Downloads
Downloads for Students
If you are a student pretty much anywhere in the world you may want to check Microsoft’s DreamSpark out before you next go looking to buy software as there is a large library of free (& legal!) software for eligible students. All you need to do is head over to the site, verify that you are a student in a higher educational institute and then you should be away and downloading any of the software from the site.
I am also aware that some faculties at some universities have access to free software for their students, for strictly educational purposes obviously, I know with my university there is even the option to download XP (not sure about Vista) for free.
Software Downloads
Operating Systems
- Windows 7 Release Candidate – Free RC
- Windows Vista – Purchase from the Microsoft Store
Office Suite
- Office 2007 – Free 60 Day Trial | Purchase from the Microsoft Store
Windows Live
- Windows Live Essentials – Free
Media Player
- Media Player 11 (for XP) – Free
Internet Browser
- Internet Explorer 8 – Free
Security
- Microsoft Security Essentials – Free Beta

