MET College is a member of the MSDN Academic Alliance, which allows faculty, graduate and undergraduate students currently enrolled in MET courses to obtain certain Microsoft products free of charge.
What is the MSDN Academic Alliance program
MET Academic Alliance Home - Download software, get help/support
Frequently Asked Questions
- Am I eligible?
- How do I enroll?
- What software is available?
- Will my software remain functional after I graduate?
- How many times may I download a program?
- How many installations is my key valid for?
- What if I forget my key?
- Do I have to download software to get a key?
- Can I change my assigned password?
- I forgot my password, what do I do?
- What account do I use to log in?
- I have downloaded the software, but I am unfamiliar with .iso files. How do I install the software from this format?
Q. Am I eligible?
A: In order to receive a MSDNAA account, you must be a MET student.
Q. How do I enroll?
A: MSDNAA accounts are generated based on enrollment information in courses and programs. Course instructor will request accounts for all students registered for a class. You should receive an e-mail automatically from the MSDNAA with a username and password before a course or program starts. If you do not receive your information at that time, please contact MSDNAA@BU.EDU
Q. What software is available?
A: For a complete list of available software, visit the MET MSDNAA Software .
Q. Will my software remain functional after I graduate?
A: Yes, your software will remain functional after your graduate. However, your MSDNAA account will be deleted and you will not be able to download new software or request new keys.
Q. How many times may I download a program?
A: You may download a program two times and request additional downloads if needed by emailing to MSDNAA@BU.EDU. However, you will only be issued one key.
Q. How many installations is my key valid for?
A: Your key is valid for one installation of the software. If you need to re-install the software, you must contact MSDNAA@BU.EDU .
Q. What if I forget my key?
A: After logging on to the MET MSDNAA site, you may review issued keys, by selecting "My Software", then choosing a program you have downloaded, and clicking "Download" as though you were going to download the software again. This will display the key that was issued.
Q. Do I have to download software, to get a key?
A: It is not necessary to download software to view your key. When you choose a program, before downloading it, you will be shown the key which was generated for you.
Q. Can I change my assigned password?
A: You can change your default password, after logging in by clicking on the 'My Profile' link.
Q. I forgot my password, what do I do?
A: When logging on, there is a link you can click if you forget your password, which will e-mail it to your e-mail account.
Q. What account do I use to log in?
A: When you are signed up with the MSDNAA, the account you will use will be your email address. This will be covered in the confirmation e-mail you receive, which will also contain your password.
Q. I have downloaded the software, but I am unfamiliar with .iso files. How do I install the software from this format?
A: Most software you download is a CD or DVD image files with extension .ISO. Once you download such image you can:
burn a CD/DVD if you have CD/DVD burner and software or use virtual CD/DVD mounting software like one from Microsoft at: http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/b/6/7b6abd84-7841-4978-96f5-bd58df02efa2/winxpvirtualcdcontrolpanel_21.exe . Once you burned a CD or mounted ISO image you can paunch the install.
