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    Reinstall of Office 2007 Question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Undacovabrotha10, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. Undacovabrotha10

    Undacovabrotha10 Notebook Evangelist

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    My computer has been acting up a bit latley, I have run all the basic checks (AVG, Ad-aware, Spybot, CCleaner) and nothing has been found but, it just doesn't seem to be running like it used to, so I am contemplating a clean install (well factory settings rest I guess is more accurate).

    Anyway, I have office 2007 installed on my machine (only program I paid for, student discount deal :)) and I am wondering if Microsoft will deem my reinstalled copy of office illegal and not allow me to get updates for it. How will Microsoft know that I did a clean install and installed on the same machine? As opposed to installing on a second machine?

    I guess my question boils down to, if I do a clean install can I reinstall office on the same machine and still have it be a legal copy (I am pretty sure the answer is yes) and will I be able to down load updates?? Thanks.
     
    Undacovabrotha10, Jan 16, 2008
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, but you will have to activate your copy again.
     
    coolguy, Jan 16, 2008
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  3. planet_vikram

    planet_vikram Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes and Yes.

    Btw just for your info, Office 2007 SP1 is out which you might want to install instead of individual updates.

    Sp1 Download link !
     
    planet_vikram, Jan 17, 2008
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  4. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    It should download automatically through windows update.
     
    crash, Jan 17, 2008
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  5. Undacovabrotha10

    Undacovabrotha10 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the answers everyone, I figured the answer was yes but, I wanted to be sure before I did anything.

    Also, how do I know if Office 2007 SP1 has downloaded automatically?
     
    Undacovabrotha10, Jan 17, 2008
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  6. planet_vikram

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    Click Microsoft Office Button >> Word Options >> Resources >> About

    u'll see version as - SP1
     
    planet_vikram, Jan 17, 2008
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  7. shaelheart

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    I have done it before. Reinstalling Office 2007 is fine and it's not an infringement of copyright.
     
    shaelheart, Jan 18, 2008
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  8. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Or check your update history under the Windows Update system panel.
     
    crash, Jan 18, 2008
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