The company I work for provides all developers with a Visual Studio Professional subscription as a benefit of their employment. This subscription includes access to various tools such as DevOps, Azure, Visio, and SQL servers, as well as retail Windows 10 product keys.
If I were to use one of these keys to install Windows 10 on my personal computer at home, and then my contract with the company were to end, would my company have the ability to revoke the Windows 10 license?
In other words, Are Windows 10 retail keys provided through a Visual Studio Professional subscription revocable by the company if the employee’s contract is terminated?
3 Answers
When a Windows 10 license key is provided as part of a Visual Studio Professional subscription, it is typically intended for use within the company. The key may be tied to the company’s license agreement with Microsoft, and the company may have the ability to manage and revoke the key if necessary.
For example, if an employee leaves the company, the company may revoke the key to ensure compliance with the license agreement. If the employee continues to use the key after leaving the company, it would be considered a violation of the license agreement and may result in legal action by Microsoft.
It’s important to check with your company’s IT department or HR to understand their specific policies and guidelines regarding the use of software licenses for personal computers. They may have additional terms and conditions that apply to the use of the licenses outside of the company.