From 7553551c83743314e5ea45b1d21fe95f4a023b3d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jose Becerra Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:21:43 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Change 'use.type' to 'user.type' in index.md (#15604) Fixed a typo on metadata field user.type --- subscriptions/solutions/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/subscriptions/solutions/index.md b/subscriptions/solutions/index.md index 3fc4fe1d137..9ba4a7dd847 100644 --- a/subscriptions/solutions/index.md +++ b/subscriptions/solutions/index.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.author: amast ms.date: 06/12/2026 ms.assetid: 4d355da2-0447-4675-8bc6-1c0406256920 sap.id: 2fd08cf9-47b0-4ce8-95d9-2cd5f1cf5bd9 -use.type: subscriber +user.type: subscriber subscription.type: vl, cloud, retail, partner tags: subscriber, solutions, support --- From e3e20cfa4b49c6c937b0b8b970690020f16efa47 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jose Becerra Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Refresh product availability article (#15606) * Refresh product availability article * Update subscriptions/product-availability.md Co-authored-by: learn-build-service-prod-05[bot] <274429479+learn-build-service-prod-05[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: learn-build-service-prod-05[bot] <274429479+learn-build-service-prod-05[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> --- subscriptions/product-availability.md | 39 +++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/subscriptions/product-availability.md b/subscriptions/product-availability.md index c921adc33dc..74cdc3b214f 100644 --- a/subscriptions/product-availability.md +++ b/subscriptions/product-availability.md @@ -1,50 +1,49 @@ --- -title: Product availability for downloads in Visual Studio subscriptions +title: Product availability for downloads in Visual Studio Subscriptions author: joseb-rdc ms.author: amast -ms.manager: shve -ms.date: 12/13/2024 +ms.manager: shve +ms.date: 07/22/2026 ms.topic: concept-article -description: Learn what products are available as software downloads in Visual Studio subscriptions +description: Learn what products are available as software downloads in Visual Studio Subscriptions --- -# Product availability for software downloads in Visual Studio subscriptions +# Product availability for software downloads in Visual Studio Subscriptions -As part of your subscriber benefits, you have access to a wide range of software downloads. -You must be signed in to your subscription to access the [Downloads](https://my.visualstudio.com/downloads?wt.mc_id=o~msft~docs) tab. +Your Visual Studio Subscription benefits include a wide range of software downloads. This article explains why some products might not appear in **Downloads** and how subscription levels or programs affect product availability. Sign in to your subscription to access the [**Downloads**](https://my.visualstudio.com/downloads?wt.mc_id=o~msft~docs) tab. ## Product availability -In general, commercial and consumer Microsoft products that are relevant for software development projects are made available to Visual Studio subscribers. With Visual Studio subscriptions, products typically remain available for download long into the future—even after the extended product support period has ended—to enable customers to develop and test legacy applications and transition to newer platforms. There are cases where we're unable to provide certain products to subscribers, but we make every effort to minimize these occurrences. +In general, Microsoft makes commercial and consumer products that support software development available to Visual Studio subscribers. With Visual Studio Subscriptions, products typically remain available for download long after extended support has ended, helping customers develop and test legacy applications and transition to newer platforms. In some cases, certain products aren't available to subscribers. -There are several reasons why particular products might not be available to subscribers: +Products might not be available to subscribers for several reasons: -+ **The product is not included in your subscription level or program.** [Learn more](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) about the software and benefits available with your subscription or [download the full list](https://aka.ms/vss_products_list) of products available by subscription level. Some programs, such as [Microsoft Partner Network](https://partner.microsoft.com/), provide Visual Studio subscriptions as a part of their benefits. Those subscriptions don't include all products included in purchased Visual Studio subscriptions. Subscribers to these programs should direct questions about availability of product downloads to the support teams for those programs. -+ **The product is not included in subscriptions.** Some Microsoft products aren't included in subscriptions due to special licensing terms, technical restrictions, or developer relevance. If you would like to suggest adding a product to the subscription, send email to your Visual Studio [Customer Service Center](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/support/). -+ **The product is publicly available.** Some tools, SDKs, DDKs, and service packs are publicly available from the [Microsoft Download Center](https://www.microsoft.com/download). Some such products might not be published to Downloads. -+ **The product has not yet released.** Many prerelease (beta) versions and release candidates are available from Downloads. However, not all betas can be included; for instance, some betas require special registration or eligibility. ++ **Your subscription level or program doesn't include the product.** [Learn more](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) about the software and benefits available with your subscription or [download the full list](https://aka.ms/vss_products_list) of products available by subscription level. Some programs, such as [Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP)](https://partner.microsoft.com/), provide Visual Studio Subscriptions as a part of their benefits. Those subscriptions don't include all products included in purchased Visual Studio Subscriptions. Subscribers to these programs should direct questions about availability of product downloads to the support teams for those programs. ++ **Subscriptions don't include the product.** Some Microsoft products aren't included in subscriptions due to special licensing terms, technical restrictions, or developer relevance. If you'd like to suggest adding a product to the subscription, contact [Visual Studio Subscriptions support](https://aka.ms/vssubscriberhelp). ++ **The product is publicly available.** Some tools, SDKs, DDKs, and service packs are publicly available from the [Microsoft Download Center](https://www.microsoft.com/download). Some of these products might appear in **Downloads**. ++ **The product hasn't released yet.** Many prerelease (beta) versions and release candidates are available from **Downloads**. However, **Downloads** can't include all betas; for instance, some betas require special registration or eligibility. + **The product is not available in your country/region.** Some Microsoft products aren't available due to regional restrictions. -+ **Redundant software.** Office suites and standalone Office products might be available as either the Office suite or the standalone product, but not both for a given year. For example, if you search for PowerPoint 2010, you won't find any results. Instead, you can search for Office 2010, the suite that includes PowerPoint 2010, and download it. While a search for Office 2024 on the other hand, won't yield any results. You can, however, search for individual apps such as Access 2024, or Word 2024 and follow the process to install the software. ++ **Redundant software.** Office suites and standalone Office products might be available as either the Office suite or the standalone product, but not both for a given year. For example, if you search for PowerPoint 2010, you won't find any results. Instead, you can search for Office 2010, the suite that includes PowerPoint 2010, and download it. A search for Office 2024 won't yield any results. You can search for individual apps such as Access 2024 or Word 2024 and follow the process for installing the software. > [!NOTE] -> If you have multiple subscriptions associated with the same email address, the software titles available to you are determined by the **highest** level subscription you have. For example, if you have a Visual Studio Enterprise subscription and a Visual Studio Test Professional subscription, you'll have access to the software titles included with the Visual Studio Enterprise subscription, regardless of which subscription is currently in use in the subscriptions portal. +> If you have multiple subscriptions associated with the same email address, your **highest-level** subscription determines which software titles are available to you. For example, if you have a Visual Studio Enterprise subscription and a Visual Studio Test Professional subscription, you'll have access to the software titles included with the Visual Studio Enterprise subscription, regardless of which subscription is currently in use in the subscriptions portal. ## What do I get? -The number and type of downloads depends on your subscription level and program memberships. Subscribers with Visual Studio Enterprise standard subscriptions, for example, might have different downloads available to them than subscribers who obtain their subscriptions through a Microsoft Partner Network or BizSpark program subscription. To learn more about what downloads are available for each subscription level, download the list of [Products By Benefit Level](https://aka.ms/vss_products_list). +The number and type of downloads depend on your subscription level and program memberships. For example, subscribers with Visual Studio Enterprise standard subscriptions might have different downloads available to them than subscribers who obtain their subscriptions through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP). To learn more about which downloads are available for each subscription level, download the list of [Products By Benefit Level](https://aka.ms/vss_products_list). > [!NOTE] -> As of October 2024, access to Office products is still available to subscribers; however, the link in the downloads page in the subscriptions portal will redirect subscribers to office.setup and require subscribers to sign in with their MSA. +> As of October 2024, subscribers can still access Office products. However, the link on the **Downloads page** in the subscriptions portal redirects you to office.setup and requires you to sign in with your Microsoft Account (MSA). [Get help with setting up Office](https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-help-with-setup-office-com-6e1bc8e8-9e8e-4cce-8b9d-80dcbe17f253). For more information, visit [Office 2024 and Office LTSC 2024 FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/office/office-2024-and-office-ltsc-2024-faq-1c454a7d-3d0a-4139-b1bd-c61725ea436c). -Not sure which subscription you're using? Connect to [https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions](https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions?wt.mc_id=o~msft~docs) to see all the subscriptions assigned to your email address. If you don't see all your subscriptions, you might have one or more assigned to a different email address. You need to sign in with that email address to see those subscriptions. +Not sure which subscription you're using? Visit [https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions](https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions?wt.mc_id=o~msft~docs) to see all subscriptions assigned to your email address. If you don't see all your subscriptions, one or more might be assigned to a different email address. Sign in with that email address to see those subscriptions. ## Support resources -For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts, and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, contact [Visual Studio subscriptions support](https://aka.ms/vssubscriberhelp). +For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts, and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, contact [Visual Studio Subscriptions support](https://aka.ms/vssubscriberhelp). ## See also @@ -55,5 +54,5 @@ For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts, and billing for Visual Studi ## Next steps -+ Some software downloads might require a product key to install and activate them. Check out our [product keys](product-keys.md) article for details on how to obtain and manage your product keys. ++ Some software downloads might require a product key for installation and activation. See the [product keys](product-keys.md) article for details on how to obtain and manage your product keys. + Learn how to [download software](download-software.md).