Microsoft Windows Client
Windows is the operating system produced by Microsoft for PCs. Windows for Education is available for all UW students.
Faculty and Staff may upgrade their institutionally owned PCs with an existing Windows license to Windows for Enterprise for free.
How to Get Microsoft Windows Client
Students may download Windows for Education at the Microsoft Azure Education Hub.
Faculty and Staff may download Windows for Enterprise using the link below. Computers will need to be either on-campus or connected to the UW Network via VPN for the license to activate.
Get Windows for EnterpriseLicense Details
Licensing is covered by the current Microsoft Campus License Agreement and is subject to change in future agreements.
- The license provides this software for computers owned by the University of Washington and already licensed to run a qualifying operating system.
- The desktop operating system licenses granted under this program are upgrade licenses only.
Quick Facts
Available for
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- IT Staff
Platform
PCCost
Free
Category:
- Free
- Free for Students
- IT Infrastructure
- Operating System
Documentation and Support
- For any questions email: help@uw.edu
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