On August 1, 2012, Windows 8 (build 9200) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day. However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of the final version of Windows 8 Enterprise N (a version for European markets lacking bundled media players to comply with a court ruling) leaked online, followed by leaks of the final versions of Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise a few days later. On August 15, 2012, Windows 8 was made available to download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Windows 8 was made available to Software Assurance customers on August 16, 2012. Windows 8 was made available for students with a DreamSpark Premium subscription on August 22, 2012, earlier than advertised.
On August 1 , 2012 , Windows 8 ( build 9200 ) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25 , 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day . However , only a day after its release to manufacturing , a copy of the final version of Windows 8 Enterprise N ( a version for European markets lacking bundled media players to comply with a court ruling ) leaked online , followed by leaks of the final versions of Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise a few days later . On August 15 , 2012 , Windows 8 was made available to download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers . Windows 8 was made available to Software Assurance customers on August 16 , 2012 . Windows 8 was made available for students with a DreamSpark Premium subscription on August 22 , 2012 , earlier than advertised .
When were Software Assurance consumers allowed access to Windows 8?
When were Software Assurance consumers allowed access to Windows 8 ?
August 16, 2012
August 16, 2012