how to use product key

[ThompsonTC]

I recently purchased a macintosh computer, and I have the test drive
version of microsoft office. I have a product key from my other
computer, but I cannot tell how to authenticate the new version. Can
someone help me? Thanks!

 

[Daiya Mitchell]

The Test Drive cannot be converted to a full version by entering a
product key In fact, the Test Drive MUST be removed before installing
the full version of Mac Office 2004, as otherwise it *will* cause problems.

In addition, if you have the product key from a Windows Office version,
the Mac Office version will not accept it. You would need to buy
MacOffice 2004, install from the CD/DVD, and enter the product key that
is on the back of the case.

 

[CyberTaz]

Congratulations, but I'm afraid you cannot "activate" the Test Drive for
ongoing use. If you intend to use your prior purchased version you need to
install *it*, using the key that applies to it, on the new system. The Test
Drive is just _that_ - a limited free trial that expires in 30 days, period.

Make sure that *before/while* you install the purchased version (X or 2004 -
you didn't mention which) you uninstall the Test Drive using the Remove
Office utility application. DO NOT just drag the TD to the Trash if any of
the TD programs have ever been launched.

I should also mention that unless you have the Student & Teacher package
(which provides 3 licenses) that you might be obligated to remove Office
from the previous system before installing it on the new one - review the
EULA for whatever package you have.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac