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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 to use the software program. The license fee DOES NOT include the installation CD or DVD. You MUST purchase at least (1) DVD or CD set to install the software (see the MEDIA table below). There is NO loan software for Windows Vista.

WARNING: The Windows OS license under this licensing program is the UPGRADE version ONLY, and does not cover the full Windows desktop operating system; it only provides an upgrade license for a qualifying underlying operating system license. If your department uses any Windows upgrade products to fully install Windows on new unlicensed PCs, your department may be in violation of the Micrsosoft License Agreement. If you would like additional information, please visit the Microsoft website at: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/highlights/osbits.mspx.  

WINDOWS on a MAC: The Windows XP, Vista Business, Enterprise or Ultimate versions are allowed to be installed on a Mac with the use of Apple's Bootcamp or a 3rd party product such as Parallels. The Home Basic & Home Premium (OEM or retail) is NOT a qualified OS to use on a Mac. The Windows Upgrade licenses under the UH licensing program is qualified to be installed on a Mac.

If you need the full versions of the Windows Operating System, please check with the UH Bookstore or any retail store for the 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 our Microsoft Agreement: November 30, 2008. By purchasing the "Windows Vista Business License with SA" you will have the option to install either Vista Business or Vista Enterprise.

  • Although ITS supports Vista, it should be noted that NOT all UH Administrative applications work with the Vista OS. For example, Financial Datamart and Unit Budgeting will NOT work on Vista. For these cases, you should stay with Windows XP Pro. A Vista chart detailing what applications work with Vista is at: http://www.hawaii.edu/askus/773
  • McAfee VirusScan 8.0i is NOT compatible to run on Vista. You must run VirusScan 8.5i for the Vista OS.
  • Microsoft Windows Licensing FAQs

If you are interested in a Microsoft product that is NOT on our price list, please call (808) 956-5783 for availability and pricing.
***Prices subject to change without notice***
Part Number Licenses Item Price
MSSWVBL Windows Vista Business License (UPGRADE VERSION ONLY)
*downgradable to: Win XP Pro or Win 2K Pro
(Click here to check if you're ready for Vista)
 $57.00
MSSWVBLSA Windows Vista Business License (UPGRADE VERSION ONLY) with SA (entitles you for: Vista Enterprise or Ultimate)
*downgradable to: Win XP Pro or Win 2K Pro
(Click here to check if you're ready for Vista)
 $71.00
MSSWVBSA Windows Vista Business SA ONLY
(entitles you for: Vista Enterprise or Ultimate)
*downgradable to: Win XP Pro or Win 2K Pro
ONLY for new computers preloaded with Vista Business and higher (this does NOT include Home Edtn); SA ONLY license must be purchased within the first 90 days of computer purchase date. 		$16.50

Part Number Media (CD or DVD) Item Price
MSSWXPCD Windows XP Professional Win32/64 CD-ROM
includes the XP OS & SP2 		$25.00
MSSWVBX32DVD Windows Vista Business Win32 DVD
(not available until Feb 2007) 		$25.00
MSSWVBX32CD Windows Vista Business Win32 CD
(not available until Feb 2007) 		$25.00
MSSWVBX64DVD Windows Vista Business x64 DVD
(not available until Feb 2007) 		$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

dot Check if you're ready for Windows Vista
dot Windows Vista Edition Comparison
dot System Requirements to Use Windows XP Professional
dot Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD Distribution at UH
dot Windows Update Page (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/)
dot End of support for Win98, Win Me, Win XP SP1