Invaid Installation Key

[sirshank]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
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=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Donald McDaniel]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with the
laptop.
I am having trouble re-installing the Office 2003 software. When I try to
activate the product, and I enter the activation key, I get a message saying
that the key is invalid. I have tried to cancel the activation so that I
could possible activate by phone, but when I cancel, the application (WORD)
quits completely and I am not able to continue.
The software that I have says that I am allowed 2 installations.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Probably, you have entered the wrong key by mis-typing one or more of
the characters, such as:
"B" for "8", "8" for "B"
"O" or "o" for "0"(Zero), "0"(Zero) for "O", ")" for" "0"
5 for S, S for 5

If you know you have a valid Key, keep trying until you are able to
activate via the Internet or the activation wizard displays a number
to call.

If you have to, use a magnifying glass to read the COA with its Key.

On a retail product, the Key is on an orange sticker (with large
characters) on the back of the paper jacket containing the
distribution media, with a warning printed to the effect "Do not throw
away or destroy this jacket". On an OEM product, it is on the COA
sticker provided with the distribution media, or on the computer's
case somewhere.

Note that entry of the characters in the Key is case-insensitive.

Donald L McDaniel
Please reply to the original thread
so that conversations may be kept in order
=======================================================

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[Evadne Cake]

The only way around the "Invalid Key" message is obvious: enter a
valid Key.

Earlier you said that the copy of Office 2003 you are trying to
install has 1) already been installed on two computers previously, and
2) your key only allows for 2 installations.

If the above is true, the only way you will be able to enter a valid
installation key would be to purchase a new license, because your
current key would no longer be valid, since it has been used twice
already to install Office 2003.

I think perhaps you are misunderstanding the "only allows for two
installations". This clause of our Office 2003 Retail or OEM EULA
actually means that you are able to use your software key, which gives
you a license in perpetuity(that means your Key will always be valid,
unless you break the EULA), on UP TO 2 computers. Normally, Office is
installed on the desktop machine and a laptop.

Correction: -

1) Retail: - 1 desktop and 1 laptop belonging to the primary licensee

2) OEM: - Lives and dies with the first system it's installed on (usually the
one it's sold with) and *CANNOT* be installed on any other.

3) Students and Teachers Edition 2003: - May be installed on up to three
computers of the purchaser's choosing, provided that all users meet the
licensing conditions.

 

[William Tucker]

I had a retail version of Office 2003 Professioanl installed on two
computers.
The first computer is desktop and the second a laptop.
The harddrive on the laptop became corrupted and I subsequently had to
install a new hard drive.
I was able to re-install Windows XP using the restore CD that came with
the
laptop.

Is there anyway to get the phone number so that I can complete the
installation? or is there some other way to get around the invalid key
message so that I can properly activate the product?

Any assistance that I can get with this matter will be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks

Once you start your installation, at the point where it tells you it is an
invalid key, the phone number to call should appear at that time. Keep your
laptop with you by the phone and the Microsoft operator will give you a
valid key once you tell her the circumstances. Enter the new key while she
is still on the phone, to make sure you got it right. Word quit working
because basically you aborted your installation by not entering a valid key
at the necessary time.

I have done this several times with different Microsoft products. The last
time I was totally surprised at having to do reactivate my copy of WindowsXP
when I simply installed different drivers for my video card. Anyway, it
only takes a few minutes.