Overview
Under the Product Source Programs, Microsoft licenses select product source code to qualifying customers, partners, and government agencies.
| Available Products | Programs for Qualifying Customers and Partners |
|---|---|
  |
Benefits
Access to Microsoft product source code through a Product Source Program benefits customers and partners by:
Providing insight into the structure and operation of selected Microsoft products
Providing enterprise developers with access to Microsoft Windows source code for internal development and support purposes, including debugging
Improving internal support and troubleshooting capabilities for technologies deployed on Windows
Improving the ability of Microsoft Most Valued Professionals to support their customers
Helping national governments and international organizations address the unique security concerns they face in the digital age
Enabling systems integrators to provide their customers a more in-depth skill set on the Windows platform
Assisting hardware manufacturers in developing new products and providing end-user support of Windows-based OEM hardware products
Getting Started
Eligibility for any of the Product Source Programs must be determined. Please select a program under the "Source Code For" menu for a description of each program's unique eligibility requirements, source code use restrictions, and the next steps to determine eligibility.
The Product Source Programs deliver source code through Code Center Premium. Once the program eligibility requirements are met and the licensing requirements are fulfilled, eligible customers will receive a smart card, a smart card reader, and a password to access source code. Code Center Premium enables licensees to browse, search, and reference source code for select Microsoft products.
Customer Commitment
In exchange for obtaining access to Microsoft source code, Microsoft asks that customers honor our intellectual property and only use the source code in accordance with the terms of the license.
Questions
If you have additional questions regarding these programs, please e-mail the Shared Source Initiative.