lost Office 2000 license number

[Melanie]

Hi. I posted this question a few days ago. Some
responded, but now I cannot find the original post. So,
I am asking again. I lost the number to install our
Office 2000 onto a new computer. We don't have the old
computer. Someone posted a web link I could go to about
this. Could you please post it again? Or can someone
else help? Thanks!

 

[Chris Schatte]

Melanie,
Here is the link:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;823570
"How to obtain a new product key for Office program setup"
Might want to add to your favorites folder, or make a
note in Outlook for future reference...

 

[Cerridwen]

Hi. I posted this question a few days ago. Some
responded, but now I cannot find the original post. So,
I am asking again. I lost the number to install our
Office 2000 onto a new computer. We don't have the old
computer. Someone posted a web link I could go to about
this. Could you please post it again? Or can someone
else help? Thanks!

If it came with the old computer, you can't. OEM licences are forever tied
to the original system and cannot be installed on any other, regardless of
what happened to the original system. You want Office on your new system,
you'll have to purchase it again.

 

[Chris Schatte]

Melanie,
In other words;
If the Office software you are trying to install came with your system when you purchased it (OEM), you cannot re-install on your new machine.
As posted, it is part of your old system.
Support from manufacturers on pre-installed Office products is very lacking to say the least.
For best results on Office products (installation/updates, etc...) it's best to have your own (purchased) copy.
If you have to purchase Office for your new system, go here for product comparison between 2000 @ 2003 Office Suites:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/compare.mspx

 

[Mark²°°³]

Melanie,
In other words;
If the Office software you are trying to install came with your system when you purchased it (OEM), you cannot re-install on your new machine.
As posted, it is part of your old system.
Support from manufacturers on pre-installed Office products is very lacking to say the least.
For best results on Office products (installation/updates, etc...) it's best to have your own (purchased) copy.
If you have to purchase Office for your new system, go here for product comparison between 2000 @ 2003 Office Suites:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/compare.mspx

Or move away from all this crap, and install OpenOffice
http://www.openoffice.org/ - FREE

 

[B.J.Honeycut]

Or move away from all this crap, and install OpenOffice
http://www.openoffice.org/ - FREE

Not allways compatible, especially in Excell files. Read the Eweek review.
It's good for Word and most things, major problems with PowerPoint files.

--
"Time will bring to light whatever is hidden;
it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor."
Horace (65 - 8 BC); Roman poet.

Mike

 

[Guest]

If I move to Open Office, what do I use when it closes
for the day, or on weekends?

-----Original Message-----

with your system when you purchased it (OEM), you cannot
re-install on your new machine.(installation/updates, etc...) it's best to have your own
(purchased) copy.here for product comparison between 2000 @ 2003 Office
Suites:

 

[Chris Schatte]

Open Office
There is no company to complain to....
There is no company to hold responsible...
Compatibility is a very major issue....
You cannot invest in the non existent company for a return on your money...
Basically, your on your own. There are user groups, but not near as well organized to applying the "free" product to everyday business or personal use in a practical manner....

Office in any flavor is an investment in money/time
The user should be/is responsible for their investment as well on return $ on said investment