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Introduction
Quick
answers to any questions you may have reguarding the MSDNAA.
MSDNAA
Documentation
A great source for information on how
the system works is provided at the
Boston
University MSDNAA Home Page
There is also a
seperate Frequently Asked Questions page at the
Boston
University MSDNAA FAQ Page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Am I eligible?
A: In order to receive a MSDNAA account administered
by the CAS CS Department, you must be a Boston University
student. Either, enrolled in a Boston University CAS
Computer Science course, or a CAS/GRS Computer Science
Program.
NOTE: MET students go to http://csatmet.bu.edu
Q. How do I enroll?
A: MSDNAA accounts are generated automatically based
on enrollment information in courses and programs. You
should receive an e-mail automatically from the MSDNAA
with a username and password within a week of enrolling
in a course or program. If you do not receive your information
after one week, please contact support-windows@cs.bu.edu.
Q. What software is available?
A: For a complete list of available software, visit
the Boston
University MSDNAA Software Page.
Q. Will my software remain functional after I
graduate?
A: Yes, your software will remain functional after your
graduate. However, your MSDNAA account will become inactive
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 as many times as you wish.
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
support-windows@cs.bu.edu
Q. What if I forget my key?
A: After logging on to the BU 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
computer science 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 login-name@cs.bu.edu. This
will be covered in the confirmation e-mail you receive,
which will also contain your password. Your password
for the MSDNAA will not be the same as your password
at BU.
Q. I have downloaded the software,
but I am unfamiliar with .iso files. How do I install
the software from this format?
A: An .iso file is a CD image (i.e. a copy of a CD stored
as a single file). Software from the MSDNAA may sometimes
be packaged in this way. You will need an application
that can write this image to a blank CD. Once written,
you may install the software from the CD. Applications
that can burn images to a CD are: Nero Burning ROM,
Easy CD Creator, and many more. A search on the internet
should yield additional burning applications.
For more
help...
E-mail support-windows@cs.bu.edu. |
