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DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsNote: Beginning Fall 2011 the website and access procedures for acquiring Microsoft software forDreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) courses have changed. See below for new instructions.On the 1st, 5th, and 10th days of the quarter students registered for DreamSpark-eligible credit courseswill be given access to the DreamSpark WebStore using their BC registered email address.After the 10th day of the quarter, all DreamSpark registered students should have received the followingemail:‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐From: Bellevue College DreamSpark [mailto:noreply@e‐academy.com]Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:55 AMTo: username@student.bellevuecollege.edu Subject: An account has been created for you** This is an automated message ‐‐ please do not reply as you will not receive a response. **Welcome,An account has been created for you that provides access to academically priced software at significantsavings.Complete Your Registration: unique link to registration website If you experience problems clicking the link above, please try copying and pasting the entire link into abrowser.Once you have completed the registration process you can begin shopping.For help go to:http://e5.onthehub.com/d.ashx?s fyw705h6ouThank you,Bellevue College aspx?vsro 8&ws 30da76c3‐be9b‐e011‐969d‐0030487d8897Page 1
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsAs you follow the instructions in the email and click on the Complete Your Registration link, you willbe directed to the following Account Registration screen, where you need to enter your name and choosea password.Page 2
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsWhen you have completed registration you will see the following screen:Page 3
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsOrdering SoftwareComplete the following steps for each software title you wish to order. It is suggested that you readthese directions closely before proceeding so you understand the full process.You may select multiple titles in a session, or you may order one title now and other titles in newsessions. Click the link for “Software” near the top of the page to display the screen shown above.Products available for check-out, download, or purchase via mail order can be browsed by categoryfrom the list on the left hand side of the screen. Note: If you purchase a software title via mail orderPage 4
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT Studentsyou will not be allowed to download or check-out the same software later. Should you lose yourinstallation due to hardware failure or if there are problems with your media, you will be required to dealwith the vendor directly; the college will be unable to provide assistance.You will select your software and put it into your cart. If you borrow software from the Library MediaCenter, you will still put titles into your cart and the price will be free, (the Download option is alsofree).If you purchase media, a price will be listed along with shipping options and costs.Some titles are available to borrow, download, or purchase and others are available for only one or twoof these options. When you select your software, you will see options for that title (unless there is onlyone option for delivery, in which case you will simply add the selection to your cart). If it is onlyavailable through the Library Media Center, there will not be an option to purchase or download. Borrowing from the Library Media Centero Cost is freeo Works like a library; borrow the media for installation on your home computer and thenreturn the mediao Continue the process as if you were purchasing and proceed to Check Out. Print thereceipt page that shows order information and bring it, along with picture ID, to theLibrary Media Center.o Keep the receipt as it has your unique Product Key, necessary for installation. Downloadingo Cost is freeo Requires the use of third party software to either “unpack” the .ISO file that isdownloaded or burn it to a CD/DVD in order to install the software (for furtherinstruction, see “Download Instructions” below).o The fastest method when you are not on campus, (if you have a high speed internetconnection). Purchasing Mediao You can use a credit card to order copies of some media, for purchase.o Prices for media are consistent with the cost of the media rather than the software costand are subject to change.o If you decide to purchase the media, then you will be charged for shipping. You willmake choices on shipping times and cost when you check out.Page 5
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsIf you want a product that you do not see listed on the Software page: Click “All” for a complete list of titles currently available or choose a category most likely tocontain the product you are looking for (example: “Servers” for Windows Server). Select the product you wantPage 6
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT Students Click the “Add to Cart” button for the preferred option (Download, etc.) Click Check OutPage 7
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsOur license allows BC to make the software available to students in eligible classes. Students agree touse the software for educational purposes, not commercial purposes. The agreement also prohibits youfrom selling the software or profiting from it in any way. Click the “I Accept” at the bottom of this page.Page 8
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT Students Confirm that your name and email address are correctCheck or uncheck the box to receive informational emails from MicrosoftClick the “Proceed With Order” buttonPage 9
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsReceipt screen. Bring a screen shot or print out of this screen to the library for checkout. Notice the Product Key for thesoftware you have selected on this page.Please note that some of the products will not require a product key (i.e., Visual Studio). You must stillbring a screen shot or print out of the receipt in order to check out disks from the Library Media Center.Remember to also bring photo ID along with the receipt for checkout.Once you have completed your order you will get a confirmation email at the email address youspecified. This email will NOT include your product key. You will be required to log in again to get it ifyou did not keep a copy of the order details.DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:Note: DreamSpark software downloads are compressed files in the .ISO format. These files must beburned to CD/DVD or extracted onto your hard drive to install. Generally, special software is requiredto extract .ISO files. 7-Zip is one example of software that can do this. It is free and relatively easy touse, however BC does not endorse or support it (so you are on your own). The software can bedownloaded from http://www.7-zip.org/Page 10
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsDownloading DreamSpark software follows the same procedure as checking out or purchasing, untilyou reach the final steps of the process. After you complete the above steps, to begin the download ofyour software you must click on the “Download Options” link in the product description for your order.Left click on “Download Options” to begin the download process.A small window may pop up when you left click on “Download Options” that describes what to doshould your download fail. Click on the underlined link for the software you are ordering to proceed.After clicking on the link, a new window will appear with a “Start Download” button in the middle ofthe window. Click on “Start Download” to proceed.Page 11
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsClick on the “Start Download” button to proceed.Note, you may see a third pop up window asking you to select continue or cancel; if you see thiswindow, left click on “Continue” to proceed. Next you will be asked to save or cancel the downloadutility file. Click on “Save”.You must click on “Save File” to proceed.After clicking on “Save File”, your computer will download a small executable file that links to themuch larger .ISO file. The executable file will be downloaded to the section of your hard drive that youspecify (default is usually the Temp folder on the root level of your C: drive or to the desktop, see figurebelow).The small file will download quickly to the location specified in the previous step. It is an executablefile (.exe) and probably looks like a lightning bolt on a purple background. Once this file hasdownloaded, navigate to the location of the file and or from the Downloads pop up window, doubleclick on the .exe file to begin the Authorization stage of the download process.Page 12
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsClick on “Start Download” to begin downloading your software order.The downloader will begin downloading the .ISO file once you double click on “Start Download”,though it may take a few seconds for the download to begin.Page 13
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) – ELMS (e-academy License ManagementSystem) Instructions for BC iBIT StudentsThe download, once begun, can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours depending on size of the file and speed ofyour internet connection (if you do not have a high speed internet connection, it is strongly advised that you check out thesoftware from the library).Once the download has completed, you will be asked to launch the installation of your software:Note, from this point on the installation process may differ depending on your operating system, but forWindows 7, once you left click on “Launch Install” you will be prompted to run the Setup.exe file foryour software:After clicking on “Run Setup.exe”, follow the prompts to complete installation of your software.Page 14
DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) - ELMS (e-academy License Management System) Instructions for BC iBIT Students Page 11 Downloading DreamSpark software follows the same procedure as checking out or purchasing, until you reach the final steps of the process. After you complete the above steps, to begin the download of
