DreamSpark

Overview for

Students

Start chasing your dream With DreamSpark you can create

apps, get an edge on your job skills,

and maybe launch the next big

thing.

Get no cost access to leading software and tools

DreamSpark

provides:

• Access to the latest professional designer and development tools from

Microsoft.

• No cost for verified students.

• Gain skills that 21st century business is looking for.

• Build awesome apps for Windows 8, Windows Phone,

and real games for Xbox LIVE/360 and Kinect.

Very cool toolsVisual Studio

Windows Embedded

Windows Server

SQL Server

and more

Say hello to the next generation of appsDreamSpark will point you to

SDKs for Windows 8 and

Windows Phone plus the free

tutorials, templates, and support

you need from start to finish.

How to access software via DreamSpark

Step 1: Go to DreamSpark.com

Step 2: Click on Learn More

1. Look for the

DreamSpark for

Students tile.

2. Find ‘New to

DreamSpark?’

3. Click on ‘Learn

more.’

Step 3: Start by Creating an Account

“Learn More” brings you to

the Students tab.

1. Rollover the ‘Create

Account’ tab.

2. If it’s your first visit to

DreamSpark, click on the

‘Create Account’ arrow.

(Each time you return for software,

you simply click on the ''Sign In''

menu on the student sub-

navigation bar.)

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2*Note

Account created is valid for 1 year, after which the

account needs to be verified again.

Step 4: fill in your account details

3. Fill in the form using your

student email address. The email

and password entered in this step

will become your

DreamSpark.com credentials

4. Next, submit the form to verify

you are a student using one of our

four verification methods

outlined in the following slides

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Step 5: Verify through your school email domain (Option 1)

1. If you school provides an email

address and the domain is stored

in the DreamSpark.com

verification database, you will see

your school listed in the drop-

down box.

2. Select your school.

3. Enter your school email address.

4. An email with an embedded link

containing a verification code will

be sent to that account.

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Step 5: Verify with a DreamSpark verification code (Option 2)

1. If you have received a

DreamSpark access code

through a Microsoft

representative or through

some other method, select ‘’I

have a verification code’’ and

enter it exactly in the format

you received.

2. Verification codes are 1 time

usage only.

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Step 5: Verify with an International Student Identity Card (Option 3)

If you have an ISIC card, you

can verify your student status

by clicking on ‘’I have an ISIC

card’’ and entering the card

number.

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If the previous methods do not work,

you will need to do a Manual

Verification.

1. Follow the steps to verify through your

school. Click on ‘’Don’t find your

school?” to do a more detailed search.

If you still cannot find your school,

click on ‘’Still cannot find school?’’ in

the widget.

2. Fill in this form, which allows you to

submit proof of student status directly

to the Verification Support team.

3. Support will verify your document and

send email with an embedded link

with a verification code to the email

address you submitted.

4. Clicking on the link will allow you to

complete the verification process.

Step 5: Manual verification (Option 4)

Once you have completed verification you will get a congratulations message and a Welcome email.

Your account will be valid for 12 months, after that you will need to verify your student status again.

We recommend that you proceed and map your DreamSpark account to your Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID) if you did not use a Microsoft Account as your DreamSpark account.

If you do not complete your verification process, you will create a non-verified DreamSpark account that only gives you access to a limited amount of software on the site. You can complete verification at any time by going back to the Student Overview page and signing in.

Step 6: Verification complete

Once you have created an account, you can access all products in the software catalog from the from the navigation bar or Tab # 2 on the Student Overview Page

Step 7: Go to Software Catalog

Click on any software product image to access

the product download page

1.Select the product version

and language you wish to

download and click on

‘’Download’’ button.

2. The first time you download

a product from the site, you

need to download the Secure

Download manager (SDM)

tool.

3. Click on ‘’Download .SDX’’

to start downloading

4. Make sure to check out

product-specific resources and

training also

Step 8: Download software and access resources

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Access to the software catalog for students with existing account

Once you have created a

DreamSpark account,

you can access the

software catalog as

follows:

1. Directly from the

Home Page, or

2. From the Student

page navigation bar

Remember to Sign in

once you get to the

Software catalog page.

Access software on your Institution’s DreamSpark WebStore

If your School/University has a DreamSpark subscription WebSstore, you can get access to more software than what is available in the software catalog on DreamSpark.com.

Step 1:

Go to ‘More Software for your

School’ tab on the Student

Overview page.

Step 2:

Enter the name of your school

in the Search box.

Step 3:

Click on ‘Visit the WebStore.’

To easily access your ELMS

WebStore, you can follow these

easy steps:

* Important note: access to a DreamSpark WebStore requires a separate account created by your Institution’s

DreamSpark WebStore administrator. You can request an account on the WebStore homepage.

Browse the catalog of software in your Institution’s WebStore

Access to a DreamSpark WebStore

requires a separate account than

your dreamspark.com account.

1. Sign In with your WebStore

user name and password

(provided by your WebStore

Program Administrator).

2. If you don’t have an account,

you can request one.

More than just software: access to the Microsoft App Stores

Access to the Microsoft App Stores lets you get info on developing for Windows 8, the Windows Phone

and the Xbox live on: https://www.dreamspark.com/student/App-Development.aspx.

• Get access to the Windows

Store, Windows Phone Dev

Center, and Xbox Live Indie

Games Portal.

• You must have a verified

DreamSpark account in

order to access.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

What happens if I do not complete the verification process when I create an account?

If you do not complete the verification process, you will create a non-verified DreamSpark account. .

With a non-verified account you can download a sub-set of the software on this website. You can

complete your verification process at any time to download the professional developer and designer

tools available. To complete the verification, go to the Student Overview page, sign in, and click on

‘’Get verified’’ under Tab 1.

How often does my student statue need to be re-verified with DreamSpark?

Once a year. More specifically, every 12 months from your last verification date.

Will I be able to download all of the software available on DreamSpark.com?

Yes. Some of the software titles available on DreamSpark are available to everyone, such as Visual

Studio 2012 Express. Most of the software available on the site is restricted to be used only by

students attending accredited institutions. Students may sign up for a DreamSpark.com account and

can download all of software available through DreamSpark.com. Note: when you sign up we will

verify that you are an actual student.

FAQs

Do I need a Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID) to log on to DreamSpark?

No, you do not need a Windows Live ID to log on to DreamSpark. The new DreamSpark experience allows you to sign in using the email address of your choice. Each user has to be verified as a student before he or she can begin downloading the Microsoft software tools available on this site. We verify student status the first time you visit DreamSpark, and then once a year thereafter. Create an account and verify your academic status to gain immediate access to the site. Please note however that some DreamSpark Partners, such as Windows Store, Windows Phone Developer Center and Xbox Indie Games Portal, require students use a Windows Live ID, now called the new Microsoft Account. If you plan to build Windows, Windows Phone applications or games and want to sell them on the App Stores, we recommend you create your account with a Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID).

Do I have to be 18 to sign up for DreamSpark?

No, you do not have to be 18 years old to sign up for DreamSpark. You will need a parent or legal guardian’s permission, however. Please contact us and we can help. Your parent or legal guardian will need to provide a scanned copy of their government issued identification and a scanned copy of a signed letter granting you permission.

For more answers please visit our FAQ page on DreamSpark.com.

Resources

Resources for Students

Support:

DreamSpark support: www.dreamspark.com/student/support.aspx

ELMS WebStore support: dreamspark@kivuto.com

FAQs:

https://www.dreamspark.com/Support/FAQ/Default.aspx (click on Student tile)