What happens to my software when my DreamSpark account expires?

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JimmyK picture JimmyK · Dec 17, 2013 · Viewed 23.3k times · Source

DreamSpark allows me access to a lot of useful software such as Visual Studio 2012, Office and even operating systems.

I am hesitant installing Windows 7 or even 8 on my Computer/Laptop however because I am wondering what happens once I finish University and my DreamSpark account expires? Will the OS continue to work as per usual including getting updates for it, or will I be asked to purchase a licence?

Similarly, will all my software such as Office products continue to work normally after my DreamSpark account expires, or will I get a giant message asking me to purchase the software on startup?

Thanks for any help. I had a look around the web and the only answers I could find were people saying "everything will probably still keep working". I'm hoping to get some real confirmation here.

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JimmyK picture JimmyK · Jan 6, 2014

After going ahead and deciding to download the Software, I noticed on the lisence agreement that it mentions the Software WILL continue to work even after my DreamSpark accounts expires. The same goes with any OS I download.

Not too sure if I will continue to get updates as per usual though.

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