

This will open the Akamai Download manager, which will let you easily pause and resume downloads to make sure you get the whole file downloaded. Select the language you want, and click Download.īy default, DreamSpark programs will download with the Akamai Download manager, which runs as an ActiveX Control in IE, or as a Java applet in Firefox, Chrome, and other browsers. Now that you’re verified, you can download any of the available programs. Don’t worry, though if you’re in a standard, accredited college in one of the available countries, you’ll be able to access the software as soon as they verify you. If DreamSpark couldn’t automatically verify your information, you may have to wait a few days for them to contact your college and verify you. That’s all now you should be fully verified with DreamSpark and ready to start downloading and using free Microsoft software. Make sure to enter the email address you have from your college. Now you’ll be asked to enter your name, date of birth, and college email address. Click Continue at the bottom when you’ve selected your college. Select your country and state or province, and then choose your school from the list on the right. If you selected Get verified through my School as a student, you’ll be directed to a page to select your school. High Schools and home schooling parents can also register this way, giving their students a head-start with Microsoft’s tools. To do this, select Verify as a School and follow the directions. The best option for most students would be Get verified through my School, though you can also activate with an ISIC card or an activation code from your school if you’re a high school or home schooled student.Īlternately, if you’re an IT administrator at a school, you could register your school or college with DreamSpark so you can give out Activation codes to your students. Finally, choose how you’d like to activate.

Select your country first DreamSpark is available in most countries around the world, so you’ll most likely be able to find your country no matter where you live.
