Mac Office 2004 License

[robert.behney]

My iMac came with a pre-installed Office 2004 trial. I've bought a
copy locally with a registration number. How do I enter the
registration number?

 

[JE McGimpsey]

My iMac came with a pre-installed Office 2004 trial. I've bought a
copy locally with a registration number. How do I enter the
registration number?

You don't. Test Drive can't be turned into a standard version. Nor
should it be left on the HD.

Run the Remove Office application on the purchased install CD to remove
Test Drive.

Then install your purchased version, and use AutoUpdate to update it to
the current one.

 

[CyberTaz]

Hello & Welcome, Robert -

The first thing you need to do is *remove* the Test Drive version using the
Remove Office utility - separately [preferred] or as a part of the
installation process. The TD doesn't simply get "activated" by entering a
registration number. Make sure to follow the instructions for removal of the
TD. They're here if you need them:

Before you install the purchased version of Office 2004 for Mac
After you purchase Microsoft Office 2004 and before you install it, you must
remove the Office Test Drive.

To remove the Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive

1.. Quit any programs that are running.
2.. On your hard disk, open the Microsoft Office 2004 folder that contains
the Test Drive.
3.. If you saved any documents in the Microsoft Office 2004 folder, move
them to another location.
4.. In the Microsoft Office 2004 folder, double-click Remove Office.
5.. Click Continue.
6.. In the Results window, click Microsoft Office 2004 (including Test
Drive), and then click Continue to move that folder to the Trash. Follow the
instructions on the screen.

During the installation of the retail pkg you will be prompted to enter the
code for your copy. Once it's installed it would also be a good idea to go
to the Mactopia site so you can download & apply the 11.3.5 Update:

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downlo...=/mac/download/Office2004/Office2004_1135.xml