Can't open Office on 2 computers

[spherykal]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor: Power PC

Hi - just got a FULL version of Office for Mac 2008 for my girlfriend for her computers (in addition to the FULL version I bought for myself for mine), and after installation, she's found she can't have Office open on her desktop and laptop at the same time. She has to quit out of all open apps and then launch on the other. And when switching computers again, the process must be repeated. Mysterious, since I can have Office open on both my laptop and my desktop with no problems at all.

While a great physical workout to run from one computer to the other, it is obviously extremely frustrating. Any help?

 

[Diane Ross]

Hi - just got a FULL version of Office for Mac 2008 for my girlfriend for her
computers (in addition to the FULL version I bought for myself for mine), and
after installation, she's found she can't have Office open on her desktop and
laptop at the same time. She has to quit out of all open apps and then launch
on the other. And when switching computers again, the process must be
repeated. Mysterious, since I can have Office open on both my laptop and my
desktop with no problems at all.

While a great physical workout to run from one computer to the other, it is
obviously extremely frustrating. Any help?

The standard version allows for installation on desktop and laptop, but not
running on both at the same time. When networked you get the behavior you
describe.

The Home & Student version comes with 3 keys and allows for three
installations that can be used at the same time. Since this is cheaper, the
restrictions don't quite make sense.

Perhaps, she could just quit networking on a computer instead of having to
go back and forth.