Microsoft KB Archive/926635

= Description of the free, 14-day trial subscription to Zune Marketplace =

Article ID: 926635

Article Last Modified on 11/13/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Zune Digital Media Player
 * Zune Live
 * Zune software

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SUMMARY
This article describes the free, 14-day trial subscription to Zune Marketplace.



MORE INFORMATION
The free trial subscription lets you try a Zune Pass subscription before you purchase the subscription. The 14-day trial subscription was a limited-time offer that is no longer being continued. Current trial codes can still be redeemded, but the trial codes are not included in our current packaging.

To redeem a free, 14-day trial subscription, follow these steps:
 * 1) Start the Zune Software
 * 2) Click Sign In.
 * 3) Type your Windows Live ID and password, and then click Sign In.

Note If you cannot sign in to Zune Marketplace because you do not have a Zune account, click Create new account.
 * 1) Click Settings > Account > Redeem Code, and then follow the instructions to redeem your code.

The same Terms of Use (TOU) and policies that apply to a Zune Pass one-month and three-month subscription also apply to the free, 14-day trial subscription.

Frequently asked questions about Zune trial subscriptions
Q: Do I need a credit card to redeem the trial subscription?

A: No, a credit card is not required to sign up for a free, 14-day trial subscription.

'''Q: I’ve enjoyed my trial subscription to the Zune Marketplace. How do I sign up for a Zune pass one-month or three-month subscription?'''

A: To purchase a monthly music subscription, follow these steps:
 * 1) Start the Zune Software.
 * 2) Click Sign In.
 * 3) Type your Windows Live ID and password, and then click Sign In.

Note If you cannot sign in to Zune Marketplace because you do not have a Zune account, click Create a new account.
 * 1) Click Settings >Account > Zune Pass, and then follow the instructions to purchase a monthly music subscription.

Note If you do not want to use a credit card to sign up for a Zune Pass Subscription, you can purchase a prepaid subscription card from a participating retailer.

'''Q: I’ve enjoyed using Zune Marketplace with my trial subscription, but I think I prefer the Zune &quot;Pay as you go&quot; account. How do I sign up for this account?'''

A: You can use Microsoft Points to buy songs and albums from the Zune Marketplace. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Start the Zune Software.
 * 2) Click Sign In.
 * 3) Type your Windows Live ID and password, and then click Sign In.

Note If you cannot sign in to Zune Marketplace because you do not have a Zune account, click Create a new account.
 * 1) Click Settings > Account > Buy Points, and then follow the instructions to purchase Microsoft Points. Note If you do not want to use a credit card to purchase Microsoft Points, you can purchase a prepaid Microsoft Points card from a participating retailer.

Q: Can I have more than one trial subscription?

A: If you received a free, 14-day, trial subscription through the purchase of your Zune device, you are limited to one trial subscription per account.

If you do not renew the subscription within the 14-day trial period, you will not have access to the content in the subscription after the 14-day trial period ends.

Note Many of the Zune account management features are also available when you sign in online at http://www.zune.net.

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