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    ms office liscenses

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bravesdave, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. bravesdave

    bravesdave Notebook Guru

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    sorry this is probably a stupid question that i can find elsewhere but i'm in a hurry

    if i buy a microsoft office 2007 pro ed. would i be able to install it on 2 or more computers or will it only install on 1 because of liscense key issues?
     
    bravesdave, Aug 29, 2007
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    unless it is stating otherwise, m$ eula is ONE licence ONE PC

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 29, 2007
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  3. grateful

    grateful Notebook Evangelist

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    I dont know about 2007, but with office xp I installed it on many computers....only because the software costs so dang much, but I will always atleast buy it
     
    grateful, Aug 29, 2007
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    student and teacher edition is the only one that allows you to install on more than one machine
     
    gerryf19, Aug 29, 2007
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  5. bravesdave

    bravesdave Notebook Guru

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    okay thank=)
     
    bravesdave, Aug 29, 2007
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    As much as Office costs (more than Windows) they should allow several installs, but you do have a choise, Open Office. You can install this on every computer you trip on. But I have used OO and I think MS is way better. Luckily my employer provides me with a license. GL
     
    Sykotic, Aug 29, 2007
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    Someone told me that legally you can install any edition of Microsoft Office on 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer. In the likely case its like you're installing it on both your personal desktop and personal laptop.
     
    vaio2k7, Aug 29, 2007
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    xvvvz Notebook Evangelist

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    >>Someone told me that legally you can install any edition of Microsoft Office on 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer.<<

    This certainly was true in the 2003-06 versions. It was clearly stated in the EULA.
     
    xvvvz, Aug 29, 2007
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    oO i have microsoft office 2003 or something and it let me install on multiple computers...never gave me any problems. did u do something bad?
     
    HandBanana, Aug 30, 2007
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  10. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    OK, I was going to go off on you here as that is clearly not the case on my office editions.

    I checked every version of Office since office 97 and each version after office 97 clearly states you can only install it on one device only except for the Student and Teach editions.

    I read each one again just in case my memory was faulty.

    You seemed pretty certain, though, so I downloaded the EULAs from Microsoft and lo and behold we are both right

    I have OEM versions of office, and they permit only one install (except for Student/Teacher)

    The Retail versions of these same products still allow two installs--one on the desktop and one on a portable device.

    So, a RETAIL version can be installed on one desktop and one laptop; an OEM version cannot.

    I am not sure if this applies to the original poster's issue, but there you have it
     
    gerryf19, Aug 30, 2007
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  11. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As a summary of posts provided elsewhere in the thread...

    OEM = One PC
    Retail = One desktop, one mobile
    Student/Teacher = Three of any

    End of summary, please don't give me any credit...I stole the info :D

    If you are installing a single purchased copy, you break the EULA/law.
     
    Greg, Aug 30, 2007
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  12. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    oh, yeah, sure...come along after I do all the work

    :D
     
    gerryf19, Aug 30, 2007
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  13. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ok...like my post now :D?
     
    Greg, Aug 30, 2007
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