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DreamSpark is a Microsoft Program that supports technical education by providing access to Microsoft software for learning, teaching and research purposes.

DreamSpark is a Microsoft Program that supports technical education by providing access to Microsoft software for learning, teaching and research purposes.

It's all about giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and designer tools at no cost so that students can chase their dreams and create the next big breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on their career.

DreamSpark is also a subscription for Academic Institutions: it provides a cost-effective way to put Microsoft developer tools, platforms and servers in labs and classrooms, and on their students’ and faculty’s computers for learning and research purposes. It reduces lab costs and teaching budgets.

Also Dreamspark allows users to publish applications on Microsoft App Stores (Windows, Windows Phone and Xbox), and allows earning revenue from said apps.

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Why do download via SDM from dream spark stops periodically?

I've been trying to download Windows 8.1 for a week.Every time i start a download, it stops at 15-20% and gives the following error: "The download cannot be completed. If a location selection is available for this product, select another location.…
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What happens to my software when my DreamSpark account expires?

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…
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Can we submit apps for commercial purpose with student account on Microsoft App Store?

I'm developing apps for Windows Phone 8, and I've a Microsoft Student Developer account registered at DreamSpark, so my question is can I submit apps for commercial purpose(to make money) with this account. So, please provide me sufficient and…
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Unable to locate package source

I'm trying to get Visual Studio 2012 (Ultimate) installed, but about a quarter of the way through the install I get an message saying Unable to locate package source. The file it is looking for is WebDeploy_x64.msi. I went to Microsoft's site and…
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DreamSpark (MSDNAA) Windows Product Key

I just got a product key for Microsoft Windows 8.1 through the MSDNAA (DreamSpark) as a student. Am I able to use this product key multiple times, on both my computers, or just once?
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Azure websites doesnt allow to send custom headers?

Why azure websites ignores my web application custom headers? Ive tried to send headers via 3 methods: Ive tried to install Cors nuget package: public static void Register(HttpConfiguration config) { config.EnableCors(new…
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Asp.Net EF Code First continuous integration with VSTS - Azure Sql Db not deploying

I am having trouble getting migrations to run to create / update my Sql Db hosted on Azure. They run fine locally to my LocalDb but seem to be completely ignored when releasing to Azure. Details: - Asp.Net MVC 5.2.3 - Entity Framework 6.1.3 -…
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How do I sync my Microsoft (DreamSpark) account to a Xamarin account?

How do I sync my Microsoft (DreamSpark) account to a Xamarin account? In order to use Enterprise features in Xamarin Studio? I was unable to use my outlook email to activate Xamarin Studio Enterprise edition, as well as I was able to activate…
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How to create a database in Azure?

I'm creating a web-app following the next guide. I need to have a sql database hosted in Azure portal. In Aure hosting settings I choose existing sql server (with no database) then choose to create new database. But when I create new ASP.NET MVC…
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unable to create a Xamarin Account for student

I am unable to create a Xamarin Student Account, Although i have my Dream spark Account. After logging in my dreamspark account, whenever i click on get xamarin, it redirects me to the same page and disables the link, I am attaching the snapshot of…
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Cannot create sql server database in Azure

I have DreamSpark student subscription in Azure. I'm following Create an ASP.NET MVC app with auth and SQL DB and deploy to Azure App Service tutorial. I'm using Visual Studio Community 2015 Update 1 and Azure SDK 2.8.2.1. But I'm getting error…
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Does the software codes on dreamspark expire?

Also does anyone know when will my student account expire? Do I get to keep the codes after? Thank you
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I can't proceed in creating Developer Account in wp

I want to deploy my app in Windows Phone store but Microsoft still asking credit card account and I don't have that. I use Dream Spark account for student because it is free. Is there other way of creating an developer's account for free without…
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dreamspark visual studio 2013 RC license?

this is the first time that I downloaded anything from dreamspark, and I'm pretty confused of how to set up the license. I'm a student of university of Toronto, so after I downloaded the visual studio 2013, it says "license expires in 14 days", I…
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Opening an .sdx file

I am having a lot of difficulty downloading an SDX file. I am trying to download Visual studio 2012 from a website that offers it free to students (DreamSpark). I have managed to download the installation pack (SDM file). Whenever I download the SDX…
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