVD Windows Vista Ultimate Win32 DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWVUX32CD Windows Vista Ultimate Win32 CD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWVUX64DVD Windows Vista Ultimate x64 DVD
(only for licenses w/SA) 		$25.00
MSSWXPCD Windows XP Professional CD-ROM
 $25.00

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