Can I Add Software Assurance After?

Yes, you can attach standalone Software Assurance coverage to an OEM/Retail product license, but you must do so within 90 days of purchasing the OEM/Retail (full packaged product) product license.

Can you add Software Assurance?

Yes. Software Assurance can be purchased on Retail or OEM licensed products if done within 90 days of acquiring the Retail or OEM license. For example, you purchase a new computer with a Microsoft Office OEM license.

What happens when Software Assurance expires?

After Software Assurance expires, you can continue to use cold backup software already installed, but you cannot install any additional cold backups.