Licensed User - Desktop + Laptop?

[Paula]

I have MS Office 2007 which was preinstalled on a Dell desktop. Diskettes
were also provided. I just purchased a laptop and tried to install using the
disks (I have my key number). Error message said the number was invalid.
Isn't a laptop a "portable device" as defined in the EULA? Thanks for your
help.
Paula Unger

 

[EN59CVH]

Paula,

Does CDs of MS Office 2007 say something like "OEM Version"? If so then
You should be able to install it but activation may be a problem unless
you are prepared to persevere on the phone when speaking with Microsoft
telephonists!

Next, where exactly are you getting the key number from? If it is at
the back of your DELL desktop ( along which you got your CDs) then that
is not correct. I suggest explain to us everything before we can advise
you further. However, you could read this MS article that deals with
such scenarios:

<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836178>

Please let us know if this helped.

Good luck.

 

[Peter Foldes]

Paula

More than likely you have a Trial version of Office 2007included with your Dell
install disk. The error you are getting is common when trying to install a Trial
version that has been installed once.

Look at the CD and does it say Office 2007 or Dell what ?(which version H&S or Pro
or what ??)

 

[EdwardB]

Aside from the other comments, most companies allow installing on a laptop
and desktop as long as they are both not in use at the same time for any
component.

If you have the Home & Office edition, you can install on up to 3 systems -
desktop or laptop.

We assume you have a full copy of Office 2007 as who'd want the trial for 30
or 60 days. The serial number should of been included in [or no] the wrapping
for the Office 2007 DVD. Do not use any other serial number on the case
unless it specifically says Office 2007.

There are various ways to get the serial number used or contact Dell.

Note that since it was from Dell, it may be an OEM version which means you
can probably only install on one system.

 

[Paula]

Thanks to those who replied to my post. I purchased MS Office 2007 with my
Dell Desktop, and it was pre-installed. The key number I tried with the
installation to my laptop was on a Dell sticker located on the sleeve of the
diskettes provided to me by Dell. I'll pursue your suggestions and keep
trying. Thanks again.

 

[Paula]

Thank you, Peter. It wasn't a trial of MS Office, but the Dell sticker with
the key number (on the diskettes' cover) says "Microsoft Office Small
Business 2007 (OEM)" Would the OEM aspect make a difference on whether or
not I can install on my laptop as well as the desktop?

 

[LVTravel]

Thank you, Peter. It wasn't a trial of MS Office, but the Dell sticker
with
the key number (on the diskettes' cover) says "Microsoft Office Small
Business 2007 (OEM)" Would the OEM aspect make a difference on whether or
not I can install on my laptop as well as the desktop?

OEM restricts the software to the original computer it is installed onto and
dies with that computer. It can not "legally" be installed onto any other
computer ever.

 

[ybS2okj]

OEM restricts the software to the original computer it is installed onto
and dies with that computer. It can not "legally" be installed onto any
other computer ever.

Nobody has defined what a computer means? Is it the case, is it the
processor, is it the MoBo. What is it? Therefore, you can install an OEM
software on any machine you care to and it is legal to do so. Microsoft has
accepted that it can't force its EULA on customers because of difficulties
of defining what a computer is.

Paula should go and install it and she should be OK. It would also activate
online in the normal way.

hth

 

[yb52okj]

LVTravel wrote:

OEM restricts the software to the original computer it is installed onto
and dies with that computer. It can not "legally" be installed onto any
other computer ever.

Nobody has defined what a computer means? Is it the case, is it the
processor, is it the MoBo. What is it? Therefore, you can install an
OEM software on any machine you care to and it is legal to do so.
Microsoft has accepted that it can't force its EULA on customers because
of difficulties of defining what a computer is.

Paula should go and install it and she should be OK. It would also
activate online in the normal way.

hth

 

[LVTravel]

LVTravel wrote:




Nobody has defined what a computer means? Is it the case, is it the
processor, is it the MoBo. What is it? Therefore, you can install an OEM
software on any machine you care to and it is legal to do so. Microsoft
has accepted that it can't force its EULA on customers because of
difficulties of defining what a computer is.

Paula should go and install it and she should be OK. It would also
activate online in the normal way.

hth

OEM simply means one computer only. Get a life.