Getting a Windows Product Key
As a part of downloading a Windows Operating System (e.g., Windows 10) from OnTheHub, you'll need to obtain a Windows Product Key. Here's how:
- In a browser, go to stonybrook.onthehub.com
- In the OnTheHub Microsoft page, click Sign In (top right), which will access NetID Single Sign-on; if promtped, sign in with your NetID and NetID password and click LOGIN
- Back at the Microsoft Products page, click on the Operating System you'd like to download, for example Windows 10
- Click Add to Cart; then a processing message will appear and Add to Cart will change to In Cart
- Click on Shopping Cart (1) (near the top right corner)
- Click on Check Out
- The Microsoft Student Option User Acceptance Form will load. Complete the questions as required, including filling out your Contact Information on the final page
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Once completed, your Order Summary and Order Information will display, including your Product Key and links to download the Operating System. Record the product key (e.g., TABC#-LMPES-3DHEFE-SSSHEJ-XYZS$). You will need the product key to install the Operating System
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Created: 04/20/2016
Last Updated: 08/11/2020
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