Students may purchase a Microsoft Windows upgrade license through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.  PLEASE read Terms and Conditions prior to placing your order - opened software CANNOT be returned.

Microsoft Windows Operating System Upgrade License

You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Students that have ordered a Windows operating system upgrade media through this program in the past will be eligible to purchase one new copy of the Windows 7 upgrade version, as long as they are still classified as a current student currently enrolled in at least one credit.

Before you buy a Windows 7 upgrade, please see the Windows 7 Upgrade page to review a list of things you should consider before upgrading.

Make sure your computer is capable of running 64 bit before you purchase the 64-bit version. For more information about 32-bit vs. 64-bit versions of windows, please see the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows frequently asked questions page.

System Requirements

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

For a complete of system requirements, please see Windows 7 system requirements.

Students may purchase a Microsoft Windows upgrade license through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.  PLEASE read Terms and Conditions prior to placing your order - opened software CANNOT be returned.

Microsoft Windows Operating System Upgrade License

You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Students that have ordered a Windows operating system upgrade media through this program in the past will be eligible to purchase one new copy of the Windows 7 upgrade version, as long as they are still classified as a current student currently enrolled in at least one credit.

Before you buy a Windows 7 upgrade, please see the Windows 7 Upgrade page to review a list of things you should consider before upgrading.

Make sure your computer is capable of running 64 bit before you purchase the 64-bit version. For more information about 32-bit vs. 64-bit versions of windows, please see the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows frequently asked questions page.

System Requirements

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

For a complete of system requirements, please see Windows 7 system requirements.

Students may purchase a Microsoft Windows upgrade license through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.  PLEASE read Terms and Conditions prior to placing your order - opened software CANNOT be returned.

Microsoft Windows Operating System Upgrade License

You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Students that have ordered a Windows operating system upgrade media through this program in the past will be eligible to purchase one new copy of the Windows 7 upgrade version, as long as they are still classified as a current student currently enrolled in at least one credit.

Before you buy a Windows 7 upgrade, please see the Windows 7 Upgrade page to review a list of things you should consider before upgrading.

Make sure your computer is capable of running 64 bit before you purchase the 64-bit version. For more information about 32-bit vs. 64-bit versions of windows, please see the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows frequently asked questions page.

System Requirements

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

For a complete of system requirements, please see Windows 7 system requirements.

Students may purchase a Microsoft Windows upgrade license through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.  PLEASE read Terms and Conditions prior to placing your order - opened software CANNOT be returned.

Microsoft Windows Operating System Upgrade License

You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Students that have ordered a Windows operating system upgrade media through this program in the past will be eligible to purchase one new copy of the Windows 7 upgrade version, as long as they are still classified as a current student currently enrolled in at least one credit.

Before you buy a Windows 7 upgrade, please see the Windows 7 Upgrade page to review a list of things you should consider before upgrading.

Make sure your computer is capable of running 64 bit before you purchase the 64-bit version. For more information about 32-bit vs. 64-bit versions of windows, please see the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows frequently asked questions page.

System Requirements

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

For a complete of system requirements, please see Windows 7 system requirements.

Students may purchase a Microsoft Windows upgrade license through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.  PLEASE read Terms and Conditions prior to placing your order - opened software CANNOT be returned.

Microsoft Windows Operating System Upgrade License

You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Students that have ordered a Windows operating system upgrade media through this program in the past will be eligible to purchase one new copy of the Windows 7 upgrade version, as long as they are still classified as a current student currently enrolled in at least one credit.

Before you buy a Windows 7 upgrade, please see the Windows 7 Upgrade page to review a list of things you should consider before upgrading.

Make sure your computer is capable of running 64 bit before you purchase the 64-bit version. For more information about 32-bit vs. 64-bit versions of windows, please see the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows frequently asked questions page.

System Requirements

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

For a complete of system requirements, please see Windows 7 system requirements.

Faculty and staff may purchase Windows Upgrade for their personal use through various higher education software retailers, such as those listed on UMart.

Faculty and staff may purchase Windows Upgrade for their personal use through various higher education software retailers, such as those listed on UMart.

Faculty and staff may purchase Windows Upgrade for their personal use through various higher education software retailers, such as those listed on UMart.

Faculty and staff may purchase Windows Upgrade for their personal use through various higher education software retailers, such as those listed on UMart.

Faculty and staff may purchase Windows Upgrade for their personal use through various higher education software retailers, such as those listed on UMart.

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

A departmental, collegiate/administrative unit, or faculty/staff work computer Upgrade license for this item can be obtained through the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program.

Now available to University staff and faculty for purchase: Microsoft Work at Home rights.  Please read this article to learn more.

Windows Operating System Upgrade

The Windows operating system upgrade is available through the campus agreement program for computers owned by the U of M. Check with your departmental technical support person before upgrading your operating system.  You must have a full, legal version of a Windows operating system installed on your computer before installing an upgrade version through this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What U of M owned computers can this upgrade software can be installed on?

1. Can we install Windows 7 upgrade in a virtual environment on a Mac?  Yes, as long as the OS is Intel-based.
2. How about Linux? We have a large number of machines that came with no operating system on them. Do those qualify? No, unfortunately the computer that you are updating must have shipped from the distributor with an OEM version of the Windows OS (or have the Mac Intel-based OS). 
3. Does the computer have to be owned by the U of M?  Yes, the computer must be currently owned by a department or unit of the U of M, no exceptions.

Other Information

Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade

The Windows 7 upgrade image is now available for University of Minnesota-owned workstations. It has been configured to activate against an OIT managed, Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) Server. No other license codes are required, but a University network connection is required to activate against the KMS server within the first 30 days following installation and then subsequently at least once every 180 days. Microsoft's licensing process changed with Windows Vista and Server 2008 and now uses KMS for activation. More  information about Windows Volume Activation can be found on the Microsoft site.

OIT highly recommends that local IT staff evaluate this new release and determine when the collegiate/administrative unit will upgrade based upon their needs. Keep in mind that many software vendors (including Microsoft) have not yet released their official Windows 7-compatible applications. 

If you have a computer that cannot ever be connected to the Internet, please have your IT director request a stand-alone product key from OIT Software Licensing by emailing utools@umn.edu. This request must come from your IT Director and must state the reason why your computer cannot connect to the Internet at least once every 180 days. 

Older Windows upgrade versions are also available for download.

See the Microsoft computer requirements for Windows 7 Enterprise:

• 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 GB memory for 32-bit, 2GB memory for 64-bit
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DVD drive, DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver