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Microsoft Store does not support student email addresses #782

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gdegenna opened this issue Dec 25, 2023 · 0 comments
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Microsoft Store does not support student email addresses #782

gdegenna opened this issue Dec 25, 2023 · 0 comments
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Describe the bug
I have purchased Pengwin Linux in the Microsoft Store; I would like to use Pengwin Linux for my school work. However, the Microsoft Store does not support .edu email addresses

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior (in Windows)

  1. Open the Microsoft Store
  2. Click the 'Sign In' circle
  3. Click the blue 'Create one!' link next to 'No account?'
  4. Enter an .edu email address
  5. Notice the error message 'You can't sign up here with a work or school email address. Use a personal email, such as Gmail or Yahoo!, or [get a new Outlook email]'

Expected behavior
I expect to be able to purchase Pengwin Linux using my school email address and then install it on my school laptop using Microsoft Store

Basic Troubleshooting Checklist

[X] I have searched Google for the error message.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/you-cant-sign-up-here-with-a-work-or-school-email/590d626d-7280-4dad-9b50-9db99af7541d

@gdegenna gdegenna added the Bug This is a problem. label Dec 25, 2023
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